We had a wonderful time! Our guide was very informative on the history of the lighthouses and of Portland! We would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Portland!

  Our tour guide was Eric, a Portland local and one of the owner/operators of the company. Eric’s knowledge of the lobster/fishing industry definitely added some insider charm to the tour... read more itself. The meeting point was easy to find and we were able to get started a few minutes early since all parties were present. The van was clean and comfortable, and there was a television screen mounted in the front that had additional visuals to accompany the information presented along the route to and from each stop. We visited three lighthouses (Portland Head Light, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse a.k.a the one that looks like a spark plug, and Portland Breakwater Lighthouse a.k.a Bug Light). All stops allowed for wonderful views and beautiful photographs. We even had the opportunity to enjoy a lobster roll from a food truck parked near the Portland Head Light (it was delicious BTW). Visiting in April was a little before the tourist season was in full swing, but that allowed us to enjoy a smaller tour group. After our tour was over, Eric provided us with restaurant recommendations and other great locations for photo opportunities around the city. If you’re visiting Portland, I highly suggest that you book this tour. You’ll be glad that you did!

  The weather was terrible - a Nor'easter had gone through overnight and the waves were high and the wind brisk and cold. However, all of that worked in our favour,... read more as we got to see the real power of the ocean, with warnings about not going too close on the tourist walkways around the lighthouses. It was not scary, but it was truly compelling. Eric, our guide, is also a lobsterman, and that enhanced his narrative very strongly. Portland Explorer went above and beyond for me - I got the starting point mixed up, so I called the office (Eric's sister), and was given very clear directions on how to walk to where the van was, while the van waited for me (I was only about 5-10 min late, but still). The tour was informative, well-paced, and Eric made the foghorn work at one of the lighthouses (with Coast Guard permission). He also pointed out the local birdlife (I had no idea loons came to the ocean on their migrations), gave us a useful amount of historical context, and showed us one of the spots where he and his father had lobster lines. I had a great time and came away with even greater respect for those who make their livings on the ocean. Highly recommended.

  Eric was great. Gave so much info about the area and the lighthouses. You could tell how proud he is of the city he grew up in and his family.... read more Great day out and learning about Portland and its history.

  Very solid tour. Very informative and great information. The van was comfortable and the presentation was spot on. Host was a local and provided a ton of information and perspective.... read more I would recommend and also do again the next time I’m in town.

  This tour was truly amazing. The weather was delightful which made the views of the lighthouses breathtaking. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Due to the pandemic we... read more spent a lot of time outdoors as we heard many interesting facts about Portland. He also gave great restaurant suggestions.

  We highly, highly recommend this tour. If you do anything in Portland, do this. Eric was fabulous. Up close and personal with all the lighthouses and the history he told... read more us about in the area was awesome!

  I took this tour with my mom back in July of 2021, and it was fantastic. The tour guide is phenomenal. He's so funny and has a lot of interesting... read more information about the town. He was also very friendly and made a point to talk to each of us. We had a wonderful time on this tour and wouldn't hesitate to book it again if we returned to Portland, Maine.

  Eric’s tour was phenomenal, to say the least. His knowledge of the area and of the details of the lighthouses, their origins, details of every aspect of them, was incredibly... read more vast. He had a way of making everyone on the tour feel important and welcome. He went out of his way to give the best experience on the tour. I highly recommend him and the company. Even though it was cool and rainy, it was one of our best experiences on our vacation to Maine.

  Eric was outstanding as a guide. I learned so much about the history of Portland, Maine. The lighthouse visits were great and his family stories were so interesting. Loved learning... read more about lobstering and seeing the fish market after the tour. I took his suggestion and rode the ferry today to Peak's Island. This tour was truly the highlight of my first trip to Maine. I forgot to share that it was a bit cold and raining but it did not put a damper on this
wonderful tour!