Portland History Tour: Explore Old Port and Downtown

Discover the rich history of Portland through a 2-hour walking tour. Explore landmarks, learn about famous figures, and immerse yourself in the city’s fascinating past.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lobsterman Park - View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
What's Included
  • Snacks included
  • Over two hours of tour duration
What's Not Included
  • Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Additional Information

Interested in learning about Portland’s historical relationship with railways, conflagrations, conflicts, renowned poets, and esteemed movie producers? Come along for a Historical Stroll! Our journey commences at Commercial Street and spans 2 hours, traversing the iconic Old Port, downtown, and waterfront locales while unfolding Portland’s fascinating…

Location
Andy's Old Port Pub
Commercial Street
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kendall_p
Aug 25, 2025
Tyler had a great... - Tyler had a great speaking voice and presence. He had many tie bits of historic knowledge that we found fascinating.
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Alison_s
Aug 24, 2025
Call out to the “Port”!!! - What great tour guide, very knowledgeable and engaging! What a nice length to the tour - just right.
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David_s
Aug 20, 2025
Todd is a fantastic... - Todd is a fantastic guide--extremely knowledgeable, articulate, and entertaining. We could not have had a better experience.
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Christina_o
Aug 19, 2025
History lovers delight - I love history and I LOVED this tour! Ross was an great tour. We seen so much and a few secert spots too! Wonderful way to start a tour of the city.
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Tomn647
Aug 16, 2025
Fantastic Experience! - Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Our guide, Tyler, was awesome. He had a ton of knowledge about Portland history and also adjusted our route continuously to walk in the shade whenever possible - as it was an unseasonably hot day (for Maine!) and the treat at the end was a nice touch too! Highly recommend!
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Tom_l
Aug 15, 2025
An Incredible Experience - Ross, the guide, was absolutely fabulous! We learned a huge amount about Portland and its history. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Philip_m
Aug 9, 2025
Very Cool Experience - Very happy with the experience. Ty was an amazing guide. He was able to make vast amounts of history relatable and fun. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Portland for the first time.
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Dutchguy2
Aug 7, 2025
Lovely walk! - A lovely way to get to know more about Portland. Our guide (Ross) was knowledgeable and a great story teller who should us some great hidden gems. Can recommend highly enough!
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Newportjerseycity
Aug 6, 2025
Portland history tour - A great guide makes all the difference and we had one on this very interesting walk through Portland's history. A good introduction to the city and it's history on our first day in town.
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Solracgf
Aug 8, 2025
They didn't do it in Spanish - They didn't have the excursion in Spanish, so in a very kind way, they apologized, and they returned the money
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From $49
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).