We offer a variety of tours to explore Portland, Maine, including Walking Tours like the Pub History Walk and Sips and Slices, Van Tours such as Lighthouse Tour and Local Pour Tour, and Boat Tours like the Harbor Cruise and Sunset Cruise.
All tours begin at Portland Beer Hub, the home of Portland Explorer and the best craft beer bar and retail shop in town. Enjoy cozy couches, air conditioning, a clean bathroom, and a welcoming environment in downtown Portland. Guests receive 10% off drinks, snacks, food, and craft beverages to enjoy before your tour or to take home after the tour.
Tour durations vary depending on the type. Walking tours, van tours, and boat tours typically last 2 to 3 hours. Some speciality tours may be longer. Make sure and check the tour details for your specific tour.
Yes, many of our tours are family-friendly. Some tours with alcohol tastings, like the Beers, BBQ, and Bourbon tour, are 21+ only. Please review tour descriptions for age recommendations.
Our only tour in which we allow pets is our Portland History Walking Tour. Service animals are allowed on our other tours.
Yes! We can arrange private tours tailored to your group’s interests. Contact us directly for details via our Private Groups Booking Page.
You can book online through our website or call us 207-835-4950 directly to book over the phone. Inquire for a Private Group Charter or Tour Booking.
Yes! We stop taking reservations for tours 1 hour prior to the tours start. We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.
We accept all major credit cards through our online booking system.
A mobile confirmation is sufficient—no need to print your ticket.
All tours require a minimum number of guests to operate. If the minimum is not met, we will notify guests in advance and offer options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Yes, private tours typically require a deposit to secure your reservation.
The price includes your guided tour and any tastings or activities listed.
Yes, we offer a discount to both seniors and military personnel. For seniors, make sure and choose the appropriate “Senior” ticket during the booking process to receive your discount.
For military personnel, contact us before you book to receive your discount. If you have already booked, reach out to us, we’ll retroactively apply the discount!
Tips are not included in the price but are greatly appreciated by our guides. A 20% tip is standard if you enjoyed your experience.
All ticket sales are final without Ticket Protection.
Tours cannot be exchanged, rescheduled, or refunded.
Ticket Protection allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour with at least 24 hours’ notice. We will reschedule or reimburse you for your full tour ticket price (minus booking and ticket protection fees).
We operate rain, shine, and snow as long as the roads, sidewalks, and or water are safe and we have met our minimum number of guests to operate the tour.
All ticket sales are final without Ticket Protection. If your ticket was purchased with Ticket Protection, contact us via email or phone to reschedule your tour with at least 24 hours’ notice.
All ticket sales are final without Ticket Protection. If your ticket was purchased with Ticket Protection, contact us via email or phone with at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel your tour and receive a refund of the full tour ticket price (minus booking and ticket protection fees).
If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
All tours require a minimum number of guests to operate. If the minimum is not met, we will notify guests in advance and offer options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
All tours begin at Portland Beer Hub, the home of Portland Explorer and the best craft beer bar and retail shop in town. Enjoy cozy couches, air conditioning, a clean bathroom, and a welcoming environment in downtown Portland. Guests receive 10% off drinks, snacks, food, and craft beverages to enjoy before your tour or to take home after the tour.
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a camera. For boat tours, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.
Dress comfortably. For walking tours, wear sturdy shoes. Bring layers for boat tours as it can be breezy.
Our walking tours cover distances of roughly a mile in total. Van and boat tours involve minimal walking.
Our van tours and walking tours have planned stops with restroom access, but it’s good to use facilities before the tour starts.
Our boat has a restroom that is EMERGENCY USE ONLY. A bathroom is available at the tour starting location, Portland Beer Hub.
Yes, we will have a life jacket onboard and stowed for each guest for an emergency situation or for guests that are more comfortable wearing a life jacket. Our Captain will begin the tour with a safety briefing.
Yes, we do our best to accommodate dietary needs. Please let us know in advance.
Canes and foldable walkers are able to fit within our van. Loading and unloading off the van requires a big step up into the van. Unfortunately our vans are not wheelchair accessible.
For our walking tours, participants should be comfortable walking moderate distances (up to a mile) on uneven terrain.
For our boat tours, guests should be comfortable walking a very short distance, approximately one block, from Portland Beer Hub to the dock ramp. The dock ramp may be steep depending on the tide. Loading and unloading from a power boat is required.
Specifically our Fort Tour involves unloading on a floating dock, which can be tricky to navigate. The For Tour includes extensive walking on House Island with uneven terrain, dark underground areas, and historically preserved features. Participants should have good mobility due to the rugged nature of the fort and its surroundings.
Make sure and review the details of your specific tour for a detailed overview of the mobility requirements.
Yes, we strive to accommodate all guests and are here to help you choose the right tour based on additional mobility requirements.
Foldable strollers are able to fit on our boat and within our van.
If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
We operate tours rain, shine, or snow, provided that the roads, sidewalks, and water are deemed safe for travel. Safety is our top priority, and we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours in the event of unsafe conditions.
Make sure and bring a raincoat and umbrella for walking tours. Van and boat tours are covered.
There are many public parking lots and street parking spots in Portland’s Old Port and surrounding Portland Beer Hub.
We recommend arriving early to find parking as the less expensive lots fill up quickly. Our preferred parking lots are Hub Furniture Lot, Custom House Parking Garage, and Ocean Gateway Parking Lot.
Paid street parking is available with a 2 hour maximum amount of time in the space. Street parking is free on Sundays
We do not offer custom pick up for public tours. Custom pick-up may be available for private tours. Please inquire when booking your private tour.
Absolutely! We provide custom tours for corporate outings, team-building events, and large groups.
Yes, we love helping celebrate special occasions with personalized tours. Contact us to discuss your ideas.
Monday – Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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