Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour

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3 hours (approx.)

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Overview

On this 3-hour tour, you'll get a broad overview of the Central City. We'll make stops at Pittock Mansion and the International Rose Test Gardens. At Pittock Mansion, you'll get pictures of the best views of the city, and Mt. Hood if it's a clear day. You'll have plenty of time to smell the roses at the Rose City's most famous garden. Your expert guide will provide background on the sites and city history, while navigating through city traffic, so you don't have to. You'll meander through all of the major neighborhoods of inner Portland on both sides of the river while gaining views of 14 of Bridgetown's 29 notable bridges. Your guide will return you to your departure location at the end of the tour. *All participants must be 3 years of age or older.*

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
PA system

Gratuities (always appreciated)
Parking Fees

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Southwest Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205, USA

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End point

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What To Expect

International Rose Test Garden

Here you'll get to stop and smell the roses, in the City of Roses, at the oldest continuously running public rose test garden in the US.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pittock Mansion

Walk around the grounds of Portland's premier French Renaissance-style château, and get a view of the city from above. If conditions are clear enough, you'll also see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Jeffrson.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoyt Arboretum (Pass By)

We'll drive through a garden that contains over 2000 woody plant species from around the world, 63 of which are vulnerable or endangered.

Oregon Zoo (Pass By)

Watch out for elephants!

Portland Japanese Garden (Pass By)

Get a brief glimpse into the most authentic Japanese Garden, outside of Japan. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Washington Park (Pass By)

Home to Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Children's Museum, Holocaust & Vietnam memorials, Sacagawea, Portland Japanese Garden, and International Rose Test Garden.

Providence Park (Pass By)

Portland landmark since 1926, now the home of Portland's soccer team, the Timbers.

First Presbyterian Church (Pass By)

Most would agree that this High Victorian Gothic structure is the most beautiful church in the City of Portland...

Crystal Ballroom (Pass By)

The only remaining floating dance floor in the US.

Al's Den (Pass By)

This basement of an old flatiron and the Crystal Hotel contains a bathhouse.

Portland Art Museum (Pass By)

The oldest art museum on the West Coast.

Simon Benson House (Pass By)

Home of the most important figure during Portland's Golden Age.

Oregon Historical Society (Pass By)

See the location of this excellent museum of local history.

First Congregational Church (Pass By)

The most prominent Venetian Gothic structure in the city.

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Pass By)

The location of the vertical "Portland" sign on Broadway, that is so iconic.

Pioneer Courthouse (Pass By)

Second oldest federal building west of the Mississippi.

Pioneer Courthouse Square (Pass By)

Portland's living room.

Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge (Pass By)

The 50 Shades of Grey hotel.

Portlandia (Pass By)

The namesake for the television series.

Elk Fountain (Pass By)

This iconic statue was donated in 1900 by the founder of the Oregon Humane Society.

Hawthorne Bridge (Pass By)

Oldest continuously running lift bridge in North America.

Mill Ends Park (Pass By)

Smallest park in the world. For reals.

PSU Farmers Market (Pass By)

Largest farmers market in Oregon.

Portland Saturday Market (Pass By)

Items must be locally-made and handcrafted.

Portland Oregon Sign (Pass By)

This iconic sign next to the Burnside Bridge, used to be the Stag Sportswear sign.

Japanese American Historical Plaza (Pass By)

A memorial to the Japanese internment camp victims of WWII.

Oregon Convention Center (Pass By)

Contains the worlds largest Foucault pendulum.

Steel Bridge (Pass By)

The only dual independent lift bridge in the world.

Lan Su Chinese Garden (Pass By)

Modeled after the classical gardens of Suzhou, Portland's sister city, Lan Su is an oasis downtown, one block in size. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Pearl District (Pass By)

A 21st-century archetype of urban conversion.

Powell's City of Books (Pass By)

World's largest new & used independent bookstore.

Portland Center Stage at The Armory (Pass By)

This Romanesque Revival structure was built as an Oregon National Guard armory annex to contend with anti-Chinese rioting during the 1870s & 80s.

Broadway Bridge (Pass By)

Longest double-leaf bascule in the world at the time of construction.

Fremont Bridge (Pass By)

The 6000-ton center span with the arch was lifted into place using 32 hydraulic jacks, and was the heaviest lift ever completed.

St. Johns Bridge (Pass By)

The most beautiful bridge in the City of Portland.

St. Patrick Catholic Church (Pass By)

Another prominent landmark in the city, this Renaissance revival structure, with a 35-foot high dome, is the oldest church in Portland that is still operating as such, along with First Presbyterian. Both were completed in 1890.

Northwest (Nob Hill) (Pass By)

This neighborhood is known for old Victorians, high-end boutiques, galleries, cafes, restaurants, and old stone churches & synagogues.

Ladd's Addition (Pass By)

This neighborhood of diagonal streets, alleyways, roundabouts, gardens, old trees, and vintage homes harbors the oldest rose bush in the city, planted in 1901.

Hawthorne (Pass By)

The locus of Portland hippie culture during the 1970s, now known for vintage homes, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and dive bars.

Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery (Pass By)

One of the largest and oldest cemeteries in Portland, and the second largest arboretum in the city. To experience the garden outside of the vehicle, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

Sunlan Lighting Inc

Many Portlanders think of North Mississippi Avenue as the epitome of Portlandia. We'll cruise down this street, and we may even get out for a brief stroll into Sunlan Lighting Inc, where you can buy virtually every light bulb known to man.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Pass By)

You'll pass by by the OMSI on this tour.

Mount Hood (Pass By)

Mt Hood is the highest point in Oregon, about 50 miles outside of Portland.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025