Portland History Tour: Explore Old Port and Downtown

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: 24 hours
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…

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
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Vacation51481186325
Mar 23, 2025
A stroll on a warm March Saturday - Our tour guide, Tyler, was excellent. He is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and interactive, He told many interesting stories about the historical figures.
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Janette_w
Mar 21, 2025
We found this tour... - We found this tour exceeded all expectations! Our guide Ross was friendly, knowledgeable and great company. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Voyage407837
Mar 21, 2025
Excellent walking tour of Portland - Excellent and informative walking tour of Portland Ross our tour guide was outstanding. It’s clear that he has done his homework and has a clear passion for the history and architecture of the city. Highly recommend this tour
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Katherine_q
Mar 19, 2025
What a great walking tour ! - We thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour of Portland! Ross was an amazing guide. It’s clear that he puts great effort into knowing the history of Portland. He was punctual, well prepared and extremely inviting and friendly. The tour never felt rushed. Ross even went overboard and was able to get us in to see the old historic customs building. What a treat! He also shared plenty of good recommendations for dining and sightseeing. If you get the opportunity to request a tour guide, Ross is the best.
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Heidi_n
Mar 14, 2025
Ross is a wonderful... - Ross is a wonderful guide! Our group has a wonderful time. The walking wasn‘t overwhelming, either. Highly recommend!
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Traveler631517
Mar 8, 2025
Highly recommended - Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great overview of the city's history from Revolutionary War time to present. Two hours was the perfect amount of time. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Portland for the first time and/or anyone who doesn't know anything about the city's history.
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Linda612_12
Mar 6, 2025
Great Walking Tour - Ross was great- very personable and knowledgeable! We especially loved getting to see the beautiful Customs House, and we loved the lobster trap Christmas trees! We enjoyed a sunny day in February in Portland!
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Climber47512
Mar 4, 2025
Great Portland Tour Experience - This historical tour was both entertaining and informative! Our guide shared many interesting facts and colorful stories about Maine’s past and the events that shaped Portland today. The guide answered all of our questions and offered suggestions for local restaurants and other activities. I would recommend this tour and guide to those visiting the area!
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Jean
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful walking tour - Ross was outstanding. He has great history and trivia knowledge and was so charming. Great way to start your visit in Portland!
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Erica_t
Feb 17, 2025
The best tour open year-round (& they truly mean year-round!) - We love to book walking tours whenever we visit a new city for the first time & we were worried that this weekend’s snow storm in Portland would result in the tour being cancelled (understandably so!). Tyler, our tour guide, braved the cold & snow to give my husband & me the BEST tour around Portland- full of history, recommendations & stories about the area. The tour even ended with a sweet treat at a spot we were hoping to try while in town. We learned so much on the tour & we can’t wait to come back to Portland for more. Thank you SO much!!!
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