Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls in Portland booking from $165.00

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, and Lan Su Chinese Garden.
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

Thu 12 Jun

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What's Included

Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Knowledgeable and Experienced Local Guide

Bottled water

Pick-up & Drop-off At Downtown Portland, Oregon 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
This tour does operate in rainy weather.

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.

PSU 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!

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 (415)

Sheila_C

Oct 2024

Phil Sollers is a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. He offered to take pictures for each passenger, told great stories and shared fun facts all throughout the day. This combination tour presents a wonderful blend of natural beauty and city sights.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

So glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I will pass you compliments along to Phil. Please join us again in the future!

Sherpa33697590505

Oct 2024

Beautiful tour which coverd four water falls in the Gorge area and the majestic Vista House offering full view of the river and the Gorge. The city are was coverd in the afternoon. The tour guide Phil was professional and courteous.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

So glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I will pass you compliments along to Phil. Please join us again in the future!

reedcrumblissbellsou

Oct 2024

Never had the experience because you sent the wrong pickup location and I was not picked up. I’m sure no one will ever see this

Response from Host

Oct 2024

We did not give you the wrong pick up location. You need to take 100% personal responsibility for going to the wrong hotel for pick up. You chose to cancel the tour instead of waiting for the Tour Guide to come back and pick you up (which I offered you) AND I gave you a full refund, even though it was your fault that you went to the wrong hotel for pick up. I spoke with you on the phone in July and you agreed to the Hyatt Regency as the pick up location. That was followed up with emails between you and I where you replied the following on July 8, 2024 at 3:15 pm: "Thank you. I can only pray you are right. I thought the previous rep was telling the truth. I will see you between 8:45 and 9:00am on Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center FRONT DOOR after parking at 190 NE Multnomah. Any idea how long this drive would be from our hotel at Country Inn and Suites on N. Whitaker? Also is there a phone number I can call a few days before to confirm this arrangement? Thank you again. Blessings," When I spoke to you on the morning of your tour at 8:59 am I read you the email where you agreed to the pick up time and location of the Hyatt Regency. Yet you still blame our company for what was clearly a mistake on your part. You need to stop blaming us and realize that you made the mistake and take responsibility for that mistake.

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