Portland History Walking Tour
Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.
Overview
Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.
Itinerary
Lobsterman Park
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
5 minutesOld Port
Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...
2 hoursMarket Street
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Congress Street
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Portland City Hall
Your guide will share great history here!
Portland Observatory
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Eastern Cemetery
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Location
Address
94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
Exclusions
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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