Overview
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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.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
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
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
What To Expect
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. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. 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.
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Portland Maine Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy to use.
Anthony E,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to use, descriptive of where you are and informative. The narrator was very clear to understand
Great tour!
Judy J,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour of local highlights and history. Enjoyed the variety of spots and topics. Focused on history, architecture, local culture and attractions.
Excellent walking tour
Resort782656,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, easy to follow, able to do it at our own pace. Saw some Excellent things which we would not have seen without it.
Well worth the price.
loiss969,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Street signs are not well...
nancy p,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Street 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.
Flexible tour
Yuko D,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Great value and a terrific, informative experience
Karl G,Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Great tour once learned about app and how to download it
Explore24823501451,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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.
Explore Portland at your own pace!
Rob B,Apr 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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!
Highly recommended
Roger D J,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
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