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Take a captivating journey through Portland with a sightseeing tour that showcases the best of this dynamic city. From the bustling streets of downtown to groovy neighborhoods on the east side, this tour is a perfect blend of urban exploration and natural beauty.
As you drive through historic districts, your professional tour guide will share stories of Portland’s transformation from dense wilderness to rough-and-tumble frontier town, to the vibrant, creative hub for art, food, and adventure it has become.
After exploring the west side, your local, knowledgeable guide will take you to a hand-picked selection of east side locations beloved by locals. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or eager adventurer, this tour offers an engaging introduction to Portland’s distinctive charm.
Itinerary is subject to fluctuate based on season, weather, closures, and traffic conditions. Read the reviews! You can trust you'll see what makes Portland wonderful with your local guide!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet on the Park Avenue side of Director Park, near Flying Elephants Deli. Look for the white van with Peak Tours and Transit signs on the side. Your guide will arrive approximately 10 minutes before the tour time.
Itinerary
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We will tour the grounds, hear the history, and take in the spectacular view.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Get a taste of Washington Park on the way to the International Test Rose Garden. Washington Park has a zoo, forestry museum, arboretum, Japanese garden, amphitheatre, memorials, archery range, tennis courts, soccer field, picnic areas, playgrounds, public art and many acres of wild forest with miles of trails.
Admission ticket free -
2
Let's stop and smell the roses - more than 10,000 when they're in bloom! Even out of season, this is a beautiful stop with a wondrous view!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass through Old Town on your tour of downtown Portland, and hear the history of the city's rough and tumble beginnings.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We will pass through and learn about Portland's famous shopping district, as well as Old Chinatown, the cultural district, and the government district.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the largest bookstore in the world, with approximately one million books.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We will drive along this historic park and hear the fascinating history of its origin.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) One of twelve Portland bridges that crosses the Willamette River, the Hawthorne Bridge is a truss bridge with a vertical lift. It is the oldest vertical-lift bridge in operation in the United States.
Admission ticket free -
3
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) This is another location with interesting history and an amazing view of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) This offbeat hotel in a restored 1915 elementary school. Quirky, artisan decorated.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
(Possibly on itinerary, depending on guide and weather) Named because of the epic bridge towering above, Cathedral Park is steeped in history. It is believed to be one of the 14 Lewis and Clark landing sites in the Vancouver-Portland area. This spot had been a fishing and camping site for many area Indian tribes. In 1931, the St Johns Bridge was built on the site with 400-ft towers and a main span of 1,207 feet. It is the only steel suspension bridge in Portland.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours are for travel time and for passing by in a different location.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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