This was a super interesting Locally owned tour of Portland . We visited some beautiful historic…read morelight houses and toured the downtown areas. The driver (and owner) had lots of local interesting information to share and he was enthusiastic and really made the tour fun for our group. Actually was one of the best local tours I have ever been on. Highly recommended when visiting Portland for the first time.

loved this tour! great commentary and good jokes! Very interesting and well done. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this trip!

When Norm heard that we wanted a photography tour, he did not disappoint. From moment one he had…read moreplanned out an itinerary of bucolic and iconic Maine sites. From the famous Portland Head Lighthouse to off the beaten path locations that no tourist ever attended, he found spots to take gorgeous photos and videos. Although the weather on the day we visited was overcast, Norm even planned for those weather contingencies and had multiple locations ready for us to film from. He helped to structure the tour so that lighting was best for the specific shot. Prior to our tour, Norm had also location scouted a variety of different locations so that he could recommend specific spots from which to film rather than us wasting time looking for a spot to shoot from. Norm was also extremely hospitable and friendly and epitomized Maine hospitality. Norm and his company have the flexibility to cater the tour to your exact specifications: You want local only food places for foodies; you want a tour in Cantonese or Portuguese; You want a tour of all lighthouses -- nothing was a problem. Norm also took us to a local restaurant that had some of the best clam chowder in the east coast, and the absolute best lemon mascarpone cheesecake that I have ever tasted in my life. Thank you Norm. We would never do Maine without first booking a tour with you.

My wife and I traveled to Portland Maine this past weekend (August 20th 2022) for my birthday. My…read morewife booked the Portland Venture to try a few different restaurants in the Portland area. Our guide was Jason G. He was so much fun, but moreso, very knowledgeable about the city, restaurants, and some of the historical landmarks. he was a very personable guy and you need that type of a personality on a 2 hour walk. It was one of the best parts about our trip to Portland. We were able to try some great local food and drinks and learn so much about a fantastic city! We will definitely be back. Jason was fantastic and we highly recommend asking for him through Maine Day Ventures! you won't be disappointed!

best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!

Absolutely loved our tour with Pete! He was very knowledgeable about Portland, beer brewing, and…read morethe breweries that we went to during our tour. Loved that we got to go to some places that were smaller breweries and a bit off the beaten path.

This was my third time on the Frances. It's one of my favorite wine sails of all time. Every time I…read morecome back to my #1 vacation spot of Portland, this is where I book first. The host was different and I was a bit irritated by the amount of her narrative/talking but otherwise we had fun. The little box of snacks was okay. On precious sails, I recall getting a glass tray where you can hook your wine glass and they'll give you cheese on there to enjoy. I preferred back in the days and am hoping this was just a slight glitch bc I'm still coming back! One of my best memories there.

We did the wine tour and it was the highlight of our tip! Love that it is a joint effort from 2…read morewomen ran businesses! On the tour, we had 5 pours that were all excellent. Host was knowledgeable and so fun! Highly recommend!

Top notch experience! They are very well organized from the instructions you receive after…read moreregistering to the check-in process and parking for $5 for the duration of your trip. It was great that it was a live narration rather than a recording. So many interesting facts along the way. We took the shoals island tour that included 1 hour at Star Island. The option to take a 1/2 hour tour or explore on your own for about an hour was available. Plenty of time to look around. Snacks and drinks available in boats are affordable or you can bring your own snacks. Overall a great experience.

We went on the M/V Thomas Laighton to and from Star Island…read more These folks are tops in their business. Not only a pleasant trip but also a superb narration of the historical significance of the details and also the points of interest along the route. Comfortable, full bar, snacks and great views.

My boyfriend and I took a trip to Portland, Maine this past week and had a great time biking…read morethrough the city to a bunch of lighthouses with Ross from Lighthouse Bikes! Even though we were visiting fairly early in the year and before the real tourist season began, Leah and her staff at Lighthouse Bikes were nice enough to let us be their first official tour of the 2026 season! We had a lovely private tour through the city with Ross, who was as passionate as ever about the city's history even despite the cold temperatures we biked in. I definitely recommend everyone stops here for a lovely bike stroll through the city and various residential neighborhoods - beautiful views and great company all around. Thank you Lighthouse Bikes for having us!!

