A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland
Maine Day Ventures
4.8
Marylynn_S
3 days ago
The tour was very informative and our guide was extremely knowledgeable of Portland history and architecture! I highly recommend this walking tour!
Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632. Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more. ***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.
Departure Point
- Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
- The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lobsterman Park1 Temple St, Portland, MaineView the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Old PortCommercial St, Portland, MaineSome of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Market StreetPortland, MaineYour guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Congress StreetPortland, MaineGuests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula, Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House489 Congress St, Portland, MaineYour guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland City Hall389 Congress St, Portland, MaineYour guide will share great history here! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland Observatory138 Congress St, , Portland, MaineWalk to the highest point in Portland. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eastern Cemetery224 Congress St, Mountfort St., Portland, MaineHear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
- Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632. Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more. ***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.
Departure Point
- Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
- The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lobsterman Park1 Temple St, Portland, MaineView the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Old PortCommercial St, Portland, MaineSome of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Market StreetPortland, MaineYour guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Congress StreetPortland, MaineGuests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula, Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House489 Congress St, Portland, MaineYour guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland City Hall389 Congress St, Portland, MaineYour guide will share great history here! Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Portland Observatory138 Congress St, , Portland, MaineWalk to the highest point in Portland. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Eastern Cemetery224 Congress St, Mountfort St., Portland, MaineHear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
- Two hour - closer to two and a quarter duration
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
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Marylynn_S
The tour was very informative and our guide was extremely knowledgeable of Portland history and architecture! I highly recommend this walking tour!
N3396IBroberth
Our guide Ross was excellent, very knowledgeable and made the cold temperature bearable. We had no idea Portland was as safe as a kitten.
Peter_L
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!
Anne074024
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!
scootertherapy1
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!