Portland: Self-Guided Sightseeing Driving Audio Tour
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Immerse yourself in the rich history, gorgeous architecture, and sparkling seaside views of Portland, Maine with this totally flexible self-guided driving tour.
About this activity
Free cancellation
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Experience
Highlights
Get to know the city’s unique history, from the Revolution to today
Tour the cobbled streets of beautiful Old Port
Snap Instagram-worthy photos of picturesque Maine lighthouses
Soak up some sun on one of Portland’s beaches
Explore at your own pace, without the hassle of a tour group
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Note: This 10+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Portland in 1-2 hours.
Travel through the neighborhoods of Portland on a self-guided driving tour. Learn about the city’s history and culture from an audio-guided app on your smartphone and get panoramic views from the Eastern... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Note: This 10+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Portland in 1-2 hours.
Travel through the neighborhoods of Portland on a self-guided driving tour. Learn about the city’s history and culture from an audio-guided app on your smartphone and get panoramic views from the Eastern Promenade.
Drive down Commercial Street and hear about the industrial beginnings of the city. Along the way, you’ll see the wonderfully preserved Victoria Mansion, dating back to 1858. That’s followed by the even older Danforth Inn, which goes all the way back to 1823.
As you drive up the Western Promenade, you’ll hear about some famous folks who were laid to rest in Portland, including the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (a statue of whom you’ll see next, in Longfellow Square).
Go to the Art District (perfect for picking up a souvenir), followed by a church that was once destroyed by the British.
Continue toward the shore, passing the site of an observatory that once guided ships into Portland’s occasionally treacherous harbor. Spot a couple of picturesque lighthouses perfect for any photo collection.
Explore the Eastern Promenade, a 68-acre seaside park sporting plenty of unforgettable ocean views. You’ll see the strange and controversial “baked beans” building, before passing through Old Port again for a second chance to stop at one of the neighborhood’s many restaurants and boutiques.
Pass by a statue of Portland’s own John Ford. Cross the Casco Bay Bridge into South Portland, home to a quieter community than its buzzing northern neighbor. Finally, you’ll arrive at Fort Williams Park, full of beauty and history. The tour concludes here. less
Includes
A link to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password for your tour(s).
An audio guide, location-aware map, and storyteller — all in one mobile app tour.
Our mission: To explore the world and its many stories. Join us!
Excellent value: Buy only one tour per car. Don’t hassle with “per person” bus tickets.
Ease of use: Stories auto-play based on your location so you don’t have to do anything once you’ve started.
Offline map: Works without a cell signal or wifi once downloaded.
Hidden gems: Visit often-missed spots and enrich your experience with little-known history.
Flexibility: Explore at your own pace with no fixed schedule. Take a break, a hike, whatever, and pick up where you left off!
No expiration date: Your tour is valid for life. Listen whenever, wherever, and however often you want.
All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
Exclude
Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.
