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Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

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Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

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Portland Hidden Histories Tour

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Duration: 2 hours

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Highlights

Meet Portland and the people—of all backgrounds and identities—whose wit and grit have made Maine's largest city what it is today. Your locally-raised guide will captivate you with extraordinary, exciting, and surprising stories largely left out of the history books. Get ready to broaden your sense of what Portland and Maine have been and could be.


Brick sidewalks beneath your feet and beautiful Victorian-era buildings nestled around you, we'll casually stroll Portland’s lush, historic Old Port toward the sparkling waters of Casco Bay. We’ll see where Indigenous Wabanaki leaders made their earliest relationships with European colonizers and walk together through the centuries.


Enjoy 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. You'll enjoy 2 hours of narration over a 1.5-mile route with owner and guide, Dugan Murphy. He is Portland's top-rated guide on TripAdvisor!

Itinerary

  • Downtown

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We'll 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. Stops include: Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Monument Square, First Parish Church, Portland City Hall, and gobs more!
  • Old Port

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We'll stroll 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. Stops include: Boothby Square, Foundry Lane, John Ford Statue, Post Office Park, Exchange Street, and plenty of boutiques, award-winning restaurants, bookshops, and more!
  • Commercial Street

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We'll 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. Stops include: United States Custom House, Custom House Wharf, Portland Pier, Wharf Street, and lots of places you'll want to visit later!

What's included

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

NOT INCLUDED

A tip for your guide!

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The 2 Hours | Portland, Maine Hidden Histories Walking Tour is highly recommended for its informative and engaging experience. Customers praise Dugan, the knowledgeable and personable guide, for his captivating storytelling and deep knowledge of Portland's history. The tour offers a unique perspective on the city's past, covering both well-known and hidden historical gems. Overall, it's a must-do activity for anyone visiting Portland.

Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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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