We came to Maine very VERY early season (March 20th-24th) and were looking for something to do. Most of the area is still in full 'pre season' mode, with many restaurants and services closed, especially during the week. We found the walking Food tour on Viator and jumped at it - and boy were we glad that we did! Because of the time of year, my wife and I were alone on the tour and as such got to spend around 3 hours with our guide, Ray Sapirstein. Putting aside Ray's obvious love for Portland and food in general, he was a charming guy - keeping us engaged and entertained with stories about the area for the entire duration of the tour. Ray is a PHD trained historian and, as such, was able to fill in a lot of color about the area, going beyond the 'food' aspects of the tour, describing the 'hilly roads' which were sand dunes were covered up to build out the city. Add to that the fact that he took us to several places that we NEVER would have found via googling for 'best ofs' and would have been a HUGE failure to miss! Andy's Old Port Pub - a neighborhood bar (don't call it a dive, though in my mind it qualifies). Spend some time chatting with Thomas, the owner, and Steve the bartender - and had what I can only describe as the single best haddock taco I've ever had in my life. Do not judge a book by it's cover: this place is AWESOME. Great craft beer tap list, and a warm and friendly environment. If I lived in the area, this would be my regular. From there we went to Gilbert's Chowder house right next door - Ray was again right: don't sleep on the seafood chili - it was RIDICULOUSLY amazing. After that we paid a visit to the Harbor Fish Market where we got to see the recent catches, and as Ray pointed out the 'transparency' of the thing: fish are cleaned and prepped for sale right where the customer can watch, and all fish are labeled as 'fresh' (with VERY few pre-frozen exceptions). This is also the place to go if you want to buy Maine swag. From there we proceeded to Rigby House, an unassuming 'coffee shop and workspace' that Ray promised us had nothing short of the best lobster roll in Maine: I've had some good lobster rolls so I can't quite commit to that, but the bread it was built on was FANTASTIC, baked locally from one of the bakeries rated tops in the nation right in Portland. This stop came with either 2 samplers or 1 full pour from their 20+ menu. Don't miss the blueberry ale. It's a rare treat and again, came from Ray's love of his city. From there, we visited Dean's Sweet shop for a couple of truffles and terrible jokes, and then Fiasco's Gelato to round up our day - try the lobster gelato, it's weird and not something I'd necessarily do again...but glad to have had the experience. The whoopie pie gelato was top notch and the blueberry was one of the best gelatos I've ever had. For a 3 hour tour, with all food included, we were certainly full and happy. The walk was short - I don't think we wandered more than a mile in total - and when we were showing signs of being "Help me I'm not from Maine cold", Ray took us into Grittys, another neighborhood bar just for a warm up. read more

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I attended the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:30 am with Anne and Ross. Usually, there is only one tour guide and it was supposed to be Anne only but Ross joined in as well. The Old Port Culinary Walking Tour is a foodie tour with a mix of history and culture. Our group consisted of 13 people. The tour starts at Andy's Old Port Pub with an introduction from our tour guides. At Andy's Old Port Pub, we were seated in the backroom and had a seasoned, grilled fresh haddock with house-made pickled vegetables, pico de gallo and lime crema in a corn tortilla and Andy's house Lager. Ross talked about the suspicious happenings and history at Andy's Old Port Pub. They both talked about Harbor Fish Market which was right across the street and how the seafood never see the back of a truck. I thought the fish taco was okay and was probably my least favorite food item from the whole tour. Andy's house Lager was very smooth and I really enjoyed it. Then, we walked next door to Gilberts Chowder House where we had a choice of Clam Chowder, Haddock Chowder, Corn & Chicken Chowder, Seafood Chowder, or Seafood Chili. I chose the Clam Chowder. The Clam Chowder was thick and not as creamy as I usually like my clam chowders. Here, Anne was showing us pictures of lobster abnormalities. After having our chowder, we walked to the historic U.S. Custom House and old fishing docks. We even got a postcard of the old fishing docks which was a nice souvenir. Next, we stopped at Rigby Yard and were seated in a small private room. We were offered several drink options; I chose a glass of prosecco. We had the Fresh Maine Lobster Roll with fresh Maine lobster meat Maine-style, tossed lightly in mayo, lemon, and sea salt served on a brioche roll with chips. The lobster was definitely fresh and good. The last two stops were dessert spots: Dean's Sweets and The Gelato Fiasco. We had a needham which is a confectionery dessert bar made from sugar, chocolate, coconut, and potato and we had the option to choose another truffle. I chose a blueberry one. At The Gelato Fiasco, we were able to choose 2 different flavors. Funny enough, I had went to The Gelato Fiasco the night before and it really is delicious gelato. I was glad to try different flavors. The tour finished about 1:45pm. The tour guides thanked us for spending our time together. The Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour was fun and I enjoyed meeting the other people in our group. Anne and Ross were very knowledgeable with Portland's history and food scene. They had good recommendations for other things to do in Portland. The food we had on the tour was okay according to my opinion, but it was definitely a good variety of Maine dishes. read more

