Portland Donut Tour: Taste Maine's Sweet History

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: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2 Exchange St - As highlighted in The Boston Globe: “A little bit of history, and a lot of deliciousness.”
    On this intimate walking tour, participants will:
    Bypass the queues and enjoy six specially selected donuts at three renowned bakeries—all ready upon arrival. Coffee or water is included.
    Stroll a picturesque one‑mile route from the bustling…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Meal Options
  • Maine Potato Donuts (2 samples) - Dark chocolate cake better than you knew could exist on this planet.
  • Fresh Made to Order Artisinal Bite-Sized Donuts (2 samples) - Warm from the fryer with super fun toppings
  • Asian inspired raised yeast donuts (2 Samples) - Fluffy sweet perfection!
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…

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 100 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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Lauren_b
Mar 30, 2026
Kris was great - the tour... - Kris was great - the tour was about so much more than donuts! Really got a great taste of Portland - literally and figuratively!
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573daisyj
Feb 28, 2026
Great tour of Portland! - Great tour of Portland! Enjoyed hearing about the history while enjoying some donuts. Nice variety of donuts tried.
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Shannon_g
Feb 18, 2026
Great way to spend the morning - Great experience. Guide was personable and knowledgeable about the area. Donuts were delicious. Would recommend
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Mylener336
Dec 26, 2025
wow 🤩 - wow! beautiful discovery to make from the first day!! you will not regret!!! kris is great! we recommend 100 percent!
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702mattd
Nov 15, 2025
Walking Donut Tour - Excellent tour. I try to do food tours in every city I visit and this was definitely one of my favorites. Kris is a phenomenal, knowledgeable, friendly tour guide and the donuts were great. Highest recommendation and I hope to come back for the Donuts and Brews tour over the summer.
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Kendrick_p
Nov 3, 2025
Just Do-ough it! - This was a great tour to start our day off. Renee was a great guide! Not only did we sample some great treats, but we learned about Portland's history, culture, architecture, and got some intel about great places to eat & visit. We did the 9:30 am tour, which ended with enough time to grab snacks near the very cool gift shop that the tour begins and ends at which features items designed by local artists, then headed down the street for the Mailbox run water tour. It's definitely a worthwhile thing to do, and perfect way to start the day with a little walking, some delicious doughnuts, and a side of history.
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N6792hvkrism
Oct 21, 2025
An entertaining donut walking tour in Portland Maine - What a fun morning we had with Kris! In addition tasting some amazing donuts we learned a lot of history of Portland. We skipped the line at the famous Holy Donut to sample the pumpkin donut and chocolate sea salt. We tried mini donuts at the Eighty 8 donut cafe and gourmet donuts at Yuri's Desserts. Kris definitely does his research and was an entertaining host. A must for anyone wanting to learn about Portland while having some fun. Thanks again!
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3546000
Oct 19, 2025
Kris was a great tour guide. Learned a lot about the city and the donuts were delish and a plus to the tour. - Kris was a great tour guide. Loved the donuts which definitely added to the enjoyment of all the historical info. Recommend
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Heavymeta
Oct 19, 2025
Excellent - Kris our tour guide was fantastic. Great Donuts tasting and learning about history. I enjoy the people in our group. Great experience
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Michael_s
Oct 17, 2025
Best Donut Tour in Portland! - Had a great time! Donuts were on point and Kris was extremely knowledgeable. Learned a heck of a lot more than just where the donuts are made! Highly recommend!
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From $69
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).