Things to Do in Portland: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Portland? The city itself is a one-day affair — Powell’s City of Books, the food carts, the Rose Garden and a doughnut or bike tour ($29–69) — and the reason people come is what surrounds it. The number-one experience is a Columbia River Gorge waterfalls trip with Multnomah Falls (about $69–85 for a half day), followed by Mount Hood with Timberline Lodge ($140) and the Oregon Coast at Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock ($139–149). Give yourself three days: one in town, one for the Gorge and Mount Hood, one for the coast or Willamette Valley wine country. Much of Portland is free — Forest Park’s trails, the International Rose Test Garden, the Saturday Market and Powell’s cost nothing. Below you can compare every Portland tour and day trip by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Portland — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Portland?
By traveller reviews: the Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge waterfalls tour, a Mount Hood day trip with Timberline Lodge, the Oregon Coast at Cannon Beach, a doughnut and food-cart walking tour, an e-bike tour across the bridges, Powell’s City of Books, the International Rose Test Garden, a Willamette Valley wine tour, a brewery bike tour and the Portland ghost walk. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Portland?
Three days is ideal: one for the city (Powell’s, the food carts, Washington Park, a bike or food tour), one for the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls and Mount Hood, and one for the Oregon Coast or Willamette Valley wineries. With only two days, combine the Gorge and Mount Hood on a single full-day tour.
What can you do in Portland for free?
Powell’s City of Books, the International Rose Test Garden and Hoyt Arboretum in Washington Park, Forest Park’s 80 miles of trails, the Portland Saturday Market (March–December), Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Mount Tabor’s volcano-top views and the grounds of Pittock Mansion. Multnomah Falls itself is free to visit, though a timed permit is required in summer if you drive.
Do Portland tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.