Shore Excursion Details

Portland Culinary Walking Tour

Portland, Maine

Portland Culinary Walking Tour

DETAILS

  • 2
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Stroll through the Old Port, sampling your way through several venues that offer delectable snacks that reflect Portland’s distinct cuisine. You will follow a route through the historical streets around the waterfront, an area that was once home to canneries, factories and textile mills. Today, the revitalized warehouse district features dozens of quaint restaurants, coffee houses, bakeries and shops selling gourmet merchandise. The guide will bring you to some of the finest venues to sample their wares. The exact stores and restaurants always vary, but you can be sure that the offerings will be heavily influenced by what’s freshest and most indicative of the local cuisine. Some of these Maine-inspired foods may include lobster, chowder, organically grown vegetables, fresh-baked pastries and seasonal berry jams. As you sample the various culinary treats, the proprietors will describe how they were prepared and where the ingredients were obtained.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through the waterfront area sampling snacks prepared with local ingredients.
• Become familiar with Maine’s characteristic cuisine, especially local favorites.
• Learn how the delicacies were prepared and what makes them so special.
• Remain in downtown Portland afterwards, if you please.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. Tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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    Moderate
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    Challenging
Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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