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.

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 To Expect

Lobsterman Park

View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Port

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…
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Market Street

Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Congress Street

Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
• Admission Ticket Not Included

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House

Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Portland City Hall

Your guide will share great history here!
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Portland Observatory

Walk to the highest point in Portland.
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Eastern Cemetery

Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
• Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Include

Two hour – closer to two and a quarter duration
Snacks

Exclude

Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.