Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls in Portland booking from $135.00

Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

Overview

On this full-day tour, you’ll see the best of the Portland area and the Columbia River Gorge. Along the way, learn about Portland’s interesting history and modern-day culture from your guide.
Our half-day Portland City Tour will reveal the laid-back small city feel of this fun and thriving downtown. You will experience the best Portland sites including the International Rose Garden (seasonally), the World Forestry Museum (seasonally), the Oregon Society of Artists (seasonally), Pioneer Courthouse Square, NW 23rd (the best shopping area in Portland), the Pearl District, the South Park Blocks, the PSU Farmers Market (on Saturday AM tour only), and N. Mississippi (Monday-Friday & Sunday AM tours, and all PM tours).
On the half-day Gorge Waterfalls tour you will explore the beauty of the canyon walls and rock formations, breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring vistas that make the Columbia River National Scenic Area one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon.

City: Portland

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Transport by air-conditioned Sprinter van

Live commentary on board

Hotel pickup and drop-off at select downtown Portland hotels

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

What To Expect

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The nation’s second National Scenic Area, the Columbia River Gorge is also the largest and most densely populated, offering the amenities of urban centers close to the wild beauty of the outdoors. And that beauty is matched only by the stories that can be told here: of tribal people fishing, trading and thriving along its banks; of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery epochal 1805-06 journey; of pioneers launching their worldly possessions down its rapids; of Samuel Hill championing the nation’s first scenic highway and enticing generations of visitors to this heady, handsome place. It’s fitting that the Columbia River Gorge is known as one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. We will drive through this area as we explore the Gorge.

Columbia River Highway

Constructed from 1913 to 1922, the seventy-four-mile Columbia River Highway extended east from the Sandy River near Troutdale to The Dalles. With its pioneering advances in road design, the road is an outstanding example of modern highway development in twentieth-century America. We will drive along this highway as we explore the Gorge.

Vista House

Perched atop one of the most panoramic overlooks in the Columbia River Gorge, Vista House provides the most majestic view of the Gorge. Often referred to as “The Crown Jewel of the Columbia River Gorge,” Vista House was built between 1916 and 1918 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers, a scenic viewpoint, and a comfort station for those traveling on the newly constructed Historic Columbia River Highway. The Vista House and the view it offers are sure to amaze and inspire you.

Latourell Falls

This dazzling waterfall plunges 249 feet (76 m) over a massive wall of basalt and then rushes through the forest into the Columbia River. The falling water of Latourell is framed by some of the most perfect columnar basalt formations in the Pacific Northwest that are adorned with a large florescent patch of yellow lichen and shrouded in brilliant green flora. We’ll venture down to the punch-bowl pool below the falls, where you’ll hear the tremendous rush of water and feel the cool mist that it creates. You’ll easily realize why this special place is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Oregon.

Multnomah Falls

Fed by underground streams that originate miles above on Larch Mountain, this ancient 620 foot (189 m) waterfall is divided into two sections; the upper falls plummets an impressive 542 feet into a pool and again drops 69 feet to form a creek that runs into the Columbia River. Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and the highest in Oregon, and is Oregon’s number one natural attraction, drawing over 2.5 million visitors a year from around the world. At the base of the waterfall sits the Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, a full-service day lodge complete with restaurant, gift shop, snack and espresso bar and interpretative center. You will have time to walk to Benson Bridge and explore the lodge.

Pioneer Courthouse Square

In the heart of downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square is the urban park at the center of events, community, and all things Portland. We will drive around this amazing location and your guide will tell you about the history here so you can come back later and explore!

International Rose Test Garden

Let the fragrance of our Rose Garden embrace you with over 550 different varieties of roses, and delight your senses with the lush and beautiful Washington Park, featuring some of the most amazing cascade mountain views around. You will have time to explore this garden and stop to smell the roses!

Washington Park

Washington Park is a special place. It's an unusual place. Filled with gardens and museums; a zoo and a forest. Right in the heart of the city. The opportunities for exploration in the park can feel endless. We will drive through part of the park so that you can come back and explore more!

Pearl District

Easily one of Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods, the Pearl District is home to some of the city’s best-known chefs and restaurants, world-class art galleries, and vibrant shops and boutiques. Formerly a neglected corridor of abandoned warehouses and railways, the Pearl District has earned a worldwide reputation for urban renaissance.

Portland Farmers Market

The PSU Farmers Market is a world-class farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers and producers, and creates a vibrant community gathering space. The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State is large, spanning almost three blocks throughout the Portland State University campus. This means there is no shortage of vendors for the whole family to love. The options of where to buy and eat are truly endless at this market. They even have a Veggie Valet for shoppers to leave their bulk purchases while they finish up shopping! The market also has musicians and a Chef in the Market series which is a showcasing of cooking with seasonal marketing ingredients from local chefs. The PSU Farmers Market will only be visited on our Morning Portland City Tour and you will have time to walk around and explore the market. This will be the last stop of the tour so feel free to stay here, have lunch, and explore as long as you want!

Mississippi Studios

North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of vibrant shops, unique bars, music venues and restaurants (and is only a half-mile away from even more acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams Avenue). This location will only be visited on the Afternoon Portland City Tour and you will have time to walk around and explore this area. This will be the last stop of the tour so feel free to stay here, have dinner, and explore as much as you want!

World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum

You can explore forests around the world through two floors of unique hands-on exhibits. Suitable for all ages, the Discovery Museum’s colorful and thoughtful exhibits include information about tree planting, wildlife, the benefits of wood, outdoor recreation, and forest careers. The first floor focuses on the many roles that forests play in our lives. View the forest as a habitat, a place for recreation and reflection, a critical resource, and more. Much of the second floor takes a global perspective, exploring how people around the world are connected to and dependent on their local forests. We will visit the World Forestry Center from mid-October through the end of April on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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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 (395)

AletaMaria914

Sep 2022

My friend and I visited Portland for an extended weekend to celebrate my birthday. We booked this tour because it's the best way to see and enjoy the most experiences with minimal effort. We booked the all day tour which takes you just outside the city to view several waterfalls fir half day and then continues after lunch with a tour and brief history of Portland. Our tour guide, Phil picked us up from our hotel and we set off to see the waterfalls. We visited Multnomah Falls, Horsetail Falls, Sheppard's Dell and a few other points of interest. We ended the waterfall portion with a trip to Vista House which has amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge. We drove back to downtown Portland and had a lunch break. After lunch we visited the waterfront, China Town, Pittock Mansion, The Rose Garden and several neighborhoods around Portland. Since our tour was on Saturday we got an extra treat of visiting Portland's Saturday Market where we picked up lots of creative local goods. Our tour ended and we were dropped back off at our hotel. The tour and our tour guide Phil was amazing. I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Portland.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Phil and will pass your compliments along to him. Please join us again in the future!

Margaret_D

Sep 2022

Our tour guide John was very friendly & helpful & a wealth of information! The tour was very interesting!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with John and will pass your compliments along to him. Please join us again in the future!

Jessica_C

Aug 2022

Adam was an AMAZING guide! I have never come across someone with such a deep fountain of knowledge! My daughter loves history, and he did so well to cater to her. He took us to amazing spots. He was super friendly and professional. I can't recommend him and the tour enough! Worth every penny!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Adam and will pass your compliments along to him. Please join us again in the future!

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