Explore Portland

General information

Destination	Category
Portland, United States	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Learn all there is to learn about Portland on this comprehensive tour of the biggest city in the state of Oregon. This bustling city’s popularity is made evident by the wide variety of nicknames it has acquired over the years: The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana, Beertown and many more. Not only is it Oregon’s largest city, it is also the state’s most popu

Learn all there is to learn about Portland on this comprehensive tour of the biggest city in the state of Oregon. This bustling city’s popularity is made evident by the wide variety of nicknames it has acquired over the years: The City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, Little Beirut, Beervana, Beertown and many more. Not only is it Oregon’s largest city, it is also the state’s most populous one, as well as the third most populous city in the whole Pacific Northwest. So join us and find out where all this popularity comes from.

One can easily divide Portland into four main quarters: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. As you enter each separate quadrant, you will almost feel like you are stepping into a new city entirely, such is the distinct personality of each one. On this tour, you will see famous landmarks from all four quarters, as well as learn where to locate the city’s trendiest galleries, cafes, boutiques, restaurants and performance spaces.

Throughout the tour, you guide will take you to a variety of sites and tell you the history of each one. See some of Portland’s most famous streets and bridges, the Pearl District, the International Rose Garden and the magnificent Pittock Mansion. Enjoy a stroll through Washington Park, Mt Tabor Park and the legendary Powell’s Book Store.

In short, come with us on this tour and realize why “Money” magazine proclaimed Portland the “Best Big City” in North America.




Meeting/pick-up point: Complimentary pick-up from Downtown Portland and Lloyd District hotels. If your hotel is on the outskirts of Downtown or outside of the pick-up area supplier can coordinate a meeting location, or arrange a pick-up for an additional cost which is payable locally.
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours.

Start/opening time: Morning tour departs at 8.30am.

Languages: Guide speaks English. Please note private guides can be requested in Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese and Russian.

Min. Age: 10 years.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide