Top Oregon Audio Guides

Drive the Willamette Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — McMinnville, Dundee or Salem — choose the cellar doors you want from the 170 mapped across the valley, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 193 stories cover Oregon Pinot country's people and places: as you climb into the Dundee Hills you'll hear how a 1980 tasting on French soil put David Lett's Oregon Pinot Noir two tenths of a point behind Drouhin's own Burgundy — and why Robert Drouhin bought sixty acres on these same hills eight years later. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch on McMinnville's Third Street, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops on the back roads. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

This 140-mile driving loop explores the geologically violent and breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. Traveling from mossy rainforests to high-desert plateaus, you’ll trace pioneer history and dramatic landscapes carved by Ice Age floods. Highlights include: * Iconic Waterfalls: View the 620-foot Multnomah Falls and the elegant Latourell Falls. * Historical Marvels: Visit the "Crown Jewel" Vista House and a full-scale concrete Stonehenge. * Unique Legends: Discover the "Bigfoot Capital," where harming a Sasquatch is a felony. * Nature & Wildlife: Meet Herman, an 80-year-old sturgeon, and see "Silver Skeleton" forests recovering from fire. * Geological Giants: Marvel at the 848-foot Beacon Rock monolith.

See the highlights of Portland in just one afternoon, without having to sort out transportation on this tour. Learn about local history, culture, and everyday life while exploring downtown and its surrounds. Peruse the revamped Pearl District and visit Pioneer Square. Experience what makes Portland and the surrounding area unique with stops at the International Rose Test Garden (seasonally), Pioneer Courthouse Square, NW 23rd Avenue, and more.

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour bundle for the US Pacific Coastline, featuring 16 tours including 17-Mile Drive, Big Sur, Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Sonoma & Napa Valley, Olympic, Mount Rainier, Crater Lake, Oregon Coast, Redwood, and more. Discover coastal drives, redwood forests, volcanoes, alpine peaks, and national parks with GPS-triggered stories that play automatically offline as you explore by car and on foot. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Welcome to the Newport Bayfront, where the sea air smells like a mix of fresh Dungeness crab and boiling sugar. This self-guided audio tour isn't just a scenic stroll; it’s an invitation to see the real Newport. We’ll start your loop at Port Dock 7, the beating heart of the commercial fleet. From there, we’ll dive into the stories that most visitors walk right past. You’ll hear about the Graveyard of the Pacific and the brave Coast Guard crews who watch over it, but you’ll also see a massive 165-ton block of concrete that floated all the way from Japan and a mural with a secret hidden in the details. Between the bickering sea lions and the legendary piles of saltwater taffy for sale in the local candy shops, we’ll also share personal recommendations for the best restaurants along the way. The tour ends back at Port Dock 7, where Local Ocean Seafoods lists the specific boat and captain behind every dish on the menu.

It was once a premier camping destination, with a Mt. Fuji-like cone and pristine forest. The 8,365-foot-high mountain, formerly 9,665 feet high, is one of a string of volcanic Cascade Range peaks. Experience the history and stories of Mount Saint Helens eruption in 1980. With an up-close look at the volcano and its geology, you will learn interesting facts about the past and present in a scenic natural wonder. This trip will have a maximum of 14 people .

Visit the gorgeous waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge without renting a car or sorting permits with this package, which includes round-trip transportation to the Waterfall Trolley from Portland and all-day access to the trolley shuttle. Enjoy the freedom to visit different waterfalls and scenic areas with hop-on, hop-off access for added flexibility.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Mt Rainier National Park on this full-day trip. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders.Take a hike among ancient sequoia trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park’s wonders on your own as well as with the guide. This tour will have a maximum of 14 travelers per van We can also ensure that all travelers are from only one group/party if needed.

Capture the views of the Columbia Gorge without having to keep your eyes on the tour. Travel in the comfort of the private vehicle. Guide will provide you live commentary about the tour. Make space in your phone because all the views are worth capturing.

A single overheard conversation on Yaquina Bay in the 1860s sparked Oregon's oyster rush - and this self-guided driving tour retraces the boom-and-bust trail it set off, from the coast to the Willamette Valley. Starting in Newport, the route hugs Yaquina Bay's oyster farms, then winds through Toledo's Victorian streets past a paper mill's conveyor slinging timber waste across the river. It merges onto Highway 20 - the longest road in America - and detours through the ghost town of Chitwood, crossing a red 1800s covered bridge before cresting the Coast Range. Bellfountain Road passes raptor-topped fence posts, century-old oak trees, and fields producing 99% of the nation's hazelnut supply, before rolling on to Eugene. Perfect for road-trippers who want more than a drive-through of rural Oregon, this tour closes atop Skinner Butte, where Eugene's founder built his cabin in 1846. Install the VoiceMap app and enter the ticket code from your confirmation email to start driving.

