- Walking Foodie Tour Tour Type(s) Walking Foodie Tour
- 3 hours Duration 3 hours
Are you interested in the art and culture of Portland as much as the fabulous food scene here? This tour is perfect for you!
Quick Details
A Walk Through Portland’s History
This walking tour will begin on Commercial Street and continue through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1632.
Our team of history lovers will bring the stories and facts from Portland’s past alive throughout this experience.
Some of the locations that may be featured as part of the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, and more. We finish on a sweet note with a local treat (we can’t help ourselves)!
We believe in the importance of historic preservation and education. Maine Foodie Tours donate $1 from every history tour ticket sold to the Maine Historical Society and many of our guides additionally donate their time as docents at various iconic landmarks across the peninsula.
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Wondering what to do in Portland during your visit? We offer private history tour in Portland for parties of 8 or more for corporate events, , friends, family and club events. Tell us more about your group, and the date(s) you plan to visit Portland, by completing our private events request form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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For more intimate group sizes we’re now offering private tour events for 2 – 7 guests for our history tours. Tickets are the regular 29.95 + 20 per person for parties of two – seven to make it a exclusive event.
How to Make it a Private Event!
FAQ About Portland History Tours
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A. Due to Portland’s dedication to historic preservation this tour is not completely handicap accessible.
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A. We recommend taking advantage of one of the parking garages or lots nearby. Here’s a list of potential spots to consider. Two of the least expensive options are the Holiday Inn by the Bay and Spring Street Parking Garage, which are approx. a ten minute walk to the meeting point for the tour which is 250 Commercial St. at Maine’s Pantry. We do not recommend using metered parking as it maxes out at two hours – not enough time to fully enjoy your walking history tour.
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A. The meeting point for the Walk Through Time history tour is at 250 Commercial St. at Maine’s Pantry
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A. The tour duration is between 2 – 2.5 hours based on group size and group engagement
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A. We do allow a limited number of four-footed family members to participate in the tour, with the understanding that the dogs are comfortable in group settings for this duration. Also there are occasions where we may enter a building and these buildings are unlikely to allow pets, so you or someone in your party will have to stay outside/alternate being outside with your dog. Pup participation must be noted/approved in advance. We appreciate your understanding.
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A. Cruise ships disembark at Ocean Gateway and the Maine State Pier, which is approx. a 7 – 10 minute walk 3/4 of a mile from 250 Commercial St., Maine’s Pantry, where the tour meets.
The tour is completed at one of several potential sweet spots approx. 1/4 of a mile from where the cruise ships embark.
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A. The distance is typically somewhere between 1.5 – 2 miles.