Outdoors things to do in Portland

We rank 62 outdoor things to do in Portland, United States. The highest scoring is Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Outdoors in Portland compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Portland by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour92$542h5/5 (670)
Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour89$792h4.9/5 (1,073)
Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise83$611.8h4.8/5 (839)
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine82$450.8h4.8/5 (990)
Lighthouse Bicycle Tour from South Portland with 4 Lighthouses79$1093h4.9/5 (135)
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine78$692h4.7/5 (305)
Casco Bay Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour78$854h4.9/5 (62)
Sunset Sea Kayak Tour on Casco Bay78$602h4.8/5 (131)
Port City Lights Cruise78$431h4.8/5 (333)
Sunset Lighthouse Cruise77$711.8h4.8/5 (271)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Portland

Outdoors in Portland: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Portland?
Portland, Maine: Hidden Histories Guided Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 670 traveler reviews. Portland Explorer | Maine History, Culture, & 3 Lighthouses Tour, Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise, Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine follow close behind. We rank 62 outdoors experiences in Portland in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Portland cost?
Expect around $230 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Self-Guided Audio Tour of Portland’s Historic Old Port District from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Portland for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors 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 outdoors 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 outdoors 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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Last Minute 105Culture & History 71Food & Drink 26Most Popular 19Nightlife 18Family Friendly 10Most Highly Reviewed 6

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