Experience highlights of the Portland area on this full-day sightseeing tour, including the blossoming food cart culture, diverse neighborhoods, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the unspoiled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of Portland’s fascinating history and quirky contemporary culture. Explore with a small group or upgrade for a private tour.

Being short on time doesn’t mean you can’t see the best of Portland. This morning tour showcases some of the city’s most popular attractions in just half a day, including Pioneer Courthouse Square, shopping areas such as the Pearl District and NW 23rd, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, and more. Seasonal stops at the International Rose Test Garden and the World Forestry Center add to the fun.

Step off the beaten track and discover the real engine behind Portland's eccentric reputation. This self-guided walking tour explores haunted Victorian coffeehouses, radial garden labyrinths, inclusive zine shops, reclaimed cemetery grounds, thrift collectives, painted street intersections, and community-saved film archives. Led by sociologist Lukas and local detail expert Olivia, you will uncover how grassroots activists, independent business owners, and creative visionaries fought to keep the Rose City stubbornly unique against corporate homogenization. - A 7.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stops and 1 audio interlude over 197 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Social Fabric & Everyday Life and Art, Design & Aesthetics - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

This is 31 of the finest murals in Oregon, all in one walking-distance downtown area. People come from all around the surrounding states to enjoy this rich, artistic heritage.

This self-guided walking tour explores Jacksonville, Oregon: a gold rush town that went broke and accidentally became one of the best-preserved pioneer settlements in the American West. You'll hear how a chaotic 1851 mining camp grew into Southern Oregon's wealthiest city, and how losing the railroad saved it from demolition. The tour starts at the Old City Hall, where fires in 1873 and 1874 led Jacksonville to mandate brick construction. You'll wander California Street, once called the Wall Street of the West, past iron-shuttered storefronts and saloons pouring drinks since the 1850s. You'll stop at the Historic Jackson County Courthouse, where a man awaiting execution filed noise complaints about his ghost roommate, and visit St. Andrew's Anglican Church, built with gambling winnings. The tour ends at the Britt Festival grounds, built on the estate of photographer Peter Britt. Along the way, spot a Levi Strauss ghost sign and hear how Chinese miners dug a tunnel under town

This self-guided driving tour traces 70 miles of the Oregon Coast between Reedsport and Newport, where towering sand dunes give way to black volcanic cliffs. You'll uncover the history and accidental disasters that make this stretch of Highway 101 unlike any other road. The tour starts at the Umpqua Discovery Center in Reedsport, crossing Conde McCullough's 1936 swing-span bridge, then passing Gardiner, a company town once mandated to paint every building white. You'll learn how migrating sand dunes dammed a river to create Tahkenitch Lake, and how Frank Herbert looked down at these dunes and invented Arrakis. North of Florence, visit the Sea Lion Caves, a rock cathedral 200 feet underground, then pass Heceta Head Lighthouse. At Cape Perpetua, the ocean has carved Thor's Well out of solid basalt. The tour ends at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, where a blue whale skeleton sits in the courtyard. Along the way, hear how dynamite failed to dispose of a beached whale in 1970.

A vivid walk through Portland's rough-and-rowdy beginnings. Follow the Willamette from docks to depots, uncovering how river trade, lumber wealth, railroads, immigration, and vice built the city between 1845 and the early 1900s. Expect steamships, saloons, Shanghaiing legends, and plenty of frontier swagger. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Experience the sights of the Columbia River Gorge from a unique vantage point on the water during this adventurous river cruise. From your seat onboard a Explorer Jetboat, snap photos of the Willamette River and Columbia River, including Cape Horn, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point, Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, and Mount Hood. Listen as your guide provides insightful live commentary as you enjoy the exhilarating ride along the water.

The Umpqua River has been carving its path through the Oregon Coast Range for 50 million years, long before the mountains themselves existed. On this self-guided driving tour, you'll follow it from the sun-baked Umpqua Valley to the tidal edge of the continent. You'll discover how timber barons, Gold Rush merchants, and pioneering communities shaped this stretch of the Oregon Coast. Starting in Sutherlin, you'll detour to a 1933 covered bridge before the landscape shifts dramatically from oak-studded hills to moss-draped maples. Pass through the Elkton AVA, where marine breezes create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir that regularly beats wines costing three times as much. Stop at Dean Creek to watch Roosevelt Elk — the largest elk subspecies in North America — graze across dedicated BLM meadows. The tour ends at the Umpqua Discovery Center in Reedsport, where a wooden boardwalk offers an unobstructed view of the river making its final push into the Pacific.