Top Portland Audio Guides

Get an up-close look at the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing cruise that takes you under the Bridge of the Gods and past sights such as the Bonneville Dam, Native American fishing platforms, and locations where kite surfers and wind surfers show off their skills. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board the boat.

Start your evening on the Columbia River on a dinner cruise that provides views of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area from a historical sternwheeler. A seasonal menu features local ingredients for the 3-course dinner with bread, salad, main course, and dessert. Along the way, listen to stories and history about the river from the captain. Drinks are available for purchase.

Discover the waterfalls and natural attractions along the Historic Columbia River Highway at your own pace with a Hop-On Hop-Off trolly pass. The trolly's comprehensive route includes stops at Benson Bridge, Horsetail Falls, and Ainsworth State Park. Spend as much time as you like at each location, then catch the next available bus when you're ready to head to the stop. Along the way, learn about local geography and history.

Get an alternative view of the Columbia River Gorge with this two-hour tour aboard a sternwheeler boat. While aboard, you'll get to dine on a buffet brunch of Northwest cuisine, sip on bottomless champagne, and take in the views from three different decks while an expert local guide provides narration about the region and its history.

Explore the quirky side of Portland at your own pace with this app-based, self-guided tour. You'll visit the historic Old Town, stopping at allegedly haunted spots and learning about the Shanghai Tunnels, a series of passageways that connect the oldest part of town to the waterfront (local lore has it that they were once used to kidnap sailors). The app will also take you over to Portland’s famous Voodoo Doughnut.

See the best Stumptown has to offer on a small-group tour of the city's top sights and attractions. Learn about local history, culture and everyday life while exploring downtown and its surrounds. Peruse the revamped Pearl District and visit Pioneer Square. Experience what makes Portland and the surrounding area unique with stops at the International Rose Test Garden (seasonally), Pioneer Courthouse Square, NW 23rd Avenue, Nob Hill, and the North Mississippi Avenue. Walk away with a better appreciation for and knowledge of Oregon's largest city.

Explore Portland on a 3.5-hour city sightseeing tour that travels from downtown Portland to the Pearl District to Nob Hill. Explore downtown Portland including Pioneer Courthouse Square, NW 23rd Avenue, the Pearl District, the South Park Blocks, and on Saturday mornings stroll the PSU Farmers Market. Other days of the week when the PSU Farmers Market is closed you will have time to explore Mississippi Avenue. Stroll through the International Rose Test Garden, located in Washington Park and boasting more than 7,000 rose plants with 550 varieties represented. Learn about the history and culture of Portland, which has been growing rapidly in recent years. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off from downtown Portland hotels.

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.

Escape the city for an afternoon exploring some of greater Portland's most scenic falls. Set out to see Multnomah Falls as well as other falls along the Columbia River Gorge, home to the largest concentration of waterfalls in the country. Take plenty of pics of the cascading waters or simply bask in their beauty. You'll enjoy incredible panoramic views from the Crown Point Vista House while an expert guide fills you and your group in on local flora, fauna and history.

This half-day excursion from Portland takes you through the splendor of the Columbia Gorge and the scenic Multnomah Falls area. Multiple stops allow you panoramic views of the Columbia River Valley and the Bonneville Dam, visits to stunning waterfalls, and a guided history of the Lewis and Clark trail.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day on this guided tour to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway National Scenic Byway and stop at the magnificent falls of Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil.

Experience highlights of the Portland area on this full-day sightseeing tour, including the blossoming food cart culture, diverse neighborhoods, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the unspoiled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of Portland’s fascinating history and quirky contemporary culture.

Experience the unrivaled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountain Range and Mount Hood on this full-day trip from Portland. In the comfort of a luxury vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of the Gorge’s top destinations, including dramatic waterfalls, the Bridge of the Gods, Hood’s Timberline Lodge, and the charming city of Hood River.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Columbia River Gorge on this full-day trip from Portland to Mount Hood! With your small group, take a guided tour of such iconic Oregon destinations as Multnomah Falls and the famous Timberline Lodge, and enjoy lunch in the charming city of Hood River.

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

Explore the stunning beaches and beautiful towns along Oregon’s northern coast on this full-day trip from Portland. Visit the charming towns of Manzanita and Cannon Beach—home of the famous Haystack Rock—browse antique shops and art galleries, and stop several beaches to maximize your time at the Oregon Coast.

Portland's downtown is dotted with outdoor sculptures. Some immense and famous, some hidden in plain sight. The outdoor sculptures of Portland exemplify Portland's unique character, charm, and history in a number of ways. Take a self-guided GPS audio walk and discover Portland in a new and interesting way! Downtown Portland is a busy place on a weekday, but people are friendly. You may run into street musicians, homeless people, food carts, and more! The tour starts in the middle of Pioneer Square, known as "Portland's Living Room." The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Spend more time in the Gorge visiting waterfalls, viewing the scenery and experiencing the Gorge with our direct service to the Waterfall Trolley. Join our tour coach for your ride out to Multnomah Falls where you will board the Waterfall Trolley as early as 9:30 to begin your tour of the waterfall corridor and the opportunity to spend the full day in the gorge enjoying the numerous viewing and hiking options. The Hop-on hop-off Waterfall Trolley provides an all-day experience on the full 13-mile waterfall corridor. Enjoy a coach ride back to Portland at 3:00 pm from our Waterfall Trolley terminus in Corbett to arrive in Portland before rush hour traffic. Price includes the coach transfer to and from the Waterfall Trolley, an all-day pass on the Waterfall Trolley and an all-day U.S. Forest Service reservation to visit and view Multnomah Falls.

Ride the Explorer Jetboat from Portland to the Columbia Gorge as we embark on a journey into the Heart of the Columbia Gorge to search for the illusive creature known as Bigfoot. See the landmarks that make the Northwest famous, while listening to live and recorded narration about the history of the Columbia Gorge and Bigfoot's presence in the Northwest. Enjoy content created by Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" star, Cliff Barackman. This half-day adventure includes 3.5 hours of cruise time. You are welcome to bring food and drink on board. The Explorer is an open-air boat and not climate controlled; please dress for weather. Although the boat is covered, there is an uncovered deck in the back. Please note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. For safety and comfort, guests should be in good health and without conditions that could be aggravated by motion. There is a restroom on board.