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Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour

61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

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.”

  • 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 To Expect

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Patten Free Library



19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maine’s First Ship



A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists – the first recorded British shipbuilding.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bath



A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Winter Street Center



A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maine Maritime Museum



This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.

• Admission Ticket Free

Old Customs House



Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bath City Hall



Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kennebec River



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park



A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Guided, small group tour
  • Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area
  • Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant
  • Sunscreen, water

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

61 Commercial St, Bath, ME 04530, USA
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