Explore Portland, Maine with Our Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Discover Portland, Maine, at your own pace with the Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour. Wander through the charming cobblestone streets of Old Port and downtown, soaking in the city's rich history and lively culture.
As you explore, you'll learn fascinating stories about Portland’s long, sometimes turbulent past, while passing by shops, bars, and eateries that make the city unique. Plus, uncover hidden gems and local secrets that only insiders know.
Once you book, simply download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action on your phone. The tour works offline with GPS guidance, so you can enjoy a flexible, private experience without needing a guide or internet connection. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like—your lifetime access never expires.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour take?
The tour typically lasts between 1 to 2 hours, covering over 2.5 miles with more than 27 audio stories.
What do I need to participate in this self-guided tour?
Just bring your phone and headphones. Download the app and tour beforehand while connected to WiFi or mobile data. The tour works offline with GPS guidance.
Can I do this tour multiple times?
Absolutely! You get lifetime access, so you can enjoy the tour whenever you visit Portland again or want to revisit the route.
Is this a group tour with a guide?
No, this is a private, self-guided experience designed for your family or group to explore at your own pace.
Are there any physical requirements or accessibility considerations?
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and accessible for most people, making it easy for everyone to enjoy.
What’s included and what isn’t?
Support via chat, email, or phone is available. The tour includes planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and local stories. It does not include entrance fees, parking, food, or transportation.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour – 2 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Support via chat, email, or phone if needed
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk
- Lifetime access: enjoy the tour anytime and keep it for future trips
- Works offline with GPS guidance and automatic audio stories
- Flexible schedule: start, stop, and pause whenever you want
- Private walking experience for your family or group
- Self-guided audio tour through an easy-to-use mobile app
- Includes hidden gems and local stories along the route
Not included
- No live guide included
- Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate costs
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Explore Portland’s charm, history, and vibrant culture as you walk through the cobblestone streets of Old Port. The tour covers over 2.5 miles, with more than 27 audio stories, taking about 1-2 hours to complete. Your lifetime access allows you to enjoy this experience anytime, on any trip.
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Stop 2
Learn about Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a wealthy hotel owner from New Orleans, who transformed this location into his summer residence in 1860 with the help of a top architect.
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Stop 3
Visit a site dedicated to the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who spent time here and wrote some of his most famous works.
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Stop 4
Discover one of the country's oldest art institutions, founded in 1882. Over the years, it expanded significantly despite space and administrative challenges.
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Stop 5
See where Longfellow lived and wrote early works, including his first poem at age thirteen.
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Stop 6
Admire the statue of Our Lady of Victories in the square, inspired by the Greek goddess Minerva, symbolizing wisdom and war.
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Stop 7
Learn about the current Renaissance Revival city hall, completed in 1912, replacing the one destroyed by fire in 1908.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
The tour begins at the parking lot of the Visit Portland Information Center located at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. Please note, this is a suggested starting location, and staff there are not affiliated with the tour.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the start
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $12.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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