Wicked Walking Tours

(13 reviews)

Dugan is an expert tour guide and passionate about history! He provided a superb and detailed…read morehistory of African Americans in Portland, ME from the colonial era to the current day. We loved the amazing story of Susan Rice and her mother (Lois Rice) who each had a tremendous impact on education and public policy. Our family enjoyed learning about the many changes in downtown Portland from the 1700s to the 1950s and hearing the stories of remarkable leaders in the community over generations. We appreciated the enthusiasm and concern of Dugan to make sure the entire group was OK during the walk on a hot summer day (the shaded "rest breaks" were a plus). Also, he was open to questions and made everyone feel welcome. Overall, I would strongly recommend any of the walking tours! You are bound to discover something new.

What can I say, I had the pleasure of experiencing Dugan's walking tour today. You will be amazed…read moreby the deep understanding of the hidden history of this city. Dugan is very knowledgeable and has done extensive research of his topics. I was extremely pleased with his presentation and how he was able to weave in aspects of the rich but unfortunately not widely known historical facts by those outside of this city. As other reviewers have said the Susan Rice tie-in was something I did not expect. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about this gem of a city. Dugan, thanks for your dedication and keep up the great Work. We all the better for it.

Guide Dugan Murphy and his tour group

Seeing the sights on historic Fore Street

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Lobstering history at Custom House Wharf

Portland Maine Walking Tours

(6 reviews)

0.5 mi

We had a great time on this walking tour. Our guide Dugan brought Portland to life with interesting…read morefacts and stories. All questions were welcomed and answered. The tour starts on time, so don't be tardy to this highly recommended excellent tour.

Our group of five had a great tour with Pete on a crisp sunny day. Learned history and saw sites…read morefrom Monument Square to the waterfront area; the Eastern Prom, Portland Observatory and more. The guide was very knowledgeable and his sense of humor meshed well with our crew. It was pleasant 3+ mile walk that capitalized on some terrific views. The exercise helped whet our appetite for lunch at one of many restaurants Pete recommended.

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Haunted History Tours

(1 review)

0.4 mi

So much fun. We did the tour at night and it was worth it. The night sky added a spooky factor that…read moremade it so much more fun. Our guide was luke and he was great. He was very knowledgeable, confident, welcoming, funny, and a great guide over all. It was only my group on the tour, but he still made it super fun and was very conversational with us. Definitely recommend this tour when you are in Portland.

From the owner: Walk along the cobblestone pathways of Portland's West End, considered to be one of America's best…read morepreserved examples of the Victoria era. Immerse yourself in tales of musical spirits, poets, tragic fires, parties that never die, and a vast network of underground tunnels.

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Greater Portland Landmarks

4.3

(4 reviews)

0.6 mi

I'm a little bit of a history geek, what can I say? I was the kid that relished the opportunity to…read moretalk to my grandparents about their lives growing up, what our community used to be like and look like, what their parents experienced. Finding old photos of towns and cities that I'm familiar with now are unbelievably fascinating, and preserving that which was is something near and dear to my heart. Which is why I'm a little in love with the The Greater Portland Landmarks, the safeguards of Portland's history via buildings, neighborhoods, and outdoor spaces. Through education and advocacy these great stewards of urban conservancy have helped to maintain some amazing spots throughout the city of Resurgam, while thoughtfully bridging the gap from the character of the city that was to the character that the city's beginning to have. I've had the opportunity to explore some of their catalog of public offerings, including Portland Observatory tours (https://www.yelp.com/biz/portland-observatory-portland), Custom House tours (https://www.yelp.com/biz/united-states-custom-house-portland), and a tour of the Homes of Portland's Golden Age (where we walked around the Spring Street Historic District [which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in '71] and viewed an array of impressive architectural styles throughout the past couple centuries. That's just some of their ongoing events; they also host a lot of other awesome shindigs (like an annual decade-specific themed gala at a large mansion in Portland). The folks who work at GPL are dedicated, passionate, and well-versed in all things Portland. I care deeply about the past, present, and future of this great city, and I feel rest assured that there are others that do so as well!

