The Portland Black History Tour includes 2 hours of inspirational and enlightening historical narration over a 1.5-mile route through the Old Port and East End neighborhood. Owner, guide, and entertainer, Dugan Murphy, takes guests to often-overlooked landmarks still standing as a testament to the impact of Maine’s Black community over more than 400 years of history.
A recipient of Tripadvisor’s 2023 Best of the Best Awards, Dugan is the top-ranked guide in Maine, #2 in New England, #12 nationwide, and in the top 1% of historical tour guides worldwide Well over 26,000 guests have taken tours with him! Join us rain or shine April 1 through November 11.
Visit www.portlandbythefoot.com for full tour details, including real-time booking availability, meet-up location, photos, and more. Purchase individual tickets or make it a private tour for your group! Owner and guide Dugan Murphy can also be reached at 207-200-5885 or hi@portlandbythefoot.com.
A portion of every ticket sale will help fund the restoration of the Abyssinian Meeting House, Maine’s oldest—and America’s third-oldest—standing Black church.