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.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_m
Oct 8, 2026
Autumn Trip With Friends - I really enjoyed this tour. Ross was our guide and his knowledge was excellent and his humor made the tour fun. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Margaretmd5751ue
Oct 8, 2026
Historical Walking Tour of Portland - Ross was an excellent guide and was very aware of how his clients were handling the walk. His historical knowledge of Portland was exceptional and his humor was a bonus. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Marlin_t
Oct 4, 2026
Excellent tour - Ray was excellent guide. Very knowledgeable esp about food and American history. Ask for Ray when you sign up.
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Hillaryb646
Sep 30, 2026
Rainy day walking tour was fun. - Ross was a wonderful guide. He was happy to answer questions and co more in-depth about things we were especially interested in.
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Francesca_a
Sep 26, 2026
Don’t Miss This - What an interesting and informative walk through time! Our guide, Ross, was great explaining the history of the area and answered any questions we might have. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Portland!
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Robert_a
Sep 25, 2026
Portland Maine - Ross was a passionate and enthusiastic tour guide for Portland. He knows all the history and secrets of the town. It is well worth the time to spend a few hours with him. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Grace_b
Sep 24, 2026
A memorable tour - Interesting tour with a witty and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to show us memorable places.
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Robertcc4072sg
Sep 23, 2026
Ross was a Great Guide - Ross was an excellent guide! He made all the difference.
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Steve_r
Sep 23, 2026
Ross, our guide, was very... - Ross, our guide, was very knowledgeable and entertaining on our walk around Portland. Highly recommend!
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Janro9480yo
Oct 5, 2026
Unable to go but couldn't contact Viator to cancel. - We were unable to go on this excursion. I tried to cancel with Maine Day Ventures but was told I had to call Viator. I couldn't find a number so had to pay anyway. Disappointed in the service.
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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).