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We have been on a lot of food tours in different parts of the world, and this was one of our favorites. Ray was a great tour guide and his love of cooking, and Portland, really shined when doing this tour. His background in teaching college level history made the tour even more interesting as he was an excellent communicator. Highly recommend this tour for both the food choices and the tour guide. read more

Awesome tour! Lots of history. Good food portion sizes. Timothy is a great storyteller and a charismatic guide. I appreciate that he is a Maine native, too, as he had lots of history, knowledge, and first-hand experience with the area. read more

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Ross took us on a tour of downtown Portland. His encyclopedic knowledge of the city's authentic history went far beyond what is taught or commonly studied. Native Portlanders would do well to walk and talk with Ross to gain a deeper knowledge of this spectacular place. read more

Maine Day Ventures was such a great way to experience food in Portland. We had so many stops and tried so many places. The food is also not small samples, it is full sized items!!! We tried the local beer, fish tacos, chowder, lobster rolls, chocolate, and gelato! We also were able to learn about the history of Portland, which was a nice added perk. Even though we did the walking food tour, it isn't a lot of walking so don't be discouraged to take the tour. It is totally worth it and a great way to learn about Portland and its food scene. Kim was our guide me and she was highly knowledgeable and made it fun to walk around eating for the afternoon. Places we went: Andy's Old Port Gilbert's Chowder House Harbor Fish Market Rigby Yard Wharf Street Dean's Sweets Gelato Fiasco read more

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We toured with Ross yesterday for the Seafood Lovers walking tour and his history knowledge really added to the experience! The food was really good - fish taco at Andy's, chowder at Gilbert's, samples from the fish market & Dean's Sweets, a full lobster roll from Rigby Yard, and gelato - we were stuffed but happy with how much we learned about the area, the culinary scene, and the history of Portland. Well worth time and money! read more

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My friends and I went on the Old Port Seafood Lovers foodie tour and it was incredible. Ray was a delight, as he guided us to a handful of delicious spots. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portland and its food culture. And he's quite the conversationalist :) From a delicious lobster roll, to a haddock fish taco, to seafood chowder...and then capping it all off with chocolate at a local chocolatier and (because one dessert is never enough) some gelato at a nearby ice-cream shop.--everything was amazing. We even took a quick stroll through the local fish market. I definitely recommend this tour. You won't be disappointed! read more

I did two of the Maine Day Ventures. First Day was the Foodie Tour with Marleen. Do this with her ONLY! She's fun, informative, keeps the tour lively and is flexible (one of our stops was closed unbeknownst to her so she quickly adjusted the experience and we were none the worse for it). There's enough food that you can skip breakfast and still think that you might not even need dinner that evening! I took the history tour the next day and LOVED it read more

My husband and I had the best time with AJ as our guide on the It's Happy Hour tour. We loved how AJ wanted to get to know what we like to eat and drink before we set off. Then she chose which spots we went to while also pointing out other places along the way that she thought we'd like, not at all a cookie cutter experience! We had the most amazing cocktails and food and learned about Portland along the way. It was our first day so it was the perfect introduction to the city. I highly recommend asking for AJ and taking this tour. Carol and Gary read more

This was our second time doing the Foodie Tour. The first time was two years ago and we started with Moxie and blueberry cake. Not this time! Went right into the food and beverage! All the stops were great and food delicious. Timothy is so enthusiastic about what he does, you cannot help to be as excited. Timothy gave tons of information about EVERYTHING. read more

We spent three days in Portland and chose to do this wonderful food tour on the first day so we could get the lay of the land. It was the perfect way to learn about the food and history of the area. Our guide Timothy also gave numerous suggestions about places to eat and things to do during our visit. We had a great fish taco and a beer, then a choice of clam chowders, an entire lobster roll and chips, two pieces of custom chocolates, and a huge cookie! I highly recommend this informative and yummy tour. read more

