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Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour

By Portland Explorer Tourism
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €79 and current price is €73 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Skip the city and head straight to the coast on this dedicated lighthouse tour of Maine’s best lighthouses. Explore three iconic beacons that have guided sailors for centuries, each offering a chance to delve into their rich history. While most lighthouses aren’t open for tours, you’ll still get up-close views and plenty of opportunities to admire their stunning architecture and scenic surroundings. As you navigate through Portland’s picturesque coastline, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking views that are as storied as they are beautiful. This focused, relaxed tour is the perfect way to connect with maritime past while soaking in the charm of Maine’s coastal landscape.

Activity location

  • Portland Head Light
    • 1000 Shore Rd,
    • 04107-1916, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Portland Beer Hub
    • 320 Fore Street
    • 04101, Portland, Maine, United States

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Lighthouse Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€78.06
€73.38 x 1 Adult€73.38
Total
The previous price was €78.06 and current price is €73.38
6% off
Until Thu, 21 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mobile device charging
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    Umbrella to use if needed
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits to three historic lighthouses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge not included

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour pick up is approximately 10 minutes walking from cruise ship terminal, less than 1/2 mile.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to enjoy the full experience at the lighthouse!
  • This tour is fully on land. We will be driving in a high-end van.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

320 Fore St (Pass by)

Whether you're visiting for the first time or have called Portland home for years, this tour offers a fresh and engaging way to explore the Greater Portland area. Ride in comfort aboard one of our Ford Transit passenger vans, as we journey through the heart of the city and its scenic surroundings. Starting off on tour, we drive down Fore Street, a charming historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to one of North America's last working waterfronts. We will pass by cobblestone streets, brick row buildings, and some of Portland’s most iconic shops, brewpubs, and restaurants—many housed in the city’s oldest commercial and residential structures. The blend of old-world charm and modern energy makes this area a local favourite.

Portland Head Light

  • 30m
Walk around Fort Williams Park home to Portland Head Light! One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! With cliff walks, memorials, and breath taking views, you will be able to take photos, visit the Lighthouse museum/giftshop "May-September" and also snag a bite/treat at a few of the parks food trucks, lobster Rolls, chowder, gelato, whoopie pies!

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse

  • 10m
Spring Point Ledge Light we will park and stop for 10 minutes. Here your guide will breakdown the importance of this lighthouse which is situated out on a 900 ft. granite breakwater, early 1800's military instalments in the area, and scenic views of our coastal islands of Casco Bay! Please ask your guide for pictures taken during this stop.

Bug Light Park

  • 15m
Here at Portland Breakwater Light, known as "Bug Light" to locals, you will be given 20 min to visit one of Maine's smallest lighthouses still in commission. With beautiful Greek Corinthian Columns this lighthouse is situated on a much shorter/safer breakwater where you'll be able to walk out and enjoy amazing views of Portland's waterfront!

Commercial Street (Pass by)

As we finish our tour, we drive through Commercial Street, you'll get a glimpse of one of North America’s last working waterfronts. This iconic stretch in Portland’s Old Port district features cobblestone streets, 19th-century fishing wharves, and bustling piers still used by lobstermen and local fisheries. You’ll also see a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, and pubs, all set within some of the city's oldest brick/granite buildings.

Location

Activity location

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    Portland Head Light
    • 1000 Shore Rd,
    • 04107-1916, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Portland Beer Hub
    • 320 Fore Street
    • 04101, Portland, Maine, United States

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