Downtown Bath, Maine and The City of Ships Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Walking Tour: Downtown Bath, The City of Ships
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Overview

History Awaits! This fun and fascinating tour focuses on the past 400+ years of the historic and quaint downtown of Bath, Maine, the fifth largest port in America during its 19th century heyday. Learn Bath's story by walking among the charming period buildings, hearing unique stories, and uncovering hidden gems. Led by an educator, this perfectly paced, small group tour is designed for those who love history and offers something for everyone, including lots of laughs. You will leave with a new appreciation for Bath, local and American history, plus tips and recommendations for other local attractions in Midcoast Maine!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Come at least 5 minutes early; look for your guide in the middle of the park, adjacent to the river; she will be wearing a green backpack and carrying a clipboard.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Patten Free Library
19th century Revival Romaneque library containing historic artifacts.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Maine's First Ship
A replica of the Virginia, a pinnace built by the 1607 Popham colonists - the first recorded British shipbuilding.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Bath
A historic, charming, vibrant city with an intact 19th century downtown. A center of shipping and wooden shipbuilding in its 1850s hey dey.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc.
A masterpiece of gothic New England church architecture, built in 1843.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Maine Maritime Museum
This experience is the perfect complement to a visit to Maine Maritime Museum, which is about 1 mile from downtown Bath.
6. Old Customs House
Grand and imposing 19th century Custom House, built in the 1850s to serve the 5th largest port in the United States: Bath, Maine.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Bath City Hall
Classical architecture with a soaring bell tower (and Paul Revere bell), overseeing the city of Bath from the corner of Front and Center.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Kennebec River
This experience starts on the shores of the Kennebec River, the second largest river in Maine, and a global center of wooden shipbuilding in the 19th century.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Linwood E Temple Waterfront Park
A beautiful, tree filled park with expansive views of the Kennebec River, plenty of shade and places to sit.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Attention to the safety and comfort of each participant

Guided, small group tour

Recommendations on how to enjoy the rest of your visit to the area

Exclusion

Sunscreen, water

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Embark Maine Tours

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