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My fiancé and I came to Portland for a week long getaway. As it was our first tjme, we wanted to hit some of the more touristy attractions and booked the Architecture & Walking Tour through Maine Day Ventures and had a great experience! For first timers, this is a great way to get a lay of the popular parts of town along the waterway and through the city center. Our tour guide Tyler was incredibly engaging, knowledgeable and inclusive and made the experience fun! It was a warmer morning so Tyler was also conscious to find shade for the group whenever possible. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Tyler if you're interested in learning about the history of Portland and seeing varying architecture styles. read more

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After taking Foodie Tours in other states, we were excited to take one in Bar Harbor. Overall, we found the trip to disappointing although the food was good. The tour guide David, although pleasant had a heavy focus on the architectural history of the town and little to none on the food or culinary scene. He neglected to introduce himself other than his name. No mention of his background or if her was from Maine or Bar Harbor. He was asked half was though the day by a participant. He never asked where anyone was from. But he was very knowledgeable on town history. Just seemed like the wrong tour. Some yes but it was way too much. We were nearly 45 minutes into the trip before we had our first food item - a blueberry scone down by the ocean. (A beautiful spot!) No mention of where the scone was made or if it was even made locally? No mention about wild blueberries being one of the biggest exports in Maine. Just more of the history on the town that we were given on the walk down. Second stop, a very tasty crab cake at a local restaurant. No discussion by David on anything pertaining to the food. Not that it was made with fresh local crabmeat. Not that there are two different types of crab caught commonly in lobster traps. In fact, often there were just long awkward silences at food locations. Mini lobster roll was very good but the location was not. It appeared to be at the local dive bar. Vinegar tasting at Fiore could be omitted. It's all imported from Italy although the attempt to tie in the one with blueberries was noted. Background on Fiore could have been given. Locally owned? The cup of clam chowder was tasty and the location was lovely. David did mention the difference between New England and Manhattan clam chowder. Lastly, the ice cream at Mt. Dessert ice cream was delicious. No mention that the ice cream was made locally. On the participants asked the girl scooping the ice cream. Had it not been $322 plus a tip to the guide, we may have been less critical but for that price it was lacking. Has the potential to be great however with some tweaking. read more

Our tour guide Marlene was amazing. She was knowledgeable friendly and fun!! The food was delicious! At Each stop the staff was friendly and well organized. I highly recommend this tour. Great value for the $. read more

AJ's Old Port Culinary Walking tour was one of the highlights of our New England trip. I took her tour 2 years ago with my mom and sister, and then brought my husband back this year for the same tour. Her authentic knowledge of the local community and restaurant scene is unsurpassed. I tried (and loved) raw oysters for the first time on my first tour with her 2 years ago and now am hooked - esp with fresh lime! . I ate them daily during our most recent 10 day trip in New England. I highly recommend this food tour with AJ to get a true sense of the culinary scene in Old Port. read more

Food tour with Bill through Rockland was the best. We did it as a family and enjoyed the food and history mixed in during the tour. Bill was a great pilot for the adventure. read more

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This was a fantastic tour! Our guide, Kim, was super knowledgeable and we learned so much about the state of Maine and city of Portland. She also gave us great recommendations for places to try and things to do. The food was all fantastic too. We went to Andy's Old Port Pub, Gilbert's Chowder House, Rigby Yard, Dean's Sweets, and Gelato Fiasco. We had good sized portions! I'd highly recommend this to a Portland visitor! read more

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Excellent experience and would absolutely recommend to anyone to enjoy! The small group size, boat quality -- and most of all the cheer & hospitality of the crew (Brenden & Moriah) we're top notch! The oysters were excellent and there were plenty to go around our group. The captain let my mom drive the boat and even though she didn't like oysters all that much, this was a great low pressure way to try them out! read more

