Portland Walking Food Tour – Warm Donuts, History & Hidden Gems

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1 hour 30 minutes
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1 - 12 guests
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Explore Portland, Maine's rich culinary scene with our donut and food tour. Taste from top donut shops, skip the line at The Holy Donut, and uncover the sweet history of donuts here.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample 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!

What You Get

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Good To Know

  • Requires ability to walk 1 mile, through a historic district that includes uneven wharf, and cobblestone surfaces at times.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

2 Exchange St, Exchange Street, Cumberland County Maine, United States, US, 04101

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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This was a perfectly...
June 20, 2025
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This was a perfectly paced tour, seamlessly combining history and points of interest with delicious donut tastings. Fun and informative!

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Donuts and details
June 14, 2025
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Renee was absolutely delightful! She was very informative and funny. Highly recommend this historical walking tour.

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Fun, Historical Walk Highlighted With Donuts
June 12, 2025
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Chris did an amazing job walking us through downtown and highlighting Portland history as well as finding amazing donut shops for us to try. We even went back to our favorite to grab some to take h...read more

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Local history …. And Donuts!
June 12, 2025
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Fantastic twist on the usual walking tour! Kris gave a great background on Portland and it’s history from a local’s perspective. Donuts were unusual combinations and fresh! Potato donuts - yay!

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June 10, 2025
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We had a great experience on this tour. It was just me and my wife and Chris was awesome and very knowledgeable about the Portland area. The donuts were delicious and it was interesting to learn ab...read more

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