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We compared all 25 experiences in Portland so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 25 experiences from US$ 26 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & City Tour with Local Guide
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Most booked
Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & City Tour with Local Guide1 hour 45 minute Portland Maine tour with Portland Head Light, Victoria Mansion & Eastern Promenade. Local guide, air-conditioned van, groups up to 13.
1,717 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 45m
Next departure: 26 Mar 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & Coastal Tour with History
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★Top rated
Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & Coastal Tour with HistoryVisit three Maine lighthouses including Portland Head Light. Tour includes van transport, water, and stops at each beacon. Walking shoes recommended.
1,079 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 30 Aug 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Portland Maine: Trolley Tour & Portland Head Light
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Best value
Portland Maine: Trolley Tour & Portland Head LightTrolley tour of Portland's historic peninsula with 20-30 minute stop at Portland Head Light, Maine's oldest operational lighthouse. Fully narrated, all major sights included.
1,453 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Tue
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 61per person

Recommended (7)

Portland Harbor Cruise: 4 Lighthouses & Civil War Fort
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Travelers' pick
Portland Harbor Cruise: 4 Lighthouses & Civil War Fort
843 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 45m
fromUS$ 61per person
Portland Maine: Hidden Histories Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Likely to sell out
Portland Maine: Hidden Histories Walking Tour with Local Guide
676 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 54per person
Portland Old Port Walking Tour & Local History Stories
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Portland Old Port Walking Tour & Local History Stories
530 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 49per person
Old Port Culinary Walking Tour: Portland 4-5 Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Old Port Culinary Walking Tour: Portland 4-5 Tastings
505 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 160per person
Portland Maine: Casco Bay Lighthouse Cruise & Fort Views
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Travelers' pick
Portland Maine: Casco Bay Lighthouse Cruise & Fort Views
337 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 43per person
Portland Maine: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Casco Bay
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Travelers' pick
Portland Maine: Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Casco Bay
277 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 45m
fromUS$ 71per person
Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay: Sail Maine Schooners
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Portland Tall Ship Cruise on Casco Bay: Sail Maine Schooners
246 reviews
4.57★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 101per person

Top rated (5)

Portland Black History Walking Tour: Civil Rights Highlights
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Travelers' pick
Portland Black History Walking Tour: Civil Rights HighlightsGuided walking tour through Portland's Black history with Dugan Murphy, the city's #1 guide: trace the steps of abolitionists, maritime leaders.
174 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Thu
14:00
Season until 7 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Portland Lighthouses: 3-Hour Bike Tour with 4 Stops
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Travelers' pick
Portland Lighthouses: 3-Hour Bike Tour with 4 StopsPedal the South Portland Greenbelt to four lighthouses in 3 hours, including the 1791 Portland Head Light. Bike included, 11am start, lunch options nearby.
135 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Every day
11:00
Season until 15 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Portland Walking Food Tour: Skip-the-Line Donuts & History
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Portland Walking Food Tour: Skip-the-Line Donuts & HistoryWalk Portland's Old Port on a guided food tour sampling six hand-picked donuts at three award-winning bakeries while learning Maine's donut invention.
244 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
Fri–Sun
09:30
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Portland: 5 Lighthouse Bike Tour & XL Lobster Roll Lunch
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Portland: 5 Lighthouse Bike Tour & XL Lobster Roll LunchFeel the sea breeze cycling Portland’s coast, explore 5 lighthouses, and enjoy a giant lobster roll lunch from Bite into Maine. Includes bike, guide, and lunch.
169 reviews
4.80★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 26 Aug 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Portland Maine: Ghost Tour & Historic Haunted Mansions
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Travelers' pick
Portland Maine: Ghost Tour & Historic Haunted MansionsGhost tour of Portland's historic district visiting Victoria Mansion, Fire Museum, and haunted landmarks with lantern-lit guide. 1 hour 15 minutes, photos included.
109 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h 15m
Every day
19:00
Season until 30 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person

Lowest price (4)

Portland Lighthouse Bicycle Tour: Two Lighthouses, One Morning
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Travelers' pick
Portland Lighthouse Bicycle Tour: Two Lighthouses, One MorningBicycle tour from South Portland along the Greenbelt Pathway to Portland Breakwater Light and Spring Point Ledge Light, with a guide.
68 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Season until 13 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Sea Kayaking in Brunswick: Island paddle with guide
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Sea Kayaking in Brunswick: Island paddle with guidePaddle Northwest Casco Bay from Mere Point in Brunswick with a Master Maine Guide for three hours: launch from land instruction.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 29 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Sea kayaking in NW Casco Bay: Oyster farm & tasting
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Sea kayaking in NW Casco Bay: Oyster farm & tastingPaddle to a working oyster farm in Casco Bay, then shuck and taste fresh oysters on an island: a Master Maine Guide teaches kayaking basics on land before launch.
36 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
Next departure: 24 May 2027Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 99per person
Portland to Acadia & Bar Harbor: Full-day private tour
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Likely to sell out
Portland to Acadia & Bar Harbor: Full-day private tourFull-day private tour from Portland through Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, including Stephen King's house in Bangor with hotel pickup.
35 reviews
4.89★
Duration
6h–8h
Next departure: 6 Sep 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 513per person

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Northwest Casco Bay Paddleboard Tour with Oyster Tasting
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Northwest Casco Bay Paddleboard Tour with Oyster TastingPaddle 2.5 hours on Northwest Casco Bay with instruction and gear included. Stop at an oyster farm, shuck fresh Maine oysters.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 5 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per person
Portland Ghost Tour: Haunted Waterfront & Historic Sites
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Portland Ghost Tour: Haunted Waterfront & Historic SitesOne-mile walking tour of Portland's most haunted locations led by local guides nightly: Bell Buoy Park, Andy's Old Port Pub, the Portland Harbor Hotel.
Duration
1h
Next departure: 23 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Portland Jetport to Hotels: Private Arrival Transfer
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Portland Jetport to Hotels: Private Arrival TransferPrivate arrival transfer from Portland Jetport (PWM) to Portland hotels. Driver meets you with name sign, handles luggage, fixed price. Up to 15 passengers.
Duration
15m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per person
Portland Jetport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip Transfer
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Portland Jetport to Hotel: Private Round-Trip TransferPrivate round-trip transfer from Portland Jetport (PWM) to Portland hotels. Flight tracking, nameplate pickup, door-to-door service. Up to 15 passengers, no hidden charges.
Duration
30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Portland ME to PWM Airport: Private Hotel Pickup & Transfer
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Portland ME to PWM Airport: Private Hotel Pickup & TransferPrivate transfer from Portland hotels to PWM airport. Driver meets you with nameplate, tracks your flight, handles luggage. Up to 15 passengers, fixed price.
Duration
20m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per person
Portland Port to PWM Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage Help
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Portland Port to PWM Airport: Private Transfer & Luggage HelpPrivate transfer from Portland cruise port to Portland International Airport (PWM). Door-to-door service with nameplate pickup, professional drivers, up to 15 passengers.
Duration
20m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person

Portland at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & City Tour with Local Guide, US$ 74 (1h 45m, 4.96★ · 1,717).
  • Top rated: Portland Maine: 3 Lighthouses & Coastal Tour with History, US$ 79 (2h, 4.89★ · 1,079).
  • Best value: Portland Maine: Trolley Tour & Portland Head Light, US$ 61 (1h 45m, 4.76★ · 1,453).

Of the 25 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup and 17 bookable last-minute.

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