Experience the best of Portland, Oregon on a city tour that takes you to parks, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints. Smell the roses, explore secret gardens, indulge in delicious donuts, and learn about the city’s history and culture.
Experience the best of Portland, Oregon on a city tour that takes you to parks, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints. Smell the roses, explore secret gardens, indulge in delicious donuts, and learn about the city’s history and culture.
- Director Park - Guests will be picked up in central downtown Portland at Director Park in one of our spacious vans. The journey will proceed along Portland’s north/south dividing line, highlighting significant sites, including some of the city’s bike art and historical buildings.
- Powell’s City of Books - The tour will pass Powell’s Books,…
- Director Park - Guests will be picked up in central downtown Portland at Director Park in one of our spacious vans. The journey will proceed along Portland’s north/south dividing line, highlighting significant sites, including some of the city’s bike art and historical buildings.
- Powell’s City of Books - The tour will pass Powell’s Books, sharing the story behind the largest independent bookstore in the world.
- Pearl District - Discover the history of this vibrant neighborhood rich in art and cuisine. (Please note, there will be no stop to explore this neighborhood on foot.)
- Pittock Mansion - Upon reaching the summit of King’s Heights, guests will stroll around the grounds of the mansion built by a newspaper magnate, enjoying views once exclusive to the city’s elite. This location offers a prime opportunity to gain context for experiencing the city. Photos will be taken at the summit overlooking the city.
The tour will include a walk through the mansion’s grounds before returning to the van.
(Note: The interior of the mansion will not be visited.)
- International Rose Test Garden - The story of the roses and the rose city will be explored; favorite varieties will be examined, photos will be taken, and (in season) the fragrance of the roses will be enjoyed before heading to the next stop. (When roses are not in season, an alternative stop at the Hoyt Arboretum may be made.)
- Washington Park - The tour will drive into the SW Portland neighborhood of Arlington Heights, on the edge of Washington Park. Here, guests will walk through a favorite secret garden and into the International Rose Test Garden, learning about the rose city’s story. (When roses are not in season, an alternative stop at the Hoyt Arboretum may be made.)
- South Waterfront Park - TIME PERMITTING. Following this, there will be a drive along Portland’s South Waterfront and the waterfront park, sharing the story of the impressive Swiss Alps-style engineering of the Aerial Tram and the development of this new neighborhood and its unique Tilikum Crossing bridge.
- South Park Blocks - The tour will then return to the city center, driving through what Portland refers to as the cultural district — once the literal heart of the city, where merchants and lumber barons once resided, and now home to institutions like the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Historical Society, and Portland State University. A stop for doughnuts is a must in Portland, so the history of the city’s foundation and the design of these blocks will be discussed after visiting a favorite shop for a treat.
- Portland Art Museum - The tour will pass by the cultural district.
- South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal - On certain days, the south waterfront will be visited.
- Blackfish Gallery - The art heritage of Portland will be shared.
- Courier Coffee - A few excellent coffee shops in the city will be highlighted.
- Breakfast included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Breakfast included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Gratuities for your guides, always appreciated
- Gratuities for your guides, always appreciated
Discover the tale of Portland, Oregon while experiencing its tallest and most private vistas, inhaling the scent of roses, meandering through gardens, gazing upon a wooded park, and trying some donuts.
Once we’ve collected you from Director Park in the city center, we’ll journey up the line that separates the northern and southern parts of the city,…
Discover the tale of Portland, Oregon while experiencing its tallest and most private vistas, inhaling the scent of roses, meandering through gardens, gazing upon a wooded park, and trying some donuts.
Once we’ve collected you from Director Park in the city center, we’ll journey up the line that separates the northern and southern parts of the city, ascend to the peak of King’s Heights, and stroll the grounds of the mansion built by a press magnate which boasts a view previously reserved for the city’s upper class.
We’ll call at Washington Park, wander through our best kept secret garden, and proceed to the Rose Test Garden. During season, we’ll literally take time to smell the roses!
Our journey continues through the city center and cultural district. Being in Portland demands a donut break, so we’ll talk about the city’s past and the layout of these blocks after we head to one of our top donut shops for a sweet indulgence.
We’ll explore the South Waterfront and an inner Eastside neighborhood, offering you plenty of food-related suggestions before we take you back!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
