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6 Best Historical Tours In Portland

Portland's standouts, both coasts.

The 6 standout historical tours a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.

6 Best Historical Tours In Portland

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 - Fort Allen Park: Casco Bay views plus multiple war-era memorials

1.The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local

Most Popular★ 5.0

See Portland’s working waterfront, Victorian neighborhoods, and three lighthouses with Derek, a local guide, in an air-conditioned van for $69.

“My daughter and I loved the tour, Derek showed us lighthouses, old Portland and other historical sites. He had a lot of information regarding Maine and Portland to pass on to us. He also can rap and has a great sense of humor!”

1,448 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $69.00by The Real Portland Tour

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Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour - The Van Ride: Ford Transit Comfort Through Portland’s Working Waterfront

2.Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

★ 5.0

Old Port + 3 Maine lighthouses in 2 hours from Portland Beer Hub. Small-group van tour with views and history. $69.

“This was basically transportation to the 3 lighthouses with a little history. The tour we actually would have enjoyed more was already booked by the time we decided to go”

948 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $69.00by Portland Explorer Tourism

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Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems

Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems - What You Actually Taste: Potato Donuts, Chocolate Cake, and More

3.Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems

★ 5.0

Portland walking food tour with Holy Donut skip-line stops, six Maine donut samples, and local history on a scenic Old Port walk.

“This was a great tour to start our day off. Renee was a great guide! Not only did we sample some great treats, but we learned about Portland's history, culture, architecture, and got some intel about great places to eat & visit. We did the 9:30 am tour, which ended with enough time to grab…”

179 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $79.00by The Maine Donut Tour

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Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour

Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour - Where you start and how the route will feel

4.Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Portland, Maine Black history walking tour with Dugan. Small group, iconic stops, Underground Railroad stories, and donation to Abyssinian Meeting House.

“Dugan was amazing with historical knowledge and the ability to answer questions appropriately. Recommend this as a must do. If it is in the colder season layer and bundle up because you will want to give your full attention.”

141 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $54.00by Portland by the Foot

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Portland’s Ultimate 12 Historic Bridges’ Scenic Boat Tour

Portland's Ultimate 12 Historic Bridges' Scenic Boat Tour - The river route: where the bridges and landmarks line up

5.Portland’s Ultimate 12 Historic Bridges’ Scenic Boat Tour

★ 5.0

Private 2-hour Willamette River boat tour linking Portland’s 12 historic bridges, with live narration, photo chances, and BYOB.

“Captain Steve and The Wilamett River Cruise was a nice change of pace, serene, informative, with an emphasis on the history of Portland and its eclectic bridges. I commend those that take this Viator experience because they have both good fortune and good luck on their sides, a rare treat in today’s haphazard world.”

15 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $395.00

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Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour

Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour - Belmont Street’s quiet blocks, loud stories, and the seance craze

6.Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour

★ 4.5

A 1.5-hour guided walk through Portland’s darker past, from Revolution Hall to Belmont Street seances and Lone Fir Cemetery graves.

“It was a great tour! I got to learn a lot about Portland in addition to the ghost & cemetery tour! I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn history AND have a spooky good time! The tour guide was also so kind and wonderful!”

11 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.00by Around Portland Tours

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