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Overview
On this smartphone-guided adventure, you'll see Portland’s historic streets and discover its stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is professionally produced with pro narration and music. It's location-aware walking step by step through the city. You’ll see the cobblestones streets, wharf street, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home, stops on the underground railroad, city hall, exchange street, the lobster square, historic buildings, and the best spots to eat, including the best donut shop ever. Really, it’s that good. You'll hear the stories of Portland, Anna Kendrick’s favorite hangs, Longfellow’s history, stories of lighthouses, adventure, prohibition, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.
Meeting and Pickup
The tour starts at the piece of the Berlin Wall, a hugely historic piece that most tourists never see. You'll hear the story of the wall, and how it got there, then you'll be navigated step by step through the Old Port section of Portland Maine, and discover its story.
End Point
The tour ends at the historic Mariner's Church building where you'll learn about its role in the Underground Railroad and history.
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking the historic Old Port Portland walking tour on the WalknTours app! This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. Your ticket is below. Quick overview: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register 3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code oldport9753 to unlock it Full ticket: HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR *Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'oldport9753'. *If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'oldport9753' Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Open the Tour Select Portland as your city Select the historic Old Port walking tour and click it. Click "Enter Experience Code" Enter the Experience Code 'oldport9753' Click apply The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime. To take the tour Go to The Berlin Wall Piece in Long Wharf and press play. Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. The tour starts at this piece of the Berlin Wall. You'll learn its story and why it's here. Many tourists never see this site, and many locals miss it too. Then you'll be guided step by step through Portland.
2. Historic and Cool Exchange Street! You'll discover the street, its history on the underground railroad, and see some of the best shops and streets in the city.
3. The tour takes you along wharf street where you'll hear the history of when this was the wharf and the sailors, bootleggers, and locals that once frequented the area.
4. See where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow grew up and hear about his poems and see the outside of his some.
5. Why are the mailboxes red and in Japanese? What used to be on this site? Find out on the tour!
6. The lobstermen and the lobster industry in Maine have been a mainstay for centuries. Here you will Learn about the park and the statue and discover the story of the man who posed for the state.
7. See the historic city hall, learn about the rum riots, how Maine was the first to ban alcohol in the US, and its history.
8. Holy Donut! Hear a bit about this favorite Potato donut shop and why many think it's the best.
9. Stop by the historic park and learn about its history. You’ll see its historic fountain and hear about the history on the Underground Railroad.
10. stop outside the old customs house and see why it's still standing. We will then walk through the square to our last stop the Mariners church in the center of old port.
Inclusion
Go anytime and at your own pace, the tour never expires
Listen after the on location tour when you leave the city
Tour on our walking tour app
Exclusion
No food, drink or entrance into buildings, this tour is all outside
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.2
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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