Portland · GUIDED
14 reviewed
These 14 are the best guided tours in and around Portland, sorted so the strongest sits at the top. Each entry lists the price, the run time and who it suits, so you can commit without second-guessing.
Full-day Oregon Coast tour from Portland with pickup, a naturalist guide, Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, Haystack Rock, and optional tide-pool stops.
“A lot of hiking through beautiful scenery with stunning views. Our tour guide Riley was fun and engaging, had so much knowledge about the area.”
Portland’s only guided donut tour with four shops, big neighborhood walks, and skip-the-line Voodoo tastings in about two hours.
“What a cool experience! Our guide, Kayla, was super friendly and knowledgeable, and we stopped at several locations for some delicious donuts and some drinks. the only thing I didn't like was that I had eaten breakfast before going on this tour!”
Drive Portland’s highlights with GPS-triggered audio and offline maps. See Victoria Mansion, Longfellow House, and Casco Bay in 1–2 hours.
“It was an unexpected “feels like” 16 degrees (nation wide cold burst !) in early November. when we started our trip and even had a short bought of snow flurries, so this was the greatest alternative to a walking tour. Very enjoyable, at your own pace, Audio and GPS very informative, efficient and easy trouble shooting - but really didn’t have any problems! Great Day together for our short get away together!!! We both really enjoyed it !”
Portland by e-bike in 2 hours. Cruise riverfront, Chinatown, Park Blocks and Pearl District with a local guide.
“Taylor was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable, extremely nice and made the tour great!”
Thrilling RIB boat tour of Casco Bay from Portland, with fast rides, lighthouses, forts, seals and porpoises, in a small group.
“Stayed dry; saw a bald eagle, grey seals, Harbour seals, Harbour dolphins, and lots of beautiful scenery. A great way to see Portland and a few of the many surrounding islands. Plus lots of interesting information about the area.”
A 2-hour, 1.5-mile guided walk through downtown Portland, mixing public art, civic landmarks, history, and the waterfront for $39.
“Matt was an excellent tour guide. I enjoyed hearing the stories behind the architecture of the city. You could tell our tour guide was passionate about the city.”
A 3-hour guided ride through Portland’s best districts, Pittock Mansion views, Rose Garden scents, and the truss bridge, from $52.
“Good overview of the city, its neighborhoods and attractions. Good recommendations for places to eat, things to do and see.”
Private jetboat ride on Oregon’s Willamette River from Newberg with Captain Scott’s stories, snacks, water, and a stop at Wheatland Ferry.
“I highly recommend this tour. Captain Scott is fantastic and his boat is to die for. This boat is awesome and is like riding in a plane. Scott is very personable and very informative. We would cruise for a while and then drift while learning about the river. He stops about half way on "his island" and puts out some snacks and lets you stretch your legs. We are in Oregon for a week and so far this has been the best part of the trip. Again HIGHLY recommend, you won't be sorry.”
Portland’s secret food tour is a 3-hour walk with local history and multiple tastings, from Pioneer Square to the Pearl District, $101.
“We enjoyed our tour with Madison very much. She was knowledgable and personal. The food was delicious and all waddled around Portland after our tour.”
Explore downtown Portland with a self-guided scavenger hunt via an app. Clues, questions, and photo tasks for about 2 hours.
“We simply loved it, we didn't know the city and this was a great tour, not to mention the nice price! Would do it again!”
Portland ice cream fans get a 2-hour walking tour with 12+ tastings across 4 parlors, plus smart guide tips and skips for lines.
“This was wonderful! Your guides were great: knowledgeable about Portland and ice cream, funny, and very nice. All of the ice cream was amazing. The amount of ice cream you get on the tour is very generous. 10/10 recommend!”
Portland foodie bike tour with a local guide. 3 hours of coffee, street food, chocolate, and ice cream on a bike-friendly route.
“Toured with Charlotte, who ran the tour even though we were below the minimum count they usually need. Includes some history of Portland city and neighborhoods, and three food stops: chocolatier, entree at a food truck pod, and an ice cream store, all great choices. Pleasant way to spend an afternoon.”
Portland waterfront scavenger hunt with the Explorial app. Solve puzzles, answer sight questions, and earn points on a 2-hour walk.
“A lot of fun, we both enjoyed it. We will recommend this to everyone, we saw a lot of nice parts of the city and learned interesting facts. Nice tour!”
Smartphone-guided downtown Portland walk to Pioneer Courthouse, Portlandia, and the Willamette. About 75 minutes, $27.50 per group.
“Good self-guided tour. Interesting walk around Portland with historical points and architecture visited.”