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First and foremost, this tour was great in overall experience. Close to a 3.5. However, upon its resolution there were a few things my husband and I wished were slightly different. First, let's cover the good stuff--Highlights: Our guide, Ray, was very knowledgeable about many things historically and culturally relevant to the Portland area, which was delightfully interesting and he answered questions very openly. The food was delicious! We definitely tried a few places worth revisiting on future return trips to Portland, which was a great experience. (Most notable were Gilbert's Chowder House, Standard Baking Co., and Rigby Yard!) The small setting was kind of nice for us as newcomers-- it was just myself, my husband, and Ray on this tour. We enjoyed his conversational approach to the tour and liked the fun, non-food parts of the tour showcasing how close the Harbor Fish Market is to many of the main restaurants on or near Commercial St. Now, the not-so-fun part--Lowlights: All but 1 restaurant were either on or adjacent to Commercial St, so it is incredibly likely we would have found many (if not all) of the locations we visited on the tour without the almost $300 price tag for two people. (We had already visited 1 of the places the day before just because it was on Commercial St and seemed like a great place to try). {it was! Try out Standard Baking Co if you get a chance - I highly recommend the morning bun!!} The food was good, but honestly, pricing the items out for the two of us would have certainly cost less than the tour itself. Save yourself the money on the tour and just walk into most of the restaurants on Commercial St to sample the same foods on the tour experience. The final, and in my opinion, most disappointing aspect was the way Ray closed our tour by basically saying "great; thanks for coming on the tour, you can tip me on Venmo now". - I had no problem tipping Ray; actually, I was looking forward to doing so. - However, it was the suddenness and almost anticipative way he expected the tip which caught us off guard. "It's customary to tip me once we're done here" - not exactly words you want to hear at the end of an otherwise humble little tour. - I did not have enough cash to offer him a physical tip, and we did not have Venmo set up (if we had been told this was needed for gratuity BEFORE, it would have been a far less clumsy and uncomfortable interaction at the end of the tour) - As a result, I had to tell Ray that we would have to tip him a little later once we could get to the car and set up Venmo and his response was sort of pressuring, saying that he tips out the businesses himself. -- As if I don't know that? Not to mention, I have no way of knowing how much he is tipping them / comparing to our own level of tipping. He seemed skeptical and untrusting that I would tip, which honestly made me not want to tip him as much as we had planned. - Asking for a gratuity is already an awkward conversation, but his pressuring attitude (which shifted somewhat rapidly from the friendly tour-guide vibe from moments before the tour ended) left us with a bad taste in our mouths at the end of the day. TLDR: Did we have fun? Yes. Was the food good? Yes. Would we do this again? Probably not. If you do this tour - bring cash for a tip or have Venmo set up before you go! read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, Sue was an excellent guide. the historical information and stories was an added and unexpected bonus. The tastings were a delicious way to experience the local culture. Highly recommend! read more

We didn't do a foodie tour per se but there were mentions of restaurants and a little background about some of them. It was a history tour largely and a lot of rich details about the passing of time from the founding of Portland to the present. Our tour guide Mike did a terrific job. He mentioned that his regular job was that of a teacher and it showed. It was cool to walk all around town learning the significance of a lot of the buildings and little 'did you know?' facts about them. So much was covered including the lobster trade, numerous fires and rebuilding around town, Portland's role in U.S. wars, relations with Canada, the efforts of abolitionists, oldest buildings and restaurants, famous poets and artists who lived there, approximate areas of where historical events happened, and much more. It was a great way to move about town with a guided tour and get context on everything around you. If you're a history buff and like to walk and the weather is decent then you can definitely enjoy this. If you check the website assume there is a difference between this tour and one offered where it focuses solely on food and restaurants. Choose the one that suits you, but I can definitely recommend the history tour. read more

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Our local guide Dan was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about Biddeford and the history of this amazing renaissance city. We look forward to coming back and signing up for there food tour. read more

The food on our tour was great and it was fun to try the local beers. Our guide, Timothy, was very informative and clearly passionate about his city. The information he provided about the food, history, and residents of the city of Portland were interesting and realistic. He also gave us information for the rest of our stay in Maine and convinced us we need to return to Portland for a much longer visit next time. read more

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The garden tour with Julie was great. Enjoyed walking the town, learning the history, seeing the beautiful gardens and enjoying Kennebunkport. I would definitely recommend this tour read more

Our tour guide Tim did a great job. Very knowledgeable. The food at each restaurant was great. Best fresh fish tacos at Andy's Pub we've had. Definitely recommend read more

I would recommend this culinary tour as a wonderful way to spend several hours in Portland. Our guide, Ray Sapirstein, was very knowledgeable and engaging, sharing information about the food scene in Portland, and some local history as well. And the servings were very generous! Be sure to check it out! read more

Fantastic! Our tour guide. AJ, was so great...knowledgeable, funny, inclusive, kind. We learned so much about the city, the food, the culture. The food was amazing and she made it so much fun! read more

