
Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
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3.5/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Portland, United States, from $10 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $10 per person
On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s significant role in the Underground Railroad and the individuals who helped shape its fight for freedom. The tour is self guided on our walking tour app. It's hands free, pl
What you get
About this experience
On this walking tour, we’ll explore the city’s significant role in the Underground Railroad and the individuals who helped shape its fight for freedom. The tour is self guided on our walking tour app. It's hands free, plays as you walk and you can go at your own pace, anytime, it never expires. You’ll walk through historic streets where ordinary citizens took extraordinary risks to assist those escaping slavery. We’ll visit former homes, churches, and workplaces that served as safe havens and meeting places for abolitionists, reformers, and community leaders. Each stop demonstrates how Portland’s waterfront and neighborhoods became centers of courage, compassion, and quiet resistance. Let’s start our journey at the Mariner’s Church Banquet Center, a landmark that saw both Portland’s growth and its dedication to justice.
What's included
Included
- Go anytime at your own pace. Stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
- Fun storytelling that shares the history of Portland bringing it alive.
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- See All the sites and don't miss out with our in depth route.
- Great deal, one purchase if for one car and never expires.
- Great narration that keeps you interested
- Easy to use, press play and the stories play automatically as you walk.
Not included
- No admission the tour is all outside on our walking tour app
- No human guide this is all on our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
The tour starts outside the Mariner's Church Banquet Center where you'll hear the story and it's link to the underground railroad, then you'll be guided step by step through Portland.
Pass by without stopping
Lincoln Park
The tour walks through Lincoln Park where you'll see the former site of the meeting house and discover it's history.
10 minutes here
You'll explore exchange street stopping by sites linked to the Underground railroad and hear their story.
10 minutes here
The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist
This has long been a spot for progressive activism, including abolitionism and Underground Railroad support. In 1832, famed abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison spoke here to 2,000 people on his Maine anti-slavery tour, sparking local engagement. On the tour you'll discover it's story.
10 minutes here
The tour stops outside the The Abyssinian Meetinghouse where you'll hear the story of the underground railroad linked to it.
Pass by without stopping
You'll walk down one of the most historic streets and hear the stories linked to it.
5 minutes here
The tour ends at the Franklin Street Wharf where you'll hear it's history then explore more.
5 minutes here
Portland
You'll walk around downtown Portland stopping at sites linked to the African American history of Portland, and the underground railroad.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Portland
The tour starts outside the Mariner's Church Banquet Center where you'll hear the story and it's link to the underground railroad, then you'll be guided step by step through Portland.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the Franklin Street Wharf where you'll hear it's history then explore more.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very easy to navigate....
Very easy to navigate. Narrators were wonderful. We will definitely be using audio tours more often now that we know about them when we travel.
via Viator
Rich History
The narrator really spoke at a slow pace, to where you could really understand and take in what he was saying. Didn't realize the rich black history this far East.
via Viator
The plaques were not all...
The plaques were not all easy to find but definitely very informative. Something cool to do at your own pace.
via Viator
It sucked not having a...
It sucked not having a guide sucked. Want money back would not recommend never never never never never
via Viator
This walking wasn't for me. Maybe for hundreds of others. Definitely not for me. Had to download apps then listen to a narrator.
Had to download apps. Then simultaneously listen to narrator and look for the address that is directed to look for. Just not for me
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Portland.
How much does Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $10 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Portland usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Portland is not rushed.
Is Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Portland, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Portland can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Portland and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Portland Underground Railroad Self Guided Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Portland within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Portland?
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Portland sells lighthouse and lobster-boat tours in Casco Bay, Old Port food and brewery walks, seal and puffin cruises, and fall foliage runs up the Maine coast. On Outty we rank every Portland experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local, Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour, A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Portland?
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June to October, with peak foliage in early October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Portland?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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