Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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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)
7
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
Alexandria_W
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!
Reviews
4.8
based on 203 reviews
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Lynne_K, Jun 2026
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! 🍩🏙️
John_T, Jun 2026
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.
Joseph_C, Jun 2026
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. 🍩📚🏙️
Jenalee_B, Jun 2026
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! 🍩🏙️
Susan_K, May 2026
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! 🍩🏙️📚
Charles_S, May 2026
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! 🍩🏙️📚
RYAN_G, May 2026
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! 🍩🏙️📚
Lindsay_G, May 2026
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! 🍩🦞🏙️
Olivia_Z, May 2026
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! 🍩🏙️
Jessica_K, Apr 2026
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.
Alexandria_W, Apr 2026
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! 🍩📚
Lauren_B, Mar 2026
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! 🍩🏙️
Shannon_G, Feb 2026
Great experience. Guide was personable and knowledgeable about the area. Donuts were delicious. Would recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the mix of local knowledge and delicious donuts. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you again in Portland! 🍩
Kendrick_P, Nov 2025
This was a great tour to start our day off. Renee was a great guide! Not only did we sample some great treats, but we learned about Portland's history, culture, architecture, and got some intel about great places to eat & visit. We did the 9:30 am tour, which ended with enough time to grab snacks near the very cool gift shop that the tour begins and ends at which features items designed by local artists, then headed down the street for the Mailbox run water tour. It's definitely a worthwhile thing to do, and perfect way to start the day with a little walking, some delicious doughnuts, and a side of history.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words, Kendrick! We're so glad you started your day with us—and that Renee made it a memorable one with donuts, stories, and local tips. The Mailboat run is such a fun follow-up! Hope the rest of your Portland adventure was just as sweet. 🍩⚓🏙️
michael_S, Oct 2025
Had a great time! Donuts were on point and Kris was extremely knowledgeable. Learned a heck of a lot more than just where the donuts are made! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much, Michael! I’m pumped you had a great time — and glad the donuts were on point! 🍩 It’s always awesome when guests walk away with some unexpected Portland history along with the sweets. Really appreciate the high recommendation — hope to see you again for another round soon! 📚👟
colleen_u, Oct 2025
Fun day learning about Portland and tasting wonderful donuts along the way!!
We got the inside scoop on the area. Before we started exploring.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Colleen, so glad you had a fun day exploring Portland with us! Getting the inside scoop while tasting some of the city’s best local donuts is one of our favorite ways to kick off a visit. Thanks for joining the tour — hope the rest of your Portland adventure was just as sweet! 🍩📚🗺️
Alexander_P, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Renee was great! The donuts tasted great and learned some history of Portland. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour! Renee loves sharing both Portland’s sweet treats and rich history, and we’re happy to hear she made the experience memorable. Thank you for the kind words and the recommendation — we hope to see you again on another Portland food adventure soon! 🍩📚
Bret_C, Oct 2025
Kris was excellent. Knowledge about the history of Portland Maine and very entertaining. The tour was interactive and delicious. I highly recommend Kris and this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Bret! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour — sharing Portland’s history in a fun, interactive way (with some delicious treats along the way!) is exactly what I love to do. I truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another Portland food adventure soon! 🍩📚🌊
Thomas_M, Oct 2025
Was very nice and informative, would definitely recommend it. The guide was great. Only additional thing I would have liked was maybe a donut or two to take with me.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for joining us, Thomas! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the history and donuts. Great suggestion on take-home extras — to keep the experience affordable, we focus on generous tastings during the tour, as adding donuts to-go would increase costs. Appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again in Portland! 🍩📚
Hope to see you again on another Portland food adventure soon! 🍩📚
Marielle_C, Sep 2025
What a great way to spend a morning! We learned all about Portland and ate some delicious donuts. Loved every minute of it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad you loved every minute of it, Marielle! Starting the day with Portland history and delicious local donuts is always a winning combo. Thanks for spending your morning with us — hope to see you again on another sweet Portland adventure! 🍩📚🌞
Karen_C, Sep 2025
This tour was so fun and the donuts were amazing! Our guide Chris gave us so many fun facts and showed us the highlights
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much! I’m glad you had a great time exploring Portland’s highlights and enjoying those amazing donuts along the way. Sharing fun facts and sweet treats is what the tour’s all about — appreciate you joining us! 🍩📚🌆
Susan_T, Sep 2025
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!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much! I’m really glad your family enjoyed the experience — from the Portland history and points of interest to the generous donut samples and the stories behind the lobstering industry. It was a beautiful day to explore the city, and I’m always happy to hear when guests appreciate the balance of fun, learning, and flavor.
