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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632.
Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more.
***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.
What's included
You will be treated to a sweet treat at the end of the tour.
Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
What to expect
Lobsterman Park
5m
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
Old Port
2h · Admission ticket not included
Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...
Market Street
Pass by
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Congress Street
Pass by
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Pass by
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Portland City Hall
Pass by
Your guide will share great history here!
Portland Observatory
Pass by
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Eastern Cemetery
Pass by
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
End point
The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
