Portland: Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts & History

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The Maine Donut Tour
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Portland: Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts & History
4.5 out of 5 stars
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4 reviews
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Experience the famed donuts and history of Portland's Old Port on a guided walking tour with a local guide.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    2 Exchange St

  • Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Food tasting (15 minutes)

  • View point

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

  • Food tasting (15 minutes)

  • Commercial Street, Portland

    Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Food tasting (15 minutes)

  • Guided tour (5 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    2 Exchange St

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Sample 6 donuts from 3 different world-class donut shops in the Old Port
  • Skip the lines at 3 of the best shops in town
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Port's rich history and landmarks
  • Working waterfront, First Parish Church, Monument Square, City Hall
  • Be entertained by the legends of how we've arrived at this fried dough creation

Full description

Savor the flavors of Portland on a VIP walking tour of the Old Port. Skip the lines at 3 of the city's best donut shops and learn about the history of the area as you walk.

Taste 6 different donuts, across 3 distinctively different culinary styles. Learn about the history of the donut and how it was invented in Maine in the mid 19th century.

Walk through the Old Port and learn about the area's rich history. Hear about lobstering and view landmarks such as City Hall, The First Parish Congregational Church, Monument Square, and more.

Includes

  • Guide chosen samples from 3 world class donut shops
  • Guided tour of the Old Port's rich history
  • Learn about lobstering
  • View landmarks such as City Hall, The First Parish Congregational Church, Monument Square, and more
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The Maine Souvenir Shop, on the corner of Exchange and Fore Streets

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • -Tour requires ability to independently navigate 1 mile through historic district with uneven and cobblestone surfaces. Guests to navigate uneven sidewalks and cobblestone at their own risk.
  • -Plan for this experience rain or shine, if canceled due to extreme weather, a different time slot, date or a full refund will be offered.
  • -Maximum of 12 (public) 15 (private) travelers per tour.
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From $57 per person

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Alison – United StatesJuly 2, 2025 – Verified booking
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Gina – United StatesJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Donut selection good. Guide was great.

Response from provider

July 3, 2025

Thanks so much for joining the tour! I’m glad you enjoyed the donut selection and appreciated the guiding. Hope the rest of your time in Portland, Maine was just as sweet!

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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesJune 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour was great! Renee was fun and knowledgeable about Portland, ME. The three donut stops were spectacular. Yummy. A great way to learn the lay of the land in a short time.

Response from provider

June 21, 2025

We’re so happy that you had a spectacular experience of tasting donuts and history on your walk with Renee, and our donut partners. Thank you!

Product ID: 914074

Activity provider:
The Maine Donut Tour

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