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Food tours in Maine

Maine Food Tours Guide 2026

How to taste Maine properly: market tours, cooking schools, and a food crawl you can run solo.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Maine has 6+ food tours and culinary experiences covered in this guide, led by Portland Food Tour (Maine Foodie Tours), Maine Lobster Trail Self-Drive Tour and Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting (Pemaquid Oyster Company). Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Maine is the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States, celebrated for its rugged Atlantic coastline studded with lighthouses, lobster shacks perched over sheltered coves, the dramatic granite peaks of Acadia National Park, and vast northern forests roamed by moose. From the vibrant restaurant scene of Portland to the tranquil islands of Penobscot Bay, Maine offers a compelling blend of outdoor adventure and coastal charm.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Maine through its food.

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Portland Food Tour (Maine Foodie Tours)

2.5–3 hours$65–$75/person
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Maine Lobster Trail Self-Drive Tour

1–3 days (self-paced)Variable (food costs only; no tour fee)
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Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting (Pemaquid Oyster Company)

1.5–2 hours$55/person
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Portland Craft Brewery Walking Tour

3–4 hours$45–$65/person (Portland Brew Bus guided option)
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Wild Blueberry Farm Tour and U-Pick (Wyman's)

2–3 hours$15–$25/person (seasonal tour fee varies)
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Stonewall Kitchen Company Store and Cooking School

1–2 hours (store); 2.5–3.5 hours (cooking class)Store free; cooking classes $65–$95/person

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.

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