Tours

Walking tours are an ideal way to see Portland, one of the most amazing small cities in the US. All our tours are private. Only you and your group will be on your tour.

Our tours are informal and interactive, and cover a range of topics: early Portland; Portland at war; shipping and shipbuilding; lobsters and lobstering; and, the food and beverage scene. We'll talk about the people who have made Portland and Maine special: Longfellow, Chamberlain, Dow, Millay, and others.

We walk at your pace. We'll see spectacular views, learn about historical places, people, and events, and discover why Portland is on so many lists of great places to visit and live.

All tours are available year-round and can be customized to your interests.

Heart Of Portland

This one hour walking tour is a perfect introduction to Portland. It visits the Portland Waterfront, the Old Port, and Monument Square. By the end of this tour you'll be fully in rhythm with the heartbeat of Portland! Contact us to arrange a time and place to meet your guide. We can start from your hotel, some agreed-upon spot, or at the sculpture “Armillary” (pictured below) on the corner of Franklin Street and Commercial Street.

$50 up to 6 people, 1 hour.

Beyond the Old Port

This two-hour walking tour covers much of historic Portland. In addition to the Old Port area, the tour route includes Portland's waterfront, the historic downtown and arts district, the Eastern Promenade, and Munjoy Hill, with views of Casco Bay and the Calendar Islands. You'll learn of Portland's colorful past, and also the present: the vibrant music and arts scene and the restaurants that make Portland "America's Foodiest Small Town," according to Bon Appétit magazine. The discussion may also stray into craft beer.

$100 up to 6 people, 2 hrs