Portland Highlights Small-Group City Tour

Experience the Pacific Northwest’s most-dynamic cultural hub on this small-group tour of Portland's highlights! Explore diverse neighborhoods with your TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guide. You’ll be treated to morning tea and pastries, as well as walks & scenic views, with round-trip downtown Portland hotel transport included.
Begin with Pittock Mansion for unparalleled views of the city and Mt. Hood. The historic setting is an ideal place to discuss Portland’s pioneer history and development.

Take in roses or cherry blossoms, see the landscape design of J.C. Olmsted, witness sustainability integrated into an urban environment, and learn about cinder-cone volcanoes that once covered the area!

After experiencing the city’s natural side, dive into its artsy and independent spirit. Experience neighborhoods such as the Pearl District, Hawthorne, Nob Hill, Alberta, and North Mississippi for a slice of Portlandia, embodied in food truck pods, hip specialty boutiques, and craft breweries.

Meeting Point

1132 SW Harvey Milk St

1132 SW Harvey Milk St, Portland, OR 97205, USA

We'll pick you up at your hotel in downtown Portland. If you are staying outside our restricted pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location - The Portland Visitor Center - located at 1132 SW Harvey Milk Street, Portland, OR

What's included:

• Travel in luxury in our high-roof Ford Transit Vans
• A 4-hour tour of Portland's "must-see" highlights.
• Water and sparkling water available.
• Our small tour groups mean we can really explore, unimpeded, like locals.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Portland hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
• Local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' naturalist guide. 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010!

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Pittock Mansion

3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, 97210-5099, Oregon

The grounds around historic Pittock Mansion offer unparalleled views of Portland and Mt. Hood. We’ll press coffee and share local donuts as we contemplate the city.

20 minutes

Washington Park

4033 SW Canyon Rd, , Portland, 97221-2760, Oregon

Located atop the hills west of downtown, Washington Park is home to big trees and Portland favorites like the Rose Test Garden, Japanese Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Children's Museum.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

International Rose Test Garden

400 SW Kingston Ave, , Portland, 97205-5883, Oregon

The oldest public rose test garden in the United States, the International Rose Test Garden is home to over 10,000 rose bushes! Lovely views of the city here.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hawthorne

Hawthorne, Portland, OR, USA

Thrift stores, bookshops, hip boutiques, numerous cafes, walkable blocks, and a charming indie spirit make Hawthorne one of our favorite neighborhoods in Portland! Home to Mt. Tabor Park.

40 minutes

Mount Tabor Park

SE 69th and Belmont Street, , Portland, 97215, Oregon

Named to the National Register of Historic Places - 630' high Mt. Tabor Park is one of the few extinct volcanoes found in any American city! Home to big views and lovely trails.

20 minutes

Alberta Street

1722 NE Alberta St, Portland, 97211-5802, Oregon

Home to galleries, restaurants, coffee, beer & bars, street art, and the beloved 'Last Thursday' monthly street fair - colorful Alberta lies in Northeast Portland.

20 minutes

Northwest (Nob Hill)

Northwest 23rd Avenue and Northwest 21st Avenue, NW Everett St to NW Thurman St, Portland, 97210, Oregon

The perfect neighborhood for a weekend of leisurely walking - Northwest Portland's Victorian homes, high-end shopping, and award-winning chefs provide plenty of reason to discover Nob Hill. Home to the Pittock Mansion and Rose Test Garden.

1 hour

Pearl District

Portland, Oregon

A former warehouse district, today, the Pearl District's cobblestone streets, stylish bars and shops, breweries, and cultural institutions make for highly enjoyable exploring. Home to Powell's City of Books.

30 minutes

Old Town

Southwest Fourth Avenue and Burnside Street, , Portland, 97209, Oregon

A drive through Old Town, Portland.

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Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Front Avenue, , Portland, 97205, Oregon

When time permits, we'll drive along Waterfront Park as we head back into downtown Portland.

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Powell's City of Books

1005 W Burnside St, , Portland, 97209-3114, Oregon

If you like, we're happy to drop you off at the tour's end at Powell's City of Books (or we can take you back to your hotel)!

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