What You Will Do
Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this picturesque coastal city as you traverse the cobblestone streets of Old Port and downtown. Learn about the city’s long, embattled history as you pass the myriad of shops, bars, and eateries which have put it on the map. And discover secrets only locals know!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour begins in the parking lot of the Visit Portland Information Center at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. This is a suggested starting point, and we’re not affiliated with the information center or any businesses here, so their staff will not have any information about this tour.
1
United States Custom House
10 minutes
Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine, with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Portland as you traverse the historical cobblestone streets of Old Port.
Note: The tour is over 2.5+ miles long, with more than 27 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
2
Victoria Mansion
10 minutes
It was the labor of love of Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a wealthy New Orleans-based hotel owner. He hired a top architect to turn this into his summer home in 1860.
3
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sculpture
10 minutes
Dedicated to the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
4
Portland Museum of Art
10 minutes
It’s one of the oldest art institutions in the country, founded in 1882. While the museum grew significantly over the years, space, storage, and administrative problems plagued it.
5
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
10 minutes
Longfellow lived and wrote some of his most famous works here, including his first poem at thirteen.
6
Monument Square
10 minutes
That statue in the center of the square is Our Lady of Victories, inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva.
7
Portland City Hall
10 minutes
The present Renaissance Revival structure was completed in 1912. But it replaces another city hall which succumbed to fire in 1908.
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