A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Lobsterman Park · 5 min

   View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.

2. Old Port · 120 min

   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...

3. Market Street · pass by

   Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.

4. Congress Street · pass by

   Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,

5. The Wadsworth-Longfellow House · pass by

   Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.

6. Portland City Hall · pass by

   Your guide will share great history here!

7. Portland Observatory · pass by

   Walk to the highest point in Portland.

8. Eastern Cemetery · pass by

   Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The last stop on the tour is the Standard Baking Company.

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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