• Director Park - All tours start at DIRECTOR PARK. We’ll meet you in the southeast corner of this urban hardscape park, near the intersection of SW Taylor and SW Park Ave. Our meeting spot is across the street from entrance to the Regal Fox Tower.

Parking is available on the streets nearby or in lots in the adjacent building. The MAX light rail comes just a block away, at the Pioneer Square stop.

• Certified Guide

• Gratuities (always appreciated)

Tour Times: 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

Starting Point: DIRECTOR PARK

Join our captivating walking tours in downtown Portland, Oregon, which are lively, well-paced, and vibrant, showcasing the Best of the City! Portland is a unique city, with stories embedded in every building, park, and brick. We’ve curated the city’s highlights, including its complexities and contradictions. In a world that is constantly evolving, we continually update the city’s narrative. The tour covers approximately 2 miles/3 km.

Portland’s history is vividly illustrated through its architecture and street design, with a focus on the central parks. This is not a dull history lesson; it’s filled with secret deals, untimely deaths, and ambition, not to mention the hippie movement!

Discover how Portland became the first city on the West Coast to have a fine art museum. Explore how the city’s early cultural reputation shaped its mid-20th-century identity and how it became a focal point for racial justice protests. We’ll delve into the past, present, and future essence of the city.

Note: Participants should be able to walk 1-2 miles.

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