Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls
Reviews Summary
Most reviewers loved the tour, praising the combination of waterfalls and city sights. Some found it long but worthwhile. Negative feedback was rare, mainly about one guide's lack of knowledge.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
8.5 hours
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
- Knowledgeable and Experienced Local Guide
- Bottled water
- Pick-up & Drop-off At Downtown Portland, Oregon Hotels
- Gratuities
- You will have 1 hour in downtown Portland for lunch
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On this full-day tour, you’ll see the best of the Portland area and the Columbia River Gorge. Along the way, learn about Portland’s interesting history and modern-day culture from your guide.
Our half-day Portland City Tour will reveal the laid-back small city feel of this fun and thriving downtown. You...
- Duration 8 Hours and 30 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 12 people in the group
- 1
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The nation’s second National Scenic Area, the Columbia River Gorge is also the largest and most densely populated, offering the amenities of urban centers close to the wild beauty of the outdoors. And that beauty is matched only by the stories that can be told here: of tribal people fishing,...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Columbia River Highway
Constructed from 1913 to 1922, the seventy-four-mile Columbia River Highway extended east from the Sandy River near Troutdale to The Dalles. With its pioneering advances in road design, the road is an outstanding example of modern highway development in twentieth-century America. We will drive along this highway as we explore...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 3
Vista House
Perched atop one of the most panoramic overlooks in the Columbia River Gorge, Vista House provides the most majestic view of the Gorge. Often referred to as “The Crown Jewel of the Columbia River Gorge,” Vista House was built between 1916 and 1918 as a memorial to Oregon pioneers, a...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Latourell Falls
This dazzling waterfall plunges 249 feet (76 m) over a massive wall of basalt and then rushes through the forest into the Columbia River. The falling water of Latourell is framed by some of the most perfect columnar basalt formations in the Pacific Northwest that are adorned with a large...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Multnomah Falls
Fed by underground streams that originate miles above on Larch Mountain, this ancient 620 foot (189 m) waterfall is divided into two sections; the upper falls plummets an impressive 542 feet into a pool and again drops 69 feet to form a creek that runs into the Columbia River. Multnomah...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Pioneer Courthouse Square
In the heart of downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square is the urban park at the center of events, community, and all things Portland. We will drive around this amazing location and your guide will tell you about the history here so you can come back later and explore!
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 7
International Rose Test Garden
Let the fragrance of our Rose Garden embrace you with over 550 different varieties of roses, and delight your senses with the lush and beautiful Washington Park, featuring some of the most amazing cascade mountain views around. You will have time to explore this garden and stop to smell the...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Washington Park
Washington Park is a special place. It's an unusual place. Filled with gardens and museums; a zoo and a forest. Right in the heart of the city. The opportunities for exploration in the park can feel endless. We will drive through part of the park so that you can come...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Pearl District
Easily one of Portland’s most desirable neighborhoods, the Pearl District is home to some of the city’s best-known chefs and restaurants, world-class art galleries, and vibrant shops and boutiques. Formerly a neglected corridor of abandoned warehouses and railways, the Pearl District has earned a worldwide reputation for urban renaissance.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 10
PSU Farmers Market
The PSU Farmers Market is a world-class farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers and producers, and creates a vibrant community gathering space. The Portland Farmers Market at Portland State is large, spanning almost three blocks throughout the Portland State University campus. This means there is...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Southwest Park Place
This hidden gem promotes visual arts in the diverse communities of our region, with educational opportunities for artists at all levels of accomplishment. While here, we will visit the OSA Gallery which changes exhibits every month, learn about the amazing history of the OSA (which started in 1926), and view...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 12
World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
You can explore forests around the world through two floors of unique hands-on exhibits. Suitable for all ages, the Discovery Museum’s colorful and thoughtful exhibits include information about tree planting, wildlife, the benefits of wood, outdoor recreation, and forest careers. The first floor focuses on the many roles that forests...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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