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10 Best Portland Lighthouse Tours

Portland's standouts, both coasts.

The 10 standout portland lighthouse tours a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.

10 Best Portland Lighthouse Tours

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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Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour

Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour - Price and Value: Why $54 Works for a Short Portland Day

2.Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour

★ 5.0

Ride an open-air trolley with live narration, then finish at Portland Head Light for classic Maine photos and Casco Bay views.

“Good views. Fun. Easy to walk around. Bus driver was nice. Would go back for sure. Good price. Goodbye.”

1,019 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $54.00by Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

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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

3.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 Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouses and XL Lobster Roll

Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouses and XL Lobster Roll - Your bike day reality check: distance, hills, and road time

4.Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouses and XL Lobster Roll

★ 5.0

Cycle Portland’s waterfront to key lighthouses, hear WWII stories, and finish with an extra-large lobster roll lunch on a small-group ride.

“This was a great easy to moderate ride to the 5 lighthouses. Loved the views and the guides provided a lot of information and trivia along the way. The lobster roll was a tremendous capper to the tour.”

149 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $165.00by Summer Feet Cycling - Day Tours

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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay - The lighthouse lineup: From George Washington’s light to Bug Light

5.Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay

★ 5.0

Casco Bay sunset from Portland. See Maine lighthouses, hear WWII shipyard stories, and watch for seals and dolphins. 1h45, $56.

“This was an amazing experience. All that we previously learned/experienced via land was great, but experiencing Portland from the water at sunset was truly unforgettable. Tour guide/captain very knowledge and personable. I would do this again in a heartbeat!”

127 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $56.00by Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

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Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland with 4 Lighthouses

Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland with 4 Lighthouses - Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse: shipwreck stories and a steeper mood

Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks - Drinks, Sunset Timing, and Why This Works as a Night Plan

7.Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

★ 4.5

Small-group Portland Maine sunset lighthouse cruise on Casco Bay with local craft drinks, views of Fort Gorges, Portland Head Light, and Peaks Island.

“The Portland beer club is a fantastic meet up spot where we met Christopher- he is such a gem that we decided to go back after the boat ride for a round of beer and cider. Denny and the captain were super warm and knowledgeable about the history. Highly reccomend this company and the tour!”

95 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $69.00by SeaPortland

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Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks - What You Get for $69: Drinks, Narration, and Real Value

8.Small Group Afternoon Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks

★ 4.5

A small-group afternoon cruise in Portland Harbor to see four iconic lighthouses, with local drinks included and narration on sea life.

“It was a lovely boat ride with beautiful views of multiple lighthouses. The view of the city from the water was gorgeous. We were very comfortable on the small boat. Our captain was friendly and our deckhand was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We are very glad we added this to our itinerary.”

55 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $69.00by SeaPortland

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Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine - Casco Bay Island Time: Seals, Seabirds, and Clear-Clear Water Views

9.Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

★ 4.5

A 90-minute afternoon lighthouse cruise from Portland, Maine with Casco Bay wildlife, classic lights, and Fort Gorges views. Bring snacks.

“We had such a great time! The captain and Nash were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to get out on the water and learn about lobstering, the history of the area and lighthouses, and see so much wildlife. Highly recommend. Very fun!”

54 reviewsFrom $62.00by Portland Schooner Co.

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Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow

Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow - The easy riding style: pace, terrain, and how novice-friendly it is

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