Audio Guided Walking Tour From Old Port Of Portland, Maine

The journey, in full

The tour starts at this piece of the Berlin Wall. You'll learn its story and why it's here. Many tourists never see this site, and many locals miss it too. Then you'll be guided step by step through Portland. Historic and Cool Exchange Street! You'll discover the street, its history on the underground railroad, and see some of the best shops and streets in the city. The tour takes you along Wharf Street where you'll hear the history of when this was the wharf and the sailors, bootleggers, and locals that once frequented the area. See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up hear about his poems and see the outside of his some. Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour! The lobstermen and the lobster industry in Maine have been a mainstay for centuries. Here you will learn about the park and the statue and discover the story of the man who posed for the state. See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history. Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best. Stop by the historic park and learn about its history. You’ll see its historic fountain and hear about the history of the Underground Railroad. Stop outside the old customs house and see why it's still standing. We will then walk through the square to our last stop the Mariners church in the center of Old Port.