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Portland: Old Port Culinary Walking Tour
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Overview
Starting at 10:30am and throughout the day until 3:00
Our leisurely-paced walking tour carves a path through the streets of the working waterfront and charming Old Port visiting places the locals love to go!
- Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port venues where you'll sample delectable Maine foods and beverages.
- You'll be enjoying locally sourced or Maine inspired dishes all along the route while your guide shares the culture and history of the "Port City" we call home.
-Visits include bakeries, breweries, restaurants, pubs and chocolatiers.
All tour experiences are highly educational and entertaining with trained, local guides. Join us in the morning for our Maine classic dishes or the afternoon for more creative, locally sourced fare.
Tour Details
- All culinary tours tend to sell out very quickly!
- Duration & Distance: Tours run 2.5- 3 hours and comfortably walk under 1 mile
- Included: All food and beverage tastings associated with the tour, tips to servers, and the expertise of a local foodie tour guide.
- Excluded: Tips for your guide are not included but appreciated when you have a great time!
- Who: All ages are welcome
- Capacity: Generally 14 people per tour
- Weather: We're offering experience rain, snow and shine
Examples of servings that MAY be on your tour :
- Fresh picked Maine lobster
- From scratch confections from a local bakery
- Iconic Maine craft beers
- Maine seafood or clam "chowdah"
- Fish tacos sourced from our own Casco Bay
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook
County potatoes - Delicious ice creams or gelatos from local farms (summertime)
- Local wines (often in the wintertime)
Variations can and do occur
What to Wear and Where to Meet
- Wear: Comfortable clothing, bring layers for Maine's changing weather, and your walkin' shoes. Please bring a raincoat or umbrella on rainy days as we are going to be outside. We shorten routes best we can when it does, but you may get wet.
- Where: Tour meets in front of Andy's Pub located at 94 Fore Street, Portland (advanced tickets required)
Sensitivities & Dietary Preferences
We actively do our best to work with gluten (not celiac), vegetarian and seafood sensitivities and preferences when and where possible
Group Tours Welcome
If you've got a group of friends, family or co-workers who'd enjoy a taste of the town, we offer this itinerary to groups of 8 or more as a private tour. Just contact us.
FAQ
Q: Where should I park?
A: We do NOT recommend using metered street parking as it maxes out at two hours. We recommend a parking garage or lot (link included in the confirmation email). The closest garage is the Custom House Square parking garage at 25 Pearl Street for $5.00/hour.
Q: Is this tour handicap accessible?
A: Portland's dedication to historic preservation means that many buildings are small spaces with narrow doorways and some stairs. With this tour, we traverse the historic wharf street made of cobblestones, so this is not an advisable tour for wheelchairs etc.
Q: Is this tour kid-friendly?
A: This IS a family friendly tour and all ages are welcome. There are adult beverages served in several locations with substitutes available.
Q: May I bring my dog?
A: We love dogs, but legally our partners are not allowed to have pets enter their premises unless they're certified service dogs.
Q: What's your cancelation policy?
A: We offer tour insurance for $5.99 per ticket that allows you to cancel your tour for any reason up to 24 hours prior to the start time of the tour. This must be purchased at the time of the tickets being sold and may not be added after the fact. Tickets are otherwise non-refundable for all circumstances and occasions.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
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Additional Info
Greetings from the Old Port!
Your Old Port Culinary Walking Tour explores a mix of classic Maine, Maine inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy food and drinks. We visit artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs - wherever taste and creativity meet!
We've got a few tips to share to get your culinary walking tour started on the right foot.
Meeting Location
The tour starts outside of Andy's Old Port Pub located at:
94 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
On the day of your Old Port Culinary Walking Tour please arrive ten minutes early so we can check you in and the tour can start on time.
Parking
We do NOT recommend using metered street parking as it maxes out at two hours.
We recommend a parking garage or lot:
-Custom House Square parking garage at 25 Pearl Street for $5.00/hour.
-Casco Bay Lines garage
-Ocean Gateway Lot located at the East end of Commercial Street
-Hub furniture lot on Fore Street
GOING THE DISTANCE It's appx. a 1 -mile over the course of 2.5-3 hours. Along the way your guide will advise which of our tour partners have restrooms, as most do. You may visit the lavatory by asking the staff at our first location.
RUNNING LATE? Please call us at (207) 233-7485 and we'll direct you to where the tour will be upon your arrival. Leave a voicemail if necessary. Please do not email or use social media.
GREEN Please don't print your ticket confirmation as your guide will do a roll call. Simply give your name to your tour guide upon arrival to check in.
We highly encourage you to:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water as not all servings have a liquid component
- Bring layers of clothing to meet Maine's constantly changing weather
What's Included? All foods and beverages associated with the tour, gratuity at our partners and the services of your tour guide are included.
What's not included A tip to your guide is not included and always appreciated for a job well done. The restaurant, hospitality & tourism industry standard is 15 - 20%.
A valid ID must be present to enjoy any alcoholic beverage tastings being served or to purchase additional libations on your own.
**REMINDER REGARDING SERVINGS - we actively do our best to work with sensitivities and dietary preferences related specifically to:
- gluten (not celiac)
- seafood
- nuts
- vegetarian
For ALL other sensitivities and preferences guests may pick and choose their participation level. Sensitivities and preferences must be disclosed no later than 2 hours prior to the start time of the tour as alternatives are not available once the tour has begun.
Keep it Movin' As a family friendly experience we welcome guests of all ages with a moderate level of mobility required. Wheelchairs and walkers are not recommended due to the historic preservation of the buildings related to narrow doorways, small spaces and stairs. We also traverse cobblestones and not all stop are seated. If kiddos are coming along, carriers or walking are best. If a stroller is necessary, please make sure it's the smallest, umbrella/collapsible style.
Strike a Pose Your tour guide will be taking photos throughout the tour. If you'd like copies to be emailed or air dropped to you, let them know and they can do so at the end of the tour.
We look forward to hosting you for a taste of the town!
Cancellation Policy
ALL tickets without tour insurance are non-refundable and tours run rain, snow or shine. Tour insurance must be purchased during initial ticket sales and may not be added after the fact.
