Portland, Oregon City Tour with International Rose Test Garden, Pittock Mansion & Washington Park
by Infinite Oregon Tours
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Portland, known for its diverse culture and historic sites, offers a city tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours by van. The tour includes narration from a local guide about Portland’s history, architecture, parks, boutiques, and food scene. Snacks are provided during the tour. The itinerary features a 20-minute visit to the International Rose Test Garden, established in 1917, with over 10,000 rose bushes of more than 650 varieties. Next is a 20-minute stop at Pittock Mansion, built in 1914 in French Renaissance nouveau style, where visitors can see panoramic views of Portland, surrounding volcanoes, and temperate rainforests. The tour passes by Pioneer Courthouse Square, known as Portland’s central plaza hosting over 300 events annually, where the guide explains its cultural importance. Other notable stops include driving along Tom McCall Waterfront Park by the Willamette River, passing a lively neighborhood known for its boutiques and bars (with a quiz about a famous cartoon linked to the area), and a drive through Ladd's Addition neighborhood with its bars, breweries, restaurants, and historic streets. The tour also goes past the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry with a 10-minute stop, and through Washington Park, a 400-acre area featuring attractions like the Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Japanese Gardens, and more, with a 30-minute stop. Lastly, the route covers the South Park Blocks, known for its historic churches, museums, university buildings, and concert hall. Several short stops include light walking of 5 to 10 minutes, but the tour can be viewed entirely from the van if needed. The guide provides detailed commentary on each site and neighborhood throughout the trip.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
International Rose Test Garden
Visit the International Rose Test Garden, the oldest of its kind in the U.S., established in 1917. Spend about 20 minutes walking among more than 10,000 rose bushes representing over 650 varieties. The garden is located in Washington Park, which offers several attractions and is a key reason Portland is called the "City of Roses."
20 min
Pittock Mansion
Stop for 20 minutes at Pittock Mansion, a historic house built in 1914 in a French Renaissance nouveau style by a prominent early Portland industrialist. The mansion’s hillside location offers wide views of West and East Portland, nearby snow-capped volcanoes, the Willamette River, downtown, and surrounding temperate rainforests.
20 min
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pass by Pioneer Courthouse Square, known as Portland’s central plaza or "living room." This open space hosts over 300 events annually, including festivals and cultural gatherings. The guide shares detailed information about the square’s history, artwork, and community role.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Drive along Tom McCall Waterfront Park, a green space along the Willamette River lined with cherry trees and frequented by bikers, runners, and pedestrians. The park is noted for being part of one of the largest urban freeway removal projects in the U.S.
Neighborhood Drive-by
Travel through a popular pedestrian-friendly neighborhood known for its culture, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. The guide quizzes guests about a famous cartoon that took many character names from this area.
Ladd's Addition
Drive through Ladd's Addition and other Southeast Portland neighborhoods filled with bars, microbreweries, restaurants, food carts, music venues, art galleries, and cafes. The streets are lined with old growth elm trees and historic homes, providing a bohemian atmosphere.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Pass by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry with a brief 10-minute stop. The museum features hands-on exhibits and rotating displays. Visitors can also attend over-21 late night shows at the Omnimax theater, which presents documentaries and laser light shows.
10 min
Washington Park
Spend 30 minutes in Washington Park, a 400-acre area that includes the Hoyt Arboretum with 2,300 tree species, the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center, the Children’s Museum, Japanese Gardens, International Rose Test Gardens, and viewpoints in the Tualatin Mountains.
30 min
South Park Blocks
Drive through the South Park Blocks, a tree-lined urban area with historic churches, the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, Portland State University, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and other cultural sites. The guide provides detailed insights into the history and significance of these locations.
