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Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
(55) Reviews
Waterfront District
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
Tour on our walking tour app
No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
Meeting Points
Departure
A piece of the Berlin Wall
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
Mariner's Church Banquet Center
The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
(55) Reviews
Waterfront District
About
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...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
Tour on our walking tour app
No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
Meeting Points
Departure
A piece of the Berlin Wall
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
Mariner's Church Banquet Center
The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Itinerary
1
A piece of the Berlin Wall
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.
10 minutes
2
Exchange Street
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.
10 minutes
3
Wharf Street
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.
10 minutes
4
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
5
Post Office Park
Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
10 minutes
6
Lobsterman Park
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.
5 minutes
7
City of Portland, Maine
See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history.
8
The Holy Donut
Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
5 minutes
9
Lincoln Park
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.
10 minutes
10
United States Custom House
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.
