Culture & History things to do in Portland

We rank 68 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 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
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In the 90+ Club
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Available today
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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 Local91$741.8h5/5 (1,644)
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour90$542h5/5 (609)
A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland87$492h4.9/5 (516)
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour87$792h4.9/5 (997)
Portland, Maine: Black History Guided Walking Tour83$542h5/5 (161)
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine82$350.8h4.8/5 (924)
Old Port Culinary Walking Tour from Portland78$1603h4.8/5 (474)
Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems77$692h4.8/5 (224)
Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouses and XL Lobster Roll76$1655h4.8/5 (161)
Sunset Sea Kayak Tour on Casco Bay75$602h4.8/5 (126)

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 91 out of 100 from 1,644 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 68 culture & history experiences in Portland in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Portland cost?
Expect around $184 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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