What a fun tour! Loved the vehicle and the information provided. Provide the kids a candy at the end too! read more

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Good tour on the history of the area, nice & friendly guides as well. The old fire engine is a unique touch but outside of that, we were bored and under whelmed. Our goal was to see a pretty lighthouse, and this took us nowhere close near one. read more

what a great way to see the city we went on a antique fire engine drove around the city saw a lot of of the touristy area and the Victorian homes areas that tour guide was excellent. The driver was excellent if you're in the area make sure you try this tour. read more

A really cute tour!! Lots of info, a great tour guide and a really refreshing way to see the city. We loved the jokes, especially the asphalt!! read more

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Took my class of high schoolers on the tour yesterday. The staff was very nice & accommodating. The tour guide did a nice job adapting his tour information towards the interest of the group. Thanks again! We will be back. read more

My favorite part of our honeymoon trip to Maine. This tour drives around on a refitted 1970's (I think) fire truck as the guide gives some rich and fun history about Portland Maine and some of the surrounding area. PFE drove us around much of the bay as they told stories about the history of Maine and great fire. Our driver was very careful especially on the rough roads and our guide was full of life - I can tell they've been doing this a while and love what they do. Easily one of the best thing an out of towner can do while in main for some sights and history. They even drove us around some of the different neighborhoods. I would love to bring my family on our next adventure with PFE. Thank you to this group for a fantastic adventure. read more

Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours - Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

Worth doing for sure. Knowledge 45 minute guided tour through Portland. They do a huge loop through the town and you get a sense of the key highlights. I wish we had done this on our first day instead of our second. Very kid friendly. Thanks Amanda for the great tour! read more

This was a great tour; tour guide very personable & informative ; fun way to see the city ; highly recommend

Great tour overall! (Price) =$30 Cash was preferred but if you only have a credit card, they have to enter the information into their phone app manually. (Tip) Try to get there early, to nab the seat closest to the tourguide at the front, it allows you extra arm room and a place to maybe put your bag. The person registered us from off the street, and we were last minute additions which might account for why it's slightly cheaper than the price I've seen listed on some other sites like Trip Advisor ($35) The tour guide herself was extremely friendly, informative and had a great voice for giving tours! The tour was totally worth it, as I got to learn a lot about Portland Maine, and was able to access/learn about so many areas and places that I've passed by and not known of their significance. It was a bit bumpy at times, and I do wish there was slightly more time given to some of the more scenic spots but nonetheless, great tour! She also tries to make it fun by asking questions and gives candy out to everyone at the end (They're Atomic Fireballs!) read more

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CUTE idea to repurpose the firetruck, especially given the city's history with fires ! but be prepared for all-too-traditional, White-only history. Given the v.a.s.t amount of #BlackLivesMatter banners and signs ticker-taping the homes and businesses of Portland nowadays, this came off as a rather big Miss. There's repeated mention of the original Native American name of the city but, again, nothing mentioned about their people. Definitely a textbook Eurocentric perspective provided, nonetheless, the staff was friendly, easygoing, and vehicle was clean and photo-ready. Finding the loading location is a little tricky before the truck arrives. Where they have their info booth set up is not where they load. So just go actually in front of that lobster restaurant. All the various tours load from there. There's no real queue to join. And the fire truck is incredibly easy to spot in the line of white van tours. ***** That in mind, we didn't actually see our options if it rains. That truck is wide open on the sides. This makes for a great breeze but not a shelter, at all. This History teacher found this a pleasant jaunt but nothing in depth. As such, the tour felt overpriced. The $35ish was on par with the rest of the tours in the area, but without deeper background knowledge, updated context, far too few photo stops, nor rain-contingency, this is not one I'd suggest for anyone who didn't have children or young teens with them. The schtick with the truck really works. The 8-year-old with us truly enjoyed the breeze, swivel-to-look, and the bumps! That said, again, the price is too steep for most 'multiple children' families. Some tips: *Sit across from your travel companion as there are wonderful views to catch on both sides *Take video rather than photos as the best info is delivered going the full speed limit *There is no true option for physically disabled to get up onto this truck. No clue how they passed ADA compliancy laws with this one. Maybe sit in the passenger seat with the driver? Don't know but that could be a treat as he is lovely with all the Dad Jokes one could desire. * Speaking of ADA Compliant, the Hearing Impaired will be pleased to know that the company has set up surrounding sound speakers. Just sit directly under one to hear the Guide's mic'd monologue. There are no captions as an option however they're neither wearing nor requiring masks so lip reading IS an option. Sit on the RIGHT side of the truck for best angle. read more

