City of Portland Tour: Historic and iconic sights
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City of Portland Tour: Historic and iconic sights
By Peak Tours and Transit
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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of 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 travel, your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating commentary on "Stumptown's" evolution from a dense forest, to wild western town, to the lively tourist destination it is today.
A visit to the verdant grounds of historic Pittock Mansion gives a breathtaking view of Mt. Hood. The International Rose Test Garden offers a sensory experience like no other. We'll cross an iconic truss bridge to visit east side neighborhoods, from historic to up-and-coming.
The tour itinerary is subject to change as real world conditions change, such as weather, closures, and unforeseeable traffic conditions. In this event, we will always do our best to provide an equivalent tour experience.
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Ages 8-107, max of 26 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USALook for the white van with "Peak Tours and Transit" signs
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 378720P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- The remaining hours are for travel time and for passing by in a different location.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 378720P1
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₹6,806.42
per adult
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Itinerary
- 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USALook for the white van with "Peak Tours and Transit" signs
- Pass byOld TownPearl DistrictPowell's City of BooksWashington Park
- 1
- 2Pass byTom McCall Waterfront ParkHawthorne Bridge
- 3
About the operator
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- Q9344WGkristinl0 contributionsWonderful dayWe had a wonderful tour today. It was a beautiful day and learned a lot of interesting facts about the area. Thank you! Kristin and BrianWritten 28 September 2024
- Precocious0 contributionsMagnificent views and majestic waterfalls tour of PortlandWhat a great tour. Magnificent views and majestic waterfalls. Our Tour guide, Eric was excellent. We covered 4 waterfalls, a few point look outs including the Vista at Crown Point. This was well worth it. I highly recommend taking this tour in addition to the City of Portland Tour if you have a day or two to spend in Portland.Written 26 September 2024
- Jackie F0 contributionsExcellent walking tourMatt was entertaining and informative. Great pace and variety of information. Easy sign up and convenient meet up. Highly recommend.Written 13 September 2024
- V5111ZRrobg0 contributionsFun TourOur guide was very knowledgeable and presented fun and interesting side lights. Tour started and ended as scheduled which worked with our trip.Written 31 August 2024
- ianwatson890 contributionsInteresting and humorous walking tour - well worth it!We really enjoyed our walking tour of Portland! Matt was absolutely brilliant tour guide, knowledgeable, funny and friendly we thought he was great. We were shown so many interesting little bits of Portland that we would have just walked straight past if not on this tour. Highly recommended!Written 8 July 2024
- katrinv9140 contributionsGreat tourIt was an amazing tour, the guide Matt knew so much about the city and told me so many stories and showed me things that I would have overseen otherwise.Written 7 July 2024
- A8057YObeatrices0 contributionsExcellent tour !As someone who used to live in Portland in the 90s and back in town for a-week I was surprised how much new information I learnt about the Gorge and the Waterfalls and so much more. Damon is super knowledgeable and very clearly loves the area. Safe driver too, comfortable and we were offered water as it was a hot day. Overall best tour I have ever been onWritten 3 July 2024
- milsbossman0 contributionsA great tour of Portland and the waterfalls.I had not expected much to see in Portland but Damon took us to interesting neighborhoods in Portland as well as the amazing waterfalls outside the city. Damon is a fantastic guide and obviously loves the city; he gave us both anecdotes and historical perspectives that really made the tour exceptional.Written 26 June 2024
- Mobile5836670 contributionsWaterfalls and HistoryGreat trip. Eric knows all the facts and delivers them in a casual fun manner. He’s an expert at navigating the busy parking areas so your time at each stop is maximized,Written 21 June 2024
- Paradise157251236670 contributionsGreat tour of craft breweries!This was a great tour of various craft breweries in Portland with tastings and various food items from food trucks. Really a great time! Damon was a fun and knowledgeable guide!Written 7 June 2024
- richardpB4551FJ0 contributionsLoved our tour guide, Damon.Damon was terrific. He was ver knowledgeable of the area and provided exceptional information. Would definitely recommend using this company again for any tours in the area.Written 23 May 2024
- goodyjen0 contributionsGreat outingKnowledgeable and friendly guide! I’ve lived in Portland for many years and still learned a ton. The walking pace was comfortable and the guide found some interesting indoor spots where we could get a break from the rain. Would 💯 recommend to locals and visitors!Written 6 May 2024
- 887gilbertot0 contributionsAwesome time exploringGreat views of the waterfalls, perfect weather and great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of everything we asked about and more.Written 26 April 2024
- X7008LZjerrym0 contributionsFantastic Day in PortlandThis is an amazing full day tour! The morning was spent in the city. The Pittock Mansion and rose gardens were the highlights, but Damon showed us great parts of the city the we never would have seen otherwise. The afternoon was a trip down waterfall hwy and the Columbia river gorge. It was so beautiful and once again Damon was full of interesting and insightful information. It was a fantastic day!Written 31 March 2024
- R8260TTrobinw0 contributionsFascinating and entertainingThe tour was fascinating and entertaining. Our guide was congenial and well versed in all things Portland. We enjoyed learning so much about the city and her past and present.Written 18 March 2024
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Oct 2023 • Family
Damon was awesome. We thought we had chosen the walking tour but our mistake turned out to be the best tour we have taken. Damon’s wit combined with his knowledge of Portland and beyond entertained us for over 2 hours. We saw the river, bridges, architecture, parks and views of the city and surrounding area. We highly recommend!
