Sunrise, Doughnuts and Coffee on the Aerial Tram

Overview

The early tour guest gets the spectacular views. We’ll pick you up in central downtown Portland, and swing by one of our favorite coffee roasters for a chance to pick up coffee (or tea). At OHSU, we’ll walk with you to the Aerial Tram. We’ll ride up this feat of Italian engineering up to the top as the early sun reveals the city’s glowing colors. Once there, depending on sunrise timing and weather, we'll watch the sun crest the horizon, or check out the city views in the early morning light.

After we ride back to the bottom, we'll tell you the story of the bridge and its quixotic lights, and orient you to the city whose east-west divider lies before us.

The Aerial Tram was built in 2006 to connect the main campus of Oregon Health Sciences University with the new neighborhood of the South Waterfront. We will be joining students and medical staff on their daily tram ride!

City: Portland

Sat 07 Jun

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Starting at $54.00

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Sat 07 Jun

Starting at $54.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A doughnut from one of Portland's best purveyors

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Oregon Health & Science University

OHSU is Portland's biggest employer and an architectural marvel, perched as it is on top of a tall, narrow peak of the Tualatin mountains. Thanks to its dedication to patient well-being, the teaching hospital and research facility is packed with art, some of which we'll experience before boarding the tram.

South Waterfront Park

We'll pass through the South Waterfront neighborhood (where we will pick up doughnuts!)

Tilikum Crossing

We'll introduce you our favorite bridge, the Tilikum; and learn why it came to be here, and what makes it so special (and, at its launch, controversial).

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (9)

Melanie_C

Jan 2025

It was lovely- we are local to PDX but decided to go on a whim. My 12 year old son loved it and has informed me he would like to do it again ❤️

Response from Host

Jan 2025

I would love to have your great kid along with us again! We're so happy you found us <3

859kellyf

Jan 2025

A memorable experience with my sweetie!! We are locals and were looking for a fun activity to do, and this was just the right thing!! The tour guide is so knowledgeable, telling us so many fascinating tidbits about the tram area and Portland in general. Well worth getting up early for an experience we’ll be talking about for a long time!!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

It is always a pleasure to host "date morning" with a sweet couple! I'm so glad you came along!

SiimonAussieKiwi

Jan 2025

Great cheap way for a quick Gondala (aerial tram !) ride . Only a few minutes long for $8.50 return it’s an easy way to get some aerial shots of Portland . The tram seems to be mostly for hospital employees because at the top , the way out goes straight into the hospital foyer ! So I went back down on the same tram …

Response from Host

Jan 2025

I am so glad you enjoyed photos from the tram! If you had come on our tour we would have given you a rundown on the history of the hospital and the tram’s construction as well as pointed you in the direction of other things to do in the city :) hope you enjoyed your trip!