Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems
Portland, Maine is known for its culinary scene, including amazing donuts. With this tour, you'll get to sample from the city's best donut shops, while also learning of Maine's connection to the invention of the donut and the city's history. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, The Holy Donut, to skip the line, but also to local favorites, that are equally delicious.
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Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems
What's included in Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems
(Subject to Option Inclusions)As featured in The Boston Globe: “A little bit of history, and a lot of deliciousness.” On this small‑group walking tour you will Skip the lines and sample six hand‑picked donuts at three award‑winning bakeries—all waiting for you when you arrive. Walk a scenic one‑mile loop from the working waterfront through the Old Port’s cobblestone streets, guided by a local storyteller. Hear bite‑sized tales of Portland’s past—from sea captains and Prohibition to the immigrant Maine sailor who “invented” the hole‑in‑the‑middle donut way back. Meet the makers and discover what sets a Maine potato donut apart from anything you’ve tasted before. Leave with insider tips for the best photo ops, breweries, and eats to explore after your tour. Expect 90 minutes of coastal views, fun history, and melt‑in‑your‑mouth donuts—perfect for food lovers, families, and bachelorette groups alike.
Food Menu
DESSERT - Maine Potato Donuts (2 samples)
Think, dark chocolate cake better than you knew could exist on this planet.
DESSERT - Fresh Made to Order Artisinal Bite-Sized Donuts (2 samples)
Warm from the fryer with super fun toppings
DESSERT - Asian inspired raised yeast donuts (2 Samples)
Fluffy sweet perfection!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Requires ability to walk 1 mile, through a historic district that includes uneven wharf, and cobblestone surfaces at times.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet you in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange St, 15 minutes prior to your tour time. The shop is a fun place to explore before the tour, as they support over 100 local artists/makers. We will find you for check-in and make an announcement in the shop prior to departure.
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Ticket Redemption
Guide will meet guests on the corner in front of The Maine Souvenir Shop for check-in by name/digital proof of reservation/ticket.
