Overview
Portland’s growing hot spot for new restaurants, distillers, oyster shuckers, brewers, roasters, smokers, bakers, and more is on Munjoy Hill, along Washington Ave. and East Bayside! There are culinary entrepreneurs opening up left and right and this tour visits a rotating variety of the fresh faces and places while highlighting all the culinary pioneers in this newly revitalized area for wining and dining.
This moveable feast will begin at the bottom of Munjoy Hill, across from the historic Eastern Cemetery. You walk will include a tasty combination of foods and beverages such as; Maine frites cooked in duck fat, sausage or kale handrolls, and more, each enjoyed with craft beer, craft kombucha, topped off with cashew butter ice cream or fruit sorbet.
There is a lot of variety in the area and tour offerings evolve to experience and support the culinary community.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided Tour
Lunch
VIP Package
Gratuity to the tour guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tour meets in front of LB Kitchen at 255 Congress Street
What to expect
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Portland Observatory
We'll pause to outside the historic Portland Observatory and learn its origin story and relevance to the East End
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Eastern Cemetery
Learn some of the history/lore of the cemetery origins, prominent "residents" and more. We pause to share details along the route.
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Duckfat Frites Shack
20 min
Duckfat frites are made exclusively with Maine Norwis potatoes grown at Green Thumb Farms. They are fried twice in duck fat making them golden and crispy. A lot of care over a lot of years has been put in to bring these frites to Portland, Maine visitors and locals.
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Bay Bowls Portland ME
10 min
Guests will taste a delicious and refreshing mini açai bowl featuring Maine blueberries.
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The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
10 min
Guests will have the option of tasting some Maine oysters along the way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with special dietary needs. This is a niche experience does not offer alternative servings as gluten, dairy, seafood, poultry, pork, beef and more are part of various servings.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
FAQs about Portland: Savor & Saunter The East End
Can I cancel Portland: Savor & Saunter The East End for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Tour meets in front of LB Kitchen at 255 Congress Street
What's included?
- Guided Tour
- Lunch
- VIP Package
What's not included?
- Gratuity to the tour guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Portland Observatory, Eastern Cemetery, Duckfat Frites Shack, Bay Bowls Portland ME, The Shop by Island Creek Oysters.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Maine Day Ventures
