• International Rose Test Garden - Explore the prestigious and oldest International Rose Test Garden in the U.S., established in 1917! Enjoy the delightful aroma of roses and explore the captivating attractions of the renowned Washington Park. Delight in the beauty, vibrant colors, and enchanting scents of over 10,000 rose bushes, showcasing more than 650 varieties! Portland earns its nickname “City of Roses” partly due to this stunning natural display.
• Pittock Mansion - Stroll through the elegant grounds of the historic Pittock Mansion, constructed in a remarkable French Renaissance nouveau style by one of Portland’s early industrial leaders in 1914. Experience the finest panoramic views of both West & East Portland from the elevated hillside, offering breathtaking vistas of snow-capped volcanoes, the Willamette River, downtown Portland, and expansive temperate rainforests stretching to the horizon!
• Pioneer Courthouse Square - Visit Portland’s iconic central “living room” plaza, hosting over 300 planned events, festivals, and gatherings annually, along with intriguing cultural highlights, artwork, and a captivating backstory, which your guide will share in detail!
• Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Explore this iconic lush green space along the Willamette River, filled with cherry trees, bikers, scooters, runners, walkers, couples, and commuters. Admire the beauty and tranquility resulting from one of the largest urban freeway removal projects in the U.S.
• Northwest 23rd Avenue - Discover this trendy and vibrant cultural hotspot, featuring boutiques, bars, and restaurants. A famous cartoon even derived many character names from this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. Can you guess which one? Your guide will challenge you!
• Ladd’s Addition - Enjoy an informative drive through the welcoming and bohemian neighborhoods of SE Portland, filled with numerous funky bars, microbreweries, exquisite cuisine, food carts, music venues, art galleries, cafes, coffee shops, and charming streets lined with old-growth elms and historic homes. This is where savvy visitors to Portland spend some of their most memorable moments, exploring the colorful Hawthorne, Division, and Belmont neighborhoods while engaging with friendly locals! Simply put, Southeast is the place to be!
• Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - Visit this incredible museum of hands-on discovery, scientific adventure, and fascinating rotating exhibits from around the world. Lucky guests can even enjoy an over-21 late-night visual and auditory transcendental experience at the world-class Omnimax theater, showcasing everything from surfing documentaries to laser light shows to Hubble deep field space telescope imagery of the cosmos’ origins, all set to music and light shows that dazzle the senses and expand the mind!
• Washington Park - This expansive 400-acre gem of the Portland Parks Department offers an impressive array of hidden treasures, such as the Hoyt Arboretum (a living museum of 2,300 different tree species and wild hiking trails!), the Oregon Zoo, The World Forestry Center, The Children’s Museum, The Japanese Gardens, The International Rose Test Gardens, and some of the most spectacular city views from the dramatic hills of the Tualatin Mountains (West Hills). There is truly a lifetime of discovery in this one park!
• South Park Blocks - Drive through these tree-lined urban sanctuaries adorned with the stunning architecture of historic churches, the Portland Art Museum, The Oregon Historical Society, Portland State University, The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and many other artistic and cultural highlights of Portland. Your guide will provide an engaging deeper dive into the nuances, history, and highlights of each location!

• Snacks

Discover the intriguing history and vibrant culture of the delightfully quirky city of Portland! Delight in an engaging and educational narration by a local guide, showcasing the vibrant past and present of Portland’s numerous historic churches, diverse modern architectural marvels, plentiful city parks, abundant boutiques, and renowned culinary destinations.

• This tour includes several short stops that involve some light walking of 5 to 10 minutes, but the whole tour can be easily enjoyed just from the van alone if mobility is an issue or the weather is less than ideal.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.