Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems
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Portland, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the tourist traps and taste Portland, Maine's best donuts on a small-group walking tour. Follow your guide around the Old Port and sample several hand-picked donuts at award-winning bakeries with coffee or water included. Walk a scenic loop while hearing stories of Portland’s history and the invention of the donut. This tour offers a flavorful mix of food and local tales, perfect for food lovers and families alike.
- Skip the line at famous The Holy Donut and two other award-winning bakeries
- Enjoy a more intimate exploration on this small-group walking tour
- Great for families of all ages, the tour is stroller and wheelchair accessible
- Hear bite-sized stories of Portland’s past and donut origins
Sample Menu
Dessert
Maine Potato Donuts (2 samples)
Dark chocolate cake better than you knew could exist on this planet.
Dessert
Fresh Made to Order Artisinal Bite-Sized Donuts (2 samples)
Warm from the fryer with super fun toppings
Dessert
Asian inspired raised yeast donuts (2 Samples)
Fluffy sweet perfection!
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Your guide will meet you on the sidewalk in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange St, 15 minutes prior to your tour time. The shop is a fun place to explore before the tour, as they support over 100 local artists/makers. Find your guide on the corner out front for check-in.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Portland City Hall
2
Portland
3
The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist
4
United States Custom House
5
Commercial Street
6
Our Lady of Victories (The Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument)
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DiMillo's Old Port Marina
8
Old Port
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Requires ability to walk 1 mile, through a historic district that includes uneven wharf, and cobblestone surfaces at times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
Our family really enjoyed this tour. It was well paced, great to walk around on a pretty day and learn about history of Portland with points of interest. We loved the donut samples and Kris was very generous with portions. All sanitary and safety measures (gloves, hand sani) were followed (saw a few earlier reviews mention this). He shared great history and lobstering industry knowledge. It was really interesting and a great way to see Portland- along with history of the donut. We highly recommend this tour!
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based on 231 reviews
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Kris was a great tour guide. Had some interested historical information about Portland and of course had some yummy donuts along the way!
Good time learning about Portland and donuts. Great tour and walk first thing in the morning. Not too short and not too long of a tour.
So much fun! A great way to try a few local donuts and learn a bit more about Portland. We were looking for something a little different than just a walking tour, and this hit the mark.
Excellent tour. Not only delicious donuts but alot of local history. Guide did an excellent job. Would do it again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience! We love that our Portland Donut Tour gives guests more than just delicious donuts—it’s also a chance to discover the stories, history, and character of Portland, Maine along the way. Hearing that you’d do it again is one of the best compliments we could receive. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again! 🍩😊
Our family had a super fun time with Nicola. We ate amazing doughnuts and learned so much about Portland and its rich history. This was a great way to start our time here in Maine.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a wonderful way to begin your time in Maine! We’re so glad your family had such a fun experience with Nicolette, enjoying some amazing local donuts while discovering the stories and history of Portland’s Old Port. We love helping visitors get acquainted with the city at the start of their stay. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you had a fantastic rest of your time in Portland! 🍩😊
Nicolette guided us on a tour of downtown Portland with lots of delicious donut samples. Delicious and informative!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
So glad you enjoyed exploring downtown Portland with Nicolette! They do a wonderful job mixing local stories and history with plenty of delicious donut tastings along the way. Thanks for joining us for a fun and tasty introduction to Portland, Maine! 🍩😊
One of the best walking tours we’ve ever done. Learned lots about the history of the lovely city of Portland and the history of donuts.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
One of the best walking tours we’ve ever done. Learned lots about the history of the lovely city of Portland and the history of donuts.
