The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses

Discover Portland’s hidden gems and rich history with a local guide. Explore 3 lighthouses and uncover secrets only a true Mainer knows.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Commercial Street - We start at historic Commercial Street, the heart of Portland’s working waterfront. See original cobblestone and brick that was laid in the 1850s.
  • United States Custom House - See one of the most beautiful granite buildings in all of Portland.
  • Fort Allen Park - We’ll drive through Fort Allen Park and get a majestic…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable, entertaining guide with 20 years experience giving tours of his hometown of Portland
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Welcome to Portland, Maine! Join an authentic 1 hour and 45 minute historical sightseeing tour of Portland and its three iconic lighthouses, led by a knowledgeable guide who is a true local, born and raised in the city.
Gain an insider’s perspective on the vibrant history and current events of Portland. The tour covers popular spots and exclusive…

Location
96 Commercial St
Commercial Street
Please arrive at 96 Commercial Street (in front of the Casco Variety Store) at least 10-15 min before your tour time. The tour departs from the tour bus parking spot next to the US Customs House, which is located directly across the street from the Casco Variety Store.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Explorer01457866787
Jun 20, 2025
Portland. Everything about - Great tour. Great tour guide. Very informative. Guide was a local which made it very interesting....... All good... Wonderful
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Happy
Jun 19, 2025
Wonderful tour - Derek was the tour guide of our dreams! He made sure we had a ridiculously good time and went above and beyond the call of duty. I'm not usually a guided tour kind of person, but this one was a laugh-out-loud exception. I'm already coordinating to bring more friends and family along for the trip next time.
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Johnnie_w
Jun 17, 2025
Great Tour Experience - Tour guide Derek was very knowledgeable. He is a native of the city and added little tidbits along the way. Visited several sites with time to get off and take pictures. Highly recommend this tour.
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Laura_j
Jun 14, 2025
A great tour. The host... - A great tour. The host was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Saw some things off the beaten path, too. Highly recommend, and a great way to start your Portland trip as the host gave a lot of recommendations on restaurants and activities.
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Amandak616
Jun 14, 2025
Great for anyone - locals and tourists alike! - Cannot say enough good things about this tour! Derek was hilarious (SO many puns/dad jokes and I loved all of them) and so informative. I learned so much in an hour and 45 minutes, I walked away with so much more appreciation for Portland and its history, it just made me want to come back and see more of the area. The time at each stop was perfect - enough to hop out, walk around, take a few pictures, and get back to the van. The time in between stops was absolutely packed with information. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone - even locals - looking to learn more about Portland!
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Shaun_m
Jun 13, 2025
Dave the funny van man & poet rules - Dave the van man was a born and bread Portlander and he knew all that you could want to know first hand. He threw in some dad jokes and poetry to boot. The best tour you can get in the area in our opinion.
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Likestotravel14
Jun 13, 2025
Make this tour a priority!! - The tour was informative, fun and a perfect way to spend a few hours while in Portland, Maine. I would highly recommend this tour; you won't be disappointed.
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Chris_d
Jun 13, 2025
First Class experience - Excellent tour & commentary. Always good to go with a local that knows his area and can relate to others.
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Jennifer_c
Jun 12, 2025
The tour experience was 5... - The tour experience was 5 stars from ease of booking to the actual tour! Derek was on time, knowledgeable and very funny ! A great way to see and learn about Portland! Thank you!
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Betsysb5664ym
Jun 12, 2025
Great tour of Portland! - We had a great tour of Portland and learned a lot about this interesting city. Derek was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun with his stories and insights.
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From $69
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).