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We took the tour on 7/6/24 after our boat tour got cancelled due to fog. We are really glad we checked this out. First of all it's a 1970's fire truck, who wouldn't want to jump aboard this for a 45 minute ride around town?! Secondly the young man who gave the tour was not only easy on the eyes but he was a native Portlander, who brought a wealth of knowledge and personal touch to the tour! I learned so much about Portland in 45 minutes! I just had knee surgery so this was the only way I could really get a flavor of the entirety of Portland, and it delivered. It costs roughly $33.92 with booking fees if you order online as we did, but honestly well worth the cost if you want to get a nice ride with some great history nuggets. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to see and learn the highlights of this city in a 45 minute timeframe. One piece of advice, it is hard to take a lot of pics on this tour it moves fast and only really stops at one location long enough to get some great shots, so we had a car and re-drove the route to get some other photos so we could park the car and get out to take them. The city was jammed crowded with tourists, so it would have been impossible for the truck to stop to let us take photos at every stop. All in all great tour! 5 stars from us!! read more

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This was a great tour of Portland, Maine!! The gentleman narrating was great. I don't remember his name but was a retired school bus driver. He had a lot of knowledge of the area. The only thing they need to improve, is the suspension on the truck. I felt like I just got off of Bodacious, one of the greatest bucking bulls of all time. read more

As a fire fighter I had to do this. It was a very cool and unique way to see Portland. I enjoyed it and learned many new things from the guide. read more

My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! First of all, how cool is it to ride in a fire engine?! The driver and tour guide were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They were also very interactive, talking with the guests the whole time, involving them in the information and letting us know what was happening and what was coming next. We got a great overview of the city in the present, as well as the history. The ride was breezy and comfortable. The only thing I wish there was more of, was opportunities to stop and take pics. I did, however, get some good ones even as we were moving, since it doesn't go too fast. Recommended!! read more

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Great way to see Portland Maine. We stopped at quite a few historical landmarks and learned that Portland has burned down 4 times!

Highly rec. this 50 min. Tour of Portland. We were only in town for a couple of days, so this gave us the lay of the land. Fun driver/tour guide kept it interesting. Truck stops a few times, but you stay on truck. Ride is a tad bumpy at times. - well worth the experience. read more

Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours - 1970s fire truck. - Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

Our last trip to Portland, we wanted to try something different. We booked an hour tour with the Portland Fire Engine and was not disappointed. The tour on a vintage fire engine from the 70s included stops at dozen of historical landmarks and attractions throughout Portland. The ride was comfortable and informative with plenty of photo opportunities. A great way to see the city. read more

A fun, informative hour-ish long tour of an old part of Portland. You'll get to see lots of old, gorgeous buildings and houses that have been around for quite a bit of time - since the great fire of 1822 (it IS a fire tour). See parks, hear stories, see great old buildings. Our particular tour guide was engaging and fun - and while his stories and anecdotes may have meandered a bit, it was still great fun. Definitely recommended for small groups, though. The whole truck seats, like, 10 people. read more

Tour guide knew her stuff, tv screen was brilliant. Driver was great! Make sure you sit on the drivers side of the truck or you won't see much. Tho we learned a lot. read more

Our first time in Portland ME and we decided to take a sightseeing tour with a twist. We booked with Portland Fire Engine Co. and toured the city aboard a vintage fire engine. It was a fun way to see the city with a small group of people. The weather was cool and they even had a covering in case it rained. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable and gave a great slide show presentation. I loved the historical pictures and being able to compare them against the current buildings. And they gave us a piece of candy to top off the tour. A fun way to learn about Portland. read more

Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours - Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

This was such a fun tour. I am visiting Portland without a car and I really appreciated this tour because I not only learned a lot about the history of the city, but I also saw so much more of the city than I have on foot. Paul, the tour guide was very personable and I would definitely take the tour again with him. I wouldn't recommend the tour for small children with short attention spans (like my kid). My 5 year old wasn't all that interested in the history of the city but she did enjoy being on the truck. It was also nice that this tour was an option during covid because it was challenging finding things to do during this time of the year/pandemic read more

During our cousins weekend lat weekend, we went on this tour. It was fabulous. Our tour guide, Glenn, was an endless treasure box of interesting historical & trivia information. He knew it all. And he was engaging & funny. Loved this tour & would highly recommend it to anyone. Someone please tell Glenn that Ms GoPro thinks he rocks? read more

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What a great way to see the city! Good amount of history provided by someone who loves the city and the tv screen as added reference was nice. You are sitting close to other people but it seemed to make it more fun interacting with everyone. read more

Was scheduled to take a tour of Portland Maine, vehicle had mechanical issues, no phone call at all, had to walk to location for pickup, nobody apologized for the convenience, had a hard time getting a call back, and a refund. Would not recommend the tour to anyone. Had to meet in front of a crab Restaurant. I found out from worker in restaurant, that the tour was cancelled, kindly a shakey operation, shouldn't have booked it. Never again. read more

