Portland Bicycle Tour: 5 Lighthouse Stops, XL Lobster Roll
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75 Ratings
Portland
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The journey begins with the first out of five lighthouses - Bug Light. We’ll take a break for photo opportunities while sharing the tale of Portland city, Maine.
  • Our next halt is at the Liberty Ship Memorial, where we delve into the shipbuilding history during the Second World War.
  • Moving on to the second lighthouse, you’ll gain insights into its past and understand the crucial role played by Portland Harbor in the operations of the navy during World War II. A walk on the breakwater leads us to the lighthouse for a closer examination. Guided tours are usually available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an in-depth experience.
  • The third stop on our lighthouse tour features a viewing of the lighthouse along with Fort Williams Park. This is also our designated lunch stop.
  • Our journey continues as we cycle through Cape Elizabeth, admiring several stunning waterfront residences.
  • We’ll ride through Willard Square, taking a brief pit-stop at Willard Beach.
  • The tour initiates from the vibrant neighborhood of Portland’s Old Port.
What's Included
  • Bicycle use
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the charm of Portland Maine and Casco Bay’s coastlines in a unique way - on a bicycle! Embark on our 5 lighthouse cycling journey in Portland, Maine, showcasing the mesmerizing coastal landscapes, legendary lighthouses, and the rich history of Portland. Due to COVID-19, we’ve made several adjustments to the 5 Lighthouse tour. The revised tour ensures no passenger rides in our vehicles. Consequently, guests will kick start their cycling adventure from Ocean Gateway, returning to the same spot via bicycle.  Typically, groups will visit 4 iconic lighthouses - Bug Light, Spring Point, Portland Head Light, and Ram Island Ledge. An exquisite lunch will be served, courtesy of the highly acclaimed ‘Bite into Maine’ Food Truck.

Location
Commercial St + India St
We meet at the Portland Encyclepdia on the corners of Commercial and India Streets.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Drew_s
Oct 30, 2023
Amazing bike ride in Portland - Dan did an amazing job with taking us on a bike ride through Portland. We were extremely lucky to have sunny and warm weather to even make it an better experience. We saw a good amount of lighthouses and the lobster rolls we had were the best we had all trip. Bike ride ended up being around 16 miles. Bikes were very easy to ride throughout the day. This is a great tour to do to get a perspective of what Portland Maine is… historically and currently!
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Michaelyz9061ve
Oct 28, 2023
A great way to spend the day - Wonderful experience; the tour, tour guide (Wendy), food, and equipment were all top-notch. Highly recommend and would do this again! If you are moderately in shape, this was an easy ride and not too taxing on the body.
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Cindy_gilmore1
Oct 13, 2023
Mom and Daughters Portland bike tour of lighthouses. Excellent lunch of lobster roll from Bite of Maine with incredible - This is a great way to see various parts of Portland and their unique lighthouses. Our guide, Tom, was so good, aware of all bikers and knowledgeable of areas we visited. Lobster Roll was the bomb!!!! Highly recommend this tour.
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Eric_y
Oct 9, 2023
Simply Wonderful - The bike tour was a great way to get a little exercise, see picturesque lighthouses and enjoy the best lobster roll we had on our whole trip. It helped that our weather was perfect with sunny skies and light winds. Our tour guide McKenzie made the whole tour come together with her knowledge of the area and her patience with riders of all skill levels. Dress in layers, come with a good attitude, and be prepared for a great 4-5 hour tour.
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Heidi_m
Sep 22, 2023
Smooth cycling! - Wendy was a fantastic guide. My husband and I were very lucky to have our own “private” tour with Wendy. She has very knowledgeable, friendly and easy going. I highly recommend this tour to see the area without getting in and off a bus! We also were very fortunate to have perfect weather too!
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Tracye659
Sep 20, 2023
Awesome tour! - Loved this bicycle tour! Rick was the ultimate tour guide! The equipment was great. The ride was wonderful and such beautiful scenery! Would do this again! Wasn’t ready to get off the bike. Lunch was so good!! Nothing we didn’t like about this tour!
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E1402mxkarenm
Sep 13, 2023
Great - Fabulous..highly recommend...it was even better than anticipated! bikes were in excellent condition and the guides were very interesting, informative and made sure everyone stayed safe!
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Leighann
Sep 11, 2023
Definitely Recommend - So much fun! Your guides Edna and Wendy did a great job teaching us, guiding us and keeping us safe - one in the front and one in the back. It was a beautiful ride. It was strenuous a time or two. There was one time on the way back that half of us walked our bikes up the hill while the others waited. We rode 1/2 in traffic and 1/2 on bike trails. The last lighthouse you see is the most photographed lighthouse in the country - a beautiful postcard photo for your trip! The XL lobster roll was the best we had in Maine on a buttered and toasted brioche bun from Bite of Maine. We only had 4 days in Maine and I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Aaroncv1185mv
Sep 7, 2023
Great biking trip and view of the lighthouses - Great experience on the bikes and perfect weather. The bikes were great and had a carrier on the back to hold your belongings, which alleviated any worry of how to hold and secure your stuff. The biking was a bit intimidating at first, up a bit of a hill and then crossing over a large bridge with traffic zooming by. We were going relatively slowly and having a person towards the front who was slower caused the rest to lose some momentum which made it more difficult. But overall very doable even for folks who haven't spent a lot of time on bikes. The guide was very accommodating and presented a lot of great information in a timely manner. The Lobster roll was excellent and highly recommend trying the Blueberry soda, which is different but very good. The 3 main lighthouses that you view are impressive to look at and walk out to. The other 2 are seen from a distance and not quite the same... but overall a great trip! Bring lots of water, especially if it is hot, as there aren't a lot of places to refill your water bottle.
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Davidsv7779fl
Sep 5, 2023
An excellent tour of Portland’s shorelines, lighthouses and neighborhoods - My wife and I, both seniors, really enjoyed our tour with guide Chuck (the owner) who went out of his way to take care of us, did a running commentary of historical facts about Portland and what we were seeing. Affable and a people person, Chuck was the consummate gentleman while also being a lot of fun to be with. This tour gave us a view of Portland we wouldn’t have experienced in a vehicle. We highly recommend going on the Five Lighthouse tour. Be prepared for some exertion as there are some hills on this route. The “Big Claw” lunch option is a must-do and the lobster roll was out of this world.
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