Portland City and Lighthouse Tour

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Victoria Mansion · pass by

   Built in 1860, it's recognized as one of the finest examples of large Italianate brownstone in the United States.

4. 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.

5. Portland Head Light · 30 min

   Commissioned by George Washington, it's the oldest lighthouse in Maine and is still operational.

6. Eastern Promenade · pass by

   Home to Fort Allen Park and scenic, sweeping views of Casco Bay

7. Old Port · pass by

   Main shopping district home to independent boutiques and cafes, cobblestone streets.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The middle window in a blue and white building marked Long Wharf.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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