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 touch of history, and a whole lot of deliciousness.”
    On this intimate walking tour, participants will:
    Bypass the queues and savor six specially selected donuts at three acclaimed bakeries—all ready upon arrival. Water is provided.
    Stroll a picturesque one‑mile loop from the bustling waterfront…
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 on the sidewalk 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. Find your guide on the corner out front for check-in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q2062mvstephenj
Jun 30, 2026
Donut tour - Very interesting great donuts
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Lynne_k
Jun 29, 2026
Kris was a great guide. ... - Kris was a great guide. We really enjoyed this walking tour. The doughnuts were delicious and we learned a lot about Portland’s history. He also gave us some great restaurant tips for dinner. Highly recommend.
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Ianbg7791aj
Jun 23, 2026
Great tour for donut and history lovers alike! - Great experience! Chris was incredibly knowledgeable of the local history and the donut scene. The price was fair for the amount of donuts and access we got and it was a great amount of content in the 2 hour tour.
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John_t
Jun 22, 2026
Good Donuts! - You will learn a lot of facts about Portland. It’s not just about donuts. Although they were a lot of good donuts.
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Cbenw
Jun 20, 2026
Learn about Portland and the history of rhe donut. - The tour was fun and informative about the history of Portland and the donut. It is a walking tour so make sure you are prepared to walk on uneven surfaces.
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Enjoyingtravl
Jun 20, 2026
We Enjoyed - Overall enjoyed the tour! Dylan (our guide) was superb. He was entertaining and knew so much about the city. Having the guide cut and hand out the pieces of donuts is a bit awkward , so maybe consider having that done by staff first. But overall we really enjoyed this.
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Joseph_c
Jun 15, 2026
Great walking tour of Portland with a great guide - Great tour. Loved some of the back stories. The donuts were great too.The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Rocan72
Jun 13, 2026
Great Donut Tour - Excellent tour of the Portland Donut scene. The guide Kris was great. We enjoyed the informative historical aspect of the tour and donut samples. Tour was amazing.
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Jenalee_b
Jun 4, 2026
Great donuts, great tour guide! - Had a wonderful tour with Dylan. He was funny and kept the group lively, even with my grumpy teens! Loved the donuts too!
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Kellygb76
Jun 16, 2026
Good on history, a little short on donuts - Tour was good for the history. You only received about a 4th of each donut, so by the end maybe the equivalent of one donut. Only water is provided at the first stop. You can buy coffee at the second donut location.
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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).