Downtown Bath Walking History Tour
Don’t let Bath be just pretty photos—on this history tour, you’ll travel back in time with your guide’s expertise, uncovering the town's past 400+ years. America’s fifth-largest port in the 19th century, you’ll learn all about the historic buildings, fascinating characters, and hidden gems of this timeless spot. You’ll also get tips and recommendations for your stay, enriching your time in the “City of Ships.”
Highlights
- ✓Explore four centuries of Bath's past with a certified educator leading the way
- ✓Witness Maine's "First Ship," learning all about 17th-century Mainers
- ✓Visit historic sights like Winter Street Center, the Old Customs House, and more
- ✓Limited to 12 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.
- ✓A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.
- ✓A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.
- ✓A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.
- ✓This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.
- ✓Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.
- ✓Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.
- ✓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.
- ✓A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.
What's included
- ✓Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant
- ✓Guided, small group tour
- ✓Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area
What's not included
- ✓Sunscreen, water
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Downtown Bath Walking History Tour
Don’t let Bath be just pretty photos—on this history tour, you’ll travel back in time with your guide’s expertise, uncovering the town's past 400+ years. America’s fifth-largest port in the 19th century, you’ll learn all about the historic buildings, fascinating characters, and hidden gems of this timeless spot. You’ll also get tips and recommendations for your stay, enriching your time in the “City of Ships.”
Highlights
- ✓Explore four centuries of Bath's past with a certified educator leading the way
- ✓Witness Maine's "First Ship," learning all about 17th-century Mainers
- ✓Visit historic sights like Winter Street Center, the Old Customs House, and more
- ✓Limited to 12 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.
- ✓A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.
- ✓A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.
- ✓A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.
- ✓This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.
- ✓Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.
- ✓Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.
- ✓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.
- ✓A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.
What's included
- ✓Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant
- ✓Guided, small group tour
- ✓Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area
What's not included
- ✓Sunscreen, water
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.