Portland Lobster Roll Walking Food Tour – Waterfront Stories

5.0
(15 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Dive Into Portland’s Lobster Legacy: Taste, Learn & Experience
• Small Group Guarantee: Maximum 8 guests for a personal, interactive experience
• Hands-On Lobster Demo: See a live lobster and learn about Maine’s sustainability practices
• Waterfront Immersion: Walk the working wharves, watch lobster boats unload, and enjoy lighthouse views
• Three Distinct Rolls: Taste a trio of mini lobster rolls — classic chilled, buttery warm, and a chef’s creative twist
• Behind the Scenes: Step inside Luke’s Lobster Pound, a B Corp supporting Maine lobstermen
• Stories & Sights: Hear about Portland’s lobster culture, the Great Fire, City Hall, and Monument Square
• Beverages Included: A soft drink with your meal; upgrade to a local craft beer or wine

Skip the lines and savor Portland’s most iconic flavors with expert storytelling.

Example Menu

Starter

Lobster Roll

local fresh heated knuckle and claw lobster meat piled atop lettuce on a brioche split top bun, with your choice of infused mayos

Starter

Lobster Roll

Traditional Maine style- chunky, chilled lobster meat, lemon butter, and a toasted split top bun, with chef's secret seasoning

Dessert

Maine's Official State Treat

The locally made whoopie pie is two chocolate cakes with a sweet, creamy filling.

What's Included

for non alcohol drinkers
Bottled water
combined lobster roll sampling includes equivalent to a 6oz lobster roll, plus dessert sample.
Alcoholic beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Maine Souvenir Shop - Portland

Your guide will find you inside The Maine Souvenir Shop, or out front on the corner at the meeting time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

From the creators of the Boston Globe–featured Portland Donut Tour!

Why settle for one lobster roll when Portland’s Old Port has so many takes? On this walking food tour, you’ll taste three distinct 3-oz lobster rolls — the classic Maine cold roll, a buttery warm version, and a chef’s creative twist — from two of the city’s top purveyors.
• Savor by the Sea: Sample lobster rolls on cobblestone streets and the working waterfront, where lobstermen bring in the freshest catch.
• Hands-On Experience: See a live lobster up close and learn how sustainability practices protect Maine’s most iconic fishery.
• Small Group Guarantee: Limited to 8 guests for a personal, interactive experience.
• Landmarks Along the Way: Pass City Hall, Monument Square, and other highlights while hearing stories of the Great Fire and Portland’s maritime resilience.
• Scenic Waterfront Walk: Stroll past piers and wharves, with views of lobster boats and even a lighthouse.

Skip the lines and savor Portland’s most iconic flavors — from the team behind the city’s top-rated Donut Tour.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by The Maine Donut Tour

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Dining Experiences
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Restaurants
Lunch
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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