Old Port Culinary Walking Tour from Portland
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Portland, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Food lovers can explore Portland's historic Old Port independently, but to uncover the best places serving traditional local fare, you really need a guide to lead the way. Taste the best that Portland has to offer on this guided foodie walking tour, complete with stops at up to seven different eateries—and enough tastings to replace a meal. Along the way, your guide offers some stories about Portland's food scene, so you can get familiar with the local culinary stalwarts.
- Tour the Old Port in Portland, Maine on this guided culinary walking tour
- Visit five to six local eateries, to sample Maine-inspired cuisine
- Enjoy a more intimate tour experience, with no more than 14 travelers
- Meet on centrally-located Commercial Street, in the heart of the Old Port
What's Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity to the tour guide
- Parking - Please use garage or lot parking as metered parking doesn't last long enough
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Tours start inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street at Andy's Old Port Pub. Look for your guide who will be wearing a Maine Foodie Tour lanyard!
End point
- Two Portland Square, 475 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
This tour ends at one of two locations: Either a nearby ice creamery OR Dean's Sweets, 475 Fore Street.
Itinerary
Find your guide, wearing an easy-to-spot lanyard, at the convenient meeting point on Commercial Street. Once your small group of no more than 14 fellow food enthusiasts has gathered, follow your guide through the hidden door at Andy's Old Port Pub.
Start walking through Old Port to discover traditional and local fare at around half a dozen eateries. Immerse yourself in the stories and secrets behind Portland's culinary stalwarts, gaining an intimate understanding of this dynamic food culture.
After getting your steps in throughout your foodie experience and tasting a variety of different dishes, conclude your tour at a nearby ice creamery or Dean's Sweets on Fore Street.
Start walking through Old Port to discover traditional and local fare at around half a dozen eateries. Immerse yourself in the stories and secrets behind Portland's culinary stalwarts, gaining an intimate understanding of this dynamic food culture.
After getting your steps in throughout your foodie experience and tasting a variety of different dishes, conclude your tour at a nearby ice creamery or Dean's Sweets on Fore Street.
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Old Port
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with celiac or dairy allergies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Our guide, Timothy, is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Portland as well as the food. He is personable and shares funny experiences. The food served is abundant and delicious. No skimping! My husband & I had a fabulous time. You won't be disappointed.
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Travelers consistently praise the tour guides for their deep knowledge of Portland’s history, culture, and culinary scene, noting their engaging storytelling and personable approach. The food and beverage offerings receive unanimous appreciation for delicious flavors, generous portions, and variety, with local specialties like seafood chowder and lobster rolls standing out. Overall, the experience is described as informative and satisfying, combining authentic insights with a well-rounded culinary exploration.
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We had a great time on this tour. We had the best guide, Pete. He was friendly, informative, and just really seemed to enjoy leading this tour. All of the stops and food were amazing. You will not leave this tour hungry. It was a great way to spend some time in Portland. I highly recommend it.
This tour was the perfect combination of history and food. Our guide Chuck was very personable, very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure all of our questions were answered. Needless to say the food was terrific
Anne was fantastic! She had great stories, told funny jokes, and was so knowledgeable. The food stops are delish!
This was a great taste of the Portland classics! Pete was a wonderful guide and shared his love for Maine and its food. Portions were full sized and a great variety. The Port town area is a good area to walk around to burn off all you ate!
Lots of food! Wonderful experience. Timothy was exceptional! Very knowledgeable and personable.
Being from a landlocked state (Oklahoma) we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ray was an amazing tour guide. Not only did we eat delicious food, he learned a lot about Portland’s history. He took us to restaurants that some may overlook (hidden gems of Portland) and the food was incredible. It’s not a hard walk at all either. Would definitely do this tour again
Great overview of the Portland food scene with plenty of historical background. Tour guide was very well informed entertaining.
Timothy was excellent! We had a fish taco, lobster roll, Gelato, chocolate truffle, and clam chowder. It is enough to fill you up for lunch. We also got dome great history about Maine.
Our food tour with Timothy was great! He was fun and informative and kept us entertained. As a lifelong Mainer he had tons of great stories.
Come ready to eat tour guides were great and selection of food was spot on. Had a great time. Completely recommend for a taste of Portland.
It was a great experience with nice history of Portland and great information on places to visit in Maine.
Such a great experience! Chuck was the best tour guide. Had so much to talk about and all super informative. Super fun and of course great food. Definitely make sure you ask for Chuck.
Don’t eat a big breakfast before this excursion. There’s plenty to eat, and even beer to drink. Timothy did a great job narrating.
Fun tour - great food! Timothy was very knowledgeable and shared lots of entertaining facts about Portland, the dining scene and, of course, lobsters
It was presented by an historian. He was a great advocate for this town and the locavore nature of the restaurants. He kept it fun,interesting and delicious!
