Portland Head Light Tours and Activities

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.

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 Portland and Historic Landmarks from a Local Perspective! Experience Portland, Maine and the surrounding cities year round with our family owned and operated small group tour. Visit 3 lighthouses for epic photo stops and tour through the city of Portland. This tour is entirely on land, we will be driving to the 3 lighthouses. At the lighthouse you will see and hear about the nearby forts, ferries and the Portland Observatory. We are unable to go into the lighthouses in Maine. This tour may change slightly based on the weather and group or as the State of Maine regulations change with social distancing guidelines and safety requirements for parks and local establishments.

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.

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.

Combine a tour of Portland's lighthouses with a visit to the waterfront fish pier with this private tour. You'll visit Portland Head Light, the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, and Bug Light Park, with the chance to learn about the lobster industry at the waterfront fish pier once you are done.

Climb aboard for a road trip through The Vacationland State’s best scenery! You will see ; lighthouses, coastal villages, and more. Limited Time Tours, this personalized private tour you will have your own driver, photographer and tour guide. Passengers from Portland will see Portland Head Lighthouse and passengers from Bangor will see Bass Harbor Light.

Take in the famous autumn foliage of New England during a private 2.5-hour sightseeing cruise from Portland. With room for six people, it's an ideal intimate experience for couples, friends, or families. It’s also a great opportunity to photograph the leaves and wildlife from a unique perspective. Learn about the area from your private guide as you cruise at a gentle pace.