Discover Portland: A Self-Guided Tour

A plaza with buildings, a dome, and a large open space. 1

A waterfall cascading over a bridge surrounded by dense forest. 2

Discover Portland: A Self-Guided Tour

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Discover Portland with our self-guided tour, exploring the quirky, creative, and fiercely independent city nestled between the snow-capped peaks of Mount Hood and the rugged Oregon coast. Begin at Pioneer Courthouse Square and wander into Powell's City of Books, the largest independent bookshop in the world, filling an entire city block with over a million volumes. Stroll the warehouses of the Pearl District, then ascend into the West Hills to experience the Portland Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Garden with 10,000 rose bushes blooming beneath Cascade Range views. Cross the Willamette River on the Hawthorne Bridge to discover the murals and vintage shops of the Alberta Arts District. Explore the Lan Su Chinese Garden, taste legendary doughnuts at Voodoo Doughnut, and marvel at the Gothic arches of St. Johns Bridge in Cathedral Park. Beyond the city, visit Multnomah Falls — Oregon's tallest waterfall plunging 189 metres down a basalt cliff in the Columbia River Gorge.

Activity location

Pioneer Courthouse Square
- 701 SW 6th Ave, Broadway between Morrison and Yamhill
- 97204-1410, Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pioneer Courthouse Square
- 701 Southwest 6th Avenue
- 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

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Discover Portland: A Self-Guided Tour

8h
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Language options: English

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€3.99 x 1 Adult€3.99

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What's included, what's not

Enjoy audio guide access for more than 40 sites across Portland
Self-guided walking tour, fully on the app — explore at your own pace
Instant access: your tour activation code is ready on your ticket, below the barcode.
Digital Map & Offline Content: no cell service needed Digital Map
NO live guide or rental equipment provided — please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Bonus Guide: Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge Driving Tour
Private transport
Admission fees, live guide, headphones, transport, parking, food/drinks, internet access and rentals

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Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Portland's central public plaza and unofficial living room — a terraced brick amphitheatre hosting farmers' markets, concerts, and festivals throughout the year. The square features the Weather Machine sculpture that reveals a different figure at noon daily, the iconic Portland sign, and serves as the transit hub where all MAX light rail lines converge.

Powell's City of Books

The largest independent bookshop in the world — occupying an entire city block in the Pearl District with over one million new and used books organised across nine colour-coded rooms on multiple floors. Since 1971, Powell's has been a Portland institution where readers can spend hours browsing rare first editions, bestsellers, and everything in between.

Pearl District

Portland's trendiest neighbourhood — a former industrial warehouse district transformed into a vibrant scene of art galleries, boutique shops, craft breweries, and upscale restaurants. First Thursday art walks draw crowds to dozens of galleries each month, while the Jamison Square fountain and Tanner Springs Park provide urban green spaces among the converted loft buildings.

Portland Japanese Garden (Pass by)

Widely considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan — 12 acres of meticulously designed landscapes perched in the West Hills above the city. Eight distinct garden styles include a serene strolling pond, sand and stone garden, natural garden with a waterfall, and the Cultural Village designed by Kengo Kuma with its dramatic floor-to-ceiling views of Mount Hood.

International Rose Test Garden

Home to over 10,000 rose bushes representing 650 varieties — a free public garden established in 1917 to preserve European rose species during World War I. Set on a hillside in Washington Park, the garden offers breathtaking views of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and city centre Portland while perfuming the air with hundreds of fragrant varieties from June through October.

Pittock Mansion (Pass by)

A stunning 1914 French Renaissance-style mansion built by Oregonian newspaper publisher Henry Pittock — perched 300 metres above the city in the West Hills. The restored 46-room estate showcases early 20th-century craftsmanship and technology, while the surrounding grounds offer some of the finest panoramic views in Portland spanning from Mount Hood to Mount St. Helens.

Hawthorne Bridge

Cross the Willamette River on the Hawthorne Bridge — the oldest operating vertical-lift bridge in the United States, dating to 1910. The Eastbank Esplanade stretches 2.4 kilometres along the river's east bank, featuring a floating walkway section and connecting to the Vera Katz Esplanade with spectacular views of the city centre skyline and waterfront.

Alberta Arts District

A 28-block stretch of Northeast Alberta Street that has become Portland's most vibrant creative corridor — lined with independent galleries, street murals, vintage clothing stores, and some of the city's most inventive restaurants and food carts. Last Thursday art walks transform the street into a festival atmosphere with live music, performers, and open gallery doors.

Lan Su Chinese Garden (Pass by)

An authentic Ming Dynasty-style classical Chinese garden built in collaboration with Portland's sister city of Suzhou — enclosed within whitewashed walls in the heart of Old Town Chinatown. The garden features hand-carved serpentine rockeries, a central lake with pavilions, 500 species of plants, and a traditional teahouse serving Chinese teas and dim sum.

St. Johns Bridge

Portland's most beautiful bridge — a stunning 1931 Gothic suspension bridge with 120-meter towers soaring above the Willamette River. Beneath its towering arches, Cathedral Park spreads along the riverbank, its name inspired by the cathedral-like ribbed vaulting created by the bridge supports overhead. A beloved spot for picnics, weddings, and contemplation.

Multnomah Falls

Oregon's tallest waterfall and the most-visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest — a breathtaking 189-meter cascade plunging in two tiers down a basalt cliff face in the Columbia River Gorge. The iconic Benson Bridge spans the falls at the midpoint, while the steep trail to the summit offers panoramic views of the Gorge stretching towards the Cascades.

Location

Activity location

Pioneer Courthouse Square
- 701 SW 6th Ave, Broadway between Morrison and Yamhill
- 97204-1410, Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pioneer Courthouse Square
- 701 Southwest 6th Avenue
- 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

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