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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, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Itinerary
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1A 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 • Admission ticket free -
2Exchange 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 • Admission ticket free -
3Wharf 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 • 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.
Admission ticket free -
4Post Office Park
Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Lobsterman 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 • Admission ticket free -
City of Portland, Maine (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.
Admission ticket free -
6The Holy Donut
Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Lincoln 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 • 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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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