What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street, Andy's Old Port Pub.
1
Lobsterman Park
5 minutes
View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine.
2
Old Port
2 hours
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
Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
4
Congress Street
Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
5
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
6
Portland City Hall
Your guide will share great history here!
7
Portland Observatory
Walk to the highest point in Portland.
8
Eastern Cemetery
Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.
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