Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

Most tours start in Post Office Park, 167 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

With this small-group walking tour, you'll go beyond coffee and craft beer and get a look at the true Portland, Maine—across 400 years of history. Meander downtown and the Old Port, visiting hidden landmarks and learning about Wabanaki leaders and other people and events left out of the history books. Discover centuries of destruction, revival, underrepresented perspectives, and other elements that mainstream tours gloss over.

Travel across Portland’s hidden history, getting a rare look at the city
Your local guide offers wild facts, city recommendations, and more
Easy meetup with your guide at Post Office Park
Get a fun, small-group experience on this limited tour

What To Expect

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We’ll walk the Downtown District, visiting major landmarks and a few hidden gems. *Highlights include:* Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Monument Square, First Parish Church, Portland City Hall, and gobs of boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, museums, bookshops, and other spots to explore!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We’ll stroll through Portland’s Old Port, uncovering hidden histories of the city and her people. *Highlights include:* Boothby Square, Foundry Lane, John Ford Statue, Post Office Park, Exchange Street, and plenty of boutiques, award-winning restaurants, breweries, bookshops, and more!

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We’ll stroll through the waterfront district along Commercial Street, discovering the people and economic forces that forged it. *Highlights include:* United States Custom House, Custom House Wharf, Portland Pier, Wharf Street, and lots of places you’ll want to visit later!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pets are not allowed on tours unless medically required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

Two hour fully narrated guided tour.
Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America's third-oldest standing Black church
10% off water tours with Portland Paddle (instructions at confirmation)

A tip for your guide!

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Most tours start in Post Office Park, 167 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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