The Real Portland Tour: City & 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
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Pass By: Commercial Street, Portland, ME
We start at historic Commercial Street, the heart of Portland's working waterfront. See original cobblestone and brick that was laid in the 1850s.
Pass By: United States Custom House, 312 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4110
See one of the most beautiful granite buildings in all of Portland.
Pass By: Fort Allen Park, Maine
We'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.
Pass By: Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101
You'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.
Pass By: Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3608
We'll get a great view of the only remaining maritime signal tower in the U.S.
Pass By: Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress St Mountfort St., Portland, ME 04101-3639
Hear about the legends and lore regarding the oldest cemetery in Portland, first established in 1668.
Pass By: Congress Street, Portland, ME
One of the busiest streets in all of Maine, we'll see Portland's eclectic downtown, Monument Square, and arts district.
Pass By: The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3638
The neo-Gothic architecture of this cathedral built in 1869 dominates the skyline of Portland.
Pass By: The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3505
This church is the oldest in Portland, and you'll learn about its rich history.
Pass By: Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3414
See the home where Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow grew up and wrote his early poetry.
Pass By: Arts District, Congress Street, Portland, ME
We'll tour the center of downtown Portland, and its highly acclaimed Arts District.
Pass By: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101-1119
See one of the finest art museums in New England, and learn about its exhibits.
Pass By: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland, ME 04101-3701
See the statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, born in Portland in 1807.
Pass By: Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101-4504
Get an up close view of the Victoria Mansion, the finest example in the country of a 19th century Italianate brownstone.
Pass By: Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-1916
We 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.
Stop At: Portland Head Light, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-1916
This 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fort Preble, South Portland, ME
Get an up close view of Fort Preble (one of the oldest forts in Casco Bay) and learn about its storied history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, 2 Fort Rd Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106-1611
Get out for a photo of Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and its 900 foot long breakwater connecting it to the shore.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bug Light Park, South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 04106
Enjoy panoramic views of the Portland skyline from this beautiful park that sits directly across the bay from Portland.
Pass By: Liberty Ship Memorial, Bug Light Park 0 Madison St, South Portland, ME 04106
Get an up close view of the Liberty Ship Memorial, and learn about the thousands of shipbuilders who worked here during WWII.
Stop At: Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Bug Light Park End of Madison Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106
Get a photo of Portland Breakwater Light (affectionately called "Bug Light" because of its small size).
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: John Ford Statue, Gorhams Corner, Portland, ME 04101
Get 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.
Pass By: Old Port, Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
See 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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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Commercial Street, Portland, ME
We start at historic Commercial Street, the heart of Portland's working waterfront. See original cobblestone and brick that was laid in the 1850s.
Pass By: United States Custom House, 312 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4110
See one of the most beautiful granite buildings in all of Portland.
Pass By: Fort Allen Park, Maine
We'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.
Pass By: Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101
You'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.
Pass By: Portland Observatory, 138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3608
We'll get a great view of the only remaining maritime signal tower in the U.S.
Pass By: Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress St Mountfort St., Portland, ME 04101-3639
Hear about the legends and lore regarding the oldest cemetery in Portland, first established in 1668.
Pass By: Congress Street, Portland, ME
One of the busiest streets in all of Maine, we'll see Portland's eclectic downtown, Monument Square, and arts district.
Pass By: The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3638
The neo-Gothic architecture of this cathedral built in 1869 dominates the skyline of Portland.
Pass By: The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3505
This church is the oldest in Portland, and you'll learn about its rich history.
Pass By: Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3414
See the home where Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow grew up and wrote his early poetry.
Pass By: Arts District, Congress Street, Portland, ME
We'll tour the center of downtown Portland, and its highly acclaimed Arts District.
Pass By: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101-1119
See one of the finest art museums in New England, and learn about its exhibits.
Pass By: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland, ME 04101-3701
See the statue of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, born in Portland in 1807.
Pass By: Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101-4504
Get an up close view of the Victoria Mansion, the finest example in the country of a 19th century Italianate brownstone.
Pass By: Fort Williams Park, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-1916
We 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.
Stop At: Portland Head Light, 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-1916
This 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fort Preble, South Portland, ME
Get an up close view of Fort Preble (one of the oldest forts in Casco Bay) and learn about its storied history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, 2 Fort Rd Southern Maine Community College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106-1611
Get out for a photo of Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and its 900 foot long breakwater connecting it to the shore.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bug Light Park, South Portland Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland, ME 04106
Enjoy panoramic views of the Portland skyline from this beautiful park that sits directly across the bay from Portland.
Pass By: Liberty Ship Memorial, Bug Light Park 0 Madison St, South Portland, ME 04106
Get an up close view of the Liberty Ship Memorial, and learn about the thousands of shipbuilders who worked here during WWII.
Stop At: Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Bug Light Park End of Madison Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106
Get a photo of Portland Breakwater Light (affectionately called "Bug Light" because of its small size).
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: John Ford Statue, Gorhams Corner, Portland, ME 04101
Get 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.
Pass By: Old Port, Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
See 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.
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable, entertaining guide with 20 years experience giving tours of his hometown of Portland.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Tourism
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Cultural
85%
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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was a great way to begin our Portland visit and more than gave us the lay of the land. Our guide was very personable and very funny! We recommend this highly.
Great little tour taking in all the major sites. Very personable guide. Check it out if you are in the area and book early!