History of Portland Walking Tour

Experience the beauty and complex history of Portland, Maine on our Walk Through Time tour. One of our knowledgeable guides will bring over 300 years of Maine’s maritime, industrial, and cultural history alive for you. You’ll walk wharves with the salt air in your face as you explore our famous working waterfront in action. You’ll see lobstermen, historic fish markets, and, hopefully, a seal or two. In Portland’s Old Port, we’ll talk architecture, and discover every angle you can lay a red brick on our beautiful, unique, and varied stock of gorgeous Victorian era buildings. We’ll see City Hall and its golden Phoenix and talk about how Portland rose from the ashes of one of the greatest fires in American history to become the 4th biggest port city in North America at the turn of the 20th century.

Famous poets have lived here. Major railroads began operation here. There is Civil War history to be discovered, and Portland’s unique role in the American Revolutionary War. The temperance movement, women’s suffrage, and the abolition of slavery all have deep roots in our city. Expect historic buildings, iconic statues, cannonballs, and an exploration of the Portland Freedom Trail. We’ll also cover the subjects of lobsters, restaurants, donuts, potatoes, famous Hollywood directors, and bubble gum. In our beautiful city, hidden histories abound, something to pique your interest around every corner.

And to keep up with Portland’s reputation status as a foodie destination (Bon Appetite’s Restaurant city of the year 2017), our guide will treat you to a sweet treat at the end of tour from one of our James Beard nominated bakeries.

We Had a Great Time!

When you have a great time remember to tip your hard-working guide.

Picture Perfect

Your guide will be taking photos throughout the tour that we use for our social media and marketing. If you'd like copies of these pics, please let your guide know and they can provide them to you by email or air drop at the end of the tour.