Great guide shared a lot of Portland history and folklore. The doughnuts were wonderful. Total time was about two hours.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of Portland history, local folklore, and delicious donuts! Our roughly two-hour walk through Portland’s Old Port is meant to be as much about discovering the city and its stories as it is about the tastings along the way. Thanks for spending part of your visit to Portland, Maine with us! 🍩😊
This was a great tour. There was something for both the adults and kids. The donuts were delicious, and Kris was able to accommodate the gluten restrictions for some of our party. Kris was also great about including our daughter and not just focusing on the adults. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re so glad your whole family enjoyed the experience! Making our Portland walking tour engaging for both kids and adults is important to us, so it’s wonderful to hear your daughter felt included along the way. I’m also happy we could accommodate the gluten restriction while still providing some delicious local donut tastings. Thank you for spending part of your time in Portland, Maine with us and for the wonderful recommendation! 🍩😊
Dylan was great! Good mix of history and local donuts would recommend for those new to area. Also good food recommendations
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Shannon! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time exploring Portland’s Old Port with Dylan. We aim to strike a balance between sharing Portland’s history, introducing guests to some fantastic local donut shops, and helping visitors get acquainted with the city. It’s especially nice to hear that Dylan’s food recommendations added value to your visit. For many guests who are new to Portland, Maine, we hope the tour serves as a fun introduction to the city and all the great places to enjoy during the rest of their stay. Thanks again for joining us, and we appreciate the recommendation! 🍩🏙️😊
What a perfect way to kick off Day one in Portland! We got a great orientation of the city with an engaging, fun history with three delicious and unique donut tasting experiences along the way! Our tour guide Dylan was the perfect anchor with just the right balance of knowledge and local charm.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for joining us! We love hearing that the tour helped kick off your first day in Portland, Maine. Many guests tell us they enjoy experiencing the city this way—getting oriented to the Old Port, learning a bit of local history, and discovering some of Portland’s unique local donut shops all in one outing. We’re especially glad Dylan helped make the experience memorable with his knowledge, energy, and local charm. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope the rest of your time in Portland was just as enjoyable! 🍩🏙️😊
We were in a group of 6, paired with another group of 4- four adults and 6 kids/teenagers in total. I lured our kids with the promise of donuts, of course, so they found the walking and history part kind of boring. I think that our tour guide, Dylan, could have done more to actually engage with them- he just walked really fast to places, talked over loud cars and noises nearby, asked very few questions, then moved quickly to the next stop. He also spoke in a strange accent that was best described as “Shakespearean performative.” We would also have liked to have an opportunity to purchase donuts at the first two stops AFTER we actually tasted them- the only chance we had to do so was at the third stop, which was a Korean dessert shop, not really a donut shop (we bought macarons, but would’ve had to walk back on our own after the tour to the other shops to buy their donuts). The other group left our tour at the third stop, so Dylan was much more engaging walking us back to the starting point. He even gave us the box of leftover samples, which the kids/teenagers were very appreciative of (and probably gave them a better final impression).
Overall, I feel some improvements could be made to justify the price point- $65 pp is a lot for a few donuts and a barely memorable history lesson.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. I’m glad the kids enjoyed the donut samples and that Dylan was able to spend more time chatting with your family as the tour wound down. I also appreciate your comments about engagement, pacing, and audio clarity. Walking tours in a busy downtown environment can certainly present challenges, and your observations are helpful as we continue training and developing our guides.
For future guests, our experience is designed as a combination of Portland history, local storytelling, and donut tastings, with the walking route and pace varying somewhat based on group size and dynamics. While many families enjoy the historical elements, we recognize that younger guests are often most excited about the donuts!
Regarding additional purchases, we encourage guests to make note of any favorite stops along the way, and we’re always happy to point visitors back to local shops (all within .5 miles) they’d like to revisit after the tour. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you were able to discover several unique treats while exploring Portland’s Old Port with us.
Quick little tour in the old port area with a bit of history and a few donuts. Our tour guide Dylan was great
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for joining us, Eric! I'm glad you enjoyed exploring Portland's Old Port with Dylan. He does a great job sharing the city's history while introducing guests to 3 of our favorite local donut shops (with 6 total samples). We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another Portland walking tour the next time you're in Maine! 🍩🏙️
What a fun tour. We had a perfect day walking around Portland with Dylan our tour guide, very outgoing and funny. He took us to 3 favorite donut shops. The Holy Donut, The Eight eight and at the last donuts place we had a molasses flavor doughnut.Unique and delicious. Highly recommend this 1 1/2 hour tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much, Diana! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time exploring Portland's Old Port with Dylan. He loves introducing guests to some of our favorite local donut shops, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the variety—from potato donuts to the unique molasses donut! Depending on the group's pace and conversation, our Portland walking tour typically lasts 1½–2 hours, giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy the tastings and stories along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in Portland, Maine someday! 🍩🏙️
Dylan was very friendly and entertaining. Informative and well told stories. The donuts were filling and the card with food recommendations was a nice touch.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Portland, Maine with Dylan. He does a wonderful job bringing the city's history to life, and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the donut tastings and found the local dining recommendations helpful for the rest of your visit. Thanks for joining our Portland walking tour—we hope to see you again soon! 🍩🏙️📚
This tour was so fun! Dylan the tour guide had great energy and was very personable. He gave a great tour of the town, gave a lot of great history and even gave great recommendations for dining and exploring the city. I also loved that we were able to sample two donuts from each place! Those were also delicious!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much! We're thrilled you had such a fun time with Dylan. He loves sharing Portland's history, local stories, and favorite places to eat, so it's wonderful to hear those recommendations helped make your visit even better. We're also glad you enjoyed the variety of local donut shops and tastings. Thanks for choosing our Portland walking tour, and we hope to see you back in Portland, Maine, again soon! 🍩🏙️😊
Kris and this tour was so much fun! He clearly is passionate about Portland and shared so much about the present and past with us. Plus the stops at donut shops were delicious and well spaced out. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Portland!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time exploring Portland, Maine with us! It means a lot to hear that you connected with both the city's history and its vibrant food scene. I'm thrilled the donut stops hit the mark, and I truly appreciate your recommendation. Thanks for making the Portland Donut Tour part of your visit—I hope to welcome you back for another Portland adventure someday! 🍩🏙️
It was a nice stroll around downtown Portland with an entertaining guide and a bit of history. We stopped at three donut shops and had a couple of samples at each. We did move around easily with a larger group and our tour wrapped up more than 30 minutes early. I rate this a 3 for value. The history was rushed and the donuts were small samples at each.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed exploring downtown Portland and appreciated the history and donut stops. On occasion we're able to accommodate a couple of additional family members beyond our typical 12-guest maximum, and tour length naturally varies between 1½ and 2 hours depending on group size, questions, and sampling pace. We appreciate your comments and are always looking for ways to make the experience even better. Wishing you safe travels!
