Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

Overview

Available languages

English

50 minutes

Mobile ticket

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!

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Tour

Food and beverages

Gratuities (suggested)

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Fire Engine Tour of Portland

Portland Maine Peninsula
Vintage Fire Engine

Reviews

4.81

855 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

743

Fun learning experience
Jacqueline R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Learned a lot of facts about Portland and saw a lot of the city - that’s all I have to say - stop asking me to
Book it and have some fun and a cute history of Portland
rebeccagY4177OG,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So dang cute!! We did this with our 3 year old grandson, and had such a fun time. Honestly it was one of the highlights of our trip and we did it for our grandson. I think we liked it even more than he did!! If that’s even possible :) A great group of guys are running the tour. Thank you!!
An amazing way to get...
Macy S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An amazing way to get oriented with the city while learning about landmarks and history! Our tour guide, Miles, was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable!
This was a wonderful...
JoAnne M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful excursion for the value. Our driver, Matt and narrator, Miles, were very friendly and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed the excursion.
Best Tour-You need to do this!
986deannav,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was so enjoyable. Very informative. We just got off the cruise ship, and found their guide at the port. He was so NICE? When we got on the tour, they also had a big screen tv that the guide showed us additional pictures and information on the history at each of the landmarks we stopped at. Thank you guys for making this tour so much fun.
Fun on the fire truck!
Camper49541514586,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matt was a great tour guide, and the cruise through Portland was very informative! Blankets provided kept us warm! Great quick overview off the history of Portland m!
Unique tour of Portland
Laura S,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed this unique way of touring a city. Great overview of Portland. Our guide and Driver were friendly and informative and we all would highly recommend —Something different than the usual trolley and bus tours.
Had a great time!
Lawnwife,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very fun and informative tour. Guide was very good, and fire truck driver even stopped for my husband to retrieve his hat and sunglasses when they blew off his head!
Educational Tour
EdA8,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour. What makes it special is the narrator has a large screen in the front of the seating. On the screen were historical photos and maps that add a great deal to the experience. Very educational. I highly recommend it.
Great tour . Great driver...
Gary W,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour . Great driver and guide. It is very easy to do when coming off the cruise ships. Make sure you have enough time to get through customs on the ship. It can take a long time so consider that when booking. Great tour! Thank you!