Free cancellation
Activity Maine, USA
Historic Bath Maine Neighborhood Walking Tour
5.0
(18 reviews)
1 h 30 min
Free cancellation
out of 5
18 reviews
About this activity
A fun and memorable guided walking tour of the delightful Washington Street Federal Historic District neighborhood in the heart of charming Bath, Maine, a 19th century shipping and shipbuilding powerhouse. Learn about the private lives of the millionaire shipbuilders and sea captains who lived there, while admiring their stunning Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival mansions.
Leave with insights about Maine and American history, museum quality photos to share, and tips on how to make the most of your visit, from shopping and dining in Bath, to exploring Maine's other coastal communities. This tour, led by a local educator, is sure to be a "hidden gem" highlight of your visit to Maine's coast.
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Low
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 10 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Embark Maine Tours
Ages: Adults (12–100 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Primary source photos and other documents for insight into changes to the buildings over time.
- Included: Tips for making the most out of the rest of your visit.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
10 min
Significant Richardsonian Romanesque Revival library, built in the 1880s.
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Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc.
10 min
Anchor to Washington Street Historic District, a gothic-style church, built in 1843 and considered to be the masterpiece of the architect, Anthony Coombs Raymond.
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Stop 3
1 h 10 min
For the rest of the walking tour will amble through the Washington Street Historic District, learning about an array of American architectural styles, and hearing stories about the shipbuilders and sea captains and their families who lived in the exquisite mansions that line street during Bath's 19th century shipbuilding heyday.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet at the gazebo in the park located here, at the Patten Free Library.
End point
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Meet at the gazebo in the park located here, at the Patten Free Library.
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% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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About a 1.5 mile round trip walk, with a slight uphill.
Traveller ratings
5.0
out of 5 · 18 reviews
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