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The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local

96 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Duration

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

13 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the heart of Portland and head out to see some of the area's hidden gems and less-visited spots with this guided sightseeing tour. Your guide, a born-and-raised Portlander who works as a college librarian by day, shows you off-the-beaten-path locations and shares with you all sorts of local lore along the way.

  • Get off-the-beaten-path on a guided tour of the real Portland, Maine
  • A historian and librarian guide leads the way
  • Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit three picturesque lighthouses

What To Expect

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Commercial Street



We start at historic Commercial Street, the heart of Portland’s working waterfront. See original cobblestone and brick that was laid in the 1850s.

• Admission Ticket Included

United States Custom House



See one of the most beautiful granite buildings in all of Portland.

• Admission Ticket Included

Fort Allen Park



We’ll drive through Fort Allen Park and get a majestic view of Casco Bay and its Calendar Islands. Also get up close views of memorials from the Civil War, Spanish American War, and WWII located in the park.

• Admission Ticket Included

Eastern Promenade Trail



You’ll see the Victorian era homes once owned by sea captains and merchants that line the Eastern Promenade, as well as Eastern Promenade Park which offers endless views of Casco Bay, islands, and forts.

• Admission Ticket Included

Portland Observatory



We’ll get a great view of the only remaining maritime signal tower in the U.S.

• Admission Ticket Included

Eastern Cemetery



Hear about the legends and lore regarding the oldest cemetery in Portland, first established in 1668.

• Admission Ticket Included

Congress Street



One of the busiest streets in all of Maine, we’ll see Portland’s eclectic downtown, Monument Square, and arts district.

• Admission Ticket Included

The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception



The neo-Gothic architecture of this cathedral built in 1869 dominates the skyline of Portland.

• Admission Ticket Included

The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist



This church is the oldest in Portland, and you’ll learn about its rich history.

• Admission Ticket Included

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House



See the home where Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow grew up and wrote his early poetry.

• Admission Ticket Included

Arts District



We’ll tour the center of downtown Portland, and its highly acclaimed Arts District.

• Admission Ticket Included

Portland Museum of Art



See one of the finest art museums in New England, and learn about its exhibits.

• Admission Ticket Included

One Longfellow Square



See the statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, born in Portland in 1807.

• Admission Ticket Included

Victoria Mansion



Get an up close view of the Victoria Mansion, the finest example in the country of a 19th century Italianate brownstone.

• Admission Ticket Included

Fort Williams Park



We enter one of the most beautiful parks in the state, Fort Williams Park, and drive to Portland Head Light (located in the park) where you will be let off to explore.

• Admission Ticket Included

Portland Head Light



This iconic lighthouse located within Fort Williams Park is the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Walk right up to the lighthouse, explore Fort Williams Park, and take in the views of Maine’s rugged, rocky coastline.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Preble



Get an up close view of Fort Preble (one of the oldest forts in Casco Bay) and learn about its storied history.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse



Get out for a photo of Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and its 900 foot long breakwater connecting it to the shore.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bug Light Park



Enjoy panoramic views of the Portland skyline from this beautiful park that sits directly across the bay from Portland.

• Admission Ticket Free

Liberty Ship Memorial



Get an up close view of the Liberty Ship Memorial, and learn about the thousands of shipbuilders who worked here during WWII.

• Admission Ticket Free

Portland Breakwater Lighthouse



Get a photo of Portland Breakwater Light (affectionately called “Bug Light” because of its small size).

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Ford Statue



Get an up close view of this statue dedicated to one of the most distinguished movie directors in history, and learn about his connections to his hometown of Portland.

• Admission Ticket Free

Old Port



See the center of the bustling downtown/waterfront district known as the Old Port. Learn the history of this vibrant area of Portland that is home to countless eclectic shops, businesses, and world class restaurants and bars.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour is in Portland, MAINE. Unfortunately no pets/animals of any kind can be accommodated on board.
  • The tour does not pickup/drop off at hotels, and it does not pickup/drop off at the cruise ship terminal. Everyone has to be at the tour starting point ready to board at least 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.
  • Wheelchairs, walkers, and luggage do not fit in the van.
  • The tour vehicle is a 13 passenger, high roof Ford Transit van. The tour often sells out, so you will be riding with a total of 13 people in the van.
  • Please double check the month, day, and time of your booking to make sure it is accurate, as some folks make mistakes when booking online and choose the wrong date.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Knowledgeable, entertaining guide with 20 years experience giving tours of his hometown of Portland.

Durations

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

96 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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