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Portland True Crime Tour: Dark Secrets Revealed
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14 Ratings
Portland
Explore Portland’s dark past with our true crime tour. Discover mobsters, scandals, and secrets. Book now for a spine-tingling adventure.
Explore Portland’s dark past with our true crime tour. Discover mobsters, scandals, and secrets. Book now for a spine-tingling adventure.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Port - Beneath the allure of Portland’s Old Port lies a more sinister tale—one marked by cobblestones, secrets, and clandestine dealings. This waterfront area was once alive with illegal trade, covert bribes, and speakeasies hidden in plain sight. As visitors stand among the 19th-century brick buildings and narrow alleys, it’s easy to envision…
- Old Port - Beneath the allure of Portland’s Old Port lies a more sinister tale—one marked by cobblestones, secrets, and clandestine dealings. This waterfront area was once alive with illegal trade, covert bribes, and speakeasies hidden in plain sight. As visitors stand among the 19th-century brick buildings and narrow alleys, it’s easy to envision the bootleggers moving stealthily through the night and the gangsters who ruled through fear. This stop uncovers the polished exterior to reveal the Old Port’s criminal underworld—gritty, perilous, and all too real.
What's Included
- Water at Portland Beer Hub
- Engaging tales of Portland’s mobster history
- Guided walking tour with true crime stories
- Water at Portland Beer Hub
- Engaging tales of Portland’s mobster history
- Guided walking tour with true crime stories
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for the guide
- Gratuities for the guide
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating journey into Portland’s intriguing history with this true crime tour, where hidden secrets lie behind historic facades and cobblestone streets echo with tales of corruption, violence, and vice. Discover the stories of ruthless mobsters, cunning bootleggers, ambitious bosses, and shocking scandals as this tour reveals the darker…
Embark on a captivating journey into Portland’s intriguing history with this true crime tour, where hidden secrets lie behind historic facades and cobblestone streets echo with tales of corruption, violence, and vice. Discover the stories of ruthless mobsters, cunning bootleggers, ambitious bosses, and shocking scandals as this tour reveals the darker side of Maine’s largest city. Stroll along the very streets where speakeasies flourished, clandestine deals were struck under the cover of night, and power struggles led to bloodshed. Guided by knowledgeable experts, this exploration of Portland’s underworld promises unforgettable, spine-chilling stories. Are you ready to delve into the city’s past? Book now—if you dare.
Location
Portland Beer Hub
Fore Street
Arrive 15 MINUTES before the start time of your tour.
Meet inside of the retail store, Portland Beer Hub (320 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101), in downtown Portland's Old Port.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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189courtneyl
Mar 26, 2020
What a great tour! - Loved this tour! Our guide (I am horrifically bad with names, I'm so sorry) was fantastic, telling us not only about the lighthouses and the Portland area, but giving us a ton of great recommendations on restaurants, activities and more. Tons of personality. Tons of fun. Tons of history and fun facts. I'd love to bring the rest of my family and do this tour again.
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Wendyk1651
Mar 20, 2020
Amazing and Informative - Tour was amazing. It was a nice small group. The ladies conducting the tour were awesome. They were very friendly and full of interesting information. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see some lighthouses and learn about the Portland area. Hope to do a summer tour next time we are in Maine.
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Jonathan_e
Mar 15, 2020
A fun winter tour of Portland’s lighthouses - Eric grew up in Portland and his family is in lobstering so he’s very knowledgeable in Portland history and the workings in the lobster industry. He’s also very personable and down to earth making this tour feel like you’re hanging out with a friend and unscripted. The meeting spot is at Portland Beer Hub which is also a great start and finish to the tour. As the other reviews state, this is a tour not to pass on.
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Stephanieee4366gh
Mar 9, 2020
Amazing and informative! - I have been in a lot of tours, but I absolutely loved this one. The tour guide was knowledgeable and could answer any and all questions. He was also super friendly and down to Earth!
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Emilee_j
Feb 16, 2020
Fun tourist - Very active, funny, knows everything about Portland Maine, very good for giving tours, I would definitely do it again :)
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983julie
Feb 5, 2020
Portland Lighthouse Tour - Eric and Rachel were absolutely fantastic ! We had a wonderful tour . Put it on your list of things to do if you are heading to Portland !
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Kimberlyf85
Jan 21, 2020
Great Tour with very knowledgeable local family business - We took the winter lighthouse tour in mid January. It was cold, but fun! We would definitely take this tour again or others from this company. They are very attentive, shared a ton of information, and made the trip comfortable, relaxing, and fun.
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Kwubbs
Jan 20, 2020
Must do in Portland - This was a great tour, not only to view all of the gorgeous lighthouses but also because it's led by a true Portlander who comes from a lobstering family so he was also able to give us that information about Portland. I can't recommend it enough, the two hours flew by.
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C9484xqjonathans
Dec 30, 2019
Amazing Waterfront Experience - This tour was amazing! We loved learning all about the lighthouses and history of Maine, and our tour guide was knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He gave great recommendations for food and was extremely passionate about everything he showed us. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.
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Audrey_m
Nov 24, 2019
Something wonderful awaits in Portland, ME - Many classic attractions which would normally answer the question of what to do in Portland are unavailable after October, so it was with relief and joy that I spotted the Winter Tour. We were met with a smile, invited onboard a comfortable, warm and spotless van, and regaled from the very start with pertinent, entertaining, informative and even personal anecdotes by our host, Eric. This is a family business, and this is a family working together...to the benefit of their guests. We were given a running commentary on every thing , fact, and notable person by our native guide. As promised, we visited 3 lighthouses with plenty of time to take photos and take in the breathtaking views. Questions were welcomed and answered with knowledge and humor. As we cruised the city and the waterfront, we were given an intimate view of the lives of those who ply the waters for a living, including Eric's Dad, who is a lobsterman. The Fishmarket was a revelation in seafood...we brought a tub of clam chowder and fresh salmon spread to our hotel room for a mini-feast. Delicious! This tour was definitely the BRIGHT spot in a weekend of cold, misty, sleety days of November. My take is that if they can get this much out of a WINTER tour, how impressive must they be in the gentler seasons?
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