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History and Culture Tour by Black Elephant Hostel, Portland

Portland, Maine, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Black Elephant Hostel
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
2.7 km
Starts at
Black Elephant Hostel
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Portland, United States, made by Black Elephant Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and discover the rich cultural tapestry of Portland's Arts District. This tour guides you past the home of a legendary American poet and to one of New England's most celebrated art museums. You will finish at a stunningly preserved mansion, showcasing the city's opulent past.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Black Elephant Hostel in Portland and covers about 2.7 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Wadsworth-Longfellow House
  • Portland Museum of Art
  • Victoria Mansion
  • Black Elephant Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Black Elephant Hostel
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
US$2 · 3 hUnlock tour