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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

By Guide With Action
3 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$15 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this picturesque coastal city as you traverse the cobblestone streets of Old Port and city centre. Learn about the city’s long, embattled history as you pass the myriad of shops, bars, and eateries which have put it on the map. And discover secrets only locals know!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Activity location

  • United States Custom House
    • 312 Fore St
    • 04101-4110, Portland, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 14 Ocean Gateway Pier
    • 14 Ocean Gateway Pier
    • 04101, Portland, Maine, United States

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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$15.10 x 1 AdultAU$15.10
Total
Price is AU$15.10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEasy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • What's includedWhat's includedPerfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tonnes of rave reviews!
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • What's includedWhat's includedGo at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • What's includedWhat's includedLearn more: dive deeper into any storey you enjoyed with extra stories.
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once on-site, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips. • Start and pause the tour at your leisure, accommodating breaks and side excursions without the pressure of keeping up with a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalised stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilise the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalised, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.

Activity itinerary

United States Custom House
  • 10m
Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine, with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Portland as you traverse the historical cobblestone streets of Old Port. Note: This 3+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Portland in 1-2 hours.
Victoria Mansion
  • 10m
It was the labour of love of Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a wealthy New Orleans-based hotel owner. He hired a top architect to turn this into his summer home in 1860.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sculpture
  • 10m
Dedicated to the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Portland Museum of Art
  • 10m
It’s one of the oldest art institutions in the country, founded in 1882. While the museum grew significantly over the years, space, storage, and administrative problems plagued it.
Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House
  • 10m
Longfellow lived and wrote some of his most famous works here, including his first poem at thirteen.
Monument Square
  • 10m
That statue in the centre of the square is Our Lady of Victories, inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva.
Portland City Hall
  • 10m
The present Renaissance Revival structure was completed in 1912. But it replaces another city hall which succumbed to fire in 1908.
Lincoln Park
  • 10m
Portland’s Lincoln Park rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1866. We’ve seen many testaments to Portlanders’ resilience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUnited States Custom House
    • 312 Fore St
    • 04101-4110, Portland, Maine, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE14 Ocean Gateway Pier
    • 14 Ocean Gateway Pier
    • 04101, Portland, Maine, United States

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