




Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour
Features
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Smell the fresh ocean air blowing in at Portland's charming waterfront
- Discover the forces of war, nature, and economics that shaped the city
- Learn about Indigenous Wabanaki diplomats, Chinese laundrymen, and others
- Marvel at female figures who forged independent lives on Maine's rocky shore
- See the buildings that rose from the ashes of the great fire of 1866
Activity location
- Portland
- Portland, Maine, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 167 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA | Meet me at Post Office Park, on the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets in the heart of the Old Port. This is 0.5 miles (.8 km) from the cruise ship terminal. Find me amongst the small boulders at the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets. I'll be carrying a sign that says "Portland by the Foot."
- Portland, Maine, United States
Check availability
Sorry this activity isn't available on Sat, 8 Nov
What's included, what's not
- Guide
What's included What's included - Donation to the restoration of the Abyssinian Meeting House
What's included What's included - 10% off water tours with Portland Paddle (instructions during confirmation)
What's included What's included - Gratuities
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
- Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness
What you can expect
Discover Portland's hidden histories on a guided, small-group walking tour of the Old Port, downtown, and working waterfront. Marvel at images of the past and colorful storytelling, making the past come alive. Hear stories about the city's sights, streets, and buildings that are typically omitted from other tours. The group will include no more than 15 people, so there's plenty of room to interact and ask questions.
My name is Dugan Murphy and I am a full-time public historian in my hometown. Over 31,000 people have taken tours with me! I relish my vocation: creating unforgettable experiences for curious travelers – the ones who really want to connect with the place they're visiting. I have been the official tour partner of Maine Historical Society since 2023.
Brick sidewalks beneath your feet and beautiful Victorian-era buildings nestled around you, on this tour you’ll casually stroll Portland’s lush, historic Old Port toward the sparkling waters of Casco Bay. Enjoy two hours to slow down and immerse yourself in the best Portland has to offer.
End your tour in a waterfront park, about a 5-minute walk from where you started, surrounded by boutiques, restaurants, and other activity opportunities to continue your own discovery of the city.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Portland
- Portland, Maine, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 167 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA | Meet me at Post Office Park, on the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets in the heart of the Old Port. This is 0.5 miles (.8 km) from the cruise ship terminal. Find me amongst the small boulders at the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets. I'll be carrying a sign that says "Portland by the Foot."
- Portland, Maine, United States