Portland Fire Engine

Cute little history of Portland tour onboard a vintage fire engine. The seats though… Really cramped. 13 people on the tour total and there’s no room to move your legs. You also have to turn your head a lot one way or the mother to see the sights and things pointed out bc of how the seats are positioned.
Just echoing what previous Unilocalers have said. The tour guide, Matt, was knowledgeable but didn’t have much of a personality. He didn’t add a lot to the fun and enjoyment of the whole experience. 50 minutes is a perfect time length though. You get to see everything you need to. Some very important landmarks and historical buildings.

Thought it was a great tour to get you acclimated with the city. Be careful, there are sites mentioned on the website that you will «see». That does not mean you will see them, up close. You might see them from a great distance. I.E. you will see Bug Light, but only on a good day with a nice pair of binoculars. All-​in-​all a good way to get the lay of the land if you like the tour bus thing,

Took this tour with my dude and his parents and we really enjoyed it. The truck is a vintage fire truck that has been converted into tour bus and adds whimsy to the tour. The seats do feel a little cramped if you’re over 6-​foot tall but overall, not too bad. It’s only an hour long so perfect for a morning tour and lunch at the Portland Lobster Company after. The guide was funny and knowledgeable about the city. I’d definitely go back and take my nieces/​nephews!

PLEASE, please, please don’t waste your money. A lot of spark without any substance. The vintage fire engine is a gimmick, and the tour leaves a lot to be desired. First of all, the seats are positioned in such a way that you have to crane your neck to see anything. Your back is to most of the attractions, and you are seated shoulder to shoulder with other guests, with only about 3 inches of space between your knees and theirs. Next, the guide, despite being from Portland, doesn’t know a whole lot about it. We were taken to quite a few places which no tourist would go to, and zipped past a lot of places which required further explanation. The highlight of the tour would have to be when we sat outside a deserted park for about 10 minutes for no apparent reason.
And a word to the wise: don’t make derisive comments about other states when citizens of that very state may be on your tour.