Top things to do in Portland, Maine

Sunset Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (102 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Sail with us for a two-hour Windjammer Sail on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine the perfect way to experience the beauty of the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, and seabirds. (NOTE: This is NOT a narrated tour, but our crew is happy to answer any questions you have about the sites). All ages are welcome, whether you are nine years old or 99, sailing aboard one of our Maine historic schooners is a unique adventure. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the pristine waters of Casco Bay. All of our wooden windjammers were built in Maine and three are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland with 4 Lighthouses in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (98 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Our 3-Hour tour leaves at 11:00 am and follows the scenic South Portland Greenbelt Pathway to three 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. Next, the tour will pass by Willard Beach before arriving at the final stop, the famous Portland Head Light located at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. It is recommended that patrons bring a lunch or we can assist in purchasing lunch from a local food truck that serves Lobster Rolls.

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Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (85 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 69.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Board the Elizabeth Grace to cruise around Portland Harbor while sipping local craft beer. This 1.5-hour harbor cruise will take you out into Casco Bay. Keep your eyes open for potential seal sightings, as well as the multiple lighthouses, islands, and forts you will see while cruising around. We will turn the bow toward Portland so you can take in a Maine sunset from the water and then cruise through Portland Harbor as the city’s nighttime skyline illuminates. You won’t find a more spectacular experience in Maine! GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible!

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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Tour from Casco Bay in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (81 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 56.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This 105 minute cruise offers guests a chance to relax and unwind as we make our way around the inner islands and lighthouses of the bay at dusk. Enjoy evening breezes and city lights on this fully narrated tour of Casco Bay. A great way to end a hectic day or begin a romantic evening!

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Private Island Fort Tour in Casco Bay: Boat Cruise & Island Tour in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (55 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Board the Elizabeth Grace for this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you are a local or visiting from away, the stone fortresses built in the early 19th century in Portland Harbor are always captivating. They are imposing reminders of days not too far gone when the defense of our coastline required their presence. Despite their prominence, the forts are not easy to access for a variety of reasons, and most locals and visitors have never been to Fort Scammel, the only fort in the Harbor to see active combat. Fortunately, the owners of Fort Scammel have partnered with us to offer private tours of this incredible historic site. This is an experience NOT TO BE MISSED! Along the way, we’ll cruise past some of the other great sights in the bay, including the iconic lighthouses. GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible! Our Fort Tour on a Private Island has a 4 PERSON MINIMUM to operate.

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Small Group Scenic Lighthouse Boat Cruise With Local Drinks in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (53 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 69.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Have you seen these iconic beacons from the water? Now is your chance! Board the Elizabeth Grace to cruise around Portland Harbor on this one of a kind sightseeing cruise. It is the perfect way to see the lighthouses, historic stone forts, and rocky islands that make Casco Bay a world-renowned destination. Relax with a drink as you take in the scenery! GROUP OF 6 OR MORE? Please reach out to us about private charter options for the best experience possible!

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Afternoon Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (48 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 62.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique adventure, a 39’ long classic, picnic style tour boat built in 1935 at Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine.

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Walk With Ghosts in Portland in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (44 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The most immersive way to see Historic Portland is on foot. Our 60-minute walking tour takes you down the cobblestone pathways of our historic city in search of spirits that linger from times long past. Our knowledgeable guides will enchant you with tales of Portland’s most renown ghosts as well as the area's vast and rich history. You’ll hear fascinating and spooky tales from the first European settlement in 1632 right up to the present day. Discover the many times Portland has fallen and risen anew, and hear about the restless spirits who remain, unable or unwilling to move on. Follow our guides as they lead you by lantern-light sharing the ghost stories, legends, and folklore of this beautiful city.

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Around The Peninsula Bike Tour in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (39 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 85.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of the Portland peninsula. Only 3.5 miles long and 3/4 miles wide the Portland peninsula is packed full of food, history and culture. This 2.5-hour tour will show you the best of the peninsula.

