Portland Lighthouse Tour: Explore with Local Lobsterman
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661 Ratings
Portland
Join a local lobsterman on a Portland Lighthouse Tour and explore the Greater Portland area from a new perspective. Visit 3 lighthouses and capture epic photos at historic Portland Head Light, Spring Point Head Light, and Bug Light.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Commercial Street - Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived in Portland, you’ll explore the Greater Portland area from a new perspective. Come explore Commercial street, located on one of North America’s last working waterfronts. Here you will see the cobblestone streets, 19th century fishing wharf’s housing commercial lobstermen and other fisheries. Commercial street is located in the Old Port district and offers numerous boutiques, restaurants and bars for locals and visitors to enjoy. This tour is fully on land. We will be driving in a 12 passenger Ford Transit.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Portland Explorer Booklet with EAT-DRINK-SHOP-TOUR recommendations and map
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Mobile device charging
  • Umbrella available if needed
  • TV display featuring tour stops and Portland’s Old Port/Waterfront history
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included
Additional Information

This expedition is designed for all Lighthouse Enthusiasts! Regrettably, in Maine, we’re only allowed inside lighthouses once per year. However, we’ll be touring the lighthouse properties and make sure to have some fantastic photo opportunities!

Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident of Portland, this will allow you to see the Greater Portland region from a different angle.

Take a journey around downtown Portland guided by a local lobster fisherman, and learn interesting facts about the active waterfront, professional fishing activities, and beyond!

Further on, we’ll be visiting three lighthouses where you’ll have around 40 minutes to wander around and capture your moments at the historic Portland Head Light. There will also be two more photography stops on our itinerary at Spring Point Head Light and Bug Light.

We’ll be offering transportation in a climate-controlled 12-seater Ford Transit. Your guide will suggest you some good places to eat and activities to do during your time in Portland, Maine.

For information about booking a personalized or charter service tour, feel free to call us directly!

  • Tour pick up is approximately 10 minutes walking from cruise ship terminal, less than 1/2 mile.
  • We are able to provide booster seats (up to 2), please let us know in advance if needed. Passengers must bring car seats for smaller children.
  • We may experience some delays on the tour, therefore please do not park at a meter as the limit is 2 hours.
  • Family Owned and Operated
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to enjoy the full experience at the lighthouse!
  • This tour is fully on land. We will be driving in a 12 passenger Ford Transit.
Location
Portland Beer Hub
Fore Street
5-10 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal. On the corner of Pearl and Fore Street. Between Portland Beer Hub and United States Custom House Building. Driver will be parked next to the custom house in a navy blue ford transit and will arrive 15 min before departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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George_k
Dec 16, 2023
One of our best experiences in Portland! - Great experience, very knowledgeable guide, and he really cares about the participants! AAA+! Highly recommend!
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Agannon0003
Nov 11, 2023
Great tour overall - Eric was a great tour guide. His knowledge of Portland gave us more insight of each of the stops on the tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Portland!
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Alice_f
Nov 9, 2023
Local tour in Portland, Maine - Eric was a great tour guy. Being a local he had great and interesting things to share about Portland, Maine. The van was in pristine condition and love the photos displayed on the van’s tv screen of all the places we were visiting.
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Aimee_d
Nov 7, 2023
Lighthouse tour - Enjoyed Eric our guide and his multitude of information. Beautiful homes and scenery. Especially liked the screen in the van with additional pictures.
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K7325lqnathanv
Nov 4, 2023
Fun and insitefull tour of Portland Maine - Eric was a great guide! His knowledge of the history of Portland and the lighthouses was very interesting. He had good insights and recommendations for other places to see and places to eat. Eric made you feel comfortable and like family.
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141howardk
Nov 3, 2023
Wonderful Tour - Eric was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the area gave the sights added enjoyment. Well organized itinerary to some of the most amazing places. Highly recommend!!
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Daydream757557
Oct 30, 2023
Awesome Tour of Portland. - Awesome tour. Eric was friendly, knowledgeable, and took great care of us. He knows and loves Portland Maine. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Robinhu3234yu
Oct 26, 2023
Great experience! - We took the tour with a small family owned business. Eric was so prompt, friendly & knowledgeable! He was a local, so he was able to add that special touch to the tour! We enjoyed this tour so much! It was one of our best on our vacation! I would highly recommend them!
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Vickyr823
Oct 26, 2023
Lighthouse tour and a whole lot more!! - Fantastic tour, Eric was really knowledgable and so friendly gave us a wonderful warm welcome. Great tips for food and drink places as well on top of of local history. The tour van was comfortable and really clean. Would highly recommend the tour great way to spend a morning.
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Tereluvsu
Oct 26, 2023
Wonderful Tour! - The lighthouses we saw off the coast were so beautiful, our tour guide Eric was great. He provided great info throughout our tour as well as helpful restaurant suggestions.
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