Tours & tickets

Pittock Mansion

Take a guided tour of Portland in a small group. Throughout the tour, you'll enjoy beautiful vistas as you drive the hills and bridges in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle. Your guide will pick you up at Director Park, then give you background on the landmarks you pass. Learn the city's history as you wander the neighborhoods of central Portland. Stop at the International Rose Test Garden, where you'll have 20 minutes to walk among the 550 rose varieties. Then, you'll ascend even higher into the hills to Pittock Mansion, which provides the best view of Portland and 5 stratovolcanoes, in clear weather. As you navigate the city, take in views of the parks, gardens, bridges, and trees of this lush city.

Enjoy a fascinating and informative narration by your guide highlighting the colorful past and present of Portland’s many historic churches, diverse modern architectural wonders, abundant city parks, bountiful boutiques and world famous culinary hot spots. Highlights also include a stunning stroll through the oldest International Rose Test Garden in the entire United States and a walk through the ornate grounds of the historic Pittock Mansion, built in an impressive French Renaissance nouveau style by one of Portland’s first titans of industry. Participants will enjoy sweeping views of the Portland city skyline, surrounding snow-capped volcanoes, lush evergreen forests, charming neighborhoods, dynamic downtown and myriad displays of artwork encompassing an array of vivid murals and iconic statues.

Also known as the City of Roses and Beertown, Portland is Oregon’s most populous city. On this 3.5-hour tour with a naturalist guide, learn the reasons for its many monikers by exploring its diverse districts and parks. Highlights include the cultural district of Downtown, and the warehouses of the trendy Pearl District. You will also see microbreweries, as well as experience first-hand the city’s legendary enthusiasm for coffee. Start with tea while taking in views of the volcanic peaks at Pittock Mansion, now a city park and treasured landmark. Next, explore Portland’s quadrants. Each has its own distinct feel, with art galleries, boutiques, cafés, and performance spaces. Learn the history of Portland’s famous bridges and stroll through Washington Park, Mt. Tabor Park, and McCall Waterfront Park. In season, you will also go to the International Rose Test Garden. End with a visit to one of the city’s greatest treasures: Powell’s Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world!