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Portland, Maine: 2-Hour Guided History Tour

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4.9  / 597 reviews
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Guided tour
Portland, Maine: 2-Hour Guided History Tour
Top rated
4.9  / 597 reviews

Walk through Portland's exciting old town. This 2-hour guided tour is packed with historic landmarks and commentary from a local history expert.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Peter – United States

James was truly a fan of his town. Interesting stories and insights into Portland in the last few hundred years

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Cheryl – United States

It was exceptional. The guide was friendly, informative, funny and easy to hear and understand. The best tour of our cruise...and not even connected to the cruise line! He said he worked in many areas for the port and you could not have chosen a better representative.

Experience

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in 200 years of history of Portland, Maine
  • Learn from an expert guide about the founding of Portland
  • Explore multiple iconic landmarks on this 2.5-hour tour
  • Indulge in a sweet local treat at the end of the tour

Full description

Meet your local guide, a history lover who will bring the stories and facts from Portland’s past alive throughout the tour. Starting in front of Andy's Old Port Pub on Commercial Street, walk through the cobble stone streets of the historic Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas.  Some of the locations that may be featured as part of the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, and more. Your tour will finish on a sweet note with a local treat.

Includes

  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Services of a professional tour guide
  • Local taxes and fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Meeting point

Start your tour inside the hidden door at Andy's Old Port Pub.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 97 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.8/5
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Peter – United StatesOctober 12, 2024 – Verified booking
James was truly a fan of his town. Interesting stories and insights into Portland in the last few hundred years
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Cheryl – United StatesOctober 4, 2024 – Verified booking
It was exceptional. The guide was friendly, informative, funny and easy to hear and understand. The best tour of our cruise...and not even connected to the cruise line! He said he worked in many areas for the port and you could not have chosen a better representative.
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Jackie – United KingdomSeptember 22, 2024 – Verified booking
Tyler was sooooo knowledgeable and friendly he really made our experience amazing, can highly recommend this tour.

Product ID: 388087

Activity provider:Maine Day Ventures

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