Two Hour Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland-Mellow
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Lighthouses are an iconic image associated with coastal Maine and Portland showcases some from the 1800s. Join this bicycling tour in Portland and see two of the city’s lighthouses from the 19th century. Follow quiet roads along South Portland’s coast to reach a small lighthouse called Bug Light, still in use today. Ride farther to Spring Point where a larger lighthouse awaits at the end of a long granite breakwater.
- Great for novice cyclists who want a low impact ride
- Follow the South Portland Greenbelt Pathway for coastal views
- Visit a historic fort built in 1812 and used until WWII
- Morning and afternoon sessions allow you to keep a flexible schedule
What's Included
- Use of bicycle
- Helmet
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 37 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
Come to our offices and we will outfit you with everything for a fantastic day of pedaling and seeing the sites!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Bug Light Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was the kickoff to our honeymoon, and we could not have made a better choice! We got started early, so we were able to see a few extra spots along the way. I could not recommend this enough!
I was nervous that I couldn’t keep up with the pace, but the route was very manageable and there were plenty of stops along the way. We had amazing views of the port and the historic spots along the coast.
We had so many excellent recommendations from our guide for the rest of our stay, too!
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We loved this tour because it introduced us to South Portland, which was away from the piers and the other tours we took. We were lucky enough to have Lea, the owner or the bike shop, guide us and give us her insights. The pace was perfect and the information was interesting. We came away with a deeper appreciation of Maine, Portland, and South Portland.
We really enjoyed the tour. Not too strenuous bike ride. Molly was a great tour guide with lots of interesting facts we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Would definitely recommend
This was a fantastic excursion. Twain was a great guide. The path was easy, beautiful and we made great memories.
Thank you!
We are a group of 6 in our mid-70s. We all had a wonderful time- great exercise but we were never exhausted. Leah was a wonderful tour guide and stopped often enough for us to take pictures and learn fun stuff about the area. Highly recommend!
This tour was fantastic, we had such a great time with Twain. Fun way to see some sights along the coast, learn more about Portland, and enjoy a beautiful day!
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you. Twain is a sweet guide, and guy. He is my husband!
This was a great tour organized and led by a great company. The bicycles were really comfortable, every detail was handled professionally and on time, and the tour was really fun and interesting. Everything was perfect, not a single complaint!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Wow! Thank you so much!
This was our first bike tour. We really enjoyed it! The guide was knowledgeable. I haven’t ridden a bike in 20 years and it was paced well with stops along the way where our guide shared Portland’s history and interesting facts. I’m so glad we did this!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, maybe this is the start of something!
This was a fantastic way to get active and see a couple lighthouses. Our guide was amazing, and the required exertion was manageable for anyone who can ride a bicycle.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
I am glad you had fun. There is now another flat trail too!
We had a great time on the lighthouse bike tour. Julia was our guide and she was very knowledgeable. I recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you--Julia had a great time too
Nola is a great guide who is knowledgeable and nice. She is great with cyclists of all abilities! Highly recommend !
Response from Host, Jun 2026
That is so sweet! Thank you!
We had a wonderful tour with Erin. She was very knowledgeable and kind. The ride was easy, we were able to spend time at each stop and enjoy the view. It made for a wonderful afternoon.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you. She had a great day as well.
All I can say is WOW! This tour and the staff are top notch! Our guide, Erin was so knowledgeable and she was very understanding that I am not the strongest rider! She was patient and even modified a few things for my skill level. We also enjoyed Paul, a new guide who joined us. This is small group bike tour (we actually had a private one!) that takes you on a few main roads and a gorgeous bike path to see beautiful views of the harbor, the coastline and several lighthouses! It's about 2-2.5 hours of riding with plenty of stops for rest, water and photos. If you're coming from a cruise, you may want to Uber over and back. It's walkable but it's about 40 minutes! We got off our ship a bit late due to the immigration process and the staff was very accommodating and communicative! Five stars all the way!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Wow! This is such a great review. Thank you so much--you made our jobs here a blast. Come back sometime!
We had the most amazing guide Erin. She was super knowledgeable and had so many great local stories. She took us to lots of great photo spots and captured each moment. Best day ever…. What a wonderful way to spend the day together and see Portland.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you guys, I think she had as much fun as you!
This experience was definitely one of the highlights of my spontaneous trip to Maine! The tour guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and she made me appreciate Maine’s history even more through her engaging introduction and storytelling. The activity was both fun and active, which made the whole experience even better. Easily a 1000/10... highly recommended!
Response from Host, May 2026
You are so kind! Thank you!
Josh was extremely knowledge about Portland history and the scenes were beautiful. Enjoyed seeing the sites by bike.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much!
This is a great way to get to know the Portland area and enjoy the sights with a wonderful guide and get in a little activity as well! Very accommodating and kind, highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming. April always brings great people.
The guides are very personable. Just renting bikes would not do the area justice. There are so many interesting stories to hear about the sites.
Nice paced ride with stops to take pictures and explore the lighthouses. Our guide Ross was very knowledgeable regarding the history of Portland, throughly enjoyed the tour!!
Fun & interesting ride to see lighthouses and learn about the history of Portland. Great to be outside.
Great ride and historical information. The owner and our bike guide were pleasant and knowledgeable. Very happy with this tour!
I booked the 2 hour guided tour to 2 lighthouses with 5 other friends and family members who were on a cruise that stopped in Portland, Maine. I really wanted to do the longer tour, but a couple members of our group hadn't been on a bike in a while, so we went with the shorter version. Everyone had a great time, one of them saying it was the highlight of her trip. The ride was very easy, just a couple of gentle climbs, and mostly very flat on a bike path that wound through parks and scenic areas. Ian was our tour guide and kept us at a liesurely pace with which everyone was comfortable. He also did a good job of signaling at intersections and through a couple of traffic areas. He stopped at key locations to share historical, geological, and local information. He also interacted with us as we rode to answer our questions and point out other key points. Everyone loved his "chill" and humorous presentation and his grasp of Portland history. We saw the two lighthouses as advertised, but also got to see a 3rd lighthouse, Portland Head Lighthouse, from a distance. We also got to see wetlands, several Civil War fort structures, and a memorial to the Victory ships that were built in Portland during World War 2. He gave us plenty of time to walk around at the key sites. The total distance was exactly 7 miles, and it went by very fast. I would recommend to anyone, and plan to come back for the longer ride next time.
Very enjoyable 2 Hour Bike Tour of Portland Maine. Great guide and perfect pace. Nice Bikes and Tour was exactly as described.
Fun tour and an Easy ride.
The tour makes Two lighthouse stops. Guide is knowledgeable about the area.
Great experience (even in a bit of rain). Our Haley was very nice and extremely knowledgeable about the area and its history. The ride is very gentle and low impact. Plenty of time to look around and learn. Highly recommend!!
This is a light and easy bike tour in South Portland. The bikes were comfortable and riding was smooth. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable of the area.
Julia was a fun and informative guide! The ride was relatively easy to navigate, and the sights were interesting. We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour!
Such a great experience! We had a smaller group but our guide was great and knew so much history about Portland and the surrounding area. Would recommend to anyone as a great way to see the area!
The bikes were great& mostly flat bike paths with very few hills . Great tour for everyone! Loved seeing south Portland with no crowds or heavy traffic. Beautiful views and plenty of info about the area & coastline
It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the cruise terminal. However, it was worth to bike on the south of Maine because most if not all lighthouses are on the south side. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The ride was easy without city traffic.
It was very fun. The guide was wonderful. She was full of life and made everything very interesting.
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