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Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Portland, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· 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.

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Latourell Falls

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Vista House

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Shepperd's Dell Falls

    10 minutesAdmission 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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 320 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Peter was a wonderful...

    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

    Great tour to the Gorge.

    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. 🤩

    Worth every cent!

    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.

    So very much worth it! ...

    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!

    Beautiful gorges

    Debolina_D, Nov 2025
    This trip was fantastic and Peter was an amazing tour guide. The falls are the major attractions of the trip.

    A tour we highly recommend!

    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!

    All around tour

    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!!

    A really great tour to...

    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!

    Gorgeous scenery and an...

    Mark_L, Sep 2025
    Gorgeous scenery and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. I would recommend as is a must see area!

    Amazing, Stunning Waterfalls and a Great Local Experience

    Suzanne_D, Sep 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.

    Trees, Waterfalls, Lakes Oh my!

    Paula_R, Sep 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.

    Pete was great. Very...

    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.

    worth it

    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.

    Wonderful experience

    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.

    Fun time touring Oregon's beautiful waterfalls

    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.

    Great tour!

    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!

    Great Tour Guide, Great Tour

    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.

    Exciting Tour

    Guillermo_V, Dec 2024
    Peter was an amazing tour guide. The Columbia river gorge provides a beautiful scenery. We really enjoyed the ride.

    Didn’t feel rushed

    Carol_G, Nov 2024
    Beautiful waterfalls and time to enjoy the trees and beauty of it all. Driver was right on time and pleasant

    Amazing waterfalls and views in the Gorge.

    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.

    DO THIS TOUR ITS BREATHTAKING

    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!

    Breath taking views

    Erika_T, Oct 2024
    The Latourell and Multnomah falls were unreal. The Booneville Dam and the fish hatchery was fun and informative.

    Van waterfall tour.

    Michele_M, Aug 2024
    Pete was knowledgeable and very entertaining. We were slightly disappointed, since we had thought we booked a river tour, not a van Waterfall tour

    Definitely Recommend

    Lynne_H, Aug 2024
    Amazing guide, so knowledgeable about everything in Oregon. Highly recommend the tour for everyone. The waterfalls are beautiful.

    Great trip! I'd never be...

    Svetlana_F, Jul 2024
    Great trip! I'd never be able to do it myself. Peter was spectacular! Super professional, very knowledgeable. Thank you!💝

    Great tour!

    Jibreel_J, Jul 2024
    Peter was a great guide. Super knowledgeable. Tour was awesome. Highly recommended. We had multiple stops throughout. & it was a big plus to get picked up and dropped off at our hotel

    Amazing

    Felicia_E, Jun 2024
    Pete was an amazing tour guide he educated us on the history of Portland and showed us the most beautiful waterfalls. He allowed us to take our time and did not rush us at each stop.

    Really Good Tour

    Lane_D, Jun 2024
    We enjoyed the whole trip. Our tour guide, Peter, did a great job on area history and on the local geography and natural elements.

    Wonderful, guide wonderful trip

    Shelley_H, Jun 2024
    Our guide was so knowledgeable and was able to share so much information with us and what a beautiful place to see. We went onto the falls with him and it was great thank you so much for every bit is good to guide as the review said.

    Breathtaking Oregon!

    Patricia_G, May 2024
    All the waterfalls were breathtaking. Our guide, Pete, was so knowledgeable and personable. We would highly recommend a tour with him.

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