Kris was a great guide. We really enjoyed this walking tour. The doughnuts were delicious and we learned a lot about Portland’s history. He also gave us some great restaurant tips for dinner. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour! It was a pleasure sharing Portland's history, some of my favorite local donut shops, and a few restaurant recommendations to help you make the most of your visit. Thanks for the wonderful recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Portland, Maine someday! 🍩🏙️
You will learn a lot of facts about Portland. It’s not just about donuts. Although they were a lot of good donuts.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed discovering that the tour is about more than just donuts. 🍩 Sharing Portland’s history, stories, and local culture is one of my favorite parts of the experience—and I’m happy to hear the donuts lived up to expectations too! Thanks for joining us, and I hope to see you back in Portland someday.
Great tour. Loved some of the back stories. The donuts were great too.The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and some of the lesser-known stories that make Portland such an interesting place. It’s great to hear the donuts hit the spot too! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back for another Portland adventure someday. 🍩📚🏙️
Had a wonderful tour with Dylan. He was funny and kept the group lively, even with my grumpy teens! Loved the donuts too!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you had a wonderful time with Dylan. He does a great job bringing energy, humor, and local stories to the tour, and we’re especially impressed that he won over the teens! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the donuts too. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you back in Portland again soon! 🍩🏙️
Great way to see the city and learn some history. Dylan’s selection of donuts and donut shops were spot-on - warm and delicious. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Portland with Dylan- he knows the best spots and enjoys hosting. There’s nothing better than a warm, fresh donut while learning a bit about the city’s history. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another Portland adventure soon! 🍩🏙️📚
This was a little quirky, but very fun excursion. The donuts were good, the walkabout was very interesting with lots of history and facts, and the company was excellent. Our tour guide was outstanding.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! We love hearing that the tour was a little quirky and a lot of fun — that’s exactly the experience we aim for. 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed the donuts, the walk through Portland’s history, and the company along the way. We truly appreciate the kind words about your guide and hope to see you back for another sweet Portland adventure! 🍩🏙️📚
It was great! We had a blast and learned a ton even in the rain. Dylan was an amazing guide and made it super fun and memorable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you had a blast — even with a little Maine rain in the mix. 🌧️😊 Dylan has a great way of keeping the tour fun, engaging, and memorable, no matter the weather. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you back in Portland again soon! 🍩🏙️📚
The donuts are delicious and fresh. Loved walking around the waterfront - particularly the Portland history and lobster industry information. Our host also provided recommendations for other notable local foods to try. A great way to have a treat and explore!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much, Lindsay! I’m glad you enjoyed the fresh donuts, waterfront walk, and learning about Portland’s history and lobster industry along the way. I always love helping guests discover even more great local food spots too. Appreciate the kind words, and I’m happy the tour was a fun way to explore the city! 🍩🦞🏙️
Definitely recommend this experience! Chris was such a great guide! A great way to spend the morning in Portland
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much, Olivia! I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience and had a fun morning exploring Portland with me. Really appreciate the recommendation, and I hope the rest of your time in Maine was just as memorable! 🍩🏙️
Chris is very knowledgeable. He does a great job explaining the history of Portland! Plus you get to eat yummy donuts. Wear comfortable shoes too.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed learning about Portland’s history while sampling some delicious donuts along the way. And yes — comfy shoes definitely help for the stroll through the Old Port! 👟🍩 Really appreciate you joining the tour and taking the time to share your experience.
Would absolutely recommend this tour, and not just for the delicious donuts! Chris was an awesome guide! He’s a local guy with a ton of knowledge on the history of Portland and he ask had excellent recommendations for other food and things to experience in the area. The donuts were amazing, our favorite was definitely the second stop with their fresh mini donuts, and the potato donut from The Holy Donut was a close second!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for the wonderful recommendation! I’m glad you enjoyed the mix of Portland history, local tips, and, of course, the donuts. Those fresh mini donuts are often a favorite, and The Holy Donut’s potato donuts are such a unique Maine treat. It was a pleasure showing you around and helping you get a real taste of Portland! 🍩📚
Kris was great - the tour was about so much more than donuts! Really got a great taste of Portland - literally and figuratively!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much, Lauren! I’m glad you enjoyed the bigger picture of the tour — not just the donuts, but the stories, history, and flavor of Portland too. It was a pleasure having you along, and I really appreciate the kind words! 🍩🏙️
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