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Portland Small-Group Half-Day City Tour

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Visit many of Portland's highlights in just half a day with this small-group tour of the city. You'll make stops along the way to see the thousands of flowers at the International Rose Test Gardens and take in the views from the elegant Pittock Mansion. You'll also pass plenty of the city's most interesting sights and neighborhoods, making this tour a great option for those who want to orient themselves.

Overview

Visit many of Portland's highlights in just half a day with this small-group tour of the city. You'll make stops along the way to see the thousands of flowers at the International Rose Test Gardens and take in the views from the elegant Pittock Mansion. You'll also pass plenty of the city's most interesting sights and neighborhoods, making this tour a great option for those who want to orient themselves.

Itinerary

  • 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 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
  • Hoyt Arboretum

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

  • Watch out for elephants!

  • Portland Japanese Garden

    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

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

  • Providence Park

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

  • First Presbyterian Church

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

  • Crystal Ballroom

    The only remaining floating dance floor in the US.

  • Al's Den

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

  • Portland Art Museum

    The oldest art museum on the West Coast.

  • Simon Benson House

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

  • Oregon Historical Society

    See the location of this excellent museum of local history.

  • First Congregational Church

    The most prominent Venetian Gothic structure in the city.

  • Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

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

  • Pioneer Courthouse

    Second oldest federal building west of the Mississippi.

  • Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Portland's living room.

  • Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge

    The 50 Shades of Grey hotel.

  • Portlandia

    The namesake for the television series.

  • Elk Fountain

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

  • Hawthorne Bridge

    Oldest continuously running lift bridge in North America.

  • Mill Ends Park

    Smallest park in the world. For reals.

  • PSU Farmers Market

    Largest farmers market in Oregon.

  • Portland Saturday Market

    Items must be locally-made and handcrafted.

  • Portland Oregon Sign

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

  • Japanese American Historical Plaza

    A memorial to the Japanese internment camp victims of WWII.

  • Oregon Convention Center

    Contains the worlds largest Foucault pendulum.

  • Steel Bridge

    The only dual independent lift bridge in the world.

  • Lan Su Chinese Garden

    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

    A 21st-century archetype of urban conversion.

  • Powell's City of Books

    World's largest new & used independent bookstore.

  • Portland Center Stage at The Armory

    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

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

  • Fremont Bridge

    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

    The most beautiful bridge in the City of Portland.

  • St. Patrick Catholic Church

    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)

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

  • Ladd's Addition

    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

    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

    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.

  • 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
  • Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

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

  • Mount Hood

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

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Familiarize yourself with Portland in just half a day
  • A knowledgeable local guide will provide commentary
  • Snacks and water will be provided
  • Small group sizes keep this tour intimate
  • Inclusions

    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • PA system

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities (always appreciated)
    • Parking fees

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    4.7 / 5

    4.71 out of 5 stars

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    Traveler Reviews

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    Laurence_B
    Washington Park, including Pittock Mansion and the Rose Garden were memorable stops. Our tour guide, Sylvie was friendly, knowledgeable, and timely. Her suggestions for extra and post tour stops were ...
    Jennifer_D
    This was a great last minute excursion before my flight home from Portland. It was relaxing, informative and gave a great view of the different parts of Portland. Would definitely do it again.

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