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Combine two of Portland's quintessential experiences—cycling and food carts—with this small-group guided tour. You'll visit Portland's first major food cart pod, Cartopia, cycle through the flower-filled neighborhoods of Ladd's Addition and Hawthorne, and make a stop at the Scout Beer Tap House, all with a local guide to show you the way.

Explore the stunning Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls on this 3-hour scenic tour. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway with stops at Vista House, offering panoramic views, and Multnomah Falls, where you can hike to the Benson Bridge. Learn about the area's history from your expert driver guide, traveling in comfort aboard a deluxe motorcoach. Enjoy breathtaking views and the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is known for its fantastic wine, and while it’s easy to get to from Portland by car, driving yourself means limiting your consumption. This small-group tours includes the services of a driver so you can taste wine without worrying about designating a driver, showcasing off-the-beaten-path wineries that you might otherwise miss.

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.

See the highlights of Portland in just half a day on this private tour of Portland. You'll explore downtown Portland and the nearby NW 23rd shopping district, take in city views from the International Rose Test Garden, and enjoy strolling in the World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum.

Experience the best of Portland's chocolate and coffee scenes with this small-group walking tour, departing from downtown Portland. On this roughly 2.0-mile (3.5-kilometer) walk, you’ll visit popular coffee shops and lesser-known spots, learning about coffee and chocolate along the way. You'll also visit Azar Indulgences, where chocolate is paired with international wines.

Combine a fun night out with ghostly tales of the city during this Portland Haunted History Pub Crawl Experience. This pub crawl takes you to multiple pubs, including Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub and Shanghai Tunnel Bar as you pass by city highlights such as the Benson Hotel. Hear spooky stories of ghosts and paranormal activity from your guide during the evening.

Join us for a personalized guided tour through Warrenton and Fort Stevens. This coastal adventure blends local history, scenic viewpoints, beach stops, and a fun scavenger-hunt style experience. Guests may visit the Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Battery Russell, South Jetty, and areas where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you’ll learn why this powerful stretch of coastline is known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Please bring your own reusable water bottle. As a thank-you for helping reduce plastic waste, guests may receive a small sand dollar keepsake, when available.

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.

Eat and drink your way through downtown Portland with this tour, which focuses on two of the city's most lauded treats: coffee and donuts. Your guide will take you to craft coffee houses to give you an insider view on different approaches to coffee and lead you to a variety of donut shops, many offering tasty treats not found anywhere else in the country.

See the best of Portland's street art as you cruise around the city on a bicycle with this group tour, limited to 16 participants. After getting you fitted with a bike and a helmet, your guide will take you through the city's inner eastside, where you'll see gargantuan murals, check out interesting shops, learn about street art, and get the chance to take lots of photos.

Visit Mount Hood and Oregon's most celebrated waterfall on this private experience from Portland. Let an expert plan all the logistics and start with a drive out to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, before heading to Hood River for lunch, shopping, and a drive through the “Fruit Loop” agricultural region. Before heading back to Portland, get the chance to stop at Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood.

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine. There will be a hosted lunch on tour and a glass of wine at one of the wineries included. You will also be able to purchase beverages at your leisure during winery visits.

Portland’s slogan may be “Keep Portland Weird”, but other adjectives like “stunning”, “vibrant”, and “creative” are just as accurate. Discover the city’s creative and refined sites as you visit different backdrops for this private vacation photography session. A local photographer will take your group to unique staging locations where you’ll capture your vacation memories. You’ll receive your photos within 5 days of your shoot.

Take in the sights of the Oregon Coast without worrying about driving with this private tour from Portland, Your driver will pick you up at your accommodations and take you west to the coast, known for its unusual mix of forest and sandy beaches. You'll get plenty of chances to stop along the way at some of the region's prettiest viewpoints and cutest towns.

Explore some of the culinary hotspots of Portland with ease on this half-day foodie bike tour of Portland. Opt for a hybrid bike or the extra assist of an e-bike and get around like the locals do in this bike-friendly city. Sample a variety of food and drinks and find out what makes the food cart culture special with this classic Portland experience.

Combine hiking and bicycling on this small-group tour of the Columbia River Gorge, ideal for active travelers. After a minivan ride from Portland to the Gorge, you'll hop on your bike and start exploring, stopping at the Vista House, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls along the way. You'll also visit Latourell Falls, where you'll take a hike al long a 2.1-mile loop trail up to the lower falls.

Come join our tour to learn about the history of the Japanese American community in Portland and how it has helped shape the unique culture of our city! This 1.2-mile walking tour through Waterfront Park and parts of NW Portland’s historic Japantown explores the history of the Japanese immigration to the region, the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, and present-day cultural ties between Portland and Japan.

This day trip is a tour along a section of rugged coastline along Oregon's northern coast. There will be one or two town stops, and multiple stops at headlands and beaches. The trip will include a short hike through oldgrowth Sitka spruce forest, beach time, tide pools (if tides allow), sea stacks, viewpoint stops, and a lunch stop in a charming coastal town. If group interest allows, stops with a more technological history focus may be made, such as the Tillamook Air Museum and/or Tillamook Cheese Factory.

The Columbia River Gorge is incredibly popular, and travelers who come during the summer season must apply for entry permits well in advance. Even in the off-season, finding parking can be a challenge, but you won’t need to worry about any of that if you opt for a tour instead. This tour includes stops at Multnomah and Latourell Falls and at the Vista House viewpoint.

Cross state lines into Washington on this full-day trip from Portland to Mount St. Helens, led by a professional naturalist guide with extensive knowledge about the local geology and ecosystem. Learn about the Pacific Northwest’s most famous active volcano through nature walks and exhibitions, and then make it back to Portland by evening.

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Explore the stunning vistas and prime photo locations in Oregon’s high desert on this private half-day photo tour of Bend. In the company of your expert local guide, visit diverse wild and historic regions in and around Bend, get photographic guidance, and snap some memorable shots.

This tour goes above and beyond your average city tour. Accompanied by an expert local guide who has deep insight into the history and culture of each district, this tour of Portland allows guests to stop at iconic Portland destinations and venture off the beaten path to discover exciting hidden gems of the city.