Mysterious Lore and More Walking History Tour of Boothbay Harbor
Overview
This walk through Boothbay Harbor's snickleways is a wonderous combination of our town's hidden history, local lore, and unsolved mysteries that will leave you ruminating long after the tour has ended. Your entertaining local guide gives you a lay of the land and all the inside scoop on the harbor’s most mysterious unsolved death, Boothbay Harbor’s very own sea serpent, legendary treasure tales surrounding many of the harbor’s islands with a visit to the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard Museum where tall masted ships have been built for almost 200 years.
What's Included
- Snacks Local tasty treat
- Walking map of Boothbay Harbor
- 10% off another Mysterious Harbor Tours e-bike or walking tour
- Mysteries to unravel and legends to trip on!
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
30 Commercial Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Whales Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
10 Wharf St
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boothbay Harbor Footbridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oak Street
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boothbay Harbor Shipyard
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whales Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Our walking tour includes some steep inclines and uneven surfaces, including sidewalks, grass, and wooden walkways. Your guide can assist those who need help with inclines and uneven surfaces. We can also accommodate wheelchairs on a custom tour. Please contact us to discuss this option.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-5518896P3
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