A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

4.9 (530 reviews) Portland, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

  1. Lobsterman Park
    5m
    View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
  2. 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...
  3. Market Street
    Pass by
    Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
  4. Congress Street
    Pass by
    Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
  5. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
    Pass by
    Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
  6. Portland City Hall
    Pass by
    Your guide will share great history here!
  7. Portland Observatory
    Pass by
    Walk to the highest point in Portland.
  8. 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.

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