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Portland City and Lighthouse Comprehensive Tour
4.8
1,031 Ratings
Portland
Experience the ultimate Portland tour! Climb aboard a trolley and unwind as the tour showcases the renowned attractions on the Portland peninsula. Near the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a 20-30 minute stop at the iconic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.
Experience the ultimate Portland tour! Climb aboard a trolley and unwind as the tour showcases the renowned attractions on the Portland peninsula. Near the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a 20-30 minute stop at the iconic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Portland Observatory - Constructed in 1807, this historic maritime signal tower is the only remaining tower of its kind in the United States.
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The Wadsworth-Longfellow House - Situated on Congress Street, it is the oldest existing building on the Portland peninsula and was the childhood residence of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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- Portland Observatory - Constructed in 1807, this historic maritime signal tower is the only remaining tower of its kind in the United States.
- The Wadsworth-Longfellow House - Situated on Congress Street, it is the oldest existing building on the Portland peninsula and was the childhood residence of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
- Victoria Mansion - Erected in 1860, it is celebrated as one of the finest examples of large Italianate brownstone architecture in the United States.
- Portland Museum of Art - As the largest and oldest public art institution in Maine, its collection includes over 18,000 artworks ranging from Andy Warhol to Winslow Homer to Claude Monet.
- Portland Head Light - Commissioned by George Washington, it is the oldest lighthouse in Maine and remains in operation.
- Eastern Promenade - Features Fort Allen Park and offers breathtaking views of Casco Bay.
- Old Port - The main shopping district, known for its independent boutiques and cafes, as well as its cobblestone streets.
What's Included
- Fully narrated tour
- Fully narrated tour
Location
170 Commercial St
Commercial Street
The middle window in a blue and white building marked Long Wharf.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1031 Ratings)
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Josie_w
May 14, 2026
Fun experience - Very knowledgeable tour guide. Fun to learn about Portlands history. Really enjoyed seeing the lighthouse at the end.
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Patricia_m
May 13, 2026
Fun way to get to know... - Fun way to get to know Portland and it's history. The highlight was a visit to the lighthouse. Beautiful! Our guide Barry made our experience very enjoyable.
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Kaylyn
May 12, 2026
Fantastic Portland City & Lighthouse Tour! - We absolutely loved this tour! The guides were informative, funny, and full of great local insight, which made the whole experience even better. The stop at the lighthouse was a highlight — the pictures turned out fantastic and gave us some of our favorite memories from the trip.
Our only regret was not doing this tour on day one. It really helps you get oriented around Portland and makes the rest of your visit so much easier.
Bonus tip: Gilbert’s Chowder House is right nearby — don’t miss it! Perfect way to wrap up the day.
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673oscarw
May 10, 2026
Excellent tour! Well worth the cost - Excellent tour. John was our driver/narrator and did a wonderful job detailing Portland’s history and noteworthy sites. He was both informative and entertaining. All-in-all, money well spent. Recommend for anyone looking for an overall look at Portland.
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Tiffani
May 10, 2026
Great way to get a glimpse of Portland - Our tour guide was great! He was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The tour itself was quite interesting, learning things about Portland I did not know.
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Mary_p
May 9, 2026
Trolley fun - Great information. Loved all the sites and driver and informational man were great! Definitely show!
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Y2848jnnikkiw
May 8, 2026
Great! - The tour was very interesting and informative. Our tour guide did a great job! He also gave excellent suggestions for places to eat and drink.
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Annie_t
May 4, 2026
Steve was awesome. Very... - Steve was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the cities History and told us all of the good places to eat!
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Patricia_m
May 3, 2026
Very informative tour of... - Very informative tour of Portland. The lighthouse area was amazing. The trolley tour is a great way to learn all about the city. The driver was very knowledgeable but could be a little sarcastic at times, thinking he was funny.
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Marise_r
May 9, 2026
Don't go scamming! - We lost our reservation because we found no parking nearby, no answer to the phone, no indication on site. Not accessible to the elderly, no refund possible. It's a scam.
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