What an awesome tour of Portland! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and our driver was very skilled. We loved everything about it. The only thing that we wish was better was the bumpy ride! But that's a function of an antique truck and city streets beaten up by years of harsh weather - so no fault of the tour! We highly recommend! read more

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Super fun and informative!! My boyfriend loves firetrucks so I thought this would be a great way to see Portland. The tour guide and driver were super fun and answered so many questions. They really know how to get the group involved. Even thou it was raining and foggy, they had a back up slide show so we could see the things that were hidden by the fog. read more

Great tour and super cool tour guide! The old fire truck was beautiful and this was a very family friendly tour. Thanks for making us and our little ones feel welcome :) read more

Very fun and entertaining. Guide was very informative and with good sense of humor. Fire Engine was very neat. I would certainly recommend this tour for anybody visiting Portland. read more

You got to have a blast when riding on a 1971 fire engine from the Lakes region in New Hampshire in downtown Portland! My son and I certainly did. We took the midday tour with several other folks. The tour guide sounded a bit new to the whole scene, but was still knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver was a hoot - always offering us bottled water whenever we stopped (made 3 stops along the route for pics etc). Whether you're a tourist, new to the area (like us), or long-time Portlanders, this is a must-go-do. Put it on your bucket lists. We'll be back with family soon. read more

We took the fire engine tour to discover the layout of the land in Portland. It was a great way to get your bearings if it's your first time there. Our young guide was very knowledgeable as he grew up there in Portland. Was very informative about the history and he gave us great tips for places to go and things to do. Definitely an excellent way to begin your vacation! read more

We'd never dreamt of doing something like this in a million years but we are glad we did on our day's trip in Portland. It is unique and definitely a great way to see the city with Glen as our guide and Mike our driver. Glen made the tour informational with historical facts and fun with trivia and tourists interaction non stop for kids and adults. The big screen TV and microphone certainly helped enhance Glen's narrative on the hour long tour. Mike would pull over for Glen to point out relevant sights and photo ops. We highly recommend this hour long tour to anyone who has limited time to see Portland. We boarded the fire engine right outside Portland Lobster Company. It's more than affordable and we highly recommend it. read more

Great value for your money! A MUST go on tour. Our guide knew and loved his town and he made us want to come back for a longer visit. read more

Portland Fire Engine Co. Tours - Tours Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is a GREAT tour. Friendly, knowledgeable and funny guide(Glenn) and driver - I forget his name. Glenn made it a point to interact with as many of us as possible. Wonderful overview of Portland and associated islands. We're using the tour as a blueprint to plan from for the rest of our time here. read more

love love love! I'm always a sucker for tours in general, especially different ones like this! The fire truck is really neat and it's great sitting at the top of it just overlooking the streets and sights as you pass by. Glenn was our tour guide and narrator and he did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable and interactive. We left right on time, were not overcrowded and came back on time. I wish the tour was longer instead of only 50 minutes because I enjoyed it so much! read more

This was so much fun! The guide and driver were helpful, funny and informative. It was a great way to get a tour of Portland. Very kid friendly as well. read more

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Portland. It gives you a good overview of the city and its history. The guide is very knowledgable. It is well worth taking. read more

My family and I took the tour on Father's Day as a memorial for my dad who was a fire fighter. It was a great tour and would do it again. Very informative tour. Glen was concerned not only that we were having a good time but also about our comfort asking several times if anyone was cold and wanted to wear a fire coat. He made it interesting for both adults and the children on the tour. Would recommend this tour if you are in Portland. read more

Great tour guide and very friendly staff! They were able to accommodate our scheduling conflict by opening up a later tour time just for us. Everyone was knowledgeable and we found it a pleasant way to experience the Portland neighborhoods around the Old Port area. As previously mentioned the seating design of the restored Fire Engine does lend itself to having to crane your neck to see, it wasn't crowded on our day so we had plenty of room to sit and turn for the best vantage point! read more

My wife and I had just arrived in Portland to spend the day when we came upon this tour company. They were handing out brochures on their tour, so we stopped and talked to them. They explained the tour would take an hour and go completely around the city in a vintage fire truck. Who doesn't want to do that! So, we signed up and joined on the next tour 20 minutes later. Our tour guide, Glen, was both informative and funny. He also had a large monitor and showed slides to compliment his talk. Would recommend one takes a jacket as the ride around Portland can be chilly and this was Aug! Great price and well worth the time to get the lay of the land before walking around! read more

This was an entertaining and educational tour. Our family, including the two young boys and the dog, enjoyed the ride. And they managed to get all 5 of us in a photo looking at the camera! read more