Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine in Portland booking from $35.00

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

Overview

This 50-minute sightseeing tour is a fun and unique way to discover Portland, Maine. Board a Vintage Fire Engine and travel back in time as your knowledgeable guide helps relive Portland’s colorful history from a local’s perspective. See lighthouses, Civil War forts, city parks and buildings, interesting stories and a multimedia experience packed with historic images of Maine. This is one family-friendly tour you should not miss out on!

City: Portland

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE LEAVE PLENTY OF TIME FOR INCREASED TRAFFIC AND PARKING IN PORTLAND! Do Not trust your phones GPS for estimated time arrival.
***We leave promptly at the designated time! Refunds are not provided for missed tours due to late/non arrival**
We just need the name that you booked with and the staff will check you in on the truck
Our address is 180 Commercial St. Portland ME 04101
Please provide a cell phone number that you will have with you when you are in Portland. We may need to contact you regarding your tour
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Old Port

The Old Port in Portland, Maine is a quaint historic district with cobblestone streets and shops selling clothing, gourmet food and souvenirs. It’s also a hot spot for nightlife where pubs, breweries and bars draw the younger crowds. There is also a fesh and lively dining scene.

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal

Casco Bay Lines (also known as the Casco Bay Island Transit District, CBITD) is a publicly run transportation company that services the residents of the islands of Casco Bay. These islands include Peaks Island, Little Diamond Island, Great Diamond Island, Diamond Cove, Long Island, Chebeague Island and Cliff Island.

Shipyard Brewing Company

Shipyard Brewing Company, founded in 1994 is a brewery and soft drink manufacturer in Portland, Maine. Shipyard is the largest brewer in Maine and is the fourth largest microbrewery in New England.

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum

The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum is located and operates out of the former Portland Company Marine Complex, the organization was founded in 1993. The collection consists of passenger and freight equipment, as well as artifacts from the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge railways that ran in the state of Maine in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The organization operates a 1 1⁄2-mile (2.4 km) long railroad that runs along the waterfront of Casco Bay and parallels Portland's Eastern Promenade. Historic steam and diesel locomotives and a variety of restored coaches are used to run passenger services on the railroad.

Portland Observatory

The Portland Observatory is a historic maritime signal tower at 138 Congress Street in the Munjoy Hill section of Portland, Maine. Built in 1807, it is the only known surviving tower of its type in the United States. Using both a telescope and signal flags, two-way communication between ship and shore was possible several hours before an incoming vessel reached the docks. The tower was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006; it is now managed by a local nonprofit as a museum, and is open to the public. The Portland Observatory is the only remaining maritime signal station in the United States. Tower operations were paid with annual fees collected from shipping merchants, who purchased the right to have their flags stored in the building and hoisted up its flagstaffs when their ships were sighted. A telephone was eventually installed, extending the tower's function until 1923, when the reliability of engine powered vessels and communication by radio made it obsolete.

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a historic house and museum in Portland, Maine, United States. It is located at 489 Congress Street and is operated by the Maine Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, and administratively added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

Portland Museum of Art

The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882 It is located in the downtown area known area The Arts District in Portland, Maine.

Victoria Mansion

Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House or Morse-Libby Mansion, is a landmark example of American residential architecture located in downtown Portland. The brownstone exterior, elaborate interior design, opulent furnishings and early technological conveniences provide a detailed portrait of lavish living in nineteenth-century America. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its architectural significance as a particularly well-preserved Italianate mansion.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (484)

G7059GTelaines

Nov 2022

The guides were excellent, interesting, and friendly. It also was a good value. The Fire Truck was charming but it was very very rough and bumpy. We rode on the very back and it was very uncomfortable. There were a lot of bumps on the road not the fire truck's fault. The streets weren't great but just maybe sit up front when you go. I didn't realize it didn't go past the lighthouse. We learned a lot about the various buildings and houses in the area.

770colbym

Nov 2022

My favorite part of the experience was the humor and knowledge of the tour guide. She, the driver, and the Boss on the sidewalk all worked to create a friendly atmosphere and make everyone feel comfortable. The crew was patient like it was their first tour of the day even though it was the last AND it was actually our Guide’s last tour of her summer season! Overall it was a unique and educationally inspiring crash course on the history of the City of Portland.

Marie_V

Nov 2022

We had gorgeous weekend weather, so the views were unbelievable! Paul, our guide, was entertaining and had lots of interesting facts about Portland and the history of the city that made the tour more fun. One hour was just enough time to see the important parts of the city - enough to know areas/places where we might want to go back to spend more time. It's a good way to get the lay of the land before you go exploring on your own. We had a great time!

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Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

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