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15 Best Portland Experiences

Portland’s best days out.

The 15 experiences worth building a Portland day around. The walks, tastings and day trips most visitors talk about long after they leave.

15 Best Portland Experiences

Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour - Latourell Falls: basalt columns, lichens, and a longer forest walk
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR - Historic Columbia River Highway: The Scenic Drive That Sets Expectations
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

2.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Small-group Columbia River Gorge waterfalls tour from Portland with Crown Point, Vista House, Latourell, Horsetail, and Multnomah.

5.0

“Our tour guide, Eric, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable in not only the tour sites themselves but also on Portland history, gave us recommendations on food, and other things to do in Portland. Would definitely recommend this tour for those interested in seeing the outdoor part of Portland”

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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning - Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint: Start With the Gorge Scale
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Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

3.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

Morning waterfall tour from Portland to Multnomah and other Columbia River Gorge falls, with hotel pickup, a small group, and easy stops.

5.0

“Our tour guide Jay had such good vibes & was very knowledgeable. It felt like having a good friend show you around their area because he was very personable. I had a great time and it was a small group which made it even better.”

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Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland - Price and What You’re Really Paying For
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Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

4.Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Portland to Cannon Beach and Ecola State Park with a naturalist guide, wildlife stops, and tide-pool time on an air-conditioned day trip.

5.0

“Unbelievable tour and tour guide. Adam was so knowledgeable about Oregon and the Pacific Coast. He was very interactive with all of us on the tour. The experience was amazing. We would never have experienced the area if we went on our own. He took us to see awesome sights and hidden gems in the…”

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Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River - Hood River lunch and the Fruit Loop: Wind sports plus real food time
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Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

5.Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

Small-group Mt Hood day trip from Portland with Multnomah Falls, Gorge viewpoints, Hood River lunch, and Timberline Lodge at altitude.

5.0

“Anyone who loves nature will love this tour. We have been captivated by the beautiful Mount Hood and its suroundings along with many beautiful water falls, columbia river gorge, hood river and others. Our tour guide was young, enthusiastic and knowlegeable with very pleasing personality.”

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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR - Crown Point Vista House: The Gorge View You’ll Want to Rewind
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

6.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

Portland day trip hitting Columbia River Gorge waterfalls and Mount Hood, with a small group van ride, guided stops, and Timberline Lodge views.

5.0

“Daniel was an excellent guide, friendly and good at conversation. The weather was spectacular, which enhanced the amazing views of the waterfalls and mountains. Truly a one of a kind experience.”

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Portland's Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour - Stop-by-Stop: Sesame to Coco to the Fountain Photos
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Portland’s Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

7.Portland’s Original Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Guided Portland donut walk with tastings at top shops, including Voodoo, plus downtown landmarks. About 2 hours, $69 per person.

5.0

“Delicious donuts and a bit of history along the way. Really a fun tour. Would recommend. Kayla was a wonderful guide and really knows her donut shops around Portland.”

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Willamette Valley Wine Tour with Lunch - How the guide picks your 3 wineries (and why flexibility is the point)
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Willamette Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

8.Willamette Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Small-group Willamette Valley wine tour from Portland with door-to-door pickup, lunch at a winery, and guided tastings at 3 wineries.

5.0

“Wayne was terrific.!Great tour. On time pickup great wineries. They all seemed to know Wayne and we were treated very nicely.”

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A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland - Old Port highlights: Longfellow, worship, and the Custom House area
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A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

9.A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland

A small-group walking history tour in Portland, Maine, with stories on the waterfront, snacks at the end, and a walk that fits most schedules.

5.0

“Ross was an awesome guide!!! Very knowledgeable and fun, he made sure to answer all of my son’s questions”

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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River - Live piano + the right kind of quiet for Portland at night
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2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

10.2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River

2.5-hour Willamette River dinner cruise with live piano, a 3-course Pacific Northwest meal, and bridge-by-bridge city views.

4.5

“The experience greatly exceeded our expectations! Service was outstanding plus the dinner was yummy!! The piano player set a romantic mood and it was truly beautiful to cruise at night with all the glimmering lights of the city.”

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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland - Getting picked up in Portland (and the rule that keeps it running)
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Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

11.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

Afternoon half-day from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Gorge waterfalls with small-group pickup, Vista House views, and local guiding.

5.0

“Great selection of Falls to visit with just the right amount of time at each. Tour guide was great, knowledgeable and very accommodating.”

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Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock - Oswald West State Park’s Short Sands Beach: Old Growth to Pacific Sand
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Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

12.Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

Small-group Oregon Coast day trip from Portland to Oswald West, Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, and Camp 18 with hotel pickup included.

4.5

“We had a very enjoyable day hitting the main sites on the coast. Phoebe picked us up at our hotel. She was professional and friendly. She shared many stories of the history of the area as well as driving us to some of the most splendid views on the west coast.”

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Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour! - Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Eastbank Esplanade: the Portland commute view
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Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

13.Essential Portland Oregon Bike and E-Bike Tour!

Take a 2-hour bike or e-bike tour through Portland’s Old Town, Chinatown, Willamette Riverfront, Park Blocks, and the Pearl District.

5.0

“We enjoyed every minute of the ride and the interesting info re the city shared by our excellent guide Charlotte. Fun way to see Portland from a different vantage point. Felt safe with our fine-tuned rental bikes and with our confident, experienced leader in Charlotte. She answered any questions we had, incl a suggestion for…”

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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls - Washington Park and the International Rose Test Garden Stops
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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

14.Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

Portland city sights and Columbia Gorge waterfalls in one day, with hotel pickup, a small Sprinter group, and big viewpoints.

4.5

“Jeff was a excellent tour guide. He was very informative and the overall tour was worth it. The scenery was beautiful and the waterfalls.”

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Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings - The tunnel walk: what it feels like under Old Town
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Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

15.Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

Portland’s Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnels tour with Nina ghost stories and Old Town beer tastings, ending with a full pint.

4.5

“It was fun. The restaurant associated with the tour had great pizza. It wasn't as much of a series of tunnels as the remaining area of the original tunnels under that building, but it was still fun. Katelyn did a great job.”

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