A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland
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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.
Return Details
- The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - French
- Printed guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lobsterman Park
1 Temple St, Portland, Maine
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Port
Commercial St, Portland, Maine
Some 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 hours
Stop At: Market Street
Portland, Maine
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Congress Street
Portland, Maine
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
489 Congress St, Portland, Maine
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland City Hall
389 Congress St, Portland, Maine
Your guide will share great history here!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland Observatory
138 Congress St, , Portland, Maine
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Eastern Cemetery
224 Congress St, Mountfort St., Portland, Maine
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Duration: Not Available
Additional 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
Exclusions
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Maine Day Ventures in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Return Details
- The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - French
- Printed guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lobsterman Park
1 Temple St, Portland, Maine
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Port
Commercial St, Portland, Maine
Some 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 hours
Stop At: Market Street
Portland, Maine
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Congress Street
Portland, Maine
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
489 Congress St, Portland, Maine
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland City Hall
389 Congress St, Portland, Maine
Your guide will share great history here!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland Observatory
138 Congress St, , Portland, Maine
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Eastern Cemetery
224 Congress St, Mountfort St., Portland, Maine
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Duration: Not Available
Additional 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
Exclusions
- Your tip to your guide is not included. The suggested gratuity is 20%.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Maine Day Ventures in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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