'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
Experience the Pacific Northwest’s most-dynamic cultural hub on this small-group tour of Portland's highlights! Explore diverse neighborhoods with your TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guide. You’ll be treated to morning tea and pastries, as well as walks & scenic views, with round-trip downtown Portland hotel transport included.
Begin with Pittock Mansion for unparalleled views of the city and Mt. Hood. The historic setting is an ideal place to discuss Portland’s pioneer history and development.
Take in roses or cherry blossoms, see the landscape design of J.C. Olmsted, witness sustainability integrated into an urban environment, and learn about cinder-cone volcanoes that once covered the area!
After experiencing the city’s natural side, dive into its artsy and independent spirit. Experience neighborhoods such as the Pearl District, Hawthorne, Nob Hill, Alberta, and North Mississippi for a slice of Portlandia, embodied in food truck pods, hip specialty boutiques, and craft breweries.
Options
The Best of Portland: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
What's included in 'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pittock Mansion
The grounds around historic Pittock Mansion offer unparalleled views of Portland and Mt. Hood. We’ll press coffee and share local donuts as we contemplate the city.
Washington Park
Located atop the hills west of downtown, Washington Park is home to big trees and Portland favorites like the Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Children's Museum.
International Rose Test Garden
The oldest public rose test garden in the United States, the International Rose Test Garden is home to over 10,000 rose bushes! Lovely views of the city here.
Inclusions
- Water, snacks and other refreshments available.
- Travel in luxury in our high-roof Ford Transit Vans
- Morning tea, pastries and seasonal snacks. Fresh coffee while overlooking the city from Pittock Mansion!
- A 4-hour tour of Portland's "must-see" highlights.
- Our small tour groups mean we can really explore, unimpeded, like locals.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' naturalist guide. 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We'll pick you up at your hotel in downtown Portland. If you are staying outside our restricted pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location - The Portland Visitor Center - located at 1132 SW Harvey Milk Street, Portland, OR
Meeting / End Points
- We'll pick you up at your hotel in downtown Portland. If you are staying outside our restricted pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location - The Portland Visitor Center - located at 1132 SW Harvey Milk Street, Portland, OR
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We'll pick you up where you're staying in Downtown Portland (the oval between Interstate 5 and Interstate 405) including hotels, Airbnbs, and hostels. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Hotel Monaco. We will call/text/email around noon the day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!). If you haven't provided information on where you are staying while making your booking - you can update us later by emailing [email protected] or calling our team.
