Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour

Overview

On this 3-hour tour, you'll get a broad overview of the Central City. We'll make stops at Pittock Mansion and the International Rose Test Gardens. At Pittock Mansion, you'll get pictures of the best views of the city, and Mt. Hood if it's a clear day. You'll have plenty of time to smell the roses at the Rose City's most famous garden. Your expert guide will provide background on the sites and city history, while navigating through city traffic, so you don't have to. You'll meander through all of the major neighborhoods of inner Portland on both sides of the river while gaining views of 14 of Bridgetown's 29 notable bridges. Your guide will return you to your departure location at the end of the tour. *All participants must be 3 years of age or older.*

City: Portland

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $79.00

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Sat 17 May

Starting at $79.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

PA system

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

International Rose Test Garden

Here you'll get to stop and smell the roses, in the City of Roses, at the oldest continuously running public rose test garden in the US.

Pittock Mansion

Walk around the grounds of Portland's premier French Renaissance-style château, and get a view of the city from above. If conditions are clear enough, you'll also see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Jeffrson.

Hoyt Arboretum

We'll drive through a garden that contains over 2000 woody plant species from around the world, 63 of which are vulnerable or endangered.

Portland Japanese Garden

Get a brief glimpse into the most authentic Japanese Garden, outside of Japan. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Washington Park

Home to Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Children's Museum, Holocaust & Vietnam memorials, Sacagawea, Portland Japanese Garden, and International Rose Test Garden.

Providence Park

Portland landmark since 1926, now the home of Portland's soccer team, the Timbers.

First Presbyterian Church

Most would agree that this High Victorian Gothic structure is the most beautiful church in the City of Portland...

Crystal Ballroom

The only remaining floating dance floor in the US.

Al's Den

This basement of an old flatiron and the Crystal Hotel contains a bathhouse.

Portland Art Museum

The oldest art museum on the West Coast.

Simon Benson House

Home of the most important figure during Portland's Golden Age.

Oregon Historical Society

See the location of this excellent museum of local history.

First Congregational Church

The most prominent Venetian Gothic structure in the city.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The location of the vertical "Portland" sign on Broadway, that is so iconic.

Pioneer Courthouse

Second oldest federal building west of the Mississippi.

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Portland's living room.

Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge

The 50 Shades of Grey hotel.

Portlandia

The namesake for the television series.

Elk Fountain

This iconic statue was donated in 1900 by the founder of the Oregon Humane Society.

Hawthorne Bridge

Oldest continuously running lift bridge in North America.

Mill Ends Park

Smallest park in the world. For reals.

PSU Farmers Market

Largest farmers market in Oregon.

Portland Saturday Market

Items must be locally-made and handcrafted.

Portland Oregon Sign

This iconic sign next to the Burnside Bridge, used to be the Stag Sportswear sign.

Japanese American Historical Plaza

A memorial to the Japanese internment camp victims of WWII.

Oregon Convention Center

Contains the worlds largest Foucault pendulum.

Steel Bridge

The only dual independent lift bridge in the world.

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Modeled after the classical gardens of Suzhou, Portland's sister city, Lan Su is an oasis downtown, one block in size. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Pearl District

A 21st-century archetype of urban conversion.

Powell's City of Books

World's largest new & used independent bookstore.

Portland Center Stage at The Armory

This Romanesque Revival structure was built as an Oregon National Guard armory annex to contend with anti-Chinese rioting during the 1870s & 80s.

Broadway Bridge

Longest double-leaf bascule in the world at the time of construction.

Fremont Bridge

The 6000-ton center span with the arch was lifted into place using 32 hydraulic jacks, and was the heaviest lift ever completed.

St. Johns Bridge

The most beautiful bridge in the City of Portland.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Another prominent landmark in the city, this Renaissance revival structure, with a 35-foot high dome, is the oldest church in Portland that is still operating as such, along with First Presbyterian. Both were completed in 1890.

Northwest (Nob Hill)

This neighborhood is known for old Victorians, high-end boutiques, galleries, cafes, restaurants, and old stone churches & synagogues.

Ladd's Addition

This neighborhood of diagonal streets, alleyways, roundabouts, gardens, old trees, and vintage homes harbors the oldest rose bush in the city, planted in 1901.

Hawthorne

The locus of Portland hippie culture during the 1970s, now known for vintage homes, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and dive bars.

Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery

One of the largest and oldest cemeteries in Portland, and the second largest arboretum in the city. To experience the garden outside of the vehicle, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

You'll pass by by the OMSI on this tour.

Mount Hood

Mt Hood is the highest point in Oregon, about 50 miles outside of Portland.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (74)

MAUREEN_K

Jun 2024

Marcus is very knowledgeable about Portland and its history which made the tour very interesting and provided a great overview of the City. The only thing that would have made it better would be to have more stops where we could get out to take pictures. Currently the only 2 stops are at the International Rose Test Garden and the Pittock Mansion. I would have liked pictures of things we saw along the way such as the entrance to Chinatown, a couple of the churches and the building with the round barrel planters attached to it. However, stopping would have also extended the tour time so I guess we’ll have to go back to the interesting areas on our own.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Hi Maureen. We are happy to make picture stops when people make a request. The number of places we could stop is virtually infinite, so we don't know what is drawing a particular guest, unless they speak up. That's why I always make a point, about 20 minutes before the end of the tour, of asking guests if there was anything they were expecting, but didn't get. If nobody speaks up, I assume expectations were met.

Laurence_B

May 2024

Washington Park, including Pittock Mansion and the Rose Garden were memorable stops. Our tour guide, Sylvie was friendly, knowledgeable, and timely. Her suggestions for extra and post tour stops were excellent!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Glad you enjoyed Sylvie!

Frances_J

May 2024

Great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Very nice van. Would highly recommend this tour for 1st time visitors.