Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Explore the beauty and history of Portland with this combo of a walking and driving tour. Dig deep into the city’s history as you stroll down cobblestone streets and admire old brick architecture by the waterfront. Visit bustling neighborhoods like Old Port and the Art District, stop at shops and restaurants whenever you please, and breathe in the coastal air. Then take a drive out to the east and west promenades, before swinging down to the famous Portland Head Light lighthouse. It’s the most comprehensive way to experience this unique, quirky city!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Commercial Street
Portland’s Harbor (the body of water that you just sailed in on) is a “deep water” port, it generally does not freeze over during the winters. the Gulf of Maine has very strong tides, and those tides mix the water column and bring deeper, warmer water to the surface all along the coast. Note: The tour is over 4+ miles long per tour, with more than 30+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 2-3 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Victoria Mansion
This is the Victoria Mansion. Built by Ruggles Morse in 1858. “the best standing example of Victorian art, architecture and decoration.” He named it “Victoria Mansion” after Britain’s Queen Victoria, It was built as his summer home.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MyGorgeousGreek,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great way to get to know Portland and its interesting history. Easy to listen to and follow. It helped us get a feel for the city on our first day visiting.
Michelle B,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Loved this tour! The mix of walking and driving gave us the best of Portland — from city spots like Victoria Mansion to coastal views at Fort Williams Park. Super easy to follow and really fun!
Leslie K,,Sep 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
The app knew where we were. it gave us directions with clear indications and visual specifics to look for. Halfway through the driving tour, the app went silent. We only got to half of the tour.
thess12347,,Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very much enjoyed the self guided tour. Very informative without being caught up in too many facts that don't add anything. Highly recommend and plan to use again when in other cities they cover.
Road28919673956,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Unusable. Doesn’t say where to park & walk. Then when you realize you need to park, parking is $25 or unavailable. Very disappointed. Total waste of money. When using the app, it takes over your GPS and doesn’t give turn by turn directions, so it’s very hard to follow.
janicebF1989PI,,Mar 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Audio explanations were good but have better audio on directions between stops. Had to pull over multiple times to figure out if we were on the blue line path on phone app. Also why were some of reference points blue and others black?
Maps16464305074,,Feb 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The self-guided driving tour was a great way for us to see Portland and learn about the city. It was a rainy day, so learning about Portland from the comfort of our car was great!
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