Portland City and Lighthouse Tour
Description
The most comprehensive tour of Portland! Hop on board a trolley and relax as we show you around. The tour covers all of our most famous sights on the Portland peninsula. Towards the end of the tour, we make a 20-30 minute stop out at Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth.
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Itinerary
Built in 1807, this historic maritime signal tower is the only known surviving tower of it's type in the United States.
Located on Congress Street, it's the oldest standing structure on the Portland peninsula and the childhood home of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Built in 1860, it's recognized as one of the finest examples of large Italianate brownstone in the United States.
The largest and oldest public art institution in Maine, the collection consists of over 18,000 artworks from Andy Warhol to Winslow Homer to Claude Monet.
Commissioned by George Washington, it's the oldest lighthouse in Maine and is still operational.
Home to Fort Allen Park and scenic, sweeping views of Casco Bay
Main shopping district home to independent boutiques and cafes, cobblestone streets.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,165)
The tour started out fine, then it was cut short for all of us because people from a cruise ship had to get back earlier than expected. Not our problem at all. We were rushed at the lighthouse and weren't even able to really look around or purchase souvenirs. I am very disappointed in this experience!
Fantastic trolley tour through Portland with stop at Head Light. Our guide Bruce and driver Tim were amazing! Very informative and entertaining stories about the history of Portland and cape Elizabeth was beautiful! My kids and I loved it!
A great way to see the City and the lighthouse. Local knowledge is so valuable in a new area and saves driving, not knowing details, etc.
Very informative. Cool sights.
The tour was good but the guide talked so fast I found myself not listening and my mind wondering. I think she was good but not sure.
Great trolley tour for Portland first timers. Made terrific by our tour guide Bruce who was incredibly knowledgeable, witty and personable. Driver Tim also was a great partner to Bruce and also a source of knowledge. Two hours went by quickly!
What a lovely experience. All the staff were friendly and our driver/guide was very knowledgeable.
The tour was very nice and informative. Driver/ tour guides had lived there many years. The lighthouse was the highlight of the trip. The office of the tour company was so nice they stored my luggage so I didn’t have to drag it on the trolly tour. The open air was very nice too with a pleasant breeze. Tour was not crowded so I had 2 seats. Highly recommend.
Wendy our guide was great and the tour was informative and fun.
Easy to book and find - great overview of the city. Nice mix of history and views. On time and schedule which is great when you have a full day.
