Pioneer Square Tours and Tickets
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Locally known as “Portland's Living Room,” Pioneer Courthouse Square sits at the heart of downtown and takes up an entire city block.
Pioneer Square was officially opened in 1984. Prior to that, it had been the site of a hotel (built in 1890) and later a two-story parking garage. When a new and much larger parking garage was proposed in 1969, the idea of creating a public square instead gained momentum, and was the beginning of Pioneer Square. The square takes its name from the nearby Pioneer Courthouse, built in 1875.
One side of the square is a sloped staircase, akin to theater seating and perfect for the many concerts held in the square each year. There is a local TV news station at the square, an information center for the city's public transportation system, outdoor chess tables, and a 33-foot-tall weathervane sculpture that changes at noon each day to show the following day's forecast.
Today, Pioneer Square is home to a multitude of special events throughout the year, including the annual Christmas tree lighting, plays, and concerts, as well as festivals for food, beer, and art. Particularly during the summer, the square is typically quite busy.
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Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls
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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.
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$150.00
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Portland Morning City Tour
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Explore Portland on a 3.5-hour city sightseeing tour that travels from downtown Portland to the Pearl District to Nob Hill. Take a tour of the Pittock Mansion and see Lan Su Chinese Garden, a collaboration between Portland and sister-city Suzhou, China. 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.
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$85.00
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Portland Afternoon City Tour
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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), Willamette Falls, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and the Oregon City Municipal Elevator. Walk away with a better appreciation for and knowledge of Oregon's largest city.
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$85.00
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Portland, Oregon City Tour!
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Visit many of Portland's prettiest parks and neighborhoods with this small-group tour of the city. Your local guide will tell you all about local history and culture while you visit downtown attractions such as Waterfront Park, Pioneer Square, and the South Park Blocks. You’ll also head up to Washington Park, site of the International Rose Garden, and to the historic Pittock Mansion for fantastic city views.
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$59.00
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Intro to Portland Small Group Walking Tour
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Want to see a bit of Portland and get some exercise while you're at it? Try a walking tour in the center of the city. You can choose from three tours based on your interests: the first covers the city's architecture and parks, the second focuses on the arts scene, and the third is dedicated to what makes Portland weird.
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$25.00
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Discover Portland Half-Day Small-Group City Tour
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Visit many of Portland's highlights in just half a day with this small-group tour of the city. You'll make stops along the way to see the thousands of flowers at the International Rose Test Gardens and take in the views from the elegant Pittock Mansion. You'll also pass plenty of the city's most interesting sights and neighborhoods, making this tour a great option for those who want to orient themselves.
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Portland Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Pay tribute to Portland’s myth-laden landmarks with a fun scavenger hunt adventure! This competition adds pizzazz to a walking tour with a friendly race through Portland to solve clues, complete challenges, and track down some of the city’s hidden gems. Don’t forget your smart phone and sleuthing sensibility! Note: Price is per individual, but each team must book together to join in the same adventure.
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Private Portland Discovery Tour
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Portland is home to a buzzing array of neighborhoods, historical highlights, and natural attractions—and this private, half-day tour makes for a seamless introduction. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times and hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the International Rose Test Garden and Pittock Mansion, and will drive past landmarks like the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, and more as you explore the city’s neighborhoods.
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Portland Scavenger Hunt: Pearls of the North
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
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Half-Day Private Portland City Tour
Portland City Tour Overview
More than just a basic Portland city tour, our half-day Bridging Cities Tour will reveal the laid-back small city feel of these fun and thriving downtowns. Not only will you experience the best Portland sites including, International Rose Garden, Pioneer Courthouse Square, best shopping area in Portland, Tilikum Crossing, Lake Oswego, Willamette Falls, the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, and downtown Oregon City. You will learn what makes the citizens of these areas so diversified, and learn the cultural history of these unique Pacific Northwest towns & cities.
Today Portland is known as one of the world’s most environmentally conscious cities.
See why Lake Oswego community is know as one of the most affluent & trendy cities nearest Portland with a 405 acre private lake.
Oregon City is the State’s first capital and the end of the Oregon Trail where you can still see the remnants of the 1800s.
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$210.00
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Private Morning Bridge City Portland City Tour
Portland City Tour Overview
More than just a basic Portland city tour, our half-day Bridging Cities Tour will reveal the laid-back small city feel of these fun and thriving downtowns. Not only will you experience the best Portland sites including, International Rose Garden, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Tilikum Crossing, Lake Oswego, Willamette Falls, the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, and downtown Oregon City. You will learn what makes the citizens of these areas so diversified, and learn the cultural history of these unique Pacific Northwest towns & cities.
See why Lake Oswego community is know as one of the most affluent & trendy cities nearest Portland with a 405 acre private lake.
Oregon City is the State’s first capital and the end of the Oregon Trail where you can still see the remnants of the 1800s, when it was the heart of the region’s lumber and paper mill industries.
Let our informative and entertaining guides show you the best these cities have to offer.
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$210.00
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Private- Portland City Morning Tour
See many of Portland’s highlights in just half a day—and explore its distinct, characterful neighborhoods—on this private tour. Following morning pickup at your hotel, hop aboard your private vehicle and head to top city attractions like Pioneer Courthouse Square and the International Rose Test Garden. You’ll also visit locals-frequented neighborhoods like tony Nob Hill and the hip Pearl District, and will even head down to Lake Oswego and Willamette Falls.
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$210.00
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Private Afternoon Bridge City Portland City Tour
Spend an afternoon exploring Portland with a guide on this private tour. You’ll visit downtown Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square, the trendy Pearl District, the International Rose Test Garden, and Tilikum Crossing, the biggest car-free bridge in the country. You will then head out to Oregon City, a short drive from town, to see Willamette Falls and ride on the 130-foot-tall Oregon City Municipal Elevator.
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