Portland Donut Tour: Taste Maine's Best

Indulge in a delectable donut tasting tour in Portland, Maine’s Old Port. Discover the city’s rich history and its connection to the invention of donuts while sampling the best treats from renowned and local donut shops.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2 Exchange St - Highlighted in The Boston Globe!
    Avoid the queues for Portland’s delightful tour of the Old Port - enjoy (6) handpicked samples from (3) top-notch donut shops Downtown, along the waterfront. Experience a guided tour of our city’s rich history along our one-mile donut trail.
    And did you know the donut was invented in Maine? Join us to discover more.
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Meal Options
  • Maine Potato Donuts made with riced potatoes (2 samples) - Think, dark chocolate cake better than you knew could exist on this planet.
  • Fresh Made to Order Gourmet Bite-Sized Donuts (2 samples) - Still warm and super fun toppings
  • Old World Style Crueller (2 Samples) - Buttery, eggy deliciousness!
Additional Information

Famed for its cuisine, particularly its spectacular donuts, Portland, Maine is a paradise for food aficionados. This tour affords you the opportunity to savor the finest donuts from the leading donut shops in the city, while enriching your knowledge about Maine’s role in the creation of the donut and the history of the city itself. Your guide will whisk…

Location
2 Exchange St
Exchange Street
Your guide will meet you 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. We will find you for check-in and make an announcement in the shop prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Will_k
Nov 18, 2024
Donuts were great of... - Donuts were great of course, but the tour itself was really excellent. Chris was an awesome guide and we learned a lot about the city! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Portland for the first time
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Matt_p
Nov 18, 2024
Enjoyable walk and donuts around Portland - We brought two families with 5 teenagers, and had a a great time. Mixing in some local history along with great donuts is a fantastic combination.
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Claudette_c
Nov 2, 2024
Excellent - Chris was soooo knowledgeable and funny and had everything planned out! Our group learned a lot andcreally enjoyed the tour!!
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Kate
Oct 22, 2024
History tour…with donuts! - Ben was great! We toured Portland at a leisurely pace that included various historical stories. At the three donut stops, some background about the shop was included and how the donuts were made. I would better describe this tour as a historical tour that had some donuts, which is not a bad thing!
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Sued501963
Oct 15, 2024
Great tour - Great way to see Portland and have some yummy donuts. We learned more about the city and how it relates to history. Ben was a terrific guide.
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Marjporell
Oct 13, 2024
Not your average donut tour! - We retired and have lived in Cape Elizabeth for the past 7 years. Family came up for the October holiday and we wanted to do something different. We use Viator when we travel so we booked this donut tour. It was great. The donuts were unique. And our tour guide’s (Ben?) narration and choice of how to layout the walking portion was so thoughtful.
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Christinah100
Oct 9, 2024
We had a good time! - We had a good time! Our guide, Ben, kept it interesting! He had a good mix of history and interesting facts about the city and the donuts. It never got boring and the donuts were delicious. I will say, the description says it's a "casual, 1 mile walk". It may be one mile, but I would argue the "casual" part. Just know that you have to keep it moving. Also, Portland is quite hilly and the brick and cobblestone sidewalks and roads can make it a little challenging (we had a person with a cane with us). All in all, we had a great time, learned alot, and had yummy donuts. We are glad we chose to do it!
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Maps51496699003
Oct 8, 2024
The best walking tour! - The donuts were DELICIOUS!! Ben was a great tour guide, and had really interesting facts about the city! Definitely recommend if you have never been to Portland!
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C-soba
Oct 3, 2024
Potato Donuts! - We loved trying the donuts of Portland!! So fun. The potato donuts were our favorite, and there are so many different varieties. You will love it!
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Dwight_c
Oct 2, 2024
Fun Way to See Portland - This tour was a fun way to see Portland, our guide was enthusiastic, friendly and full of information.
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