About Portland Explorer Tours
Portland Explorer Tours is a tour company, not a brewery, based at the Portland Beer Hub on Fore Street. It came out of a merger of three tour outfits: Maine Brew Bus/Brews Cruise, SeaPortland and Portland Explorer. The result mixes beer, sightseeing, history and boat tours under one roof.
Beer is still at the core. The Portland Brewery Tour by Van visits three Portland breweries for guided tastings and is for guests 21 and up. The Old Port Sip and Stroll is a guided walk through the Old Port with Maine beer, wine and spirits.
Food tours include the Bites of Portland walking tour and the Taste of Portland van tour. On the water, there are lighthouse and harbor cruises, a sunset cruise and a fort tour. Birds on Tap pairs birding with brewery stops.
Private groups can book options like Axes and Ales or Beers, BBQ, and Booze. The website says many tours are family-friendly, and several are listed for all ages. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance.
From Portland Explorer's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Is Portland Explorer Tours a brewery?
No. It is a tour company that runs brewery, food, sightseeing and boat tours around Portland. Google files it under several categories, including brewery and tour operator.
How does the brewery tour work?
The Portland Brewery Tour by Van stops at three Portland breweries for guided tastings. It is for guests 21 and older.
Can kids come on tours?
Many tours are family-friendly, and several, like the lighthouse tour and harbor cruise, are listed for all ages. Beer tours are 21 and up.
Can I book a tour for a private group?
Yes. Private group options include the Grand Slam Tour, Axes and Ales, and Beers, BBQ, and Booze.
Which breweries are close by?
Portland Mash TUN and Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub are both 0.1 miles away. Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company and Novare Res Bier Cafe are both 0.2 miles away.
Answers come from Portland Explorer's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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Before you visit Portland Explorer Tours
Book ahead on portlandexplorer.com, since every tour runs on a schedule and the site has the full calendar. Check the age rules for your tour, because the beer and some boat trips are 21 and up.
Some tours start at the Portland Beer Hub on Fore Street, while others depart from different spots. The tour page lists the departure point for each one.
Portland Mash TUN and Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub are both 0.1 miles away. Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company and Novare Res Bier Cafe are both 0.2 miles away.