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Explore Astoria and Warrenton with a local guide on this approximately three-hour tour. Discover Astoria’s history, waterfront, historic homes, landmarks, and movie locations, then visit coastal highlights such as the Peter Iredale shipwreck at Fort Stevens and the Columbia River South Jetty. In Hammond, see the filming location of the famous whale-jump scene from Free Willy.
Visit the Astoria Column with the option to climb its 164 steps and launch an included wooden glider plane. Along the way, enjoy local stories and recommendations for dining, shopping, and exploring after your tour.
Regular tours run Monday–Friday at 2:00 PM, with pickup and drop-off within Astoria city limits.
Cruise guests normally meet one hour after their ship docks at our designated location outside the secured port area. I’ll text you the day before with your exact meeting time and directions.
Routes and stops may vary with weather, tides, access, and group interests.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Cruise Guest Booking Reminder
If you are arriving by cruise ship, please select the Tour of Astoria option that includes your cruise line name and date on TripAdvisor rather than the general Tour of Astoria listing.
This option is designed specifically for cruise guests so we can keep the tour running smoothly and on schedule.
Questions? Just ask — we're happy to help.
Meeting Locations
If you are arriving by cruise ship, please make your way to our designated pickup location just outside the port property. Detailed directions will be provided with your booking confirmation, and you will see the Onward Adventures bus waiting for you.
When you leave your ship, you will walk under a gazebo with a sign that reads Welcome to Astoria. Stay on that sidewalk. You will pass local vendors selling things on the left. You will also pass a bike tour on your left.. On your right, you will see the port Cruise buses. Just keep walking on the sidewalk. At the end, there is a gate that will be opened. Walk through it. On the left is an old hotel, and on the right is Bornstein Fish Packing Company. Keep walking the sidewalk. When you reach the 4-way stop, you will see my Onward Adventures bus on the other side of the road. This is the closest I can get to the port property.
Itinerary
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1Peter Iredale Ship Wreck
Imagine, it was a foggy day in 1906....
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Astoria Column
At this 125-foot Column, you will see the fantastic views, listen to the history, smell the coastal air, and take in the challenge of climbing the stairs. People leave this place feeling light, breathing in the accomplishments of yesterday's and today's challenges.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Oregon Film Museum
Get your photo taken with the Goonies jeep, visit the guest store for your favorite Goonie collection
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Fort Astoria (Pass by)
see the Fort read the history, see a Rhododendron tree over 100 years old
Admission ticket free -
4Goonies House
Walk up the street to Mikey's house, take a photo
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Stand at the mouth of the Columbia River, where powerful ocean waves meet the river’s current. Known as the “Graveyard of the Pacific” for its long history of shipwrecks, this is a place to see why the South Jetty was built and feel the force of the coast firsthand. We’ll stop to take in the views and talk about the challenge of making this entrance safer for ships.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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