Portland City Tour
Overview
The city of Portland is a fascinating and diverse community with many historic locations, like the Pittock mansion, the Rose Test Gardens, and Old Town China Town forming the foundation of our city. There are also many modern aspects that make Portland “one of the most interesting cities in the country.”
Take a tour of the historic sites, as well as the geographic landmarks. View the unique neighborhoods to the past, present and future of Portland, and understand why our city is so special.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A local driver/guide
- A small, family-run tour company with a father and son as guides
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from any hotel in the downtown Portland area or from Pioneer Courthouse Square.If you are driving and looking for free street parking, we recommend meeting at the Grand Central Bakery on SE Hawthorne Boulevard. It's in a good neighborhood and as close to downtown that you can get without having to pay for parking.
What To Expect
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Portland
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Voodoo Doughnut - Old Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hoyt Arboretum (pass by)
Pittock Mansion
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
International Rose Test Garden
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Portland (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-18277P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- A local driver/guide.
- A small, family-run tour company with a father and son as guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Portland City Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Portland City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A local driver/guide
- A small, family-run tour company with a father and son as guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
