About Island Tours

Historic Peaks Island is a small island community just a short ferry ride from the Portland waterfront via Casco Bay Lines. The island features shops, restaurants, inns, a summer theatre, beaches, World War II forts, and three museums.

Your journey back in time begins at the Founder’s Monument where you’ll learn about Peaks Island’s Pioneer Families. As you ride in the comfort of a golf cart though the Forest City, Trefethen-Evergreen, Backshore, and Southside neighborhoods, your guide will describe how each neighborhood grew and prospered. You’ll see interesting homes, unique shops, unparalleled ocean views, and World War II forts. Maybe even a deer or two!

Our tours are designed to help you gain an understanding and appreciation of Peaks Island’s rich and unique past as a fishing village, bustling summer resort and an important military base.

Our tour guides are long time island residents who are well-versed in local history.

Tours depart from the Founder’s Monument at the entrance to the parking lot, Forest City Landing, Peaks Island. (When disembarking from the ferry, walk halfway up the hill, and you will see the parking lot off to the right side.)

Admission to the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum is included in tour fee.

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