Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
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4.2
Kira_E
17 days ago
Nice walking tour that provides some history. I like that it isn't too long and helps you get oriented to the Old Wharf area.
On this smartphone-guided adventure, you'll see Portland’s historic streets and discover its stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is professionally produced with pro narration and music. It's location-aware walking step by step through the city. You’ll see the cobblestones streets, wharf street, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home, stops on the underground railroad, city hall, exchange street, the lobster square, historic buildings, and the best spots to eat, including the best donut shop ever. Really, it’s that good. You'll hear the stories of Portland, Anna Kendrick’s favorite hangs, Longfellow’s history, stories of lighthouses, adventure, prohibition, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the piece of the Berlin Wall, a hugely historic piece that most tourists never see. You'll hear the story of the wall, and how it got there, then you'll be navigated step by step through the Old Port section of Portland Maine, and discover its story.
- The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: A piece of the Berlin Wall1 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101The tour starts at this piece of the Berlin Wall. You'll learn its story and why it's here. Many tourists never see this site, and many locals miss it too. Then you'll be guided step by step through Portland. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Exchange StreetExchange Street, Portland, ME 04101Historic and Cool Exchange Street! You'll discover the street, its history on the underground railroad, and see some of the best shops and streets in the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Wharf StreetWharf Street, Portland, ME 04101The tour takes you along wharf street where you'll hear the history of when this was the wharf and the sailors, bootleggers, and locals that once frequented the area. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House489 Congress St, Portland, MaineSee where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lobsterman Park1 Temple St, Portland, MaineWhy are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: City of Portland, Maine389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101The lobstermen and the lobster industry in Maine have been a mainstay for centuries. Here you will Learn about the park and the statue and discover the story of the man who posed for the state. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Holy Donut177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lincoln Park139 Federal St, Portland, MaineHoly Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: United States Custom House312 Fore St, Portland, MaineStop by the historic park and learn about its history. You’ll see its historic fountain and hear about the history on the Underground Railroad. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Post Office ParkMiddle Street, Portland, Mainestop outside the old customs house and see why it's still standing. We will then walk through the square to our last stop the Mariners church in the center of old port.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
- Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
- Tour on our walking tour app
- No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
On this smartphone-guided adventure, you'll see Portland’s historic streets and discover its stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is professionally produced with pro narration and music. It's location-aware walking step by step through the city. You’ll see the cobblestones streets, wharf street, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home, stops on the underground railroad, city hall, exchange street, the lobster square, historic buildings, and the best spots to eat, including the best donut shop ever. Really, it’s that good. You'll hear the stories of Portland, Anna Kendrick’s favorite hangs, Longfellow’s history, stories of lighthouses, adventure, prohibition, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.
Departure Point
- The tour starts at the piece of the Berlin Wall, a hugely historic piece that most tourists never see. You'll hear the story of the wall, and how it got there, then you'll be navigated step by step through the Old Port section of Portland Maine, and discover its story.
- The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: A piece of the Berlin Wall1 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101The tour starts at this piece of the Berlin Wall. You'll learn its story and why it's here. Many tourists never see this site, and many locals miss it too. Then you'll be guided step by step through Portland. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Exchange StreetExchange Street, Portland, ME 04101Historic and Cool Exchange Street! You'll discover the street, its history on the underground railroad, and see some of the best shops and streets in the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Wharf StreetWharf Street, Portland, ME 04101The tour takes you along wharf street where you'll hear the history of when this was the wharf and the sailors, bootleggers, and locals that once frequented the area. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House489 Congress St, Portland, MaineSee where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lobsterman Park1 Temple St, Portland, MaineWhy are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour! Duration: 10 minutesStop At: City of Portland, Maine389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101The lobstermen and the lobster industry in Maine have been a mainstay for centuries. Here you will Learn about the park and the statue and discover the story of the man who posed for the state. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Holy Donut177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lincoln Park139 Federal St, Portland, MaineHoly Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: United States Custom House312 Fore St, Portland, MaineStop by the historic park and learn about its history. You’ll see its historic fountain and hear about the history on the Underground Railroad. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Post Office ParkMiddle Street, Portland, Mainestop outside the old customs house and see why it's still standing. We will then walk through the square to our last stop the Mariners church in the center of old port.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
- Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
- Tour on our walking tour app
- No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
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Kira_E
Nice walking tour that provides some history. I like that it isn't too long and helps you get oriented to the Old Wharf area.
P7517XRnicoleh
This was definitely a cool experience. We saw things we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. There were a couple times we had to backtrack. I don’t know if we got ahead, or way directions were worded we got confused. Either way we enjoyed our time doing this.
Wanda_C
If you are off track, it want let you know. We walked for 2 miles and realized we were off track. It just played classical music, which was good, but not informative enough to let us know to turn back. Needless to say we did not finish since we had to get back to the ship. It was leaving.
48rhondae
Had a short time and wanted to know about the city we were visiting. Such a great way to learn about the history of Portland, Me.
Michael_B
This was a nice alternative to the guided tours. Allowed you to go at your own pace. Audio was clear and quite informative for the history and buildings of Portland.
Recommend if guided tours are booked up.
Only challenge - you have to download a second APP to start the tour. This was in the directions but just not super clear. Works on both Apple and Android.