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Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour

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Portland, USA

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1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

The most comprehensive tour of Portland! Hop on board a trolley and relax as we show you around. The tour covers all of our most famous sights on the Portland peninsula. Towards the end of the tour, we make a 20-30 minute stop out at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.

What's Included

  • Fully narrated tour

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Commercial Street
    Portland, ME 04101, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Portland Observatory (Pass By)

    Built in 1807, this historic maritime signal tower is the only known surviving tower of it's type in the United States.
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    The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Pass By)

    Located on Congress Street, it's the oldest standing structure on the Portland peninsula and the childhood home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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    Victoria Mansion (Pass By)

    Built in 1860, it's recognized as one of the finest examples of large Italianate brownstone in the United States.
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    Portland Museum of Art (Pass By)

    The largest and oldest public art institution in Maine, the collection consists of over 18,000 artworks from Andy Warhol to Winslow Homer to Claude Monet.
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    Portland Head Light

    Commissioned by George Washington, it's the oldest lighthouse in Maine and is still operational.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Eastern Promenade (Pass By)

    Home to Fort Allen Park and scenic, sweeping views of Casco Bay
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    Old Port (Pass By)

    Main shopping district home to independent boutiques and cafes, cobblestone streets.
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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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Operated by a business

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
    • Operated by a business

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

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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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