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Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this picturesque coastal city as you traverse the cobblestone streets of Old Port and downtown. Learn about the city’s long, embattled history as you pass the myriad of shops, bars, and eateries which have put it on the map. And discover secrets only locals know!
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: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
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.
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.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
United States Custom House
Explore the charm, history, and vibrant culture of Portland, Maine, with this self-guided walking tour! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Portland as you traverse the historical cobblestone streets of Old Port. Note: The tour is over 2.5+ miles long, with more than 27 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
Victoria Mansion
It was the labor of love of Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a wealthy New Orleans-based hotel owner. He hired a top architect to turn this into his summer home in 1860.
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
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!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Judy J,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great walking tour of local highlights and history. Enjoyed the variety of spots and topics. Focused on history, architecture, local culture and attractions.










Resort782656,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour, easy to follow, able to do it at our own pace. Saw some Excellent things which we would not have seen without it.
loiss969,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The app is easy to use once we figured out how to use an audio walking tour. Very good communication on activating it. Great commentary -very informative. Well worth the price.
nancy p,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Street signs are not well marked and the app is a bit slow to catch up. It was nice that it did talk as you walked.
Yuko D,,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I liked the flexibility of this self guided tour. When I reached the Victorian Mansion, I took their tour and after the tour, I continued the walking tour. I could stop and take many photos, too.
Karl G,,Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was a great way to walk through the town and enjoy a terrific afternoon outside. The narrator was good and the technology behind the self-guided tour worked well.
Explore24823501451,,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was well put together and easy to follow the directions. Many interesting places to see. Once learned the app it was easy to navigate. The only negative is that the directions to download the app (or even what the app is) is not explained on the Viator ticket so that caused a bunch of stress. Calling Viator for information on that was not helpful at all.
Rob B,,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
My family and I recently took the Portland Tour in March 2024. Unlike traditional tours, this one allowed us to explore Portland's sights at our own pace. The engaging audio narration was informative and well-told. We learned a lot about Portland's history and culture. Overall, it was a fantastic way to explore the city, and we would definitely recommend it!
Roger D J,,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour proved to be an invaluable resource as I walked. Without it, I would have missed out on discovering many of the specific locations that this walking tour has offered.
Gregg W,,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
The app did not work. You can stand right in the middle of the circles and nothing would play. Waste of ten bucks.
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