Portland Historical Tours
How did we get started?
We have such a passion for the city we live in. For over 33 years we have offered tours for Portland visitors and residents alike through our family business. Having family in Portland since the early 1900's has allowed us to build tours out of insight over 100 years. We are confident you will love any of our Portland tours with the help of our generous guides. We offer three tours: the Downtown, the Growth, and the Landmarks tour. Our favorites are the Downtown and Landmarks but with Portland's current growth we are selling out our Growth tours.
We hope to meet you soon! Let us know if you have any questions in the comments area below.
Thank you!
Downtown Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of Portland's days gone by. This walking only tour provides a glimpse into the natural, architectural, and cultural history of downtown Portland. Upon arrival, you will receive a booklet of the 20 locations we will visit throughout this three hour tour.
Use this booklet to compare Portland's current landscape with accurate historical context.
"It was amazing to walk around downtown Portland comparing the images in the booklet to the current building or in some cases disappearance of a building." - Emily
What's Included?
Complimentary tour booklet with Before and After photos and a brief history of each location
Complimentary water
Duration: 2 Hours
Transportation: Walking
Food: None
Price: $50
The tours leave daily on the hour between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The last tour leaves at 3:00 PM.
Compare Tours
| Tour | Downtown Tour | Growth Tour | Landmarks Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discription | Tour provides a glimpse into the natural, architectural, and cultural history of downtown Portland | Tour offers an insightful experience about the history of Portland's growth | Covers all of Portland's famous landmarks and must see spots |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Food Provided | None | Included | Included |
| Cost per Person | $50 | $80 | $110 |
| Extras | Tour booklet | Brewery beers Tapas style appetizer |
Tour booklet Local snacks |
We accept cash, credit card. VISA and MasterCard but no American Express. No payment accepted online.
We offer online reservations. Pay in person when you show up for the tour. Arrive 30 minutes in advance to pay.
Required information is marked with an asterisk (*).
Growth Tour
Want to jump into Portland's rich history of growth? This tour offers an insightful experience, by our very educated tour guides, about the history of Portland's growth. While this tour includes walking and driving most
conversations will take place at Deschuttes Brewery over complimentary beer flights and complimentary dining at Portland's oldest restaurant, Huber's.
"I moved to Portland a few years ago and learned so much from our funny and informative tour guide on the evolution of Portland as I know it today." - Alex
What's Included?
Complimentary flight of three Deschutes Brewery beers
Complimentary tapas style appetizer at Huber's restaurant
Duration: 3 Hours
Transportation: Walking/Driving
Food: Included
Price: $80
The tours leave daily on the hour between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The last tour leaves at 3:00 PM.
Compare Tours
| Tour | Downtown Tour | Growth Tour | Landmarks Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discription | Tour provides a glimpse into the natural, architectural, and cultural history of downtown Portland | Tour offers an insightful experience about the history of Portland's growth | Covers all of Portland's famous landmarks and must see spots |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Food Provided | None | Included | Included |
| Cost per Person | $50 | $80 | $110 |
| Extras | Tour booklet | Brewery beers Tapas style appetizer |
Tour booklet Local snacks |
We accept cash, credit card. VISA and MasterCard but no American Express. No payment accepted online.
We offer online reservations. Pay in person when you show up for the tour. Arrive 30 minutes in advance to pay.
Required information is marked with an asterisk (*).
Landmarks Tour
This tour will help you cement your Portland knowledge and cover all of Portland's famous landmarks and must see spots. We use a spacious shuttle bus to travel
around Portland's quadrants and famous bridges. When you finish the tour, you can tell everyone that you've seen it all in Portland.
""We were only in town for a day and decided to make the most of it with a tour. We covered almost the entire city. I couldn't have done that alone and our tour guide was so fun!" - Beatrix
What's Included?
Complimentary tour booklet with photos and brief descriptions of the locations we visit
Complimentary local snacks
Duration: 4 Hours
Transportation: Walking/Driving
Food: Included
Price: $110
The tours leave daily on the hour between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The last tour leaves at 3:00 PM.
Compare Tours
| Tour | Downtown Tour | Growth Tour | Landmarks Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discription | Tour provides a glimpse into the natural, architectural, and cultural history of downtown Portland | Tour offers an insightful experience about the history of Portland's growth | Covers all of Portland's famous landmarks and must see spots |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Food Provided | None | Included | Included |
| Cost per Person | $50 | $80 | $110 |
| Extras | Tour booklet | Brewery beers Tapas style appetizer |
Tour booklet Local snacks |
We accept cash, credit card. VISA and MasterCard but no American Express. No payment accepted online.
We offer online reservations. Pay in person when you show up for the tour. Arrive 30 minutes in advance to pay.
Required information is marked with an asterisk (*).
Portland Historical Tours1200 NW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97209
503-555-1234 503-555-1234 Directions
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Required information is marked with an asterisk (*).