Land and Sea Duck Tour Historic Adventure

Land and Sea Duck Tour Historic Adventure

A unique land and sea adventure! Experience Portland aboard our famous modern amphibious vehicle, or Duck. As you twist and turn through the Old Port aboard we’ll tell you about the legends and lore that have shaped Portland into one of the most historical cities in the nation.

Learn about places of interest to visit and many little known facts about the city that is nicknamed “The Phoenix.” Then, hold onto your tail feathers as we DRIVE into the waters of Casco Bay to view Portland’s working waterfront, Calendar Islands and marine wildlife. This is Maine sightseeing at it’s best!

Itinerary
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Pass By: Commercial Street, Portland, ME

Downtown Portland's working waterfront

Pass By: United States Custom House, 312 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4110

A grand granite structure along Portland's Waterfront built in 1862, after The Great Fire.

Pass By: The First Parish Portland Unitarian Universalist, 425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3505

Portland's oldest church, the first major granite structure in the city, and having barely survived canon ball fire during the Revolutionary War.

Pass By: Portland City Hall, 389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3566

Another of Portland's famous granite landmarks, built in 1912. See and hear why we have adopted The Phoenix as our symbol.

Pass By: Congress Street, Portland, ME

The historic Monument Square and Farmers Market, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, One City Center, Longfellow House and Museum, and Arts District.

Pass By: Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3414

The childhood home of Portland's most famous historical figure, built in 1786. Don't forget to stop back by and visit the beautiful garden!

Pass By: Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101-1119

Home of famous Maine artists' works - Homer, Wyeth and more

Pass By: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St, Portland, ME 04101-3701

The honorary Henry Wadsworth Longfellow statue overlooks the Square.

Pass By: Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101-4504

Italian Villa style architecture at its finest! One of America's most historic homes of the 19th century.

Stop At: Casco Bay, Portland, ME

Splashing in (don't worry you won't get wet), our time in Portland Harbor (Casco Bay) provides scenic views off the coast of the Portland peninsula and the Calendar Islands- including Peaks Island, Fort Gorges, Breakwater "Bug" Lighthouse, and Springpoint Breakwater Lighthouse. Keep your eyes open for lobster boats, harbor seals and a variety of native sea ducks too.

Duration: 22 minutes

Pass By: Old Port, Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland's Downtown and waterfront - cobblestone streets, museums, views of Casco Bay and architecture are covered.