Quick Details
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure!
Adult
Ages 13+
$ 49
Child
Ages 3-12
$ 35
Infant
Ages 0-2
Free
Dog Ticket
Bring your well behaved, leashed dog!
Free
Discover Portland City and Lighthouse Tour
Experience the perfect blend of Portland’s urban charm and coastal beauty in one comprehensive tour. Journey through the historic Portland peninsula aboard our comfortable trolley before visiting Maine’s most celebrated lighthouse.
This 1-hour and 45-minute adventure showcases the best of Portland’s historic treasures, vibrant neighborhoods, and spectacular coastal vistas with expert narration throughout.
Tour Highlights
- Historic Old Port
- Coastal Scenery
- Harbor Views
- Iconic Lighthouses
- Photo Opportunities
- Narrated Stories
What to Expect
Embark on a fully narrated 1 hour and 45-minute trolley tour through Portland’s most scenic and historic districts.
Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s maritime heritage, literary connections, and architectural significance.
After exploring the peninsula, we’ll continue to the crown jewel of Maine’s coast – Portland Head Light – where you’ll enjoy a 30-minute stop to explore and capture unforgettable photos.
Maine Landmarks
- Portland Observatory – America’s last remaining historic maritime signal tower
- Wadsworth-Longfellow House – Childhood home of the celebrated poet
- Victoria Mansion – Spectacular pre-Civil War Victorian residence
- Portland Museum of Art – Maine’s oldest and largest public art institution
- Eastern Promenade – Stunning waterfront park with panoramic bay views
- Portland Head Light – Maine’s oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington
- Old Port District – Cobblestone streets lined with boutiques and restaurants
- Commercial Street – Historic working waterfront with fishing piers
Trolley FAQs
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The entire tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minute, including a 30-minute stop at Portland Head Light. You will have ample time to enjoy all the spectacular sights and capture the perfect photos.
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Absolutely! If Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with your vacation, we will keep you dry and still show you around the city! Every once in a while, we have to cancel if the weather is really bad, so it’s worth calling us just to make sure.
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Trolleys are heated and stay quite warm, but do not have air conditioning. They do have big, open windows that provide a very nice breeze once we get moving.
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On the trolleys, we allow you to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, but please, no coolers Note: We do not offer snacks or beverages for sale on our trolleys.
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice!
Our operators (thanks Bill!) were refreshingly knowledgeable and did a great job conveying the history and sights of Portland. Walking away with a wealth of new knowledge.
– Marko P
Do the sunset tour! We had a wonderful time touring the bay and learning about Portland. Saw some wildlife, lighthouses, and awesome sunset colors. The boat experience itself was calm and enjoyable.
– Jeremy Y
Had a great experience with these guys and gals! They provided a wonderful Lighthouse Sunset Tour. It was so enjoyable for our whole family. We will do this again the next time we are in Portland!
– Matt P
Well executed tour that shows you most of the areas attractions and tells you about the history and how people live here. No motion sickness. They sell have a bar and sell basic snacks.
– Pieter R • Google
So knowledgeable and the history of Portland and all the views were amazing. We are glad we came in early may right before the busy season because to tour was small and intimate. A must do activity while visiting!
– Danielle M