A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

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.

1. 1

   Lobsterman Park

   5 min

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

2. 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. 3

   Market Street

   Pass by

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

4. 4

   Congress Street

   Pass by

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

5. 5

   The Wadsworth-Longfellow House

   Pass by

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

6. 6

   Portland City Hall

   Pass by

   Your guide will share great history here!

7. 7

   Portland Observatory

   Pass by

   Walk to the highest point in Portland.

8. 8

   Eastern Cemetery

   Pass by

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

• 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

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