Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
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!
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Fire Engine Tour of Portland
Portland Maine Peninsula
Vintage Fire Engine
What's included in Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old PortPass-by Only
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 TerminalPass-by Only
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 CompanyPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Tour
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (suggested)
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We are directly in front of Portland Lobster Co. Restaurant. We have a small kiosk in front of the blue fence. Meet the Fire Engine here! We leave prompltly on time so please plenty of time to park and to find us.
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Ticket Redemption
• Meeting Point: 180 Commercial St. Portland, ME 04101 (In front of Portland Lobster Co. Restaurant). • Traffic can be very heavy in Portland so give yourself LOTS of extra time to find parking! There are payed lots all around us but they occasionally fill up so leave extra time to find parking! • Tour departs promptly at the designated departure time. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to avoid disappointment. • Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port **We do not have a bathroom near us so please make sure this is taken care of before arriving!** • Please check the email you booked under while traveling for any last minute changes. Please use a cell phone number that you will be traveling with when booking in case we need to reach you about any changes on our end. Also check and make sure you booked the correct date and time for your tour before arriving!