Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland
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Portland, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Located east of Portland, the Columbia River Gorge is home to rugged cliffs, and majestic waterfalls. On this convenient half-day tour, travel outside the city to the gorge to see several waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the country, and Latourell Falls, as well as sweeping views from Vista House.
- Explore the Columbia River Gorge from Portland with a local guide
- Hassle-free, round-trip transfers from downtown Portland hotels
- Enjoy a more personalized experience on a small-group tour
- Afternoon tour leaves your morning free for other activities
What's Included
- Local driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- We are a small, family-run tour company with father and son as guides
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from any hotel in the downtown Portland area or from Pioneer Courthouse Square. If you are driving and looking for free street parking, we recommend meeting at the Grand Central Bakery on SE Hawthorne Boulevard. It's in a good neighborhood and as close to downtown that you can get without having to pay for parking.
Operating hours.1:00 pm
Itinerary
Columbia River Gorge (Pass By)
1
Multnomah Falls
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Latourell Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vista House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Shepperd's Dell Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 335 reviews
Faye_S, May 2026
This tour is an excellent way to see the waterfalls. Ride in a comfortable van with an experienced guide and skip the hassle of driving. Peter was very personable and knowledgeable. We not only learned about the falls, but also about the plants and history of the region. I highly recommend this tour.
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Peter our driver/guide was a wealth of information and very friendly. Van was comfortable. All in all a great afternoon.
DIANE_D, Apr 2026
Beyond expectations! Delightful and incredible knowledge! Joyful experience . Waterfalls were powerful and awesome inspiring
Monica_M, Apr 2026
This tour was PERFECT. Peter was a wealth of knowledge. The waterfalls were beautiful. We also learned a TON about Portland history, geological and scientific info and lots of stories. Highly recommend!
Michelle_A, Apr 2026
Peter was so knowledgeable, personable and provided a great experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. 10/10 experience.
Madison_S, Apr 2026
This tour was AWESOME! This was the highlight of our trip to Oregon for the first time. We saw several beautiful waterfalls and stunning views of Oregon. Our tour guide Peter was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We enjoyed it so much that we booked another tour to do with their company tomorrow morning!
GABRIEL_U, Apr 2026
The tour was awesome 10/10. Peter was an excellent guide very knowledgeable a 5th generation Oregonian. We learned a lot about the falls, plants portland, cascades and Columbian river. He Knows the city well and had plenty of recommendations for food options. Not only is he a great guide but he is also a great photographer. Took amazing pics of us in the falls. He was also very accomadating as he picked us up at the waterfront and dropped us off at Jakes Crawfish restaurant. This is a dad/father operated local business that i was glad i was able to support. I highly recommend this guided tour as you will gain valuable knowledge of the columbian river and falls that u wont get self guided tour. Also driving to each fall could be challenging so i am glad he drove us around well we took in the beauty of Oregon
Kirstin_M, Apr 2026
Look no further than the Oregon Tour Co., LLC. Peter was so knowledgeable. There was nothing he couldn't answer. We saw 5 waterfalls in a timely fashion. It was awe-inspiring and I'd do again tomorrow!
Rekha_A, Apr 2026
It was an amazing trip. Our guide Peter was so knowledgeable and knew so much about the history, geography and the flora and fauna of Portland. He was so helpful with a lot of local tips and things to do and places to wine and dine!! Highly recommend this tour!!
Dallas_W, Jan 2026
Peter was a wonderful knowledgeable your guide. We were the only two on the tour and he had a lot of interesting facts about the various fauna and waterfalls we saw
Barbara_G, Dec 2025
Pete was our guide. He was very kind, knowledgeable and patient. We really enjoyed our conversations with him. He knew the routes although some of the roads were close. I recommend this trip 💯 percent. Thank you Pete for being nice and sharing your expertise with us. 🤩
Uvonda_H, Nov 2025
Peter is very knowledgeable about Portland and the surrounding areas. Mount Hood, The different waterfalls, and Hood River, Oregon were amazing places to visit. This tour was top tier...a must do if in Portland.
Susan_M, Nov 2025
So very much worth it! Incredibly informative on so many relevant subjects, well-paced, wondrously beautiful sights to feed the soul. Peter is a Portland treasure!
Debolina_D, Nov 2025
This trip was fantastic and Peter was an amazing tour guide. The falls are the major attractions of the trip.
ShuNing_P, Oct 2025
Our guide Peter was wonderful through and through! He was knowledgeable and warm, we were so glad to be able to join his tour :) Thank you Peter!
Rheannon_M, Oct 2025
Peter was an AMAZING guide!! He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He took his time and showed us an ultimate experience!!! So glad I found them!! HIGHLY recommend!!
Jane_N, Oct 2025
A really great tour to see 5 of the waterfalls including the largest waterfalls the Multnomah. The weather was amazing and Peter our guide let us know when he thought the rain would arrive and to bring our jackets to stay dry. It was a very good tour! Highly recommend!
Mark_L, Sept 2025
Gorgeous scenery and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. I would recommend as is a must see area!
Suzanne_D, Sept 2025
Stunning waterfalls, and you could get right up into many of them. Peter’s knowledge was off the Charts he was a pleasure to have as our guide. We learned so much about the falls and the local area.
Paula_R, Sept 2025
The tour was amazing! Every waterfall was different, unique & breathtaking. The tour was informative and not rushed. One suggestion is to use a mic in the van because you had such valuable information, but some tid bits were missed.
Judith_M, Aug 2025
Pete was great. Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and smart. We had a great time. The waterfalls were amazing and going on a tour is so hassle free, totally worth it. I am not an avid hiker or very outdoorsy, and loved this experience.
LYA_S, Aug 2025
Peter is very knowledgeable and friendly. He told us a lot about Oregon along the way. You can ask anything to him. He's also very prompt.
Chris_M, May 2025
We had Peter from Oregon tours on our day trip. His knowledge of the Columbia river gorge was extensive as he named many of the wildflower varieties we encountered along the trail to the various waterfalls.
He also explained in great detail the formation of the Columbia river gorge which was very insightful. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the gorge.
Margarita_L, Mar 2025
It was so fun and our guide Pete was very informative and made the tour very enjoyable! Definitely would do it again.
Connie_V, Mar 2025
Even though the weather was cloudy the day we went on the tour we were still able to experience the tour adequately. The water falls were beautiful and the vista was amazing. The tour operator Peter Jr. did a great job in explaining the geological history of the area and we learned a lot!
Leeann_M, Jan 2025
This trip was great! We saw beautiful waterfalls, and learned a lot about the area. Peter was a great driver and a great guide. He made it very clear when he would pick us up. He had information about everything from fungus to moss to zoning bylaws in Portland. 100% recommend the Oregon Tour Co.
Guillermo_V, Dec 2024
Peter was an amazing tour guide. The Columbia river gorge provides a beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed the ride.
Carol_G, Nov 2024
Beautiful waterfalls and time to enjoy the trees and beauty of it all.
Driver was right on time and pleasant
Latashia_C, Nov 2024
The waterfalls were great even on a cloudy day in the rain. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The view from Vista house was amazing.
Jackie_G, Oct 2024
First time in Portland and this tour was my absolute favorite! Peter was on time picking us from the hotel. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable along with seeing all of the waterfalls. I can not express enough how beautiful all of this tour and experience was!
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