Discover the best of Portland, explore its neighborhoods and see famous lighthouses on our e-bike tour of the best of Portland.
Join us for a guided-day trip inspired by the sea’s wild beauty! Continue reading below for a full tour itinerary, and get in touch if you have any questions.
Our Lights and Sights E-Bike tour of Portland, Maine, departs from the Portland Encyclopedia at 6 Commercial Street at 9:45 am and usually returns around 3:00 pm.
Tours Daily: May through October
At 9:45 am
we will offer some 11:45 departures on select cruise ship days
Price: $199.00 per person
Your journey begins at our rental shop in the heart of Portland’s Old Port.
After bike fitting and a safety briefing, you begin pedaling along the Eastern Promenade Trail. Our first stop will be at the top of the Eastern Promenade, and Fort Allen Park home to a Fort defending Portland from 1775 through the War of 1812. Ask most locals, and they will tell you this is the best view of Casco Bay in the city.
After enjoying the view and the monuments, we continue along the Eastern Promenade and to East Bayside. Known to locals as “Yeast Bayside” because this small neighborhood is home to eleven makers of craft alcohol from beer to wine and kombucha it offers something for everyone.
Leaving East Bayside, we cycle along Back Cove. Back Cove is a three-and-a-half-mile multi-use path that encircles the Back Cove. This is the social hub of Portland; it bustles all summer with walkers, runners, and cyclists. From here, we will ride through a few neighborhoods to get across the to the west side of the peninsula. You will be glad you are riding an e-bike as we pedal up to the Western Promenade.
After the great fire of 1866, all the wealthy residents of Portland moved to the Western Prom and built stately homes. Today, it is one of the best-preserved Victorian Neighborhoods in America. We take a spin around, enjoying the architecture, before heading to see some lighthouses.
After crossing the Casco Bay Bridge, we hop on the East Coast Greenway for a little bit of easy pedaling. We will leave the greenway and pedal to Willard Square. From here, it is on to the famous Portland Headlight. We will stop for a great lobster roll lunch from our good friends at Bite Into Maine. We spend some time exploring Fort Williams Park before heading back to Portland.
Along the way, we will visit both the Spring Point Ledge Light and Bug Light before returning to the starting point.
Should you have any questions about our Lights and Sights in Portland, Maine, please don’t hesitate to: Please Ask a Question or give us a call at 1.866-857-9544 if you have any questions.
Participants Must be 16 or older. Tours fill up quickly, so advanced reservations are highly recommended. Book your tour online or give us a call at 866-857-9544 to secure your spot.
