Taste Maine food and drinks on a guided walk through Portland’s Old Port
2.5- 3 hours
Food tastings, Drink tastings
Walk Portland’s working waterfront and Old Port while your local guide shares the area’s culture and history. Stop at a mix of venues to sample Maine-inspired food and beverages along an easy route.
Tips for your guide are not included; the suggested range is 15–20%. This tour is not recommended for wheelchairs or walkers due to cobblestones, narrow spaces, and stairs. Service dogs only at partner venues.
All tickets without tour insurance are non-refundable. Tours run rain, snow or shine.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and bring layers for Maine’s changing weather. Bring a raincoat or umbrella on rainy days, and consider bringing a bottle of water.
No. The route includes cobblestones, and some partner venues have narrow doorways and stairs, so this tour isn’t recommended for wheelchairs or walkers.
Bring the whole family—all ages are welcome. Bring a valid ID if you want to participate in any alcoholic beverage tastings or buy additional drinks on your own.
This tour starts outside of Andy's Pub, 94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
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.
My fiancé and I did the food tour with Randy and it was so much fun!! Easily one of our favorite things we did on our trip. We were able to taste a wide variety of what Bar Harbor had to offer us and get a little history with it as well!! Highly recommend Maine Day Ventures food tour!
Mabel Zwenger
July 1, 2026
My fiancé and I did the food tour with Randy and it was so much fun!! Easily one of our favorite things we did on our trip. We were able to taste a wide variety of what Bar Harbor had to offer us and get a little history with it as well!! Highly recommend Maine Day Ventures food tour!
Mabel Zwenger
July 1, 2026
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