Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Portland, Oregon

Explore downtown Portland, and learn the history and culture of one of this country's most talked about cities. During the ~1.5 mile walk you will experience historic sites, the tiniest park in America, vibrant public squares, hilarious trivia, colorful artwork, innovative plazas, award-winning city-planning concepts, ornate fountains, and the only place in America where a freeway was replaced with a park.

Each tour may vary, depending on your guide. We will talk about the concept of "livability" as it applies to city planning. We will introduce you to ways in which Portland has ranked high on livability standards, with the concept of "open vistas," robust public transportation, public access, and public art. We will witness the symbiotic relationship Portland architecture has between buildings and with the natural surroundings.

Portland dates back to the pioneer days, and we will share how it changed from a forest, to the wild-west "stumptown," to the vibrant city it has become.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Pioneer Courthouse, 555 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97204-1336

We will begin our tour across the street from this historic building (the oldest federal building in the Pacific Northwest!) and proceed to walk around downtown Portland.

Stop At: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave Broadway between Morrison and Yamhill, Portland, OR 97204-1410

Pioneer Courthouse Square is rich with history. It is currently a public space occupying a full 40,000-square-foot city block in the center of downtown Portland, Oregon, United States.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: South Park Blocks, Southwest Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201

Twelve blocks in length, it forms the Portland Cultural District and the greenspace at the center of Portland State University. Public artworks abound, as well as elm, oak, and maple trees.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Rebecca at the Well Shemanski Fountain, SW Park & Ninth Ave, Portland, OR 97205

An ornate fountain and sculpture in the South Park Blocks of downtown Portland, Oregon.

Pass By: Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2483

The Oregon Historical Society was created in 1898 and receives about 44,000 visitors annually.

There is a large two-part mural on this nine-story building called Oregon History, painted by Richard Haas.

Pass By: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2430

The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, museum was designed by Pietro Belluschi. It is renown for its simple but effective design and use of materials.

Stop At: Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205-2913

When open, this is our restroom stop. It's a beautiful modern theater building, with public art in the lobby and the impressive "spectral light dome" ceiling.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Animals in Pools, 555 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97204-1336

Whimsical sculptures in downtown Portland

Stop At: The Portland Building, 1150 Southwest Fifth Ave, Portland, OR 97204

You either love it or loathe it. The distinctive post-modern Portland Building was designed by Michael Graves.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Portlandia, 1120 SW 5th Ave Portland Building, Portland, OR 97204-1912

It's the largest hammered copper statue in the United States, second to lady Liberty.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Mill Ends Park, Southwest Front Avenue and Taylor Street median strip of SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

The tiniest park in America! Often decorated by citizens with tiny animals. You never know what you might see there!

Stop At: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Front Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park is a 36.59-acre park located in downtown Portland, Oregon, along the Willamette River. It is named after the man who removed a 4 lane freeway to put in a public park, so people could access the waterfront again.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Salmon Street Springs, Salmon Street and Front Ave., Portland, OR 97205

A vibrant, outdoor fountain, running seasonally

Pass By: Hawthorne Bridge, Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97204

View the oldest truss bridge in operation in America from your final destination

Pass By: Morrison Bridge, Connects Southeast Morrison and Belmont streets to Southwest Alder and Washington streets, Portland, OR 97204

One of the most heavily used bridges in Portland, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. It can be viewed from your final destination on this tour.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 10:00 AM
Duração: 2 Hours
Ponto de partida: 751 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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• Experienced local guide

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• Gratuities

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