Written 3 November 2023
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Renee H
Denver, CO25 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Great way to take in Portland! We saw areas of Portland that we didn’t know existed. Eric did a wonderful job leading us throughout the city. It would have been impossible to see as many parts of the city without his expertise. He was entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about Portland’s sights, food options, and the city’s history.
We also enjoyed being able to get off the van a few times throughout the tour to stretch our legs and take in the impressive views – especially from Pittock Mansion.
While we initially thought 3 hours might be too long, Eric kept us engaged and made the tour fun. We recommend grabbing lunch at Southpark Seafood, a block away, before going on the tour, as the food and service were amazing. It was a great way to spend an afternoon!
We also enjoyed being able to get off the van a few times throughout the tour to stretch our legs and take in the impressive views – especially from Pittock Mansion.
While we initially thought 3 hours might be too long, Eric kept us engaged and made the tour fun. We recommend grabbing lunch at Southpark Seafood, a block away, before going on the tour, as the food and service were amazing. It was a great way to spend an afternoon!
Written 12 August 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your response. It means a lot to our small family business to know we have provided good customer experiences. Happy travels!
Written 10 September 2024
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Rick P
New York City, NY71 contributions
Damon offered us an incredible tour of Portland in the perfect amount of time. We were looking for something short and concise, which would give us a good overview of the city. This tour was the perfect choice. Nice pace, relaxing and friendly. Damon was so knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the “off script” commentary which added nice color to the facts. Much more interesting. We liked it so much, we’ve booked a waterfalls tour for the next day (will offer separate review)!
Written 3 May 2024
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Jun 2024 • Family
This was our first visit to Portland and this tour was a perfect overview to the city. Erik was a terrific guide. The tour was so great because it was a small group and included some great stops as well as covering so much of the city in such a short period of time.
Written 2 June 2024
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Michelle C
Bridgeport, CT5 contributions
We drove around with Craig and saw some cool neighborhoods and streets in Portland, but I was hoping to hear a bit more history about the town and how it was founded. For example, he knew some info about the Pittock mansion and it's owners, but didn't share any history about the rose garden's origins or the city Rosarians. Where does the name slabtown come from? Why is it called the Pearl district? Where did the name City of Roses come from? Also, the itinerary was a little different than what was listed, although I don't think that's a big deal: we didn't go to Mt. Tabor Park on the east side. Instead, we went to North Portland and visited Cathedral Park to look at the St. John's bridge after having driven over it (and it is the prettiest bridge in Portland, but unfortunately the drive up there is just looking at the shipping yards and containers of the industrial piers). You spoke a little bit about the wine, but what about the breweries and coffee shops? Why are donuts a thing in Portland? Did you wanna talk about the Simpsons? Overall, it was a fine afternoon with beautiful views of Washington Park, the rose gardens, and some cool streets, but I was hoping for more commentary and information about Portland's history. If you haven't been to Portland before, I think you'll still enjoy this tour. You just might want to do a little digging around on Wikipedia before or after to enrich the experience.
Written 11 August 2024
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I'm sorry to hear that your curiosities were not satisfied. I will give your feedback to the tour guide. Each guide has their own style and perspective to share. The route may change due to traffic, construction, and closures that may not be apparent to visitors. We are required to provide an itinerary and if we cannot give the exact itinerary, we do our best to provide an equivalent tour experience. Portland has a lot of beautiful sights to see! We care about customer experience, and each review is very impactful to our small business, so please know we will make changes based on your feedback.
Written 10 September 2024
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susan b w
Saint Paul, MN31 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Nice time. Eric showed us various parts of the city and also pointed out many of the food and beverage areas. Beautiful views and the weather cooperated so Mount Hood was visible.
Written 28 June 2024
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Donna o
Catalina, AZ3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Eric, our guide, was very entertaining and friendly! He was also extremely knowledgeable about Portland’s many sights, food choices, and the city’s history! A great overview tour for the beginning of our vacation in Portland!
Written 9 July 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate it!
Written 10 September 2024
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CarolinaTravelers2
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL346 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
What a great introduction to Portland! Our knowledgeable, friendly guide Damon gave us many historical details and stories about the city—the places we drove by and the sites we explored on foot. We highly recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your visit. The van was clean and comfortable.
Written 5 June 2024
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Melissa B
Missouri City5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This tour covered the whole of Portland which we never could have done without Damon. He is full of interesting stories of history and current events. A highlight was walking the Pittock Mansion grounds - stunning! We also enjoyed seeing the different neighborhoods which, for the most part, were charming and well-maintained. I am enamored with this progressive, thoughtful city and hope to return!
Written 21 September 2023
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If you do return, we'd love to take you on one of our other tours! Thank you for this wonderful feedback.
Written 2 October 2023
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Lori P
6 contributions
Daman was amazing! He provided such great narration of the city. So personable and caring. I have lived here for just a few years and took it 5 years ago. I will bring my visitors on this to get such a great overview of Portland as I did with my sister this time! The tour even included a stop for chocolates! Great stops and time to provide photo ops. Great value as the many stops would be hard to do own your own. Highly recommended 😊
Written 3 May 2024
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