Portland History Walking Tour
Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about history on a walking tour of Portland
- ✓A local guide will share stories of the city's past
- ✓Snacks will be provided to participants
- ✓Group sizes capped at 20 participants
What you'll see & do
- ✓View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
- ✓Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...
- ✓Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
- ✓Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
- ✓Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
- ✓Your guide will share great history here!
- ✓Walk to the highest point in Portland.
- ✓Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
What's included
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
What's not included
- ✓Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
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.
Portland History Walking Tour
Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.
Highlights
- ✓Learn about history on a walking tour of Portland
- ✓A local guide will share stories of the city's past
- ✓Snacks will be provided to participants
- ✓Group sizes capped at 20 participants
What you'll see & do
- ✓View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
- ✓Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...
- ✓Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
- ✓Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
- ✓Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
- ✓Your guide will share great history here!
- ✓Walk to the highest point in Portland.
- ✓Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
What's included
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
What's not included
- ✓Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
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.