Take their tours, donate, support this worthy and well-run cause…read more... In August, I was visiting Portland to eat and relax and look at the water. When my companion suggested (ah-hem, insisted) that we take the Greater Portland Landmarks walking architectural tour, I agreed but had no idea what I was getting into. Like, what? The headquarters or main building is on Spring Street behind the MFA, where I'd been several times already. It's a straight ten-minute walk from the Old Port area, so pretty easy to access. When we got there, we were greeted warmly by the staff and invited inside to wait for the tourists to gather. They allow (and encourage? insist upon?) on-line reservations, which we had. We pad electronically with credit cards using their portable chip reader. It was good to see historic preservation embracing technology. Ten bucks each, totally worth it. Our group of about ten tourists was led by two men, both school teachers, who tag-teamed the direction of the group and the speaking. They were warm and funny and kind and helpful and full of information. When one of them knew that the other was the expert, he'd say, And now XXXX is going to talk about the roofline of Federalist style buildings. Or some such. And the information is transferrable. I was recently in downtown Philadelphia where I was able to identify architectural styles that I learned about in Portland. The walk isn't that long distance-wise because they essentially keep close to the neighborhood around their building but it is strenuous and takes a while because they cover so much, including the Victoria House (from the outside). They encouraged questions and engagements and were helpful and attentive to those with limitations (slow walkers, the deaf, etc). At one point, we Zillowed the price of a house that was on the tour, which connected past and present. The guides even got us an inside tour of the private Cumberland Club. I would do it again. I would do their other tours (including of the Observatory on Munjoy Hill). If I lived in Portland....

The beautiful Greater Portland Landmarks building adorned with a Valentine's Day Bandit heart!

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Greater Portland Landmarks is located in the William Safford House 1858.

The Real Portland Tour

(68 reviews)

0.0 mi

This was a super interesting Locally owned tour of Portland . We visited some beautiful historic…read morelight houses and toured the downtown areas. The driver (and owner) had lots of local interesting information to share and he was enthusiastic and really made the tour fun for our group. Actually was one of the best local tours I have ever been on. Highly recommended when visiting Portland for the first time.

loved this tour! great commentary and good jokes! Very interesting and well done. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this trip!

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Maine Day Ventures

(257 reviews)

0.6 mi

I attended the Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:30 am with…read moreAnne 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.

We came to Maine very VERY early season (March 20th-24th) and were looking for something to do…read more 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.

Clam Chowder

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Fish Taco

The Scenic Route Maine Tours

4.6

(18 reviews)

Khaled and Al were fantastic! We had a large group traveling from all over the US, and I was in…read morecharge of planning our excursion. Khaled was wonderful to work with and put me at ease to make sure our group would have a great experience. Al was a friendly and informative guide. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved this tour and our tour guide Shawn K. He…read morewas so knowledgeable and easy going. He gave us a taste of the local history, culture, industry and suggestions for further explorations after getting off his tour. Enjoyed hearing the impact Irish immigrants had on the area. Something you don't hear much about anymore. It was evident Shawn knew the area and cared about those on the tour not just reading a script. Will ride with Shawn again cuz I know his next tour will provide new and exciting tales of Portland Maine.

Longfellow Square

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Victorian Mansion

Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

(130 reviews)

My octogenarian mother and I had booked a harbor tour through another vendor and arrived to find no…read moreboat, no office, just an empty dock. We'd been scammed. Glancing over, we spotted people boarding a nearby vessel and rushed over. It was the Portland Discovery Harbor Sights tour, about to depart. I quickly explained our situation to a crew member, who conferred with the captain and with real generosity waved us aboard with one minute to spare, trusting us to pay at the ticket booth upon return. We were genuinely moved. My mother was visiting Maine briefly, and getting her out to see the lighthouses meant everything. The tour itself was wonderful; well-paced, informative, and beautifully crewed. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful way to end our amazing trip to Maine!…read more Our sunset cruise was simply spectacular! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Bob entertained us the whole time - interesting and witty, all without being annoying! This man was FUNNY! Nate was our trusty Captain, who kept us safely sailing. Dan was on the lower level serving up drinks. We saw such beautiful views, and took some really lovely photos. The whole trip was so memorable, relaxing and fun!

