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Portland Explorer: City/Cultural/Historical & 3 Lighthouses Tour

320 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

11 people

Languages

English

Overview

Visitors to Portland can easily miss some of Maine's most stunning sights, since you really need a car to explore the scenic coastline. Avoid the headache of arranging your own transportation, or renting a car, on this guided tour of Portland's must-see sights. Stop in downtown Portland, and visit three lighthouses, including Portland Head Light—an historic lighthouse perched on the rocky coast.

  • Tour Portland’s top sights, and working waterfront, with a local lobsterman
  • Visit Commercial Street, the Old Port District, and Portland Head Light
  • Enjoy a personal experience on the tour, with no more than 10 travelers
  • Easily find your group, with a meet-up in the heart of the Old Port District

What To Expect

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Commercial Street



Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived in Portland, you’ll explore the Greater Portland area from a new perspective. Come explore Commercial street, located on one of North America’s last working waterfronts. Here you will see the cobblestone streets, 19th century fishing wharf’s housing commercial lobstermen and other fisheries. Commercial street is located in the Old Port district and offers numerous boutiques, restaurants and bars for locals and visitors to enjoy. This tour is fully on land. We will be driving in a 12 passenger Ford Transit.

• Admission Ticket Free

Portland Head Light



Walk around Fort Williams Park home to Portland Head Light! One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! With cliff walks, memorials, and breath taking views, you will be able to take photos, visit the Lighthouse museum/giftshop “May-September” and also snag a bite/treat at a few of the parks food trucks, lobster Rolls, chowder, gelato, whoopie pies!

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse



Spring Point Ledge Light we will park and stop for 10 minutes. Here your guide will breakdown the importance of this lighthouse which is situated out on a 900 ft. granite breakwater, early 1800’s military instalments in the area, and scenic views of our coastal islands of Casco Bay! Please ask your guide for pictures taken during this stop.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bug Light Park



Here at Portland Breakwater Light, known as “Bug Light” to locals, you will be given 20 min to visit one of Maine’s smallest lighthouses still in commission. With beautiful Greek Corinthian Columns this lighthouse is situated on a much shorter/safer breakwater where you’ll be able to walk out and enjoy amazing views of Portland’s waterfront!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Tour pick up is approximately 10 minutes walking from cruise ship terminal, less than 1/2 mile.
  • We are able to provide booster seats (up to 2), please let us know in advance if needed. Passengers must bring car seats for smaller children.
  • ***We may experience some delays on the tour, therefore please do not park at a meter as the limit is 2 hours.***
  • Family Owned and Operated
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to enjoy the full experience at the lighthouse!
  • This tour is fully on land. We will be driving in a 12 passenger Ford Transit.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Umbrella to use if needed
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • TV display with photos and video of tour stops and history of Portland's Old Port/Waterfront
  • Bottled water
  • Mobile device charging
  • Gratuity not included

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

320 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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