Portland Donut Tasting: Explore Old Port's History
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81 Ratings
Portland
Indulge in a delectable donut tasting tour in Portland, Maine's Old Port. Discover the city's rich history and its connection to the invention of donuts while sampling the best treats from renowned and local donut shops.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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2 Exchange St - Skip the lines for Portland’s sweetest tour of our Old Port - (6) guide chosen samples from (3) world class donut shops Downtown. A guided tour of our cities rich history across our one mile donut trail.
Oh, and did we mention that the donut was invented in Maine? Let us share the legend with you.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
Meal Options
- Maine Potato Donuts made with riced potatoes (2 samples) - Think, the best chocolate cake you’ve ever had
- Old World Style Crueller (2 Samples) - Buttery, eggy deliciousness!
- Fresh Made to Order Gourmet Bite-Sized Donuts (2 samples) - Still warm and super fun toppings
Additional Information
Famed for its cuisine, particularly its spectacular donuts, Portland, Maine is a paradise for food aficionados. This tour affords you the opportunity to savor the finest donuts from the leading donut shops in the city, while enriching your knowledge about Maine’s role in the creation of the donut and the history of the city itself. Your guide will whisk you past the queue into the widely celebrated - The Holy Donut, and also introduce you to local delights that rival in taste and quality.
- Requires ability to walk 1 mile at a casual pace.
Location
2 Exchange St
Exchange Street
Your guide will meet you in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange St, 15 minutes prior to your tour time. The shop is a fun place to explore before the tour, as they support over 70 local artists/makers. We will find you for check-in and make an announcement in the shop prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Munchkinoz2
Mar 14, 2024
Maine Donut Tour - Portland - I recommend this tour! Our tour guide Benny was great. It was pouring at our scheduled tour time: I was afraid we would have to cancel. Benny checked the radar maps and we were able to enjoy the tour a little later in the morning. Very informative, fun experience, just the right length of time!
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Sharon_m
Oct 24, 2023
History mixed with donuts, perfect combo - We booked this tour at the last minute and are glad we did. We were on cruise and loved the small group experience compared to what the cruise line offered. The tour offers a guided walking tour of the downtown, mixed with donuts. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was a great guide. We took our two kids that are 10 and 12 and it was just the right amount of walking, history and donuts for them. They even learned some history. Overall it was a fantastic experience.
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Sharib
Oct 24, 2023
Perfect mix of history and donuts - We booked this at the last minute and very glad we did. We had excellent communication with the tour operator and guide. We loved that it was a guided walking tour and then some donuts mixed in. We took our 10 and 12 year old kids. It was not too much walking for them and they learned some things on the walk. Overall it was a good experience. I would highly recommend it.
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Lineez
Oct 17, 2023
Great way to learn a little history of Portland! - Great way to learn a little about Portland and eat some amazing donuts! We meandered through through the town seeing lots of historical sights and learning the history of each. So much more interesting than doing it on your own.
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Savannah_h
Oct 16, 2023
Short and Sweet! - We had an amazing time on the tour and loved the 3 donut stops! They were all very different and satisfied our sweet tooth for the day. We learned just the right amount of history to not be overwhelming. We would definitely recommend this short and sweet tour!
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Carrie_h
Oct 9, 2023
Great time - What a fun time! We learned a lot about the intriguing history of Portland. Ben was so knowledgeable. And the donuts! Wow. Is all I have to say. So hard to pick a favorite!
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Pamela_c
Oct 9, 2023
Fun tour! - Ben was a great guide, knowledgeable and friendly! Donuts were delicious, and we learned a lot about Portland.
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Paradise673094
Oct 2, 2023
Donut miss this tour! - Ben is a very engaging and knowledgeable tour guide and the donut selection was great! There can’t be a better way to see Old Port.
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Iseabald
Sep 28, 2023
10/10 Would Recommend - Our tour guide, Ben, was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the city and its history and took us to some great doughnut stops all around downtown. We got to try some doughnuts fresh from the fryer and some new experimental flavors. After the tour Ben even offered us some directions to our next stops of the day.
Wonderful tour. A great way to get to the city a bit if you've never been here before.
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Whitney
Sep 23, 2023
Great tour! Recommend!!! - Awesome tour! Lots of great history, yummy donuts and a pleasant host with good humor!! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Portland, especially first-timers.
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