Portland History Tour: Explore Old Port and Downtown

Discover the rich history of Portland through a 2-hour walking tour. Explore landmarks, learn about famous figures, and immerse yourself in the city’s fascinating past.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lobsterman Park - Admire the statue and participate in a brief discussion about the significance of the lobster industry in Maine.
  • Old Port - Potential tour highlights include the lobster statue, the residence of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his church, the Eastern Cemetery, the U.S. Custom House, and more.
  • Market Street - The guide…
What's Included
  • Snacks included
  • Over two hours of tour duration
What's Not Included
  • Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Additional Information

Interested in exploring Portland’s rich history involving railroads, fires, wars, renowned poets, and Hollywood producers? Join the “Walk Through Time” tour! Starting on Commercial Street, this 2-hour journey takes you through the historic Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas, highlighting Portland’s history since 1632.
Potential stops on the tour…

Location
Andy's Old Port Pub
Commercial Street
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rosemary_o
Jan 21, 2026
Portland History Tour with Ross - Portland history tour in the winter! Ross was fantastic and made learning about this great city memorable. Best walking tour, even with frigid temps!
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Athena_b
Jan 4, 2026
This was an awesome tour.... - This was an excellent tour. The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, offering an engaging account of Portland’s history and the experiences of early settlers through the 1900s.
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Rose_c
Dec 7, 2025
Portland ME History by Foot - We did a walking tour through old Portland. Even though it was frigid outside, we bundled up and our guide kept us so fascinated with historical facts we didn’t even notice! Tyler was an excellent guide and is very passionate about the history of this City. His passion was infectious. And, at the end of the tour, he presented us with delicious chocolate chip cookies from a local bakery!
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211hankh
Nov 22, 2025
Tour Guide is Tops - I’ve been on many such tours and this one stood out because of the quality of our guide. First, he knew the history of the area inside and out (and recommended specific books throughout the tour if you wanted to know more). Second, he delivered his knowledge in a clear, well-paced manner such that even those in the back of the group could hear him well; he never sounded rehearsed. Third, he had a dry sense of humor and was approachable with questions. All four of us in our group, some of whom have lived in Portland for years, enjoyed our tour. Well worth the price.
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Marylynn_s
Nov 15, 2025
The tour was very... - The tour was very informative and our guide was extremely knowledgeable of Portland history and architecture! I highly recommend this walking tour!
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N3396ibroberth
Nov 14, 2025
Walk through Portland - Our guide Ross was excellent, very knowledgeable and made the cold temperature bearable. We had no idea Portland was as safe as a kitten.
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Peter_l
Nov 12, 2025
Tyler- exceptional guide! Amazing tour! - This was an amazing experience our guide Tyler was so well read and obviously has a deep passion for history. He was a story teller who studies his craft through podcasts and avid reading so he can share unique historical facts about Portland. He has an amazing ability to draw you in to his narrative so you feel like you have been taken back in time! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Anne074024
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent tour - Tyler was an incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide! We will definitely recommend this tour to friends -- great for anyone interested in history and/or architecture and who would enjoy walking the streets of Portland!
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Scootertherapy1
Oct 29, 2025
Absolutely Wonderful - Absolutely do not miss this tour! A wonderful walk around Portland with lots of history included! So much to see! The buildings will leave you speechless!
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Leigh_k
Oct 24, 2025
Fun morning - Ross was an awesome guide!!! Very knowledgeable and fun, he made sure to answer all of my son’s questions
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From $49
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).