Maine Cocktail Tours was founded in 2011 from the love of downtown Portland, its rich history, all things prohibition and yes; the cocktail. We are a group of Portland historians and cocktail aficionados that grew up in this great city spoiled by the vast food and drink culture. Bartenders throughout Portland are winning national and international awards for their creativity, mixing classic cocktails with a modern and Mainely twist. Portland’s cocktail culture is booming. Join us for a 2.5 hour historical walking tour of the historical downtown Portland with five stops along the way to sample some of Portland’s most famous cocktail creations. Learn about the history the cocktail, the old stories of Portland’s past and how the foundations of prohibition began at City Hall.