Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle

4.1(9)5 hFree cancellationBy Guide With Action

About this activity

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.

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.

What's included

✓Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
✓Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
✓Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
✓Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
✓Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
✓Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
✓One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
✓Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
✓Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
✓Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

✕No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Meeting and pickup

Begin from Visit Portland, Maine Information Center, Portland, ME. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Both tour begins in the parking lot of the Visit Portland Information Center at 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. This is a suggested starting point, and we’re not affiliated with the information center or any businesses here, so their staff will not have any information about this tour.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For walking portions, we recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing others nearby.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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