Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems

4.8 (243 reviews) Portland, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Portland, Maine is known for its culinary scene, including amazing donuts. With this tour, you'll get to sample from the city's best donut shops, while also learning of Maine's connection to the invention of the donut and the city's history. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, The Holy Donut, to skip the line, but also to local favorites, that are equally delicious.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

As featured in The Boston Globe: “A little bit of history, and a lot of deliciousness.”

On this small‑group walking tour you will:

Skip the lines and sample six hand‑picked donuts at three award‑winning bakeries—all waiting for you when you arrive. Water included.

Walk a scenic one‑mile loop from the working waterfront through the Old Port’s cobblestone streets, guided by a local storyteller.

Hear bite‑sized tales of Portland’s past—from sea captains and Prohibition to the immigrant Maine sailor who “invented” the hole‑in‑the‑middle donut way back.

Meet the makers and discover what sets a Maine potato donut apart from anything you’ve tasted before.

Leave with insider tips for the best photo ops, breweries, and eats to explore after your tour.

Expect 90 minutes of coastal views, fun history, and melt‑in‑your‑mouth donuts—perfect for food lovers, families, and bachelorette groups alike.

  1. Portland City Hall
  2. Portland
  3. The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist
  4. United States Custom House
  5. Commercial Street
  6. Our Lady of Victories (The Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument)
  7. DiMillo's Old Port Marina
  8. Old Port

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you on the sidewalk in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange St, 15 minutes prior to your tour time. The shop is a fun place to explore before the tour, as they support over 100 local artists/makers. Find your guide on the corner out front for check-in.

End point

Your guide will meet you on the sidewalk in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange St, 15 minutes prior to your tour time. The shop is a fun place to explore before the tour, as they support over 100 local artists/makers. Find your guide on the corner out front for check-in.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Requires ability to walk 1 mile, through a historic district that includes uneven wharf, and cobblestone surfaces at times.

Cancellation policy

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

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