PORTLAND
Portland’s best days out.
The 15 most popular portland city & sightseeing tours in Portland. The ones worth your time, with what each costs, how long it runs and who to book through.
Portland city sights and Columbia Gorge waterfalls in one day, with hotel pickup, a small Sprinter group, and big viewpoints.
Most Popular“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”
A 3-hour Portland highlights tour with Pittock Mansion views, Rose Garden blooms, Old Town history, bridges, and quirky stops.
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Portland Morning City Tour: a 3.5-hour small-group coach ride with roses, PSU Farmers Market, and neighborhood stories for $85.
“Interesting overview of Portland. Our guide was knowledgeable. I enjoyed getting to know more about the city.”
A 3.5-hour small-group Portland tour with hotel pickup, rose gardens, art stops, forests, and neighborhoods, plus easy city orientation.
“John was very knowledgeable about the history of Portland and the issues of the dealing with the homeless. Was impressed with the look of the city today compared a few years ago. Felt comfortable with our visit.”
Small-group Portland city tour with hotel pickup, expert local guide, short stops at Voodoo Doughnut and Pittock Mansion, plus roses.
“This was a great tour. The guide was fantastic. Informative, funny. Saw lots of places in Portland. Just a really fun, informative tour. Very highly recommended!!”
A small-group Portland highlights tour with morning snacks, big viewpoints, the rose gardens, and Powell’s City of Books.
“Our guide Paul was very nice. It was a little early to start the tour at 8am but it was a good time to see the Rose Garden because there were no crowds. About half way through the tour we stopped at a park where he served us Coffee and doughnuts. It was a very…”
See Portland fast with a small-group tour covering Rose Garden, Pittock Mansion views, SE neighborhoods, and stops across iconic parks for $69.
“A very informative introduction to Portland on our first day. Our guide was super knowledgeable about all of the sights and especially about the trees and plants in Washington Park. It was nice that he took us across the bridge and showed us all around the neighborhoods in Hawthorne, something we would not have done…”
Portland’s Willamette River happy hour: 1.5-hour narrated cruise past iconic bridges, OMSI and Oaks Park, with snacks and drinks.
“Could not hear what the guide was saying through the speakers on the side of the boat we were sitting, other than that it was a nice boat tour.”
Walk Portland’s downtown on the Soul of the City tour: parks, architecture, activists, Portlandia, and hidden sculptures in 2 hours.
“Nancy was great! She gave is so much information on Portland and it’s history. She’s a great conversationalist and tour guide.”
Portland half-day small-group tour: International Rose Test Garden, Pittock Mansion views, Japanese garden moments, bridges and bookstores for $79.
“Brittany was friendly and concerned about each guest. Knowledgeable about local history and culture. Sites visited were good. Narrative seemed choppy and spontaneous, I prefer a bit more planning and thoughtful explanation to what we are or will be seeing.”
Sip and sightsee on a 90-minute Portland Spirit narrated cruise on the Willamette River with great city views and full bar service.
“very pleasant and relaxing with good commentary as we went down the river.”
Portland morning highlights tour with hotel pickup, International Rose Garden season stops, World Forestry Museum or OSA art visits, plus downtown neighborhoods.
“Evan was very knowledgeable about the city and incredibly friendly and welcoming. We would go again in a heartbeat.”
A 3-hour Portland highlights tour by van with views, rose gardens, Swiss-style engineering stops, and a breakfast donut included.
“Share everyone’s history on the tour. It is important to share the whole truth. Our guide was informative but uncomfortable telling an inclusive historical truth. She shared one perspective. mainly the white settlers and their “good” and contributions.”
See Portland’s highlights in 3 hours: Pittock Mansion, Washington Park, Rose Test Garden, Pearl District, and the historic truss bridge.
“Great tour with Damon! He was quite knowledgeble and could answer all our questions. Very clean and comfortable van. Having someone drive you through Portland's neighborhoods, rather than trying to find them yourself was terrific. Some neighborhoods that were written up as 'must see' in Portland guides, were not worth a trip back. Other things…”
Private 2-hour Casco Bay boat tour in Portland with Fort Gorges, multiple lighthouses, possible Ram Island, and seal sightings.
“Captain Matt did a fantastic job showing us the coast of Maine! We had such a a great time seeing a bunch of Portland's lighthouses, as well as Fort Gorges. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the water with his fun trivia and expertise, and would highly recommend his tour around the waters of Maine!”
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