Old Port "Seafood Lovers" Walking Lunch Tour in Portland, Maine
Description
Learn about Maine's most famous crustacean and the men and women who make their living from trap to table. Stroll along Portland's vital working waterfront , view lobster boats often unloading their catch and visit Old Port and waterfront district destinations for a progressive, iconic Maine lunch. - This walking tour is appx. 1 - 1.5 miles visiting local favorites with plenty of food, and food for thought - lots of time for Q/A. - There's always a whole lobster roll, a New England clam or seafood chowder, local craft beer (or soda) plus a whoopie pie or other Maine sweet, and a surprise seafood taste or two along the way. This is our most “classic heritage” Maine experience with a bit of modern flare.
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Leisurely walk around the Old Port, learn about the life of lobsters and dine on a fresh picked lobster roll and more!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Alternatives are not provided on this tour. Please consider our Old Port Culinary Walking Tour as another option if you have sensitivities or preferences related to gluten (not celiac), seafood, nuts or vegetarian
- A valid ID for ages 21+ will be required to consume alcohol. If travelling from outside the USA, a 2nd form of government issued ID may be required at some locations.
- Children are welcome on this tour. There is no discounted price for children.
- Not recommended for travelers with any medical dietary restrictions or personal preference
Reviews(150)
Fun tour about Portland and lobsters. It’s more of a 3 hour eating tour than a 3 hour walking tour. Total distance walked must be only 4 or 5 blocks; many very good Portland restaurants close to each other down by the wharf area. Our tour presented 6 mini-sampling courses at different restaurants tied together with food and history commentary.
Come hungry! We ate so much wonderful food actually very full before we were even done! Chuck gave us lots of great info and kept it interesting with some personal stories!
Ray was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. I’d do the tour again just for him. I learned so many new things regarding the history of food and Portland.
Thank you for your review! It’s wonderful to hear that Ray’s knowledge and personality made such a strong impression. Sounds like you came away with plenty of new insights about Portland’s history and food scene!
Excellent food and great information about the city of Portland! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. We loved that he picked restaurants he had great experiences from and knew about each of the items that was served. The city was very clean and perfect weather.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the insights into Portland’s history. It’s great that your guide’s recommendations and knowledge added to the experience, and we’re glad the beautiful weather and clean city made your tour even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on another Maine Day Ventures adventure soon!
We had an amazing experience with Timothy for our small group of 6 people. The selection of locations was perfect - the best lobster roll I could imagine! More importantly the depth of knowledge that Timothy has as a native of Maine can't be understated. His stories about the history and geography of the region were impactful and made us want to come back to explore more.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group had such a memorable experience with Timothy. It’s fantastic that the food, especially the lobster rolls, and his deep knowledge of Maine’s history and geography made the tour so special. We’d love to welcome you back for another Maine Day Ventures adventure whenever you’re ready to explore more!
We had a wonderful food tour with AJ. She was very knowledgeable about Portland, the best restaurants in Portland and added some history and lots of fun. Our food was outstanding-best lobster roll with lots of lobster. I can not recommend enough-great experience for 6 of us!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that AJ made your tour so memorable with her knowledge, recommendations, and fun personality. It’s fantastic that the food, especially that lobster roll, exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your group back for another Maine Day Ventures adventure soon!
AJ loves Portland and she showed us why ! We had fabulous food and great information and fun facts ! We had the best lister rolls and fish tacos and delicious smoked scallops! Delicious chowders , great ice cream and potato donuts ! We loved it all !
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that AJ’s love for Portland shone through and made your tour so enjoyable. It sounds like you had an amazing culinary adventure—those lobster rolls, fish tacos, scallops, chowders, and sweet treats all sound incredible! We’re so glad you loved it all and hope to welcome you back for another Maine Day Ventures tour soon.
Absolutely wonderful tour. Great history and excellent food. AJ our guide was absolutely phenomenal.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that AJ made such a fantastic impression. We’ll be sure to share your praise with her—she’ll be delighted! We hope to welcome you on another Maine Day Ventures tour soon.
Highly recommend! Foodies, history buffs, and anyone looking for an authentic and fun way to explore Portland beyond the usual tourist spots. It's a great activity to do early in your trip to get your bearings and discover some fantastic local flavors. We discovered local eateries that I never would have found on my own. The tour was well-paced, allowing us time to enjoy the food and the atmosphere without feeling rushed. The amount of walking was comfortable and the amount of food we ate exceeded my expectations! Ray was our tour guide, and he was a fantastic storyteller, sharing rich histories of the neighborhood and connecting the food to the area's diverse cultural influences. His passion for the food and the history of Portland, Maine was infectious. If there is one activity to book while visiting, it's this!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Old Port “Seafood Lovers” tour and discovered hidden local gems along the way. Ray will be so happy to know his storytelling and passion for Portland’s history and food made such an impression. It’s wonderful that the pacing, walking, and portions all hit the mark—our goal is always a relaxed and delicious experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another culinary and cultural adventure soon!
Highly recommend! Foodies, history buffs, and anyone looking for an authentic and fun way to explore Portland beyond the usual tourist spots. It's a great activity to do early in your trip to get your bearings and discover some fantastic local flavors. We discovered local eateries that I never would have found on my own. The tour was well-paced, allowing us time to enjoy the food and the atmosphere without feeling rushed. The amount of walking was comfortable and the amount of food we ate exceeded my expectations! Ray was our tour guide, and he was a fantastic storyteller, sharing rich histories of the neighborhood and connecting the food to the area's diverse cultural influences. His passion for the food and the history of Portland, Maine was infectious. If there is one activity to book while visiting, its this!
