Guided History Walking Tour of Boothbay Harbor
Discover 200 years of Boothbay Harbor history on a scenic two-hour stroll
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Discover 200 years of Boothbay Harbor history on a scenic two-hour stroll
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2 hours
Guided tour, Photo sharing
Explore Boothbay Harbor on a scenic two-hour walk as guides share stories and facts from over 200 years of local history. Stroll past working harbors, historic sites, and beloved landmarks in this classic Maine fishing village.
Tour covers about 1–1.5 miles. Not fully accessible for wheelchairs or walkers. Tours run rain, snow, or shine; well-behaved dogs may join with advance notice.
Is this tour handicap accessible?
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchairs or walkers.
May I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs may join with advance notice; please note it in your booking.
How far is the starting point from the cruise ship dock?
Approximately a 10–15 minute walk; the tour ends closer to the disembarkation area.
What is your cancellation policy?
Tours run rain, snow, and shine. Within 24 hours of the start time, refunds are not provided.
Tours run rain, snow or shine. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are not eligible for refunds.
11 Howard St., Boothbay Harbor, ME
The guides here really make or break the experience, and fortunately most travelers rave about their personalities and expertise. Tyler brings Portland's history to life on walking tours, while AJ wins people over with her humor and local recommendations. Ray and Timothy both get praise for their knowledge and storytelling abilities, though opinions vary on pacing. The oyster and bubbles boat tour sounds particularly special, with a master shucker guiding you through Portland's oyster scene. Tours cover both Portland and Bar Harbor locations, with options ranging from history walks to culinary experiences. Food portions generally satisfy guests, with most leaving pleasantly full from stops featuring lobster rolls, chowder, and other Maine staples. A few travelers felt the tours spent too much time on guide monologues rather than diving into building histories or meeting restaurant owners. The occasional complaint surfaces about pacing or wanting more variety in stops. Overall though, visitors appreciate getting a solid introduction to Portland's food scene and Old Port area, especially from guides who clearly love their city and know where locals actually eat.
Excellent time and a great value. We hit up four places during our tour which was the perfect amount of food/drinks. Go hungry but don't pace yourself. Dive in head first and consume all. Our guide, Timothy, was fantastic. Lot's of knowledge, entertaining, and an accomplished artist so we got to see his work around Old Port on our travels. This is the kind of tour that we will do again when we hit Portland next year. Just a good time. It took just shy of 3 hours and ours ended with chocolates which was a nice touch.
Mike Hupka
a month ago
Excellent time and a great value. We hit up four places during our tour which was the perfect amount of food/drinks. Go hungry but don't pace yourself. Dive in head first and consume all. Our guide, Timothy, was fantastic. Lot's of knowledge, entertaining, and an accomplished artist so we got to see his work around Old Port on our travels. This is the kind of tour that we will do again when we hit Portland next year. Just a good time. It took just shy of 3 hours and ours ended with chocolates which was a nice touch.
Mike Hupka
a month ago