Portland Exploration: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour
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Visit historic sites, stunning architecture, and fabulous beaches with this combo of self-guided driving and walking tours in Portland, Maine.
About this activity
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Experience
Highlights
Discover Portland's past, from Rum Riots to the Underground Railroad tales
Marvel at the Victoria Mansion and the historic and majestic Custom House
Follow literary footsteps at Longfellow Square
Explore Portland’s bustling Art District
Visit the Head Light, one of Maine’s most famous lighthouses
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 13+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Portland in 3-4 hours.
Once downloaded, both tours begin outside the Visit Portland Center in downtown Portland. Your driving tour takes you first to the West End, packed with historical landmarks like the Danforth Inn and the Western... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 13+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Portland in 3-4 hours.
Once downloaded, both tours begin outside the Visit Portland Center in downtown Portland. Your driving tour takes you first to the West End, packed with historical landmarks like the Danforth Inn and the Western Promenade.
Then, you’ll swing through Downtown toward the city’s East End, where you’ll find an observatory, East End Beach, and much more. After that, cruise down into South Portland, home to the famous Portland Head Light, probably Maine’s most iconic lighthouse!
Your walking tour offers a deeper dive into Old Port and Downtown Portland. Learn about everything from the Rum Riot to the Great Fire as you walk down cobblestone streets and admire stunning architecture like the old Custom House and the Victoria Mansion.
Explore Portland’s Art District, visit Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s former home, and hear about the fight for Women’s Suffrage in Portland! This comprehensive bundle offers an in-depth look at this beautiful coastal city… and, of course, plenty of photo ops to boot! 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.
