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Kennebunkport Historical Walking Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very good

29 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Kennebunkport
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Kennebunkport’s historic streets, hear shipbuilding-era stories from a local guide, and finish your walk with a sweet treat.

About this tour

Walk through Kennebunkport’s historic heart and uncover the stories behind its shipbuilding boom. On this Kennebunkport Historical Walking Tour, a local guide brings the town’s past to life with tales of merchants, shipbuilders, and the people who shaped its early fortunes.

Starting near Dock Square, follow Maine Street and wander into quiet side streets lined with homes dating to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hear how “Poor Arundel,” as the town was known in 1743, grew into one of Maine’s wealthiest communities by 1810, and learn about the Customs House during the 1800s shipbuilding era. The route returns to Union Square, completing a relaxed loop through the historic district. A sweet local treat rounds out the walk.

Allow about 2.5 hours and be ready for considerable walking in any weather. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the forecast, and bring water. Join this Kennebunkport Historical Walking Tour for a vivid introduction to the town’s streets, architecture, and maritime history.

Highlights

  • Trace Kennebunkport’s shipbuilding past with a local guide
  • Stroll Maine Street and historic side streets
  • See homes built by shipbuilders and merchants
  • Hear stories of the town’s rise from “Poor Arundel”
  • Enjoy a sweet local treat at the end

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Expert guide
  • Local taxes and fees
  • Sweet treat

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Tips

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Important information

  • The tour involves considerable walking
  • The tour runs rain or shine
  • People with mobility impairments may find the walking demanding
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Bring water
  • Meet at the benches near Abacus Gallery, 2 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.86 from 29 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2.

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