A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

Curious about Portland's history with railroads, fires, wars, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us for a Walk Through Time! This tour begins on Commercial Street and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland's history since 1632. Some of the locations we may feature on your tour include; the lobster statue, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the Abyssinian Church, the U.S. Customs House and more. ***Tour duration is two "ish" hours, based on guest engagement and pace of the group. Planning on 2.5 hours for arriving early to check-in and make it back to your vehicle post tour is recommended.

Itinerary

1. View the statue and engage in a brief discussion of the importance of the lobster industry in Maine. (5 min)
2. Some of the locations that we may feature on the tour include the lobster statue, the home of Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow & his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetary, the U.S. Custom House and more... (2h 0min)
3. Your guide will show you this street where farmers brought their goods before supermarkets.
4. Guests will walk down this street referred to as the spine of the peninsula,
5. Your guide will walk you hear and tell the story of the Wadsworth home.
6. Your guide will share great history here!
7. Walk to the highest point in Portland.
8. Hear the stories of sea captains while walking by this cemetery.

Meeting & end point