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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

4.3 (13 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

About this activity

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 downtown. 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, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
Guide With Action

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Included: Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Included: Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • Included: Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Included: Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Included: Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Included: Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • Included: Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Included: Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

  • Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Itinerary

  1. United States Custom House

    10 min

    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: The tour is over 2.5+ miles long, with more than 27 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

    Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device.

  2. Victoria Mansion

    10 min

    It was the labor 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.

  3. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Sculpture

    10 min

    Dedicated to the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

  4. Portland Museum of Art

    10 min

    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.

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    Longfellow lived and wrote some of his most famous works here, including his first poem at thirteen.

  6. Stop 6

    10 min

    That statue in the center of the square is Our Lady of Victories, inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Minerva.

  7. Portland City Hall

    10 min

    The present Renaissance Revival structure was completed in 1912. But it replaces another city hall which succumbed to fire in 1908.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour begins in the parking lot of the Visit Portland Information Center at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. This is a suggested starting point, and we’re not affiliated with the information center or any businesses here, so their staff will not have any information about this tour.

End point

Using your ticket

IGNORE THE QR CODE ABOVE

The QR code CANNOT be presented for a ticket onsite.

The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.

1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:

actiontourguide.com/app

2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).

3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.

4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.

BEFORE YOU START

This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.

Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.

Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.

For walking tours, we recommend headphones.

See how it works: actiontourguide.com/tutorial

NEED HELP?

Setup: actiontourguide.com/redeem

FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq

Call: 1-508-506-1844

Email: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.

  • Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.

  • At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.

  • Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.

  • Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.

  • More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.

  • Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.

  • Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

  • Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.

  • Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.

  • Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share a tour by using separate earbuds. We recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing nearby guests.

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 13 reviews
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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

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