Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine

4.3 (73 reviews) Portland, USA
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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this smartphone-guided adventure, you'll see Portland’s historic streets and discover its stories.

Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is professionally produced with pro narration and music. It's location-aware walking step by step through the city.

You’ll see the cobblestones streets, wharf street, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home, stops on the underground railroad, city hall, exchange street, the lobster square, historic buildings, and the best spots to eat, including the best donut shop ever. Really, it’s that good.

You'll hear the stories of Portland, Anna Kendrick’s favorite hangs, Longfellow’s history, stories of lighthouses, adventure, prohibition, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.

What's included

  • Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
  • Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
  • Tour on our walking tour app
  • No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The tour starts at this piece of the Berlin Wall. You'll learn its story and why it's here. Many tourists never see this site, and many locals miss it too. Then you'll be guided step by step through Portland.
  2. 10m
    Historic and Cool Exchange Street! You'll discover the street, its history on the underground railroad, and see some of the best shops and streets in the city.
  3. 10m
    The tour takes you along wharf street where you'll hear the history of when this was the wharf and the sailors, bootleggers, and locals that once frequented the area.
  4. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
    Pass by
    See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
  5. Post Office Park
    10m
    Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
  6. Lobsterman Park
    5m
    The lobstermen and the lobster industry in Maine have been a mainstay for centuries. Here you will Learn about the park and the statue and discover the story of the man who posed for the state.
  7. Pass by
    See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history.
  8. 5m
    Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
  9. Lincoln Park
    10m
    Stop by the historic park and learn about its history. You’ll see its historic fountain and hear about the history on the Underground Railroad.
  10. United States Custom House
    Pass by
    stop outside the old customs house and see why it's still standing. We will then walk through the square to our last stop the Mariners church in the center of old port.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at the piece of the Berlin Wall, a hugely historic piece that most tourists never see. You'll hear the story of the wall, and how it got there, then you'll be navigated step by step through the Old Port section of Portland Maine, and discover its story.

End point

The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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