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Portland, Maine Shore Excursions

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Top-Rated Portland Shore Excursions

The Ocean Gateway pier sits on the east edge of the Old Port, so brick sidewalks, fish piers and cafes begin a few steps from the ship. For a free view of Casco Bay and its islands, climb to the Eastern Promenade, a hillside park and trail just beyond the terminal.

6 Hours Private Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour in PortlandViator
6 Hours Private Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour in Portland
★ 4.8 (25 reviews) · 6 hr
From$735
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Freeport, Boothbay Harbor, and Botantical Gardens Day TourViator
Freeport, Boothbay Harbor, and Botantical Gardens Day Tour
★ 4.5 (14 reviews) · 7 hr
From$325
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Large Group Private Wooden Boat Sightseeing & Lighthouse CharterViator
Large Group Private Wooden Boat Sightseeing & Lighthouse Charter
★ 4.8 (9 reviews) · 2 hr
From$850
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Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 PaxViator
Private Portland Lighthouses and Kennebunkport Tour - 12 Pax
★ 5 (4 reviews) · 6 hr
From$1,508
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Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble LighthouseViator
Southern Maine Private Tour: Kennebunkport & Nubble Lighthouse
★ 5 (4 reviews) · 6 hr
From$325
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The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real LocalViator
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
★ 5 (1,711 reviews) · 1.8 hr
From$74
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Portland City and Lighthouse TourViator
Portland City and Lighthouse Tour
★ 4.8 (1,444 reviews) · 1.8 hr
From$61
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Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses TourViator
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour
★ 4.9 (1,076 reviews) · 2 hr
From$79
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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland MaineViator
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
★ 4.8 (1,000 reviews) · 50 min
From$45
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Harbor Lights and Sights CruiseViator
Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise
★ 4.8 (840 reviews) · 1.8 hr
From$61
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Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking TourViator
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour
★ 5 (673 reviews) · 2 hr
From$54
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A Walk Through Time Tour in PortlandViator
A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland
★ 4.9 (530 reviews) · 2 hr
From$49
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 28, 2026. Free Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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