'The Best of Portland' City Tour: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour

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Welcome to Portland! TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' tours by talented local guides. 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Of course there are donuts on this tour! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Evergreen Escapes Portland

Ages: Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water, snacks and other refreshments available.
Included: Travel in luxury in our high-roof Ford Transit Vans
Included: Breakfast: Morning tea, pastries and seasonal snacks. Fresh coffee while overlooking the city from Pittock Mansion!
Included: A 4-hour tour of Portland's "must-see" highlights.
Included: Our small tour groups mean we can really explore, unimpeded, like locals.
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
Included: Local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' naturalist guide. 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010!

Itinerary

Pittock Mansion

20 min

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

20 min Admission included

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

20 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

40 min

Thrift stores, bookshops, hip boutiques, numerous cafes, walkable blocks, and a charming indie spirit make Hawthorne one of our favorite neighborhoods in Portland! Home to Mt. Tabor Park.
Mount Tabor Park

20 min

Named to the National Register of Historic Places - 630' high Mt. Tabor Park is one of the few extinct volcanoes found in any American city! Home to big views and lovely trails.
Alberta Street

20 min

Home to galleries, restaurants, coffee, beer & bars, street art, and the beloved 'Last Thursday' monthly street fair - colorful Alberta lies in Northeast Portland.
Northwest (Nob Hill)

one hour

The perfect neighborhood for a weekend of leisurely walking - Northwest Portland's Victorian homes, high-end shopping, and award-winning chefs provide plenty of reason to discover Nob Hill. Home to the Pittock Mansion and Rose Test Garden.
Pearl District

30 min

A former warehouse district, today, the Pearl District's cobblestone streets, stylish bars and shops, breweries, and cultural institutions make for highly enjoyable exploring. Home to Powell's City of Books.
Old Town

Passing by

A drive through Old Town, Portland.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Passing by

When time permits, we'll drive along Waterfront Park as we head back into downtown Portland.
Powell's City of Books

Passing by

If you like, we're happy to drop you off at the tour's end at Powell's City of Books (or we can take you back to your hotel)!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Pickup points

US Suites - Portland
Hotel Vance, Portland, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Dossier Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Duniway Portland, a Hilton Hotel
The Bidwell Marriott Portland
Hilton Portland Downtown
Mark Spencer Hotel
City Center Inn Downtown Portland
University Place Hotel and Conference Center

and 11 more pickup 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

Using your ticket

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.