International Rose Test Garden Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the International Rose Test Garden. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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While it’s free to visit the International Rose Test Garden, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about this popular green space. Half-day Portland sightseeing tours that visit the garden start at US$60, and hop-on hop-off tours that stop nearby begin at just US$35.

The International Rose Test Garden is open from early in the morning until late at night, so you have many options to choose from. If you can, aim for a sunny weekday—weekends are much busier—and arrive early in the morning to enjoy a tranquil experience before the crowds appear.

The best time of year to visit the International Rose Test Garden is between May and September; the roses are at peak bloom in May and June in particular. Summer generally brings pleasant weather to often-rainy Portland, and is an ideal time of year to plan outdoor explorations and activities.

Yes, the International Rose Test Garden is wheelchair accessible. The main promenade path in the garden is paved and level, ensuring good access. A ramp allows step-free access to the garden, and designated parking spaces for visitors with disabilities are available on-site. The Washington Park Free Shuttle is also wheelchair accessible.

Yes, visiting the International Rose Test Garden is worth it—Portland is known as “The City of Roses” for a reason. The free-to-visit garden is home to a staggering 10,000 rose bushes. Founded more than a century ago, it is among the country’s oldest testing grounds for new varieties of the flower.