Our guide, Ray, was not only passionate about local Portland culture but also very knowledgeable about the area. You get a wonderful sampling of some of the best the area has to offer with informative and fun insights as well. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Ray was exceptionally knowledgeable! Very engaging and educational experience. The food was excellent!
We truly enjoyed the food/beer and Ray’s extensive knowledge of Portland and its history. We were fortunate to have a great group of folks in our well.
Excellent choice of local foods and our guide Chuck was great at telling us the history of the area. The group size was good and not overcrowded.
Great tour. Host talked a lot, which was both good and bad. We got a lot of history about Portland. The food stops were good.
Superb! Ray was our guide and is very well versed in the local food culture. He knows his stuff and where all the great food is located around Portland.
Our first stop was Andy’s Old Port Pub where we enjoyed Haddock tacos and their house made beer. Excellent fresh fish!
We then stopped for some, what else, chowder at Gilbert’s Chowder House. I enjoyed the seafood chowder, while my wife took in the chicken corn chowder. (BTW, if anyone in your party doesn’t like seafood, let the tour know in advance and they will work to accommodate. We didn’t know this was an option but my wife took it like a champ letting me enjoy the seafood). The chowder was the best I’d ever had.
We then went to Rigby Yard and had lobster rolls. Yes they were amazing!
We stopped by Dean’s Sweets for a couple of chocolates and topped it off with gelato at Gelato Fiasco.
Each stop was amazing and had its own unique offering. Ray made the day with his knowledge of the area, the local fare and industry. We could not have asked for a better tour.
While each tour may differ, we had Chuck who took us on an amazing tour. No matter where you stop, you are going to have some incredible food. For us, the five stops were: Andy's Pub with haddock tacos, Gilbert's Chowder House with (you guessed it) chowders (the blueberry ale is optional at this stop - but not really - you should definitely order it even though it costs extra here), then Gritty's with a delightful lobster roll, followed by Dean's Sweets for 2 truffle selections (my husband tried the Moxy - you should too), and finally Gelato Fiasco (we highly recommend the blueberry crisp and Sweet Resurgam as your two choices). Not only does this tour highlight the incredible food scene in Portland, you also get a healthy dose dose of history and culture. Not only will you enjoy the tour, you should ask for suggestions of places to visit and food establishments to sample all around Maine, because our guide Chuck was chock-full of fantastic ideas. It was actually a little hilarious since we kept running into other people from our tour as we went to other area attractions over the next day.
Wonderful tour! So much local information and history, on top of some really amazing food. Tim was our guide and we enjoyed every minute (and every bite) of our tour!
Timothy was a great tour guide and knew so much about Portland. He was engaging and interesting. Learned so much about the city and the food was delicious and very filling.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Timothy. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Portland really shine through, and we’re glad he was able to make the history and stories of the city so engaging.
We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the food and found the tastings both delicious and filling. We truly appreciate you joining us and taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another Portland adventure soon!
Pete was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable on the history of Portland, and made the tour very interesting. The food was delicious and great portions. We did this on our first day on Portland and it was a great way to get a lay of the land, and get ideas for the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that Pete made your tour such an enjoyable and interesting introduction to Portland. His knowledge of the city’s history is a real asset, and we’re glad he helped you get oriented and discover ideas for the rest of your trip.
We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the food and found the portions generous. What a great way to kick off your time in Portland! Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Maine
The tour was awesome!! Ray our guide provided so much information about the food industry in Portland Maine. The tastings were exceptional and we would not change a thing. We highly recommend this tour and Ray as your guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time on the tour and enjoyed learning more about Portland’s food scene from Ray. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
It’s great to know that you loved the tastings and wouldn’t change a thing—that’s exactly what we hope for. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another Portland adventure!
We had a great time on the food tour! Yanni was great and very knowledgeable! The food at each place was great especially the chowder and lobster roll!! Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the food tour and that Yanni made the experience even more enjoyable with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
We’re especially glad you loved the tastings—and it sounds like the chowder and lobster roll were the standouts! Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience. We hope to see you again on another delicious Portland adventure!
Excellent food options and you will not leave hungry.
Really enjoyed the tour and Chuck was knowledgeable about the area and willing to share personal experiences.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review of your tour and Chuck! We will pass on your kind words to him! Glad you enjoyed it!
History with good food
At the end of the tour we were each handed a card with the tour info and suggested minimum tip of $29 for each person. Tipping in America has gotten out of hand in my opinion
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the combination of Portland’s history and local food.
We also appreciate you sharing your thoughts regarding tipping. We understand that tipping expectations can be a sensitive topic, and we’re sorry if the suggested gratuity felt uncomfortable or unexpected. The suggested amount is simply a recommendation, and gratuity is always at the guest’s discretion.
Thank you again for joining us and for your feedback. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Portland!
Great tour! We really enjoyed the tastings as every stop and the guide’s love of local foodie culture and history rounded out the experience perfectly.
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