Kennebunkport: 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour

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Kennebunkport: 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour
Top rated
4.857143 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.857143 out of 5 stars
28 reviews

Discover the history behind Kennebunkport during a 2-hour walking tour with a local guide, who will take you around the quiet neighborhoods of the historic shipbuilding town.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 9 participants

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Martha Ann D – United States

Marlene did a fabulous job sharing the history of her hometown. She told colorful stories about the prominent leaders and businessmen. We went at an easy pace and were given facts about the beginning of Kennebunkport and how it grew during the ship building years after the revolution. Marlene has a wonderful personality and way about leading the group. She engaged everyone in the group and the tour felt very personalized and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour and highly recommend Marlene. Thank you Marlene….

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Linda – United States

Beth was outstanding. She was extremely informative and has a wonderful sense of humor and an easy way of interacting with people.

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Highlights

  • Explore historic Kennebunkport during a 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Learn about the history of Kennebunkport from an expert guide
  • Indulge in a sweet treat at the end of the tour

Full description

Step into the quiet neighborhoods of the first residents during this 2-hour guided walking tour through the historic district of Kennebunkport, Maine. Learn from your local guide about the interesting history of the town as well as amusing anecdotes from the days of being a flourishing shipbuilding town.

The tour begins at the Dock Square and will immediately take you back in time to the thriving shipbuilding days of Kennebunkport, Maine. Stroll along Maine Street and weave your way through side streets, seeing the homes of the shipbuilders and merchants of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Your expert guide will tell you the fascinating history, fun stories, and interesting facts of the area.

Learn how “Poor Arundel” as it was known in 1743, become one of the wealthiest towns in Maine by 1810 and what happened at the Customs House during the shipbuilding era in the 1800s. 

The tour ends back at Union Square, bringing you full circle. A local treat will be provided to sweeten the rest of your day in Kennebunkport.

Includes

  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Expert guide
  • Local taxes and fees
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Tour meets at the benches near the Abacus Gallery at 2 Ocean Avenue.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • -This tour requires a considerable amount of walking.
  • -The tour will take place rain or shine.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 28 reviews

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Martha Ann D – United StatesOctober 1, 2024 – Verified booking
Marlene did a fabulous job sharing the history of her hometown. She told colorful stories about the prominent leaders and businessmen. We went at an easy pace and were given facts about the beginning of Kennebunkport and how it grew during the ship building years after the revolution. Marlene has a wonderful personality and way about leading the group. She engaged everyone in the group and the tour felt very personalized and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour and highly recommend Marlene. Thank you Marlene….
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Linda – United StatesOctober 24, 2024 – Verified booking
Beth was outstanding. She was extremely informative and has a wonderful sense of humor and an easy way of interacting with people.
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Loretta – United StatesSeptember 12, 2024 – Verified booking
It was very enjoyable, a lovely relatively easy walk through town. So much interesting history about people, shipbuilding, and architecture. Our group of 5 thought it was a great way to explore Kennebunkport! Beth was a wonderful ambassador!

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Activity provider:Maine Day Ventures

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