Since 2009, Maine Foodie Tours, now expanded and rebranded as Maine Day Ventures, has offered highly interactive, educational, and entertaining activities, adventures, and tours for locals and visitors alike.
Activities highlight Maine’s culinary scene and colorful history on the land and on the water year-round in Portland and seasonally in Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor.
Maine Day Ventures are proud members and recipients of:
- Maine Office of Tourism
- Chamber of Commerce – Portland, Kennebunk, & the Midcoast and Bar Harbor
- Governors Annual Award for Innovation and Creativity
- Small Business Administration – Maine’s Women Owned Business of the Year
- Maine Biz – Top 3 Fastest Growing Businesses
- Visit Portland – Hospitality and Tourism Excellence Award
- Trip Advisor – Hall of Fame for Excellence Winner 2012-2021
- Trip Advisor – Travelers Choice Winner 2021
Where are you located?
Maine Day Ventures meets with participants for tours frequently at Andy's Old Port Pub at 94 Commercial St. Guests received welcome emails that will specify your meeting location and address.
Tour is usually 3 hours. Start times is usually 10:30 am. May include additional 11am or 3pm start times on select days. Book direct times online on MDV’s website!
A leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port educating you on local food, drinks and history!
Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages, Meet and greet culinary artisans along the way, learn what inspires them and how they got their start with a lively narration from your guide!
Along the way we’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” we call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
Examples of servings your tour MAY include:
- Fresh picked lobster rolls
- From-scratch confections from a hip local bakery
- Fresh fish tacos
- Maine crabmeat maki rolls
- Farmer’s market sourced soups or a Maine seafood “chowdah”
- Iconic Maine craft beer
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes
Tour is usually 3 hours. Start times is usually 10:30 am. May include additional 11am or 3pm start times on select days. Book direct times online on MDV’s website!
A leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port educating you on local food, drinks and history!
Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages, Meet and greet culinary artisans along the way, learn what inspires them and how they got their start with a lively narration from your guide!
Along the way we’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” we call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
Examples of servings your tour MAY include:
- Fresh picked lobster rolls
- From-scratch confections from a hip local bakery
- Fresh fish tacos
- Maine crabmeat maki rolls
- Farmer’s market sourced soups or a Maine seafood “chowdah”
- Iconic Maine craft beer
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes
Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!
Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!
Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.
The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!
We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.
More Info:
WHO: All ages are welcome
WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out
TIME: Tour is approx. 2 hours
DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles
COVID19 POLICIES
Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,
Tour is usually 3 hours. Start times is usually 10:30 am. May include additional 11am or 3pm start times on select days. Book direct times online on MDV’s website!
A leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port educating you on local food, drinks and history!
Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages, Meet and greet culinary artisans along the way, learn what inspires them and how they got their start with a lively narration from your guide!
Along the way we’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” we call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
Examples of servings your tour MAY include:
- Fresh picked lobster rolls
- From-scratch confections from a hip local bakery
- Fresh fish tacos
- Maine crabmeat maki rolls
- Farmer’s market sourced soups or a Maine seafood “chowdah”
- Iconic Maine craft beer
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes
Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!
Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!
Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.
The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!
We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.
More Info:
WHO: All ages are welcome
WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out
TIME: Tour is approx. 2 hours
DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles
COVID19 POLICIES
Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,
Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!
Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!
Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.
The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!
We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.
More Info:
WHO: All ages are welcome
WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out
TIME: Tour is approx. 2 hours
DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles
COVID19 POLICIES
Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,
Tour is usually 3 hours. Start times is usually 10:30 am. May include additional 11am or 3pm start times on select days. Book direct times online on MDV’s website!
A leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port educating you on local food, drinks and history!
Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages, Meet and greet culinary artisans along the way, learn what inspires them and how they got their start with a lively narration from your guide!
Along the way we’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” we call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
Examples of servings your tour MAY include:
- Fresh picked lobster rolls
- From-scratch confections from a hip local bakery
- Fresh fish tacos
- Maine crabmeat maki rolls
- Farmer’s market sourced soups or a Maine seafood “chowdah”
- Iconic Maine craft beer
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes
Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!
Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!
Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.
The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!
We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.
More Info:
WHO: All ages are welcome
WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out
TIME: Tour is approx. 2 hours
DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles
COVID19 POLICIES
Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,
Tour is usually 3 hours. Start times is usually 10:30 am. May include additional 11am or 3pm start times on select days. Book direct times online on MDV’s website!
A leisurely-paced walking tour that carves a path through the streets of the charming Old Port educating you on local food, drinks and history!
Friendly and engaging tour guides take you to several Old Port and neighboring artisanal shops, restaurants and pubs where you’ll sample a delectable mix of classic Maine, Maine-inspired, up-and-coming, cultural, fancy foods and beverages, Meet and greet culinary artisans along the way, learn what inspires them and how they got their start with a lively narration from your guide!
Along the way we’ll dish about the colorful, social and culinary history unique to the “Port City” we call home with lots of additional recommendations on how to dine and imbibe.
Examples of servings your tour MAY include:
- Fresh picked lobster rolls
- From-scratch confections from a hip local bakery
- Fresh fish tacos
- Maine crabmeat maki rolls
- Farmer’s market sourced soups or a Maine seafood “chowdah”
- Iconic Maine craft beer
- Dark chocolate truffles made with Aroostook County potatoes
Curious about Portland’s history with railroads, fires, wars, the underground railroad, famous poets and Hollywood producers? Join us on this walking tour through time!
Celebrating 200+ years of history in Portland, Maine 2020 marks the bicentennial birthday of the Pine Tree State!
Your tour begins in front of Andy’s Old Port Pub and continues for 2 hours through the historic Old Port, downtown and waterfront areas, sharing highlights of Portland’s history since 1820 and as far back as 1632.
The narrative is shared by highly trained guides with a passion for local history, sights and landmarks. They’ll bring history alive on this leisurely, scenic stroll. Some of the locations we MAY feature on your tour include; the lobsterman’s statue featured at the World’s Fair, the home of Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow and his place of worship, the Eastern Cemetery, the 3rd oldest Abyssinian Church in the U.S,, several underground railroad markers, and more!
We like to finish on a sweet note and you’ll be treated to a local treat at the close of the tour.
More Info:
WHO: All ages are welcome
WHEN: First tour of the day begins at 10:00 and others may be added as we sell out
TIME: Tour is approx. 2 hours
DISTANCE: Distance covered is approx. 1.5 – 2 miles
COVID19 POLICIES
Please ensure you have read and understand our policies regarding joining a tour before you start the booking process as you will be asked to confirm your compliance. We’re dedicated to flattening the curve and creating the safest entertaining and educational tour possible for guests and guides with your help per our Governor’s guidelines. Please see our full policy here ,
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- Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sunday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
