Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour History Awaits!

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Discover Bath, Maine’s rich history on a guided walking tour. Explore charming buildings, hear unique stories, and uncover hidden gems. Perfect for history lovers.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Patten Free Library - 19th century Revival Romanesque library containing historic artifacts.
Maine’s First Ship - A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.
Bath - A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s heyday.
Winter Street Center - A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.
Maine Maritime Museum - This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.
Old Customs House - Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.
Bath City Hall - Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.
Kennebec River - This experience starts on the shores of the Kennebec River, the second largest river in Maine, and a global center of wooden shipbuilding in the 19th century.
Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park - A beautiful, tree-filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.

What's Included

Guided, small group tour
Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant
Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area

What's Not Included

Sunscreen, water

Additional Information

Get ready to step back in time! This engaging and informative journey aims to shed light on over 400 years of history in the charming and historic downtown of Bath, Maine, which was the nation’s fifth biggest port in its golden age of the 19th century. Experience Bath’s narrative firsthand as you stroll among its delightful period structures, immerse yourself in captivating tales, and discover hidden treasures. Guided by a knowledgeable educator, this relaxed-paced excursion in small groups is crafted for history enthusiasts and promises a delightful experience for all, with lots of joyous moments. Come away with a renewed admiration for Bath, its local and national history, and helpful suggestions for other must-visit sites in Maine’s beautiful midcoast region!

Location

61 Commercial St

Commercial Street

Come at least 5 minutes early; look for your guide in the middle of the park, adjacent to the river; she will be wearing a green backpack and carrying a clipboard.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Vb23454

Aug 4, 2024

Bath’s Gem! - As a summer resident of Bath, I.have been fascinated with the nice features offered by a small town and one of them was the opportunity to explore downtown Bath so I could have a deeper appreciation. It was immediately obvious that Meg was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the people of Bath. She is a superb representative of the town whose depth of knowledge grows immeasurably due to her constant research. An excellent tour guide, a warm and thoughtful person and a great teacher, Meg’s tours are most interesting and well worth the price!

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Amyfj668yi

Jul 12, 2024

Super Tour! - Our family really enjoyed our tour with Meg; she is a very knowledgeable and fun guide! Bath is lovely, and the walking tour was a terrific way to learn about the history of the city and the region. I highly recommend an Embark Maine tour!

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Naninjax

Jun 22, 2024

Fun and learning! - Meg engaged both young and old on the tour, everyone participated. She brought history alive through pictures and stories. Great tour- we're already looking into booking her other walks!

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Nanw

Jun 22, 2024

Learning and fun! - Meg provided engaging activities that involved everyone on the tour, young and old alike. She did a great job bringing history alive. Her knowledge of local history and people was great. We highly recommend this tour, and have already looked into booking one of her other tours.

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Pioneer825825

Jun 5, 2024

Don't miss! - This was great thanks to Meg, our leader...recommend! Very well done with great info and organization on Meg's part...learn about Bath in this perfect tour!

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Debbiecu5800qz

May 22, 2024

Bath walking tour - I rarely write reviews, but had to for this walking historical Bath tour. When we first met Meg, she asked our group of six friends if we all enjoyed or followed history. We all shrugged our shoulders "well sorta, maybe but not since high school". Now - we are all eager to learn more about the history of old cities. The tour was incredible. Meg was enthusiastic about sharing her wealth of knowledge. She took us to explore different sites of historical events and architecture. Meg made personal connections with everyone in our group so we all were engaged. If anyone thinks a history tour is boring - think again. Truly, this tour was the highlight of our trip to Maine's northeast coast. Thanks Meg!

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G3452eesusanw

May 21, 2024

Great Way to Start Our Week! - My friends and I went on the Bath Historical Walking Tour with Meg last week. It was a beautiful day and Meg gave us an incredible tour of the city. She is inspiring, fun, energetic, introspective, sensitive to our needs and pointed out specific details that we would never have learned without her expertise. There is just no way to sight see alone without the background history of what this town provides. She also gave us great information about the loyal community of stores and great places to eat. I loved every minute!

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Jdarmanian

May 4, 2024

Wonderful historical tour! - We signed up for the tour to learn more about the beautiful, coastal town of Bath. Megan did a great job on focusing on the history, interesting tidbits, and architecture design. She is delightful and very knowledgeable about the area, including lots of pictures from earlier days. She loves Bath and it comes across in how she presents this tour. Definitely a don’t miss!

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Voyage786631

Apr 17, 2024

Learn about the City of Bath through the lives of its past. - Don't just walk around this beautiful little Maine city, learn about who lived in these houses, what they accomplished, and what they contributed to the city, state, and nation. Meg has story upon story and you will come away feeling connected no matter which tour of Meg's you choose (but I highly recommend the Women's History Tour!).

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