Top Portland Food & Drink

Food lovers can explore Portland's historic Old Port independently, but to uncover the best places serving traditional local fare, you really need a guide to lead the way. Taste the best that Portland has to offer on this guided foodie walking tour, complete with stops at up to seven different eateries—and enough tastings to replace a meal. Along the way, your guide offers some stories about Portland's food scene, so you can get familiar with the local culinary stalwarts.

A taste of the Northeast like no other, this fun and flavorful tour showcases some of the best donuts in Portland, Maine. Follow your guide around the streets of Portland in search of the sweet spots that locals love the most. This walking tour takes you around the Old Port to three of downtown’s donut shops where you’ll try six unique samples.

Board the Elizabeth Grace to cruise around Portland Harbor while sipping local craft beer. This 1.5-hour harbor cruise will take you out into Casco Bay. Keep your eyes open for potential seal sightings, as well as the multiple lighthouses, islands, and forts you will see while cruising around. We will turn the bow toward Portland so you can take in a Maine sunset from the water and then cruise through Portland Harbor as the city’s nighttime skyline illuminates. You won’t find a more spectacular experience in Maine!

Join us on the ultimate coastal adventure, the Lighthouses and Lagers tour, co-branded with Portland Explorer! This unique tour takes you on a journey through the picturesque shores of Portland, Maine, where you’ll experience the beauty of two iconic lighthouses and enjoy a refreshing beer from a local brewery. First, we’ll visit the historic Bug Light for photo ops and immerse ourselves in the rich maritime history of the area. Then, we’ll head to the stunning Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, where you can capture unforgettable memories and take in sweeping ocean views. The tour concludes with a stop at Mast Landing Brewing Company’s taproom in South Portland, where you’ll be treated to a cold and refreshing beer that perfectly captures the essence of Maine.

Taste your way through the Portland area’s craft alcohol scene with a 3.5-hour, small-group tour of two breweries and a meadery. Sample a flight of the brews on tap at Maine Beer Company, and get an insider’s perspective on the state's cutting-edge craft brewing. Enjoy a tasting at Rising Tide Brewing Co., in the heart of Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood, then try Maine Mead Works' dry brews. Kick off the evening with a fun, small group of fellow drinks lovers, and finish your tour at The Craft Beer Cellar.

Learn about Portland's history with this walking tour, which will take you through the Old Port, downtown, and waterfront areas. You'll see all sorts of historic attractions, including the home of Hendry Wadsworth-Longfellow, the Eastern Cemetery, and the Abyssinian Church, all with a professional guide on hand to share stories about the city's past.

Visitors to Portland can easily miss some of Maine's most stunning sights, since you really need a car to explore the scenic coastline. Avoid the headache of arranging your own transportation, or renting a car, on this guided tour of Portland's must-see sights. Stop in downtown Portland, and visit three lighthouses, including Portland Head Light—an historic lighthouse perched on the rocky coast.

Explore the heart of Portland and head out to see some of the area's hidden gems and less-visited spots with this guided sightseeing tour. Your guide, a born-and-raised Portlander who works as a college librarian by day, shows you off-the-beaten-path locations and shares with you all sorts of local lore along the way.

Visit Portland’s scenic coast, historic sites and most vibrant neighborhoods with a sightseeing and shopping tour on a classic fire engine. Get great views of picture-perfect lighthouses and architecture from high up on the engine, and listen to live narration as you tour the city. Learn about Portland’s maritime past as you explore cobblestone streets with enjoy plenty of time to browse souvenir shops and sample the area’s most distinctive foods. Finish your tour in the heart of downtown, near historic wharves, restaurants and boutiques.

See a new vantage on Portland and the Maine coast—and enjoy a relaxing excursion out on the water—on this sailing tour. Make your own way to the Maine State Pier, and hop aboard a traditional, Maine-built windjammer. Once you set sail, soak up the sea breezes, look out for seals, and even take a turn at hoisting the sails or behind the ship’s wheel.

Explore the Portland Peninsula by bike with this guided tour. Start at the Eastern Promenade, making your way along the waterfront bike path until you reach the Back Cove Trail. Your guide takes you to the Old Port to see some of Portland's prettiest old brick buildings, and you learn the significance of local food, history and culture of this area.

Looking for a romantic way to watch the sunset while in Maine? How about chartering a vintage lobster boat and heading out to Casco Bay, where you'll take in great views of the sea and coastline. Your captain and guide will be on board to point out lighthouses and natural feature, and you're welcome to bring food and beverages, even the adult kind, on board.

Charter a vintage lobster boat, dubbed MONHEGAN, and set sail with this two-hour tour into Casco Bay. You'll get great views of the Maine coastline, passing by four lighthouses as you go. This is a great opportunity to take photos of the coastline and waters, while learning about local nautical history from a knowledgeable captain.

Discover the lighthouses and coastal landmarks of Portland on a small-group biking tour. Hop on a provided bicycle and follow your guide to the Bug Light, Spring Point Ledge, and Portland Head lighthouses. Along the way, learn about their storied histories. Other highlights include the Liberty Ship Memorial, Cape Elizabeth, and Willard Beach. Set at a leisurely pace, the adventure also includes a complimentary lobster roll lunch at an award-winning food truck.

Portland, Maine is a beguiling city that’s quietly developing one of the most exciting brewery scenes in the country. On this half-day tour, you’ll visit three of the best makers in town: Fore River Brewing Company, Maine Mead Works, and Lone Pine Brewing. You’ll sample various products, meet the brewers, and tour the facilities. The small group tour includes transportation, bottled water, and a snack.

This leisurely walking tour allows you to visit and learn about the working waterfront that was essential for importing many goods and the exporting of alcohol during times of prohibition. As part of this historical journey, we will stop at three legendary Portland breweries for included samples: Shipyard Brewing Company, Gritty McDuff’s, and Liquid Riot Bottling Company.

Discover Portland, Maine’s craft-drink industry on this tasting tour. Portland is well known for its beer, but it’s also home to other craft beverages. Visit some of the Forest City’s finest breweries and distilleries to discover the best beer, wine and spirits it has to offer.

Board the Elizabeth Grace for this exclusive one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you are a local or visiting from away, the stone fortresses built in the early 19th century in Portland Harbor are always captivating. They are imposing reminders of days not too far gone when the defense of our coastline required their presence. Despite their prominence, the forts are not easy to access for a variety of reasons, and most locals and visitors have never been to Fort Scammel, the only fort in the Harbor to see active combat. Fortunately, the owners of Fort Scammel have partnered with us to offer private tours of this incredible historic site. This is an experience NOT TO BE MISSED! Along the way, we’ll cruise past some of the other great sights in the bay, including the iconic lighthouses.

Wrap your week up like a  local with this Friday evening tour of Portland breweries aboard the Maine Brew Bus. Your stops will include the Austin Street Brewery, known for their stouts and pale ales. You'll also visit the oldest craft brewery in New England, DL Geary's Brewing Co., as well as the much newer Lone Pine Brewing, which launched in 2016.

Brewery hop at brunch time with this fun daytime tour that takes visitors to some of Portland's best breweries! You'll start off at Bissel Brothers Brewing Company, known for their hoppy ales, before continuing on to Rising Tide Brewing, a husband-and-wife-owned operation, and on to Lone Pine Brewing Co. Although beer is what's on the menu for brunch, you'll get a breakfast-themed hand pie to soak up some of your libations.

Spend the evening in the company of a guide learning about Portland's beer scene. You'll taste several samples, munch on vegetarian snacks and hear commentary about the history of brewing in the city. All samples and gratuities are included.