Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

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Explore Portland's downtown, Old Port, and working waterfront on foot in a small group with a public historian. Hidden histories are revealed about folks and events left out of the history books.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    2 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Smell the fresh ocean air blowing in at Portland's charming waterfront
    • Discover the forces of war, nature, and economics that shaped the city
    • Learn about Indigenous Wabanaki diplomats, Chinese laundrymen, and others
    • Marvel at female figures who forged independent lives on Maine's rocky shore
    • See the buildings that rose from the ashes of the great fire of 1866
  • Full description
    Discover Portland's hidden histories on a guided, small-group walking tour of the Old Port, downtown, and working waterfront. Marvel at images of the past and colorful storytelling, making the past come alive. Hear stories about the city's sights, streets, and buildings that are typically omitted from other tours. The group will include no more than 15 people, so there's plenty of room to interact and ask questions.

    My name is Dugan Murphy and I am a full-time public historian in my hometown. Over 31,000 people have taken tours with me! I relish my vocation: creating unforgettable experiences for curious travelers – the ones who really want to connect with the place they're visiting. I have been the official tour partner of Maine Historical Society since 2023. That's the same year Tripadvisor named me the 12th-best tour guide in the...  more
  • Includes
    • Guide
      Donation to the restoration of the Abyssinian Meeting House
      10% off water tours with Portland Paddle (instructions during confirmation)
  • Exclude
    • Gratuities
From US$ 49 per person
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