PORTLAND
Portland’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Portland. The ones worth your time, with what each costs, how long it runs and who to book through.
Portland to Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park with a naturalist guide, wildlife stops, and tide-pool time on an air-conditioned day trip.
Most Popular“There’s no way you can pass up this tour!! I give this a 10/10!!! The views are breathtaking! 😍😍😍”
Portland donut tour with 4 tastings, classic and lavender flavors, landmark stops, and a Voodoo skip-the-line time saver in 2 hours.
“Ian was great and knew so much about Portland! Walked at a nice pace. My only regret was not doing the tour sonnet as I learned so much from him of things I could have done if I had more time!”
Portland by GPS audio in your own car, with offline maps and 33+ stories. See Victorian homes, Prohibition history, Casco Bay.
“It was an unexpected “feels like” 16 degrees (nation wide cold burst !) in early November. when we started our trip and even had a short bought of snow flurries, so this was the greatest alternative to a walking tour. Very enjoyable, at your own pace, Audio and GPS very informative, efficient and easy trouble…”
Cycle Portland’s Essential Portland 2-hour e-bike tour for $55, covering riverfront, Park Blocks, and the Pearl District with an expert guide.
“Terrific value! We rode on bike paths away from traffic and has so much explained to us about Portland and the history and architecture of. Well done!”
Fast RIB ride through Casco Bay for lighthouses, forts, wildlife, and Bug Light Park in 1.5 hours with a small 14-person cap.
“What a fantastic way to see the spectacular islands and shoreline of Casco Bay. Our group of 4 adults had an excellent time. Stayed dry throughout, and the speed was exhilarating. We were able to see seals and porpoises during our trip. Our guides and captain were excellent!”
A 2-hour guided walk through downtown Portland’s top landmarks, public art, and waterfront, ending at Salmon Street Springs for $39.
“Johnny was an enthusiastic guide who clearly has a lot of love for the city of Portland. This tour provided a nice introduction to the city and also benefits from covering what appear to be the nicer parts of town.”
See Portland’s highlights in 3 hours: Pittock Mansion, Washington Park, Rose Test Garden, Pearl District, and the historic truss bridge.
“The Tour Guide Eric was fantastic!! He was congenial, knowledgeable and entertaining as we explored Portland and he shared his love of the city with us!!”
Private jetboat tour for up to six on the Willamette River from Newberg, with Captain Scott, snacks, and history stop.
“I highly recommend this tour. Captain Scott is fantastic and his boat is to die for. This boat is awesome and is like riding in a plane. Scott is very personable and very informative. We would cruise for a while and then drift while learning about the river. He stops about half way on "his…”
A 3-hour small-group Portland walking food tour through Pioneer Square and the Pearl District, with history, tasty tastings, and local guides.
“It was great. Our guide was knowledgeable of the history of the city , the food spots included were are all great - a nice variety . The small group size was perfect .”
Solve Portland puzzles and photo tasks on a self-guided downtown scavenger hunt using the Explorial app. $15.90, about 2 hours.
“I went on a business trip to Portland, and sometimes I get a bit bored in the weekend. So I thought I go for a city tour. it was a great experience with the app, simple but very smart. Thank you for breaking my boredom!”
Walk Portland’s Old Port and landmarks with location-based audio in the Action app. Offline maps, lifetime access, and flexible pacing.
“My family and I recently took the Portland Tour in March 2024. Unlike traditional tours, this one allowed us to explore Portland's sights at our own pace. The engaging audio narration was informative and well-told. We learned a lot about Portland's history and culture. Overall, it was a fantastic way to explore the city, and…”
Portland Maine self-guided driving and walking audio tour with 30+ stories, offline maps, and harbor-to-Old Port sights.
“Loved this tour! The mix of walking and driving gave us the best of Portland — from city spots like Victoria Mansion to coastal views at Fort Williams Park. Super easy to follow and really fun!”
A 2-hour guided Portland walk with 12+ ice cream tastings across four parlors, including vegan options, with a fun, well-paced route.
“My partner and I had an amazing, fun filled time with Kayla on the Ice cream tour. Kayla was enthusiastic, knowledgable and kind! Each shop she took us to was welcoming, unique and friendly. We got plenty of time to sample various seasonal and core flavors of each shop. Kates had great plant based ice…”
A self-guided Portland waterfront scavenger hunt with point-scoring questions and photo tasks near Steel Bridge and Moda Center.
“Walking across the bridges was fun, but overall the tour was a little one note. Mostly consisted of walking down a single path on the Wilamette”
Smartphone-guided downtown Portland walk with quiz stops and free sights from Pioneer Courthouse to Willamette River fountains.
“Decent self guided walking tour. Was expecting a bit more info for the cost, and I can’t say it was worth nearly $30. Not bad, just not enough.”
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