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Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632.
Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more.
***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.
Itinerary
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1Lobsterman Park
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old Port
Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more...
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
Admission ticket free -
Congress Street (Pass by)
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
Admission ticket free -
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House (Pass by)
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
Admission ticket free -
Portland City Hall (Pass by)
Your guide will share great history here!
Admission ticket free -
Portland Observatory (Pass by)
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
Admission ticket free -
Eastern Cemetery (Pass by)
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please use a parking garage or lot NOT parking meters
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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