• Director Park - All tours start at DIRECTOR PARK. We’ll meet you in the southeast corner of this urban hardscape park, near the intersection of SW Taylor and SW Park Ave. Our meeting spot is across the street from entrance to the Regal Fox Tower.

Parking is available on the streets nearby or in lots in the adjacent building. The MAX light rail comes just a block away, at the Pioneer Square stop.

• Certified Guide

• Gratuities (always appreciated)

10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.

Start at DIRECTOR PARK

The downtown Portland, Oregon tours are captivating, well-paced, and vibrant: showcasing the Best of the City! It’s a unique city, with stories embedded in every building, park, and brick. The tours highlight the city’s finest attractions, as well as its most complex and challenging aspects. In a constantly evolving world, the narrative of the city is continuously updated.

Portland’s history is vividly illustrated through its architecture and street design, with a focus on the central parks. It’s a lively history, filled with secret deals, untimely deaths, and ambition; and let’s not forget the hippies!

How did Portland become the first city on the West Coast to have a fine art museum? How did its early cultural reputation shape its mid-20th century, and how did it become a focal point for racial justice protests? The tour will explore the past, present, and future essence of the city.

Groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.