With a small group, trace the steps of Black explorers, mariners, religious leaders, and politicians, over 400 years of Maine history. Follow your local guide through the Old Port and East End.
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- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
This walking tour of Black History was excellent. The tour guide Duggan was very informative during the tour. It was money well spent. When you can walk away from the tour and be more informed of history. Bravo I would encourage anyone to take this tour!
It was WONDERFUL, informative and I learned new information about my African American history and Freedom Fighters! Our guide was funny and weaved a FANTASTIC history walk full of quotes, Maine State historical buildings, facts and figures of the past and present 🥳🥳✅
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Meet at the First Parish Church which faces Congress Street, at the head of Temple Street, in downtown Portland. It's made of granite and has three big red doors and a clock tower. Meet your guide on the granite steps out front. He'll be holding a sign that says "Portland by the Foot." This location is 0.6 miles from the cruise ship terminal. The Elm Street Parking Garage (https://www.portlandmaine.gov/313/City-Owned-Garages) at 21 Elm Street is two blocks away from where the tour starts. Street parking options are restricted to 2 hours or fewer. Meters are free on Sundays.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- Portland is hilly. Plan to walk uphill sometimes and climb a staircase of 17 steps. If you need to avoid the staircase, let Dugan know and he can route.
- This tour is 1.5 miles long and the longest distance between tour stops is about 0.2 miles (a 4-minute walk).
- Weather only takes a minute to change, so please dress in layers.