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Experience the beauty of coastal Maine on this private guided tour featuring iconic landmarks, scenic harbors, and charming coastal villages. Your journey begins at Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States, where dramatic rocky cliffs and sweeping Atlantic views create unforgettable photo opportunities.
From there, travel along Maine’s scenic coastline to the picturesque harbor village of Boothbay Harbor. Walk across the historic Footbridge, built in 1901, and enjoy views of working lobster boats, quiet marinas, and classic New England waterfront scenery.
Guests also have the option to enjoy lunch along the harbor at a unique restaurant built from a historic tugboat. With a knowledgeable local guide sharing stories and insights throughout the journey, this private coastal Maine tour offers the perfect blend of history, scenery, and authentic coastal charm.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Portland Head Light
Your tour begins with a visit to the iconic Portland Head Light, widely considered one of the most beautiful and photographed lighthouses in the United States. Located inside Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, this historic lighthouse has stood watch over the rocky Maine coastline since 1791. Guests will enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, dramatic cliffs, and the picturesque lighthouse that has become a symbol of Maine’s maritime heritage. There will be time to walk along the scenic paths, take photos from several viewpoints, and explore the historic grounds of Fort Williams Park. The surrounding landscape offers incredible coastal scenery and a chance to experience the rugged beauty that makes Maine’s shoreline so famous.
Eartha, the World's Largest Revolving and Rotating Globe
Your second stop brings you to Eartha, the world’s largest rotating and revolving globe. Located inside the Garmin building in Yarmouth, this remarkable three-story display offers a fascinating view of our planet from a truly unique perspective. As Eartha slowly rotates, guests can observe continents, oceans, mountain ranges, and geographic details with incredible clarity. There will be time to take photos and explore the viewing area while learning about how this massive globe was engineered. On select days, there is also a small coffee shop inside the building where guests can grab a coffee or a quick snack—perfect for anyone who may not have had time for breakfast before beginning the day’s adventure.
Options
With Portland Lighthouse
Portland Lighthouse: This option includes stops at the Famous Portland Head Lighthouse. Pickup included
Day Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely small town adventure
oreosmom7351,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00AJ was our driver and tour director for the day. He is very knowledgeable of the area north of Portland to Boothbay Harbor. One pleasant surprise was Maine Botanical Garden. Not only is it landscaped with a large variety of trees and plants but it also has a unique set of eco-friendly sculptures. Our favorite stop was the sea-side town of Boothbay Harbor. Picturesque and historic, all that reminds you of Maine.
Not the old standard tour
U7174XXcs,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience. Tour operator went out of his way to insure that he incorporated the things we wanted to see and not just a standard one tourist stop to the next.
More than Fun
pamelahF2817RH,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We totally enjoyed our day and were able to see so much beauty that the coast has to offer in Maine. AJ was very knowledgeable and so easy to talk with. He made our trip here something to have good memories of what we did. Thank you AJ!!
Aj was a great tour...
Zeena H,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Aj was a great tour guide! Punctual and reliable! He was able to customize the tour to our interests at any time during the tour. Helped us to make the best use of our short time in Maine. Knowledgeable and engaging, he made for an enjoyable and interesting day! We were able to cover so much in such a short time! Highly recommend!
This was an intimate look at many small villages and towns in the coastal Maine area.
D4343CRsamf,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this trip we started off going to the Portland head lighthouse and also saw the Fort Williams. We then headed up to Freeport and spent some nice time at the L.L. Bean company store there and we also got some information from our dad about the impact available being in the area. We also went to the Andros Scoggins bridge, which was built in 1892 and it was tied directly to the local textile industry. We went to the town of Bath to see the Tori gate, which was symbolic of a sister city relationship with a small town in Japan. We also drove by the sprawling Bath Iron Works plant that builds ships for the US government. In Boothbay, we had a wonderful lunch at the tugboat Inn then we we went on a walk around Boothbay tourist area to go in some of the shops and buy a few souvenirs and cards quaint beautiful little town. from there, we went to the botanical gardens and we spent over an hour walking around there. We saw two of the large wooden troll structures, which were so cute and unique. We did not find all of them as the whole complex covers 300 acres, but we did spend a couple of hours there, our last stop was fort Edgecombe, which was built in 1809. It is the oldest octagon structure still standing in the United States. It was a block house fort to protect that area of Maine during the war of 1812. Three adults in our family were in the group. This is a private tour and Dennis our guide was very accommodating, providing water soft drinks and snacks.
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Elizabeth L,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00After speaking with the owner AJ he offered to refund the cost of the gardens we were not able to visit. Customer service was good.
No Solo Travelers Accepted
Candace S,Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was very disappointed that this tour was not available to a solo traveler. I even reached out to ask to be added as a third or fifth to the tour but was rejected. I am here Labor Day week and it seems slow enough that I would have been a welcome addition.
Stephanie was amazing!
Paisley W,Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Stephanie was amazing! She picked us up from the hotel, had snacks available (which she made sure were within dietary restrictions), drove us to a lot of really cool places and made sure to take pictures for us and tell the significance of each location, let us pick the restaurant to accommodate my dietary restriction, and dropped us back off at the hotel.
Amazing tour of Central Maine
H9476ZUrachaels,Mar 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing day on this tour with Stephanie. She was super accommodating. She called the night before to double check everything including times, itinerary, what to wear, ect. She made us feel like old friends rather than a stranger taking us on a tour. Would highly recommend this tour if you are wanting to get out and see some lighthouses and other cool Maine sights.
Interesting and fun
Daniel G,Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the best I have ever been on. Our guide was very informative and took us to places that weren’t even on our tour. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best tour. He took pictures of us and things he thought we find interesting and sent them to us. Besides providing drinks and snacks, he knew we didn’t have time for lunch so when we got back to the van, he bought lunch for us and had it waiting for us. I recommend them highly if you want an interesting and a fun tour. AJ was the best tour guide who made it a tour we will never forget
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