Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow
Description
Our 2-Hour tour leaves at 9 am or 3 pm and follows the scenic South Portland Greenbelt Pathway to two local lighthouses. The first stop on the tour will be Portland Breakwater Light, also known as "Bug Light" and then the tour will continue to Spring Point Ledge Light, located near historic Fort Preble, before returning to the bike shop.
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Itinerary
Bicycle along a bike trail and on a few quiet roads along the coast of South Portland to a small lighthouse called Bug Light. t was built in 1875 to help ships navigate into Portland Harbor and is still in use today.
Continue bicycling to Spring Point Light. This lighthouse was built in 1897 and is situated at the end of a long granite breakwater that you are permitted to walk on to visit the lighthouse. Also, located next to a historic fort built in 1812 and used in every war until world war two.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(58)
Great way to learn about the city with great guides.
This was a fantastic way to get active and see a couple lighthouses. Our guide was amazing, and the required exertion was manageable for anyone who can ride a bicycle.
We had a great time on the lighthouse bike tour. Julia was our guide and she was very knowledgeable. I recommend this tour.
My 13 y.o. son and I booked the last trip of the day and we ended up having a private tour with Paul. Paul was super sweet and very knowledgeable about the sites and Portland’s history. We had a fun, easy ride - he adjusted the pace to what we wanted- and learned a lot about the city. When we took a sailboat tour the following day it was not narrated, and we were happy to have the knowledge we gained from this to get our bearings as we sailed Casco Bay. We both highly recommend this Lighthouse Bike Tour.
We had a tour with the owner as our guide, it was such a lovely time. Book this and thank me later.
Thank you so much!
Nola is a great guide who is knowledgeable and nice. She is great with cyclists of all abilities! Highly recommend !
That is so sweet! Thank you!
We had a wonderful tour with Erin. She was very knowledgeable and kind. The ride was easy, we were able to spend time at each stop and enjoy the view. It made for a wonderful afternoon.
Thank you. She had a great day as well.
We really enjoyed the bicycle tour!! Josh was a wonderful guide! The trail was beginner friendly and the sights were beautiful! I would recommend this tour for couples or families!
Thank you!
All I can say is WOW! This tour and the staff are top notch! Our guide, Erin was so knowledgeable and she was very understanding that I am not the strongest rider! She was patient and even modified a few things for my skill level. We also enjoyed Paul, a new guide who joined us. This is small group bike tour (we actually had a private one!) that takes you on a few main roads and a gorgeous bike path to see beautiful views of the harbor, the coastline and several lighthouses! It's about 2-2.5 hours of riding with plenty of stops for rest, water and photos. If you're coming from a cruise, you may want to Uber over and back. It's walkable but it's about 40 minutes! We got off our ship a bit late due to the immigration process and the staff was very accommodating and communicative! Five stars all the way!
Wow! This is such a great review. Thank you so much--you made our jobs here a blast. Come back sometime!
We had the most amazing guide Erin. She was super knowledgeable and had so many great local stories. She took us to lots of great photo spots and captured each moment. Best day ever…. What a wonderful way to spend the day together and see Portland.
Thank you guys, I think she had as much fun as you!