Lighthouse from the bay.

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Beaten Path Tours

(2 reviews)

7.6 mi

I found this tour through TripAdvisor and it deservedly gets 5 stars on that site too. Linda is a…read morewealth of information about Portland Maine. In fact, her detailed history helped jumpstart our knowledge of the region and the subsequent ports we would visit that share a similar history. We were fortunate that the day we went, we were the only ones signed up so basically had a private tour for the morning. We all enjoyed the morning so much we didn't even realize she had gone 45 minutes over the allotted walking tour time. The price is extremely reasonable for the amount of past and present information she provides. She also provides a military discount which makes it an even better deal.

I highly recommend taking this tour. Lind, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a 3…read morehour tour. It was a very hot day and it must have scared away other tourists but she did not skimp on this tour even though there were only 2 of us. It was worth a lot more than we paid. I feel like I deserve college credit for all the knowledge she imparted on us.

Quack N' Cruise

4.3

(93 reviews)

0.1 mi

My tour guide was Dugan and he was funny, knowledgeable and a delight to spend an hour with. He has…read morea Maine humor routine that is really special, and did some extra things that I don't believe other tour guides would offer. You can tell he really loves what he does! I found the tour operators and Captain to be friendly, professional and have a focus on safety. I heard them say that the captain has a US coast guard Masters license. Maine Duck Tours is a great way to not only see some of the key highlights of Portland, but also spend time in Casco Bay. It is the only tour company in the city that offers this variety. It's perfect for people of all ages, but particularly for groups that are intergenerational or for families. And, if you are really into history, you will love Dugan. He knows his stuff! I recommend it!

Cruise company cancelled cruise and did not provide refund. Called multiple times with no response.read more

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Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

(130 reviews)

My octogenarian mother and I had booked a harbor tour through another vendor and arrived to find no…read moreboat, no office, just an empty dock. We'd been scammed. Glancing over, we spotted people boarding a nearby vessel and rushed over. It was the Portland Discovery Harbor Sights tour, about to depart. I quickly explained our situation to a crew member, who conferred with the captain and with real generosity waved us aboard with one minute to spare, trusting us to pay at the ticket booth upon return. We were genuinely moved. My mother was visiting Maine briefly, and getting her out to see the lighthouses meant everything. The tour itself was wonderful; well-paced, informative, and beautifully crewed. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful way to end our amazing trip to Maine!…read more Our sunset cruise was simply spectacular! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Bob entertained us the whole time - interesting and witty, all without being annoying! This man was FUNNY! Nate was our trusty Captain, who kept us safely sailing. Dan was on the lower level serving up drinks. We saw such beautiful views, and took some really lovely photos. The whole trip was so memorable, relaxing and fun!

Lighthouse from the bay.

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On tour

Rocky Bottom Fisheries

(76 reviews)

0.1 mi

we went on the Lobster Tour on June 27,2026. What a wonderful experience! The crew was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and shared lobsters lifecycle , the lobster fishing industry and lots of very interesting other info with us. We got a hands on experience measuring live lobsters, handling them, applying bands to their claws and releasing ones that weren't keeper size. Overall super fun!

This lobster tour was absolutely fantastic! It was authentic, informative, and not touristy at all…read more They let us be as hands-on as we wanted, pulling up three lobster traps and explaining every part of the lobster fishing process along the way. We learned so much and really appreciated how genuine the experience felt. If you're looking for a true Maine lobster experience, I highly recommend this tour!

