The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
The Real Portland Tour
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Welcome to my hometown! Hop aboard for an authentic 1 hour and 45 minute historical sightseeing tour of Portland, Maine and 3 lighthouses with an experienced guide who is a real local, born and raised in Portland, Maine.
Get an insider’s look at the current happenings and rich history of my hometown. We’ll go where other tours go, and then I'll take you places other tours don't - you'll see hidden gems and learn little known facts about Portland and the great state of Maine that only a real local knows!
As a college librarian I'm always researching the hidden history of Portland, while at the same time keeping on top of what's new in town and visiting as many local establishments that I can. I take pride in representing this city, and providing an informative and entertaining tour, delivered with a true Mainer's sense of humor.
This is The Real Portland Tour!
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Itinerary
Commercial Street(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe start at historic Commercial Street, the heart of Portland's working waterfront. See original cobblestone and brick that was laid in the 1850s.United States Custom House(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee one of the most beautiful granite buildings in all of Portland.Fort Allen Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe'll drive through Fort Allen Park and get a majestic view of Casco Bay and its Calendar Islands. Also get up close views of memorials from the Civil War, Spanish American War, and WWII located in the park.Eastern Promenade Trail(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYou'll see the Victorian era homes once owned by sea captains and merchants that line the Eastern Promenade, as well as Eastern Promenade Park which offers endless views of Casco Bay, islands, and forts.Portland Observatory(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe'll get a great view of the only remaining maritime signal tower in the U.S.Eastern Cemetery(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHear about the legends and lore regarding the oldest cemetery in Portland, first established in 1668.Congress Street(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOne of the busiest streets in all of Maine, we'll see Portland's eclectic downtown, Monument Square, and arts district.The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe neo-Gothic architecture of this cathedral built in 1869 dominates the skyline of Portland.The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis church is the oldest in Portland, and you'll learn about its rich history.The Wadsworth-Longfellow House(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the home where Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow grew up and wrote his early poetry.Arts District(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe'll tour the center of downtown Portland, and its highly acclaimed Arts District.Portland Museum of Art(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee one of the finest art museums in New England, and learn about its exhibits.One Longfellow Square(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, born in Portland in 1807.Victoria Mansion(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet an up close view of the Victoria Mansion, the finest example in the country of a 19th century Italianate brownstone.Fort Williams Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe enter one of the most beautiful parks in the state, Fort Williams Park, and drive to Portland Head Light (located in the park) where you will be let off to explore.Portland Head Light
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis iconic lighthouse located within Fort Williams Park is the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Walk right up to the lighthouse, explore Fort Williams Park, and take in the views of Maine's rugged, rocky coastline.Fort Preble
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGet an up close view of Fort Preble (one of the oldest forts in Casco Bay) and learn about its storied history.Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGet out for a photo of Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and its 900 foot long breakwater connecting it to the shore.Bug Light Park(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeEnjoy panoramic views of the Portland skyline from this beautiful park that sits directly across the bay from Portland.Liberty Ship Memorial(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet an up close view of the Liberty Ship Memorial, and learn about the thousands of shipbuilders who worked here during WWII.Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeGet a photo of Portland Breakwater Light (affectionately called "Bug Light" because of its small size).John Ford Statue(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeGet an up close view of this statue dedicated to one of the most distinguished movie directors in history, and learn about his connections to his hometown of Portland.Old Port(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the center of the bustling downtown/waterfront district known as the Old Port. Learn the history of this vibrant area of Portland that is home to countless eclectic shops, businesses, and world class restaurants and bars.
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