Old Port "Seafood Lovers" Walking Lunch Tour in Portland, Maine
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Portland, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Maine is known for its seafood, and with this tour, you'll get to learn all about the industry, with the chance to sample some local delicacies along the way. You'll take a walk along the waterfront where lobster boats dock to unload their catches before heading out to a lunch of lobster rolls served with clam or seafood chowder and craft beer or soda pop.
- Lobster rolls and chowder will be served
- Beer and soda pop are included in the price of the tour
- Learn about the lobster industry from your local guide
- All participants will take home a souvenir gift
What's Included
- Old Port "Seafood Lovers" Walking Lunch Tour in Portland, Maine
- Enjoy a fresh Lobster Roll, New England or Seafood Chowder, Maine Craft Beer or Soda, and more
- Visit a mix of Old Port and Waterfront District areas
- Experience Portland restaurants, pubs, markets and artisanal shops
- Learn about the life of lobsters on the ocean floor and how lobstermen and women haul in their catch
- Gratuity to your tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Andy's Old Port Pub94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Meet your guide who is wearing a Maine Foodie Tour lanyard inside the hidden door at 94 Commercial Street at Andy's Old Port Pub.
End point
- Dean's Sweets475 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
This tour ends at Deans Sweets on 475 Fore Street.
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Old Port
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Alternatives are not provided on this tour. Please consider our Old Port Culinary Walking Tour as another option if you have sensitivities or preferences related to gluten (not celiac), seafood, nuts or vegetarian
- A valid ID for ages 21+ will be required to consume alcohol. If travelling from outside the USA, a 2nd form of government issued ID may be required at some locations.
- Not recommended for travelers with any medical dietary restrictions or personal preference
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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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Reviews
4.8
based on 148 reviews
Teesha_G, Oct 2025
Ray was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. I’d do the tour again just for him. I learned so many new things regarding the history of food and Portland.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! It’s wonderful to hear that Ray’s knowledge and personality made such a strong impression. Sounds like you came away with plenty of new insights about Portland’s history and food scene!
Tammie_G, Oct 2025
Excellent food and great information about the city of Portland! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. We loved that he picked restaurants he had great experiences from and knew about each of the items that was served. The city was very clean and perfect weather.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the insights into Portland’s history. It’s great that your guide’s recommendations and knowledge added to the experience, and we’re glad the beautiful weather and clean city made your tour even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on another Maine Day Ventures adventure soon!
Karen_T, Oct 2025
AJ loves Portland and she showed us why ! We had fabulous food and great information and fun facts ! We had the best lister rolls and fish tacos and delicious smoked scallops! Delicious chowders , great ice cream and potato donuts ! We loved it all !
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that AJ’s love for Portland shone through and made your tour so enjoyable. It sounds like you had an amazing culinary adventure—those lobster rolls, fish tacos, scallops, chowders, and sweet treats all sound incredible! We’re so glad you loved it all and hope to welcome you back for another Maine Day Ventures tour soon.
Stuart_T, Sep 2025
Absolutely wonderful tour. Great history and excellent food. AJ our guide was absolutely phenomenal.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that AJ made such a fantastic impression. We’ll be sure to share your praise with her—she’ll be delighted! We hope to welcome you on another Maine Day Ventures tour soon.
Regina_F, Sep 2025
Highly recommend! Foodies, history buffs, and anyone looking for an authentic and fun way to explore Portland beyond the usual tourist spots. It's a great activity to do early in your trip to get your bearings and discover some fantastic local flavors. We discovered local eateries that I never would have found on my own. The tour was well-paced, allowing us time to enjoy the food and the atmosphere without feeling rushed. The amount of walking was comfortable and the amount of food we ate exceeded my expectations! Ray was our tour guide, and he was a fantastic storyteller, sharing rich histories of the neighborhood and connecting the food to the area's diverse cultural influences. His passion for the food and the history of Portland, Maine was infectious. If there is one activity to book while visiting, its this!
Svetlana_K, Sep 2025
Perfect combination of history and the most delicious local cuisine. This was the second walking tour with Anne during our vacation in Portland. Again, our expectations were exceeded. Simply excellent.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed another tour with Anne and that it exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to hear the mix of history and local cuisine hit the perfect note!
Cyndi_C, Aug 2025
Very fun guide, AJ, who was very well educated on the area and the best places to eat. Very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour with AJ and found his knowledge and recommendations helpful. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another tour soon!
karen_p, Aug 2025
Marcia was the best guide ever. While the tour was pricey by the end I felt like it was a good value. We had craft beers at two locations, fish taco, choice of chowders, full sized lobster roll, hand dipped chocolates and finished off with ice cream. Marcia provided lots of history of the area and the process of trapping lobster. We were a small group of 4 so it made the tour very intimate. Loved it!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Sounds like Marcia delivered the full Maine experience: history, lobster lore, and a progressive feast that could make a food critic weep with joy. By the end, you basically had your own private VIP lobster-and-beer club! We’re so glad you felt it was worth every delicious bite (and sip). Thanks for letting us spoil you!