Also, thank you for noting the sanitation and safety measures — we care deeply about making everyone feel comfortable and cared for. I truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you all back for another Portland adventure! 🍩🦞📚
Angelita_D, Sep 2025
Fun way to see the town and get good donuts along the way. We enjoyed getting some cool history of the town
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Angelita, thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and the tasty donuts along the way. It’s always fun to share some of Portland’s cool history while exploring the town on foot. Appreciate you joining us! 🍩📚🌆
Nadine_R, Sep 2025
I needed donuts that were gluten free. Although two out of the three sites did not have gluten free donuts, one of them did. Our tour guide was able to arrange for me to have several gluten free donuts so I was able to enjoy the tour and the donuts! Thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Nadine! I’m really glad we could make the tour enjoyable for you with some gluten-free donut options. While not all of our partner shops offer them, we find spreading 1/3 partners' donuts throughout the tour makes sure everyone feels included — and I’m so happy you were able to join in on the fun (and the donuts!). Appreciate you sharing your experience! 🍩🌾😊
Cabrini_J, Sep 2025
Renee was great interesting history learned a lot. Good amount of food. Nice variety of donuts. Thank you
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of Portland history, variety of donuts, and a satisfying amount of food along the way. Renee is a fantastic guide and loves helping guests discover what makes this city (and its sweets!) so special. We appreciate you joining us! 🍩📚
Jennifer_T, Sep 2025
This tour was really unique. Chris was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable, kind and fun. The stops were not your average doughnut shops and that made for a great experience. We learned a lot about Portland and its history. We already suggested this tour to a few friends and family who plan on visiting Maine.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much, Jared and Jennifer! I’m thrilled you had a great time on the tour. I love sharing some of Portland’s lesser-known history and unique donut stops — definitely not your average sweet spots! 😊 It means a lot to hear you’ve already recommended the experience to friends and family. I appreciate the kind words and hope to see you back in Portland, Maine for more flavor and fun! 🍩📚
CHRISTINE_B, Aug 2025
Had a great time touring and tasting all those yummy doughnuts. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience in Maine.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much! I’m glad you had a great time tasting some of Portland’s best donuts and exploring the city with us. It’s always a joy to share both the flavors and the history of Maine with curious guests. We really appreciate the kind words! 🍩
Robbie_S, Aug 2025
Great experience. Guide was so good! Would definitely recommend the tour! Great selection of donuts!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks so much! I’m glad you had a great experience and enjoyed the donut selection — it was a pleasure having you on the tour. Your recommendation means a lot, and I hope to see you again on another Portland adventure soon! 🍩
Jody_R, Jul 2025
Great way to get to know the town. Our guide was very knowledgeable & made the tour educational and fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed getting to know Portland, Maine with us. Sharing the city’s history, stories, and local flavor is always a joy — we appreciate you joining the tour!
Meg_W, Jul 2025
If you’ve never been to Portland, THIS should be your very first stop!
Kris is the ultimate local guide, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the city that’s way more than just donuts (though those are amazing). Don’t let the name fool you—this tour is a full-on Maine experience, and Kris is like that super cool local friend who knows all the best spots and hidden gems!!
It’s not just about seeing the sights; it’s about getting the real Portland vibe. And, if you're a foodie (or just love good places to eat), Kris drops the ultimate recommendations on where to go—and more importantly, where to skip. Trust me, you’ll be thanking him when you're munching on the best lobster roll of your life.
If you’re visiting Portland, you absolutely can't miss this tour!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Wow — thank you so much for this amazing review! I’m thrilled you felt the real Portland vibe on the tour. I love sharing not just the local donuts but also the stories, hidden gems, and foodie recommendations that make this city so special. It means a lot to hear this was a highlight of your visit — hope to see you back in Portland, Maine for more sweet treats and a lobster roll or two!
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