Maine's Black community is small, but its history here goes back more than 400 years. On this guided tour, you’ll dive deep into Portland’s Black history, discovering how this community—national leaders, laborers, skilled workers, activists, and more—fought for freedom and equality and defined the state's path. From Frederick Douglass to lesser-known Black Yankees, there’s far more here than meets the eye, and with this tour, you’ll learn all about it.

Follow Portland’s #1 guide, per TripAdvisor, across the city
Explore a historically-Black section of Portland’s East End neighborhood with a local guide
Learn more about Abyssinian Meeting House, Green Memorial Church, Portland Observatory, and more
Limited to 15 travelers, you’ll get a fun, small-group experience

What To Expect

Old Port

We’ll walk through Portland’s Old Port and a historically-Black section of the East End neighborhood, uncovering Black history hidden all around us. *Highlights include:* First Parish Church, Lobsterman Park, Exchange Street, Mariner’s Church, US Custom House, India Street, Abyssinian Meeting House, Green Memorial AMEZ Church, Portland Observatory, Eastern Cemetery, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pets are not allowed on tours unless medically required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Include

Two hour fully narrated guided tour.
10% off water tours with Portland Paddle (instructions at confirmation)
Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America’s third-oldest standing Black church

Exclude

A tip for your guide!