Multnomah Falls and Columbia Gorge Self Guided Audio Tour

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Tour delivered via the Ranger Tales iOS app — Apple iPhone required. Android version coming soon. Unlike other audio tours that make you tap to start each stop, Ranger Tales plays automatically via GPS the moment you arrive. Your voucher unlocks the tour permanently — use it any day, as many times as you want. Plus hidden bonus stories along the route.

What's Included

GPS-triggered audio at every waterfall stop and along the historic highway
Self-guided audio tour with permanent app access
Map and points of interest in the Ranger Tales app
Multnomah Falls timed-entry permit ($2, required May–September, available at recreation.gov)
Food, beverages, and personal items
Transportation, vehicle rental, and fuel (this is a self-driving tour — bring your own vehicle)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The audio tour starts automatically when youre arrive at any stop along the Historic Columbia River Highway. No check-in needed. If coming from Portland, Vista House (the pinned location) is a natural first stop. Open the Ranger Tales app before you leave — it works offline.

End point

Your tour ends at Vista House at Crown Point — a 1918 stone observatory perched 733 feet above the Columbia River. Step inside the marble interior, look up at the stained-glass dome, and take in the legendary panoramic view of the gorge you've just traveled.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Multnomah Falls

    The 620-foot crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge — the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. The Benson Bridge, built 1925, crosses between the upper and lower falls.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bridal Veil

    A two-tiered waterfall hidden in a side canyon. A short ten-minute walk from the parking lot leads to the lower viewing platform.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Vista House

    Edgar Lazarus's 1918 observatory perched 733 feet above the Columbia River. The most photographed building in the Gorge and the gateway to the waterfall corridor.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ranger Tales

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Car Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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