Portland Oregon Essential 2-Hour Bike and E-Bike Tour Including Old Town, Pearl District and Waterfront Park
by Cycle Portland Bike Tours & Rentals
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$108Overview
This essential Portland Oregon bike and e-bike tour lasts about two hours and covers key neighborhoods and landmarks. The tour begins at a downtown location where participants meet the local guide and choose a bike or e-bike. Riders then cycle through Chinatown to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, stopping at the Japanese American Historical Plaza for a short history and views of the city. The route continues along the Eastbank Esplanade, the longest floating bike and pedestrian path in the USA, offering views of the Portland skyline. The group passes the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where the guide gives a brief overview. Next, the tour crosses Tilikum Crossing, a bridge named with a Chinook word meaning "of the people," with views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens. After crossing the Willamette River, riders head to Portland State University to see the Park Blocks. On the Saturday 10am tour, participants have the option to visit Oregon's largest farmers market at this stop. The ride proceeds through the Arts District, home to the Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Oregon Historical Society. Then the tour continues downtown to Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore occupying a five-story city block. The final stop is the Pearl District, known for its craft beer and art scene. The tour concludes back in Old Town at the original bike shop. The tour includes a local guide, bike and helmet, and rain gear if needed. The minimum age to join is 10 years, with a minimum height of 4 feet 11 inches. E-bikes require participants to be at least 16 years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Meeting Point
The tour begins at a convenient downtown location where participants meet the guide, select their bikes or e-bikes, and prepare to start riding.
15 min
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The route goes through Chinatown to Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Here, the group stops at the Japanese American Historical Plaza to learn about the area's history and observe views of the changing cityscape.
15 min
Eastbank Esplanade
Riders continue along the Eastbank Esplanade, the longest floating bike and pedestrian path in the USA, taking in scenic views of the Portland skyline.
15 min
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Passing by the museum, the guide briefly explains the history and significance of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
5 min
Tilikum Crossing
The tour crosses Tilikum Crossing, a bridge named with the Chinook word for "of the people," offering views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens from the top.
15 min
Portland State University
After crossing the Willamette River, the ride continues to Portland State University’s Park Blocks. On Saturday 10am tours, participants can visit Oregon’s largest farmers market here.
15 min
Portland Art Museum
The group cycles through the Arts District, home to the Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Oregon Historical Society.
5 min
Powell's City of Books
Riders enter downtown Portland’s core, passing Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore covering an entire five-story city block.
5 min
Pearl District
The final stop before heading back is the Pearl District, a neighborhood that grew from old warehouses into a center for craft beer and art.
10 min
Old Town
The tour ends back in Old Town at the bike shop that has offered rentals and tours since 2008, also featuring a beer and wine bar and unique local art.
10 min
Meeting point
Located on the corner of NW 3rd Ave and Davis Street, across the street from Portland Chinatown Museum and around the corner from Old Town Brewing.
End point
Located on the corner of NW 3rd Ave and Davis Street, across the street from Portland Chinatown Museum and around the corner from Old Town Brewing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Portland Oregon Essential 2-Hour Bike and E-Bike Tour Including Old Town, Pearl District and Waterfront Park
by Cycle Portland Bike Tours & Rentals
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$108Overview
This essential Portland Oregon bike and e-bike tour lasts about two hours and covers key neighborhoods and landmarks. The tour begins at a downtown location where participants meet the local guide and choose a bike or e-bike. Riders then cycle through Chinatown to Tom McCall Waterfront Park, stopping at the Japanese American Historical Plaza for a short history and views of the city. The route continues along the Eastbank Esplanade, the longest floating bike and pedestrian path in the USA, offering views of the Portland skyline. The group passes the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where the guide gives a brief overview. Next, the tour crosses Tilikum Crossing, a bridge named with a Chinook word meaning "of the people," with views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens. After crossing the Willamette River, riders head to Portland State University to see the Park Blocks. On the Saturday 10am tour, participants have the option to visit Oregon's largest farmers market at this stop. The ride proceeds through the Arts District, home to the Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Oregon Historical Society. Then the tour continues downtown to Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore occupying a five-story city block. The final stop is the Pearl District, known for its craft beer and art scene. The tour concludes back in Old Town at the original bike shop. The tour includes a local guide, bike and helmet, and rain gear if needed. The minimum age to join is 10 years, with a minimum height of 4 feet 11 inches. E-bikes require participants to be at least 16 years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Downtown Meeting Point
The tour begins at a convenient downtown location where participants meet the guide, select their bikes or e-bikes, and prepare to start riding.
15 min
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
The route goes through Chinatown to Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Here, the group stops at the Japanese American Historical Plaza to learn about the area's history and observe views of the changing cityscape.
15 min
Eastbank Esplanade
Riders continue along the Eastbank Esplanade, the longest floating bike and pedestrian path in the USA, taking in scenic views of the Portland skyline.
15 min
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Passing by the museum, the guide briefly explains the history and significance of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
5 min
Tilikum Crossing
The tour crosses Tilikum Crossing, a bridge named with the Chinook word for "of the people," offering views of Mt Hood and Mt St Helens from the top.
15 min
Portland State University
After crossing the Willamette River, the ride continues to Portland State University’s Park Blocks. On Saturday 10am tours, participants can visit Oregon’s largest farmers market here.
15 min
Portland Art Museum
The group cycles through the Arts District, home to the Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Oregon Historical Society.
5 min
Powell's City of Books
Riders enter downtown Portland’s core, passing Powell’s City of Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore covering an entire five-story city block.
5 min
Pearl District
The final stop before heading back is the Pearl District, a neighborhood that grew from old warehouses into a center for craft beer and art.
10 min
Old Town
The tour ends back in Old Town at the bike shop that has offered rentals and tours since 2008, also featuring a beer and wine bar and unique local art.
10 min
Meeting point
Located on the corner of NW 3rd Ave and Davis Street, across the street from Portland Chinatown Museum and around the corner from Old Town Brewing.
End point
Located on the corner of NW 3rd Ave and Davis Street, across the street from Portland Chinatown Museum and around the corner from Old Town Brewing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.