May 25th I had the pleasure of taking a Maine Day Ventures Foodie Tour in Bar Harbor, Maine. It not only met, but exceeded, my expectations in all areas! Our guide, Charlie, was not only delightful, but also very knowledgeable about the history of the area, the culinary offerings, (both from a natural resources and a restaurant point of view), and had a great memory about where each guest came from and wove in relevant information when possible. Being a Mainer myself, I know authenticity when I see it, and Charlie is the real deal. He had insights only a native would know. His depth of knowledge goes far beyond Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park and spans decades as well. The restaurant choices were varied and each offering was authentically local and truly scrumptious. I particularly enjoyed the crab cakes at Galen's Restaurant, right by the beautiful harbor. We sampled everything from chowder to olive oils to sweets, each one more delicious than the last. Bravo Maine Day Ventures! You nailed it! read more

So glad we booked this tour! Perfect way to sample all the best items in Kennebunkport. Marlene was such a joy & so knowledgeable of the town and history. read more

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Wow was this an experience! We did the 3 hour foodie tour with AJ who was unstoppable!!! My husband and I got a special treat and Ross, who is normally the history tour, came with us. It was like having two wonderful examples of history and food with us! AJ spoke to the places to eat and their history and Ross spoke about every building and even why the cobblestones where on the ground. The history of Portland Maine is fascinating and intriguing.... Even had a haunted experience! Very cool for sure. Love this and will be recommending it as well. read more

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The tour was really really really good. We stopped at Gilbert's Chowder House first. OMG the seafood chowder was ABSURDLY great. We then went to Andy's Old Port Pub and had a fresh haddock fish taco which was really good too. Haddock was boat fresh. Then to Gritty's for a lobster roll. It was good. Basic lobster roll. Nothing to rave about but good. Our tour guide was Andrew and he was awesome. Really enjoyed his commentary and he had a great attitude and personality. Definitely would recommend him as your tour guide. Great job Andrew. read more

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I did the seafood lunch tour by myself and had a great time! I had a few hours to myself in Portland before my friends came and wanted to learn and eat, so the tour I did was perfect. I really enjoyed our guide AJ and didn't feel weird being the only solo traveler in our group. I definitely feel it was worth the money paid and would consider another Maine foodie tour next time I'm in town! read more

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Maine Foodie Tour (Kennebunkport, ME) 1. Started with a smoothie at Fiafia (8 Spring St, Kennebunkport, ME), guided by Cynthia and her guide in training, Marlene. 2. Got some history on the bridge and learned about what separates Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, with insights provided by Cynthia and Marlene. 3. Lunch at Allison's with a generous lobster roll (Allison's Restaurant, 11 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, ME). 4. Stopped at KBC Shipyard Store for two local beer tastings and a cup of clam chowder (KBC Shipyard Store, 8 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME). 5. Finished at Mornings in Paris (21 Western Ave., Kennebunk, ME) for coffee. Cynthia, along with her guide in training, Marlene, provided a comprehensive and enjoyable tour, combining local culinary delights with historical insights about the area. read more

- amazing tour - lasted roughly three hours - Russ was great, and provided a lot of history - he gave great recommendations for dining and activities outside of the tour - there was a lot of talking in the beginning - I left perfectly satiated, and not overstuffed - we had chowder from gilbert's, lobster roll from gritty, fish taco from $3 dewey, and chocolate from Deans It was a complete meal including dessert read more

So much fun! Ross was phenomenal - He told us at the beginning he could "talk for 3 hours in any direction" and the man did not lie! He knows everything you want to know about Portland, ME, including the best places to eat. Loved learning about the rich history of the area from someone who loves Portland. Very good tour. Best way to start your trip! read more

