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Jan 01

Old Port Historic Workouts 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Old Port Historic Workouts – Experience an exciting 90-minute fun yet challenging workout all while learning the rich history of Portland, Maine’s Old Port from 1632 to present! Created and designed by fitness professional Leigh Rush Olson for all fitness levels this workout begins with a warm-up followed by light jogging to various landmarks and monuments to discuss historical facts and anecdotes of the Old Port’s history, all while performing various exercises for a super total body workout! This is a great way for locals and tourists alike to learn the history of the Old Port without leaving their workout at home… learn and burn! It’s intense. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Want a more casual walking tour? We have that too! Check out Old Port Historic Walking Tours at historicworkouts.com

Old Port Historic Workouts are available May through October. Meet at Monument Square (directly across the street from the Portland Public Library on Congress Street) in downtown Portland, Maine. Advanced tickets required at ticketweb.com or by calling the ticketweb toll free number at 1-866-468-3399. If you would like to speak with the Tour Guide (Leigh) directly about the tour for particualr questions, please email leigholson@historicworkouts.com or call 646-845-9714. $35 per person. Ticket sales turn off at 9:30PM the night before.

Leigh Rush Olson is a certified professional Fitness Instructor with the Athletics Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Red Cross CPR certified, and a Portland History Docent with a B.A. in History from CUNY Brooklyn College. Leigh also volunteers for the Daughters of the American Revolution as their Maine State American History Chairwoman.

Private tours are available. Call 646-845-9714 or email leigholson@historicworkouts.com for more information.

Gift Certificates available!

Cancellation policy- Refunds of face value of the ticket will be given with at least 24 hours written notice. No exchanges. TicketWeb service fees are non-refundable. All tours run rain or shine.