Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour

Portland, US
90% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (73 reviews)

Highlights

  • Stop and smell the roses at the oldest continuously running public rose test garden in the US
  • Get a view of the city from above at Pittock Mansion
  • Experience a wide variety of plant species from around the world at a beautiful garden
  • Explore the authentic Japanese Garden, a unique experience outside of Japan
  • Discover Portland's major neighborhoods and iconic bridges

Meeting Point

The meeting point is Director Park, which is 1 city block, 200 ft (60 m) on each side. The guide will pull over wherever there is an opening, on either side of the park. Look for a black, high-top, extended-length Transit or Sprinter.

Meeting point

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205 , United States

End point

End Point

The meeting point is Director Park, which is 1 city block, 200 ft (60 m) on each side. The guide will pull over wherever there is an opening, on either side of the park. Look for a black, high-top, extended-length Transit or Sprinter.

Meeting point

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

International Rose Test Garden

Here you'll get to stop and smell the roses, in the City of Roses, at the oldest continuously running public rose test garden in the US.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Pittock Mansion

Walk around the grounds of Portland's premier French Renaissance-style château, and get a view of the city from above. If conditions are clear enough, you'll also see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Jeffrson.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Hoyt Arboretum

We'll drive through a garden that contains over 2000 woody plant species from around the world, 63 of which are vulnerable or endangered.

4

Oregon Zoo

Watch out for elephants!

5

Portland Japanese Garden

Get a brief glimpse into the most authentic Japanese Garden, outside of Japan. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

6

Washington Park

Home to Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Children's Museum, Holocaust & Vietnam memorials, Sacagawea, Portland Japanese Garden, and International Rose Test Garden.

7

Providence Park

Portland landmark since 1926, now the home of Portland's soccer team, the Timbers.

8

First Presbyterian Church

Most would agree that this High Victorian Gothic structure is the most beautiful church in the City of Portland...

9

Crystal Ballroom

The only remaining floating dance floor in the US.

10

Al's Den

This basement of an old flatiron and the Crystal Hotel contains a bathhouse.

11

Portland Art Museum

The oldest art museum on the West Coast.

12

Simon Benson House

Home of the most important figure during Portland's Golden Age.

13

Oregon Historical Society

See the location of this excellent museum of local history.

14

First Congregational Church

The most prominent Venetian Gothic structure in the city.

15

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

The location of the vertical "Portland" sign on Broadway, that is so iconic.

16

Pioneer Courthouse

Second oldest federal building west of the Mississippi.

17

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Portland's living room.

18

Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge

The 50 Shades of Grey hotel.

19

Portlandia

The namesake for the television series.

20

Elk Fountain

This iconic statue was donated in 1900 by the founder of the Oregon Humane Society.

21

Hawthorne Bridge

Oldest continuously running lift bridge in North America.

22

Mill Ends Park

Smallest park in the world. For reals.

23

PSU Farmers Market

Largest farmers market in Oregon.

24

Portland Saturday Market

Items must be locally-made and handcrafted.

25

Portland Oregon Sign

This iconic sign next to the Burnside Bridge, used to be the Stag Sportswear sign.

26

Japanese American Historical Plaza

A memorial to the Japanese internment camp victims of WWII.

27

Oregon Convention Center

Contains the worlds largest Foucault pendulum.

28

Steel Bridge

The only dual independent lift bridge in the world.

29

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Modeled after the classical gardens of Suzhou, Portland's sister city, Lan Su is an oasis downtown, one block in size. To experience the garden from the inside, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

30

Pearl District

A 21st-century archetype of urban conversion.

31

Powell's City of Books

World's largest new & used independent bookstore.

32

Portland Center Stage at The Armory

This Romanesque Revival structure was built as an Oregon National Guard armory annex to contend with anti-Chinese rioting during the 1870s & 80s.

33

Broadway Bridge

Longest double-leaf bascule in the world at the time of construction.

34

Fremont Bridge

The 6000-ton center span with the arch was lifted into place using 32 hydraulic jacks, and was the heaviest lift ever completed.

35

St. Johns Bridge

The most beautiful bridge in the City of Portland.

36

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Another prominent landmark in the city, this Renaissance revival structure, with a 35-foot high dome, is the oldest church in Portland that is still operating as such, along with First Presbyterian. Both were completed in 1890.

37

Northwest (Nob Hill)

This neighborhood is known for old Victorians, high-end boutiques, galleries, cafes, restaurants, and old stone churches & synagogues.

38

Ladd's Addition

This neighborhood of diagonal streets, alleyways, roundabouts, gardens, old trees, and vintage homes harbors the oldest rose bush in the city, planted in 1901.

39

Hawthorne

The locus of Portland hippie culture during the 1970s, now known for vintage homes, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and dive bars.

40

Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery

One of the largest and oldest cemeteries in Portland, and the second largest arboretum in the city. To experience the garden outside of the vehicle, come on our Portland Garden City Tour.

41

Sunlan Lighting Inc

Many Portlanders think of North Mississippi Avenue as the epitome of Portlandia. We'll cruise down this street, and we may even get out for a brief stroll into Sunlan Lighting Inc, where you can buy virtually every light bulb known to man.

Duration 15 minutes
42

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

You'll pass by by the OMSI on this tour.

43

Mount Hood

Mt Hood is the highest point in Oregon, about 50 miles outside of Portland.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Terran Travels

What our experts say

  • icon
    Visit the nearby Powell's City of Books.
  • icon
    Grab lunch at the food carts on 10th Ave.
  • icon
    Check out the nearby Japanese Garden.
  • icon
    Bring a camera for the best views.
  • icon
    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Select Currency