Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine

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Portland, USA

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60 to 90 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • 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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

A piece of the Berlin Wall, 1 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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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.

End point

Mariner's Church Banquet Center, 368 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 6/20/2023 - 2/10/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Pass By)

See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
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Post Office Park

Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portland City Hall (Pass By)

See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history.
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The Holy Donut

Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

United States Custom House (Pass By)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P70

Reviews

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25 reviews

Average 4.24 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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