Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
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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.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: A piece of the Berlin Wall
1 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
The 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 minutes
Stop At: Exchange Street
Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Historic 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 minutes
Stop At: Wharf Street
Wharf Street, Portland, ME 04101
The 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 minutes
Stop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
489 Congress St, Portland, Maine
See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Post Office Park
Middle Street, Portland, Maine
Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lobsterman Park
1 Temple St, Portland, Maine
The 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 minutes
Stop At: City of Portland, Maine
389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
See 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 Available
Stop At: The Holy Donut
177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park
139 Federal St, Portland, Maine
Stop 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 minutes
Stop At: United States Custom House
312 Fore St, Portland, Maine
stop 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 Available
Additional 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
Exclusions
- No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking the historic Old Port Portland walking tour on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.
Quick overview:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register
3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code oldport9753 to unlock it
Full ticket:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'oldport9753'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'oldport9753'
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Select Portland as your city
Select the historic Old Port walking tour and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'oldport9753'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the tour Go to The Berlin Wall Piece in Long Wharf and press play.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
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 WalknTours 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.
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.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: A piece of the Berlin Wall
1 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
The 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 minutes
Stop At: Exchange Street
Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Historic 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 minutes
Stop At: Wharf Street
Wharf Street, Portland, ME 04101
The 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 minutes
Stop At: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
489 Congress St, Portland, Maine
See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Post Office Park
Middle Street, Portland, Maine
Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lobsterman Park
1 Temple St, Portland, Maine
The 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 minutes
Stop At: City of Portland, Maine
389 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
See 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 Available
Stop At: The Holy Donut
177 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln Park
139 Federal St, Portland, Maine
Stop 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 minutes
Stop At: United States Custom House
312 Fore St, Portland, Maine
stop 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 Available
Additional 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
Exclusions
- No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking the historic Old Port Portland walking tour on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.
Quick overview:
1. Get the WalknTours app
2. Register
3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code oldport9753 to unlock it
Full ticket:
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'oldport9753'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'oldport9753'
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Select Portland as your city
Select the historic Old Port walking tour and click it.
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'oldport9753'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
To take the tour Go to The Berlin Wall Piece in Long Wharf and press play.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
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 WalknTours 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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