Culture & History things to do in Portland

We rank 71 culture and history things to do in Portland, United States. The highest scoring is The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
71
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$8

Culture & History in Portland compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Portland by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local93$741.8h5/5 (1,710)
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour92$542h5/5 (671)
A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland89$492h4.9/5 (530)
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour89$792h4.9/5 (1,075)
Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour85$542h5/5 (172)
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine82$450.8h4.8/5 (998)
Old Port Culinary Walking Tour from Portland79$1603h4.8/5 (500)
Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems78$692h4.8/5 (244)
Sunset Sea Kayak Tour on Casco Bay78$602h4.8/5 (131)
Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouses and XL Lobster Roll76$1655h4.8/5 (169)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Portland

Culture & History in Portland: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Portland?
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 1,710 traveler reviews. Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour, A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland, Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour follow close behind. We rank 71 culture & history experiences in Portland in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Portland cost?
Expect around $192 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Portland for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Portland currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Portland?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Portland, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Portland?
June to October, with peak foliage in early October.

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