My girlfriend and I recently went on the Seafood Lover's Lunch in Portland with Maine Day Ventures with Kate as our tour guide. We had a nice time and the food was good, but there were several issues with this experience that would prevent me from providing a positive review. If you are considering booking a tour with this company, I encourage you to read my brief review and make an informed decision. 1. Tour Guide: Although Kate is a nice person and was clearly trying hard, her lack of experience and local knowledge was evident. We have gone on several food tours in cities around the country. Each tour guide had a unique local perspective and added an element beyond the food. While Kate was able to answer our questions to some extent, she was not able to go above and beyond and really give us a feel of Portland. Often times she would walk ahead of the group, look at her phone, and not engage with the group. I would recommend asking for a different tour guide if you decide to book with this company. 2. Food: To be fair, the food provided on the tour was good. Probably a solid 4/5 stars. However, when you compare this to the average food in Portland, it does not stand out. We went to several restaurants prior to the food tour and enjoyed the food at those establishments more (Sopo Seafood, Crispy Gai, Standard Baking Co.). Further, the portion sizes were quite small. After a good food tour, I am typically stuffed. My girlfriend, who is a very small eater, was able to eat everything and was still hungry at the end. When I booked the tour, we were promised to indulge in oysters, scallops, and other seafood specialities. However, we made no such stops to enjoy these delicacies. The only food we ate was one fish taco, a small seafood chowder, and a lobster roll, plus a few desserts. This may sound like a decent amount of food, but when you pay $150 plus tip, it no longer is. You could easily buy this food for less than $100. If the tour guide added value, this would be acceptable. However, this was not the case for us. Finally, the drinks were very small as well. You get 2 small portions of beer, each of which are about 4 oz. The total amount of beer is less than one bottle. Thus, the price for this tour is not justified in terms of the food/drinks provided, nor the service of the tour guide. If you come to Portland, skip this food tour. You can easily find food just as good, if not better food and pay half the price. read more

A tour for seafood lovers! Jason was the guide for the Old Port Culinary Walking Tour. There was an emphasis on seafood, which I just loved (since I love seafood). And Maine is one of the best places in the country to experience fresh seafood, as there is a real farm/sea to table movement in the state. Lobster rolls and seafood chowder are on the menu, as one may expect. The tour ended up being 4 hours long, which is pretty long for a food tour. Although it gave us time to digest and prepare for the next stop. I should mention, it was no solely seafood. He was trying out different breakfast items, beer was offered at 2 stops and we each got to choose our own chocolate truffle for dessert. Tons of Maine factoids were given, which is cool since most of us don't know much about this underrated state. And Jason had lots of stories from his Maine childhood to share. We even saw a piece of the Berlin Wall, which sits by the port. Portland is a real happening type place, and this tour is one way to tap into it and get a sense for the awesome foodie scene. read more

Had the BEST time on our food tour in Portland today. James was an excellent tour guide, weaving food & history together to make for a fun & informative few hours. We were fortunate to enjoy a crispy, buttery croissant at Belleville, delicious steamed dumplings & fresh spring rolls at Bahn Appetite and a tangy bbq pulled pork on a pablano biscuit at Telingua. We switched gears somewhat & hung out at Oxbow, a really amazing enormous open-air microbrewery that allows you to bring in your own food to pair with their microbrew or hard cider (we split a Anxo cider & paired it with duck fat fries from Duckfat Frites Shack). Our last, and favorite, stop was Root Wild, a kombuchery that had kombucha that was crisp, flavorful & boasted 1% ABV, so being over 21 is a must. This establishment also allows outside food, so we split a spicy Italian sub from AC Grocer. I would highly recommend this or any food tour through Maine Food Tours. Excellent from start to finish! read more

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I did this food tour with my wife last month while we were in Portland. We arrived to the designated area with plenty of time to spare and hung out until the tour started. Our guide was interesting and although my wife didn't mind her, I can't say that I was a fan. I am not sure what it was exactly but it thankfully didn't affect the quality of the tour. We were told a bit about the town of Portland and walked up and down quite a few of the streets. Our first stop was at a local Maine store where we were served Moxie and holy doughnuts. I wasn't a huge fan of the Moxie and thought that the taste was medicinal. Then the potato doughnuts were a dense doughnut but had a really nice lemon flavor. After that stop we headed up to David's where we were taken to a back room that perfectly fit our tour. We were first served blackened shrimp with clam chowder and after we had all finished with that, then a mashed potato pizza. The shrimp was fantastic with great spices while the chowder was sweet but I liked the bacon. Meanwhile the mashed potatoes almost made the sauce of the pizza and were flavorful. After this stop we headed up to the public market and got a Maine crab hand roll from Mr. tuna. The hand roll was nice and the crab had a great sweet flavor to it. Finally our last stop was at Grittys where we were able to try two samples of their beers and also half a lobster roll and fries. They told us that the lobster roll here was only made with knuckles and claw meat which happens to be my favorite part of a lobster. The beer samples were decent enough I headed back for a full sampler later and the lobster roll tasted good, but I wanted more. The bottom line for me is that I would recommend this food tour to anyone who wants to get acquainted with Portland and its food. Even though I wasn't a big fan of our tour guide, she did give us plenty of information and the food was pretty good too. read more

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