Meeting point
MOST GUESTS ARE PICKED UP AT THE HOTEL THEY SELECTED WHEN BOOKING, HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT SELECT A SPECIFIC HOTEL - general default pickup location: 2001 S River Dr, Portland,OR 97201 **PARKING - If driving, we recommend The Douglas Garage for parking. Address is: 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201
End point
MOST GUESTS ARE PICKED UP AT THE HOTEL THEY SELECTED WHEN BOOKING, HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT SELECT A SPECIFIC HOTEL - general default pickup location: 2001 S River Dr, Portland,OR 97201 **PARKING - If driving, we recommend The Douglas Garage for parking. Address is: 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Portland
- Portland City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
- Portland 2.5-Hour Haunted Pub Walking Tour with Local Beer Samples
- Portland Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise with Local Drinks
- Portland Oregon Essential 2-Hour Bike and E-Bike Tour Including Old Town, Pearl District and Waterfront Park
- Portland 1-Hour Cruise of Casco Bay Lighthouses
Portland, Oregon City Tour with International Rose Test Garden, Pittock Mansion & Washington Park
by Infinite Oregon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$138Overview
Portland, known for its diverse culture and historic sites, offers a city tour lasting about 3 to 4 hours by van. The tour includes narration from a local guide about Portland’s history, architecture, parks, boutiques, and food scene. Snacks are provided during the tour. The itinerary features a 20-minute visit to the International Rose Test Garden, established in 1917, with over 10,000 rose bushes of more than 650 varieties. Next is a 20-minute stop at Pittock Mansion, built in 1914 in French Renaissance nouveau style, where visitors can see panoramic views of Portland, surrounding volcanoes, and temperate rainforests. The tour passes by Pioneer Courthouse Square, known as Portland’s central plaza hosting over 300 events annually, where the guide explains its cultural importance. Other notable stops include driving along Tom McCall Waterfront Park by the Willamette River, passing a lively neighborhood known for its boutiques and bars (with a quiz about a famous cartoon linked to the area), and a drive through Ladd's Addition neighborhood with its bars, breweries, restaurants, and historic streets. The tour also goes past the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry with a 10-minute stop, and through Washington Park, a 400-acre area featuring attractions like the Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Japanese Gardens, and more, with a 30-minute stop. Lastly, the route covers the South Park Blocks, known for its historic churches, museums, university buildings, and concert hall. Several short stops include light walking of 5 to 10 minutes, but the tour can be viewed entirely from the van if needed. The guide provides detailed commentary on each site and neighborhood throughout the trip.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
International Rose Test Garden
Visit the International Rose Test Garden, the oldest of its kind in the U.S., established in 1917. Spend about 20 minutes walking among more than 10,000 rose bushes representing over 650 varieties. The garden is located in Washington Park, which offers several attractions and is a key reason Portland is called the "City of Roses."
20 min
Pittock Mansion
Stop for 20 minutes at Pittock Mansion, a historic house built in 1914 in a French Renaissance nouveau style by a prominent early Portland industrialist. The mansion’s hillside location offers wide views of West and East Portland, nearby snow-capped volcanoes, the Willamette River, downtown, and surrounding temperate rainforests.
20 min
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pass by Pioneer Courthouse Square, known as Portland’s central plaza or "living room." This open space hosts over 300 events annually, including festivals and cultural gatherings. The guide shares detailed information about the square’s history, artwork, and community role.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Drive along Tom McCall Waterfront Park, a green space along the Willamette River lined with cherry trees and frequented by bikers, runners, and pedestrians. The park is noted for being part of one of the largest urban freeway removal projects in the U.S.
Neighborhood Drive-by
Travel through a popular pedestrian-friendly neighborhood known for its culture, boutiques, bars, and restaurants. The guide quizzes guests about a famous cartoon that took many character names from this area.
Ladd's Addition
Drive through Ladd's Addition and other Southeast Portland neighborhoods filled with bars, microbreweries, restaurants, food carts, music venues, art galleries, and cafes. The streets are lined with old growth elm trees and historic homes, providing a bohemian atmosphere.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Pass by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry with a brief 10-minute stop. The museum features hands-on exhibits and rotating displays. Visitors can also attend over-21 late night shows at the Omnimax theater, which presents documentaries and laser light shows.
10 min
Washington Park
Spend 30 minutes in Washington Park, a 400-acre area that includes the Hoyt Arboretum with 2,300 tree species, the Oregon Zoo, the World Forestry Center, the Children’s Museum, Japanese Gardens, International Rose Test Gardens, and viewpoints in the Tualatin Mountains.
30 min
South Park Blocks
Drive through the South Park Blocks, a tree-lined urban area with historic churches, the Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, Portland State University, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and other cultural sites. The guide provides detailed insights into the history and significance of these locations.
Meeting point
MOST GUESTS ARE PICKED UP AT THE HOTEL THEY SELECTED WHEN BOOKING, HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT SELECT A SPECIFIC HOTEL - general default pickup location: 2001 S River Dr, Portland,OR 97201 **PARKING - If driving, we recommend The Douglas Garage for parking. Address is: 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201
End point
MOST GUESTS ARE PICKED UP AT THE HOTEL THEY SELECTED WHEN BOOKING, HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT SELECT A SPECIFIC HOTEL - general default pickup location: 2001 S River Dr, Portland,OR 97201 **PARKING - If driving, we recommend The Douglas Garage for parking. Address is: 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Portland
- Portland City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
- Portland 2.5-Hour Haunted Pub Walking Tour with Local Beer Samples
- Portland Small Group Sunset Lighthouse Boat Cruise with Local Drinks
- Portland Oregon Essential 2-Hour Bike and E-Bike Tour Including Old Town, Pearl District and Waterfront Park
- Portland 1-Hour Cruise of Casco Bay Lighthouses