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Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (37 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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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Oyster Farm & Complimentary Tasting Sea Kayak Tour in Casco Bay in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (35 reviews)

From $ 99.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Tasting oysters harvested from the ocean where they were grown is significantly different and better than eating them at an oyster bar, especially when you just shucked them! Freshness counts! This sea kayaking tour that teaches you the basics of sea kayaking on land before launching at Mere Point in Brunswick to visit a working oyster farm in NW Casco Bay!  After visiting the oyster farm, we'll stop on an island for your lesson on shucking, tasting, and snacks. Learn about aquaculture in Maine and how it improves the health of the bays. Sea kayaking is an easy, fun way to sight see from the water.  We often see different kinds of sea gulls, cormorants, black and mallard ducks, eider ducks, great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey and bald eagles. If we are lucky, we will see a seal. Paddlers of all ages will love exploring Casco Bay in this protected, scenic, historic area! No experience is needed. Single and double kayaks are used on this eco-guided tour by a Master Maine Guide.

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Guided RIB Boat Adventure of Casco Bay in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (34 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Depart with us from bustling Portland Harbor as we tour one of Maine’s most picturesque boating destinations. Casco Bay is littered with islands, historic forts, wildlife, birds, and lighthouses and our unique 14-passenger RIB boat is suited to tour the region while everyone gets a front-row seat so you can see and experience more of it. Learn about Portland’s nautical history, view wildlife like seals, harbor porpoises, and sea birds, and stop for photos at quintessential sights like all four lighthouses, Fort Gorges, seals, and the working waterfront while also escaping to lesser-known areas of the bay where wildlife viewing is the best. This is a unique tour that is unmatched in the breadth of its experience with a local captain to guide you and answer your questions about the region. Please join us for the Best Of Casco Bay!

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Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (34 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.75

 

On this smartphone-guided adventure, you'll see Portland’s historic streets and discover its stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. The tour is professionally produced with pro narration and music. It's location-aware walking step by step through the city. You’ll see the cobblestones streets, wharf street, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s home, stops on the underground railroad, city hall, exchange street, the lobster square, historic buildings, and the best spots to eat, including the best donut shop ever. Really, it’s that good. You'll hear the stories of Portland, Anna Kendrick’s favorite hangs, Longfellow’s history, stories of lighthouses, adventure, prohibition, bootleggers, the underground railroad, Japanese mailboxes, the revolution, colonial times, and much more.

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Morning Lighthouse Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (32 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 57.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Join us for 1 1/2 hours as we cruise along the rugged coastline, complete with lighthouses, seals, seabirds, and historic forts. Pack a meal, bring your favorite wine or beer, and sit back and relax as you slip through the tranquil waters of Casco Bay. All ages are welcome! Whether you are nine years old or 99, cruising aboard Ruth is a unique adventure, a 39’ long classic, picnic style tour boat built in 1935 at Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine.

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Portland's Old Port Breweries Walking Tour in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (31 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The Portland Pubs Walking Tour is a leisurely 3-stop, 1 mile stroll through Portland’s Old Port neighborhood. This journey through history, narrated by the beverages inspired by Maine’s tenacious spirit, takes you past prominent landmarks and to our working waterfront. Along the way, you’ll visit producers like Liquid Riot, a brewery and distillery that pays homage to the infamous Portland Rum Riots of 1855, and Shipyard Brewing Company, a cornerstone of Maine’s craft beer culture for over a quarter-century. This bus tour’s final tasting will be held at Portland Beer Hub, the home of Maine Brews Cruise. Portland Beer Hub is a combo beer bar and retail space in the heart of the Old Port. The selection here includes beers from over 30 breweries across the state of Maine. As a bonus, all guests snag a 10% discount on additional draft and to-go purchases! Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.

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Portland's Best Craft Beverages Bus Tour in Portland

Portland , Maine

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (29 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Most recognize Portland, Maine for its vast selection of local craft breweries. And while we retain the title for ‘most breweries per capita,’ we’re experiencing profound growth in our craft beverage scene including a range of spirits and locally produced wine. Neighborhoods like Portland’s East Bayside are brimming with craft beverage options to suit any taste, from Three of Strong’s small batch, organic rum to wines from Blue Lobster Urban Winery which are blended with Maine wild blueberries and apples from local orchards. The third stop of the tour concludes at the Portland Beer Hub, the home of Maine Brews Cruise, and a blend of beer bar and retail space in the bustling heart of Portland’s Old Port. As a bonus, all guests snag a 10% discount on additional draft and to-go purchases at the Portland Beer Hub. Please note that tour stops may change without notice due to events and the availability of staff at each venue.

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