Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour

Meet Portland and the people—of all backgrounds and identities—whose wit and grit have made Maine's largest city what it is today. Your locally-raised guide will captivate you with extraordinary, exci

Meet Portland and the people—of all backgrounds and identities—whose wit and grit have made Maine's largest city what it is today. Your locally-raised guide will captivate you with extraordinary, exciting, and surprising stories largely left out of the history books. Get ready to broaden your sense of what Portland and Maine have been and could be. Brick sidewalks beneath your feet and beautiful Victorian-era buildings nestled around you, we'll casually stroll Portland’s lush, historic Old Port toward the sparkling waters of Casco Bay. We’ll see where Indigenous Wabanaki leaders made their earliest relationships with European colonizers and walk together through the centuries. Enjoy an inclusive, empowering, and surprising constellation of tales that offers a welcome contrast to the more obvious themes you’re likely to experience on other tours. You'll enjoy 2 hours of narration over a 1.5-mile route with owner and guide, Dugan Murphy. He is Portland's top-rated guide on TripAdvisor!

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Location: Portland

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Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this walking tour in Portland?

A: There’s no strict age limit for this tour, but it’s recommended for ages 10 and up. The stories and themes Dugan covers are more engaging for older kids and adults. If you do bring younger kids, just keep in mind the tour lasts about 2 hours, so they should be able to walk the 1.5-mile route without too much fuss!

Q: What if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

A: If the weather looks really bad, the tour guides will usually reach out to reschedule or offer a refund. Dugan is super accommodating! Just keep an eye on your email for updates, especially if you booked in advance. Also, it's good to check the forecast before you go!

Q: What's the best time of year to take this tour?

A: Honestly, late spring to early fall is ideal since the weather is usually nice. The Old Port area looks stunning in summer, but fall has those beautiful foliage views! Just remember, the tour runs year-round, so if you’re braver than me, winter could be an adventure too!

Discussions

Thinking of gifting the Hidden Histories Tour in Portland!

I’m considering this walking tour for my parents who have always loved history, especially with local stories. I’ve heard Dugan does an awesome job presenting these unique tales about Portland! Does anyone have tips on what to wear or how to book it? I really want them to enjoy this.

Who else has done the Hidden Histories Tour?!

Just got back from the Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour in Portland and wow, was it amazing! Dugan shared stories I’d never heard before, about the city's past that really reshaped my view of Maine. The two hours flew by and the 1.5-mile walk was super manageable. Anyone else have experiences to share?