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Portland Historical Milestones: A Walk Through Time
4.8
373 Ratings
Portland
Discover the rich history of Portland through a 2-hour walking tour. Explore landmarks, learn about famous figures, and immerse yourself in the city's fascinating past.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lobsterman Park - View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
What's Included
- Snacks included
- Over two hours of tour duration
What's Not Included
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Additional Information
Interested in learning about Portland’s historical relationship with railways, conflagrations, conflicts, renowned poets, and esteemed movie producers? Come along for a Historical Stroll! Our journey commences at Commercial Street and spans 2 hours, traversing the iconic Old Port, downtown, and waterfront locales while unfolding Portland’s fascinating chronicles since 1632.
We may visit prominent landmarks like the lobster statue, Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow’s residence and prayer house, Eastern Cemetery, Abyssinian Church, U.S. Customs House, and more during your tour.
*The tour approximately lasts two ‘ish’ hours, subject to participants’ interaction and group’s speed. It’s advisable to allocate 2.5 hours, factoring in early arrival for check-in and return to your car post-tour.
- Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
Location
Andy's Old Port Pub
Commercial Street
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Denise_c
Jun 16, 2024
Interactive History Lesson - Loved this experience and such a great way to learn about the history and architecture of this amazing city. Highly recommend adding this to your Portland itinerary.
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Jaimee_h
Jun 12, 2024
Loved it - My tour guide was great. He was knowledgeable and funny. I had a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this tour.
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Heather_p
Jun 11, 2024
Fantastic - Great tour. Marcia was a fantastic tour guide. Learned a lot about Portland, past and present. Ask for Marcia.
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Janet_b
May 29, 2024
Great Orientation to Portland - Great walk through Old Portland. Lots of interesting history. Our guide did a terrific job. Definitely recommend.
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Erin_r
May 24, 2024
Great Intro - The tour of Portland, Maine with Tyler was great! From exploring the charming cobblestone streets of the Old Port to indulging in a cookie at the end, every moment was enjoyable. The scenic views along the waterfront and the rich history of the city truly captivated me. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Maine!
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Gabriela_k
May 19, 2024
Great time in Portland! - Tyler was a great guide and very knowledgeable. He encompassed everything we needed to know about the city and explained the history very well. He also has good information about the architecture and pointed out interesting facts about many buildings we passed in front of! Sweet treat at the end of tour was delicious. We had a great time!
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Joanne_c
May 18, 2024
Great way to start our visit - Tyler was a great guide. Very smart friendly and easy to ask questions. We did the tour on the first day of our visit which was a good way to get an overview of the city. Got cookies at the end!
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April_e
May 17, 2024
Awesome Walking Tour - Our tour guide Ross was amazing. The sights and the historical stories were interesting! So much history and the visit to the wharf was great! Not to mention, Ross was very enthusiastic and entertaining!
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Belindal804
Apr 15, 2024
A place to call home! - I had experienced a hard year of health crisis’ so husband and decide to get away for some much needed fun! Contacting Sebastian Ascanis about a wheelchair rental, he assured me the hotel would have one waiting! He couldn’t have been kinder!!
Checking in on April 13, we met sweet Colleen. NEVER have The we had such fast and efficient checking!!! Both Jerry and felt we were being welcomed into a dear friend’s home!! Poison
Breakfast choices were great. But even better were the other members of the AC Marriott “team”. From April 13-16 we have been treated like family! Gabe with the more convenient Shuttle EVER, to Corey and his Valet buddies to the breakfast weight staft. Leadership infuses for the top and the AC Marriott is overflowing with it!
Belinda and Jerry Livingston
Michigan
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Kate_n
Mar 9, 2024
Informative Tour - Tyler was extremely knowledgable and friendly. We had a fantastic and fun tour, and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city of Portland, ME.
Kate and gang!
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