Violet_N, Jun 2025
Everything was wonderful, from the guide to the food!! Definitely recommend this tour for you!! It will not disappoint.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything—from the guide to the food. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great tour.
Kelly_G, May 2025
Tour guide Ray S made the difference. He was so knowledgeable about the Portland food scene and the local community. His recommendations alone made it worthwhile.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Ray truly is our secret weapon—knowledgeable, passionate, and with recommendations that are basically foodie gold! 🥇 We’re thrilled he made your tour unforgettable. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you’re already planning your next Portland food adventure with Ray!
April_H, Dec 2024
Food was delicious and AJ was fantastic and we enjoyed it so much. The history given about the city was also very interesting
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review! We will pass along your kind words to AJ!
John_M, Oct 2024
AJ was amazing. She was knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was the personification of Portland. Highly recommended.
Richard_S, Oct 2024
AJ was a delightful tour guide, and we were treated to delicious local treats — Allagash special beer to kick off the morning, haddock tacos (who knew? How yummy!), the area’s best chowder, as well as a great suggestion from AJ — try the local coffee flavored brandy! Which was great too, especially added to half cream on ice. Visiting the Harbor fish market showed us what all the freshest fish and seafood looked like before it ever gets onto your plate, and AJ shared a lot about the harvesting and life cycle of those lobsters in the tank.
Lillian_S, Oct 2024
EXCELLENT! Our guide AJ was so knowledgeable and friendly. She taught us so much! We learned many things about lobsters, scallops, and so many other fish along with a fisherman‘s daily tasks. We also ate many very delicious items. Highly recommend!
Shilpee_S, Oct 2024
This was a great way to experience some of Portland’s wonderful restaurants. Timothy shared a lot of his passion for Maine and made the tour interesting
Dennis_S, Oct 2024
Very enjoyable tour. The food was fantastic and Ray our guide made us feel comfortable and was very knowledgeable of the food and restaurants of Portland!
Craig_M, Sep 2024
Ross was very knowledgeable and showed us a lot of history. He gave us a lot of knowledge on what to see and where to eat as we didn’t have a lot of time there. We will definitely be back.
Joseph_Q, Sep 2024
Great tour. Exceeded expectations. Tour guide AJ was fabulous with a lovely personality & made everyone feel included. Both seafood & Portland historical knowledge was exceptional. Locations visited were top notch.
Jeff_F, Sep 2024
AJ has wonderful energy and keeps the conversation moving. Our stops varied from fish market (with a brief class in lobster and steamers), a chowder stop, and of course a lobster role… she educated and had us stopping along the way to interact with vendors. My favorite portion was her oyster shucking skills while we all sampled a recent catch.
We would recommend this tour specifically at the beginning of a trip since she does have good dinner reservations to offer as well!
Cindy_M, Sep 2024
This is one of the best food tours I’ve been on and I’ve been on a lot! A.J. Was the perfect tour guide. There was an enormous amount of food and it was all delicious!
Andrea_N, Sep 2024
The tour was informative and your guide was nice. The lobster roll was nothing special and disappointing. The other food was really good though. Would have expected more from the lobster roll. The tour went long as well.
Lisa_W, Aug 2024
Wow! Marsha was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable. All stops were a great experience.
Would rebook if we return to Portland Maine.
Jessica_S, Aug 2024
I had a wonderful time as a solo traveler. The guide was fun, friendly and knowledgable. The food was delicious and the portions were generous and at times accompanied by beer.
Christine_G, Jul 2024
We had a fantastic time on this tour. Food was fantastic. You will not leave hungry. Our tour guide was AJ and she made the experience memorable.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you!
David_G, Jun 2024
What a beautiful and vibrant working port city! AJ had so much knowledge of the history and the ‘ins’ of the city and we had the most interesting lessons in culture and food of Portland! Delicious food offerings and so generous for sharing all of her knowledge and time with us!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you!
James_B, Jun 2024
Great food and tour. Time at each location and our guide, Timothy’s knowledge of the area was amazing. Walk pace was relaxing.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you!
Brandon_W, May 2024
Awesome experience! Ray did a great job and was super knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating. He even provided recommendations for other things to do while in Portland. Awesome experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for giving your tour and Ray 5-stars! We appreciate the rave review and always love hearing from guests like you!
Blake_S, May 2024
This one was more food focused than some other food tours we did. He centered on the nature of the area and locally caught seafood and the different local businesses and restaurants involved as well as the history of the area. The tastings were good and he avoided the kickback/favoritism that sometimes can happen in these sorts of tours.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your review, Blake. We pay retail pricing at all of our restaurant partners - no kickbacks or favoritism here! We are glad you enjoyed the tour.
Nancy_B, Nov 2023
Our guide, Ray, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. He customized our tour to make it a great experience! Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Nancy! Thank you for your amazing review of Ray and your tour! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
Susan_A, Oct 2023
Very enjoyable walking tour around town. Guide Ray very knowable and excellent food! Halibut tacos, chowder, lobster roll, chocolates and gelato.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Susan! Thank you for your 5-star review of your tour and of your guide, Ray! We so appreciate your feedback! Come back anytime!
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