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Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Portland

5 Reviews 3.80 out of 5 stars Based on 5 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Portland, USA

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70 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Our smartphone-guided tour brings the facts and stories behind Portland to life because we've taken the same stops and sights we share with our friends and families when they come to town and created an interactive web-based tour for you!

Read the stories behind the city, answer questions to reveal fun facts, and experience what makes Downtown Portland incredible! Purchase your tour and then navigate to our website to enter your access code and launch the tour. You can either start immediately or create an account and come back when you are ready to explore.

Please note that you and your group read the tour aloud - there is no audio functionality at this time.

What's Included

  • Easy-to-use web interface
  • Family friendly stops and questions
  • 24/7 support by phone or email

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Northwest Davis Street
    Portland, OR 97204, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Southwest Naito Parkway
    Portland, OR 97204, USA

    Our tour concludes near the Portland Saturday Market on the banks of the Willamette River.

    What To Expect

    Pioneer Courthouse

    We start our tour in the heart of Portland at this landmark from another age when Oregon was less colonized and this city was merely an outpost of the fledgling United States.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Step across the street and explore Pioneer Square - one of the hearts of the cultural scene in Portland and only created because of a pair of boots.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Columbia Sportswear

    Learn about the rich history of outdoorsmanship in Portland and an immigrant success story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and local passion.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    John Helmer Haberdasher

    We love local crafts, and these folks are no exception - learn about the history of the arts and crafts movement in Portland and the rich community of local craftspeople and artists in this city, whether hats, ceramics, or photography.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arlington Club

    While you cannot enter this secretive organization, know that the power brokers of Portland are well and alive in the Arlington Club - we'll tell you the stories of some of the most astonishing.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain

    Most pioneer cities are made of involved and contributing citizens who form the fabric of early Portland - Shemanski was one of those and this gift to the city in the heart of the park and this shady grove is a respite from the hustle of the city.
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    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

    Robberies, intrigue, and ghosts - all classic stories for an old theater - this one is full of all with Wild West robberies and impressive renovations to restore the theater to its former glory.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Portlandia

    No, this is not the TV show - though it is the inspiration for the name! A controversial architectural style and three-story sculpture that rivals the Statue of Liberty highlight the quirkiness of Portland.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Salmon Street Springs

    Welcome to the river that created Portland - the Willamette. This fountain honors that history and the role that water played in the founding of the city with a rich tradition of seafaring.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mill Ends Park

    The smallest park in the world - Guinness Records approved. Mill Ends has a fun story about how this park came to be and what the future holds.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Morrison Bridge

    Portland has many nicknames - one is the City of Bridges - in part due to the role the river plays in connected the two sides of this city and the city to the river to the sea - as such, they've pioneered many new technologies that make our modern cities work, this bridge included.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • 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 Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Portland?

    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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-292768P11

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    Average 3.80 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    What's Included

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    • Family friendly stops and questions
    • 24/7 support by phone or email

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    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).

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