Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour
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About This Tour in Portland
Why Visit Portland?
Portland, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Portland provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Portland
You can reach Portland, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- 10% off water tours with Portland Paddle (instructions at confirmation)
- Two hour fully narrated guided tour.
- Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America's third-oldest standing Black church
What's Not Included
- A tip for your guide!
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are not allowed on tours unless medically required.
- Portland is a hilly city. Participants will walk uphill sometimes, along some cobblestones, up a staircase of 6 steps, and down two staircases (24 steps total).
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
You andMeet at the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets by the small boulders in the park. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Portland by the Foot." Check-in time is 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. The park is one half mile from the cruise ship terminal.
End Point
Bell Buoy Park is on Commercial Street at the Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal. If you need to head back to where we started, it's only 0.3 miles (6-minute walk) away. It's also next door to the cruise ship terminal. Or sit a while to enjoy the ocean views!
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
You and your guide Dugan will walk the... 45 minutes
You and your guide Dugan will walk the downtown district, visiting major landmarks and a few hidden gems. Your guide Dugan will highlight unsung heroes and folks too often left out of the history books.
Meet the woman who, a century ago, lived...
Meet the woman who, a century ago, lived as her true self and improved the lives of Mainers around her, against all odds.
Appreciate the architecture and hear the stories not...
Appreciate the architecture and hear the stories not captured in plaques and statues.
Marvel at the resilience of Indigenous nations who...
Marvel at the resilience of Indigenous nations who survived colonialism and are skillfully navigating diplomatic relationships in the modern day.
Hidden stories are revealed about the folks not...
Hidden stories are revealed about the folks not recognized by Portland's largest monument.
See the oldest building in downtown Portland and...
See the oldest building in downtown Portland and hear a surprising story about its world-famous inhabitant.
Follow Dugan through Portland's Old Port, uncovering hidden... 45 minutes
Follow Dugan through Portland's Old Port, uncovering hidden histories of the city and her people. You'll learn about people from all backgrounds and identities whose grit and ingenuity made the city what it is today.
Learn the complicated history of one of Portland's most famous sons
Learn the complicated history of one of Portland's most famous sons.
See beautiful Victorian buildings and learn about the...
See beautiful Victorian buildings and learn about the largely forgotten history-makers who once inhabited them.
Discover the often complicated relationship between stevedores, captains,...
Discover the often complicated relationship between stevedores, captains, shipowners, and common sailors in 19th-century Portland.
You and Dugan will stroll through the waterfront... 30 minutes
You and Dugan will stroll through the waterfront district along Commercial Street, discovering the people and economic forces that forged it. Get ready for an inclusive, empowering, and surprising constellation of tales that offers a welcome contrast to the more obvious themes you’re likely to experience on other tours.
Learn what the other tours aren't telling you...
Learn what the other tours aren't telling you about the global implications of Portland's industrial and maritime histories.
See the picturesque working waterfront and discover the...
See the picturesque working waterfront and discover the female figures who got left out of the history books.
Hear how changing federal policies have impacted life...
Hear how changing federal policies have impacted life in this port city over the centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