Captain explaining lobster stuff

Male lobster

Lighthouse in the Harbor

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Quack N' Cruise

4.3

(93 reviews)

0.1 mi

My tour guide was Dugan and he was funny, knowledgeable and a delight to spend an hour with. He has…read morea Maine humor routine that is really special, and did some extra things that I don't believe other tour guides would offer. You can tell he really loves what he does! I found the tour operators and Captain to be friendly, professional and have a focus on safety. I heard them say that the captain has a US coast guard Masters license. Maine Duck Tours is a great way to not only see some of the key highlights of Portland, but also spend time in Casco Bay. It is the only tour company in the city that offers this variety. It's perfect for people of all ages, but particularly for groups that are intergenerational or for families. And, if you are really into history, you will love Dugan. He knows his stuff! I recommend it!

Cruise company cancelled cruise and did not provide refund. Called multiple times with no response.read more

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Wolfe's Neck Oceanfront Camping

(43 reviews)

15.0 mi

We got lucky and we were able to get a campsite in the West bay campground. What a lovely place…read more Wifi not so great but that is to be expected. The laundry, showers, and flush toilets are up at the campground office and farm store. The campgrounds have pit toilets in the out houses. Very nice place

We only stay one night but this campground will go on our list as returning customers. First and…read moreforemost this campground is all about the farm and location! We stayed at lot 806 and the views were amazing. I will say, we stayed out of season in Mid October so we had a lot of spots to choose from. Booking was super easy and the check in process very simple. Property was beautiful, bathrooms and shower very clean. The bathhouse was alittle cold in the morning but the windows were open, the door was as well and adding that it was 35 degrees through the night so can't judge them on that. Thank you again for an easy and wonderful stay. We will be back next fall.

Recompence is a wonderful place to ride bicycles, with miles of scenic country roads.

Recompence offers 3 charming oceanfront cottages providing rustic comfort and amazing views.

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Taking the dogs for an oceanfront walk at pet-friendly Recompence Shore Campground in Freeport, Maine.

Red Apple Campground

3.8

(35 reviews)

22.0 mi

They don't answer reservation requests or return phone calls. I guess they don't need customers?…read moreNot sure why they even have a website.

Customer Service. Web page says they will call you back, even if the Park is closed. We tried…read morebooking several RV'er here 10 months before our trip. This was in the middle of a 2 month trip and we simply needed an answer, so we could make other arrangements if we couldn't get in. I called and emailed Red Apple 3-4 times a week. Silent for 6 months. Then when they finally returned calls, they did t go in order received. One friend got a call and got a poor site, with his first call to them two months after all of our calls. When they did call back,the woman was incredibly rude. She offered me the only site available and said, "we have regular returning customers", who we book earlier than our normal calendar and they book a year in advance. This would have been nice to know. My discussion with this woman, wasn't about the site, but was how they advertise. She wanted to argue and could only repeat that she was NOW returning my call (months later and weeks after the park was open) and said "take it or leave it. Traveling with 5 others, we had to leave it and found an amazing RV Park a few miles away. The employee there welcomed all of us. What a contrast. Especially after booking at 25 other rv Parks on this trip. I had heard this is a nice park. I don't doubt that, but what a disappointment. No zero's available for this park, but def zero for their reservations and favoritism system.

Ahhh. coffee and nature .

Lobster Delivery Service!!

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Good fire pit & pit grill, picnic table, and space.

Wild Duck Campground & RV Park

3.9

(29 reviews)

9.2 mi

We stayed for two nights for an event at the Clambake Restaurant. We regret not clearing our…read moreschedule to enable a longer stay. This campground is a hidden gem, a peaceful escape from the crowds of Old Orchard Beach. It is clean, quiet and reasonably priced. The marsh views are breathtaking, wooded area withtall pines that make for a cool escape. The check is from 1-6 pm and there is a gate. Sue checked us in and she couldn't have been nicer. Our site felt private- with woods behind us and a vacant mobile home beside us. We will be returning there and enjoying all that the region offers.

I camped out here last weekend. The site was clean. This is a no-frills adult campground. My first…read moresite was okay, but someone across from us was a smoker and I did not want to be breathing in smoke the whole weekend. I ended up in a great spot surrounded by pine trees. The staff and campers were all kind. It is conveniently located close to Portland and allows dogs. Despite no on-site store, I would definitely recommend staying here. Thank you for a lovely weekend!