Perfect location to rent/return in Portland. Cost was appropriate and service was great. Would rent…read moreagain from this company!

Our tour guide made the ride from one brewery to the next as enjoyable as the stops, filled with…read morefun brewing history and information. The bus was clean and comfortable. 14 people got on the bus as strangers and bonded quickly over beers and brew tales. This really seemed like the kind of adventure you could do again and again. Can't wait to go back and share the Maine Beer Tour experience with others. The one downside was that, as someone who is perpetually early, the lack of signage to be sure I was in the right place made me a bit nervous that I was where I was suppose to be to catch the bus. We hung out in front of the Portland Lobster Co. For a few minutes before others arrived to reassure us we were in the right spot. Overall, this was a fantastic adventure for this beer lover. I learned new things about breweries I thought I knew everything about and was introduced to Bunker Brews and Ice Tea Mead. We'll be back.

Great harbor tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the beer and the commentary. I would highly recommend.read more

Mt. Washington is the highest peak on the east side of the United States at 6288 feet! The Mt…read more Washington Auto Road ascends to the summit of the mountain and, for a fee, you can drive to the top for spectacular views of New England along the way. We made the climb during peak fall foliage, along with a couple of thousand other tourists. Fees are steep...$45 for car and driver and $20 for additional adult. The road is narrow with no guardrails and long drop offs. It took us about an hour to drive up the 8 miles. There was a 3/4 mile backup at the top to get a parking space. So make sure you have plenty of gas. The views are incredible. We first passed through deciduous trees that were in full color. Then, we drove a couple miles through a conifer forest where the trees became smaller and smaller. There are pull-offs along the way to stop and enjoy the scenery. Above the tree line, we found rocks, mosses and lichens. The change in vegetation was interesting. The views of far off mountains were lovely. Towards the top, we were above the clouds. Parking attendants facilitate parking at the top. With over a thousand people at the top, it was crowded. A gift shop, museum, snack shop and weather station are at the top. There is also 175 year-old hotel at the top, now a historic site. Views are magnificent. The trip down is harrowing and thrilling. Signs encourage pulling off to cool brakes. A train called the Cog Train and guided van tours are also available and a better option for kids. Mt. Washington is a thrilling must-visit. I recommend going during the week to avoid weekend crowds and pick a clear, dry day to enjoy best views.

Scary drive but has ample of break/stop points. Make sure you are not afraid of heights as some…read morecorners are tight with no railings! Worth the experience. They give you the legendary sticker at the toll house. See images and videos for reference

This is a historic railroad located in the White Mountains and it was built in 1874. The station is…read morein North Conway. We took a 55 minute round trip ride on this train during our visit. It's such a fun activity to do if you have kids, love history, and/or love trains. The employees were friendly, the seats were comfy, and the views were amazing. We went in May so the train was pretty empty; they gave us the option of riding in first class, free of charge. Score! They also told us stories and facts through the intercom. I highly recommend a visit!

I was very disappointed with my experience on the mountaineer train 4 hour ride a few months ago…read more We spent $159 just for two people on the most basic "coach" level seats! It was extremely overpriced and they charge an extra $4.50 per person in fees when booking online. Their lunches are $20 for a sandwich and snacks + drinks are ridiculously expensive. Now as for the ride, it was definitely too long. The first 1.5 hours is literally looking at nothing but the backyards of people's homes and the forest of trees. They have a narrator during the first half of the trip, but you could barely hear him at all. There's no cell service or Wi-Fi so you're really stuck to staring out the window. The train does get some nice mountain views for about an hour, stop at a tourist gift shop for 30 minutes, and come back the exact same way. The coach seats were ok and we got lucky it was a cool day with a nice breeze coming through the open windows. There is no AC in the coach seats, but it's available in first class and dome seats (however it does smell very musty/damp and would've made me cough the whole ride). The coach seats face each other, so leg room is literally impossible for 4 adults. We took up all the leg room with just 2 people. Overall, myself along with many other people on the train were not thrilled with the price we paid and what we got in return.