Portland Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Great time, good vibes, thought-provoking stories. Nick was very knowledgable and was happy to answer all questions, as well as add some flair to the locations.

Tom McGraw was great! Other travelers should know the shuttle picks you up earlier than the tour start. It was kind of confusing until the morning of the tour. Beautiful waterfalls though! Loved it!

Captain Nate Hoffman was exceptional. He was at the dock right on time and was so friendly and ready to go. We got a private boat ride which made it even more special. Nate was very knowledgeable and made us learn and laugh at the same time. Nate goes out of his way to go above and beyond just doing a tour; he connected with each and every one of my family members and included us all in trivia and conversations. We felt safe and comfortable and it was the most beautiful day.

This was a great tour. The Captain/tour guides is well versed about the history of Willamette River and towns around it. Well worth the money, recommending them to friends and family visiting Portland. We opted to do this tour compared to taking one to see Multnomah Falls, that is its own day of fun but if you just want to stick around the city, this is a great option.

Very informative and interesting history about Portland’s ghosts. Victoria was very knowledgeable and animated, really kept our attention. Definitely recommend!

A great 1/2 day trip - James was amazing, super friendly and knowledgeable! Went solo and I really enjoyed being with the group!

Best tree stump and other cool stuff tour! The tour guide Jim was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. He hooked us up with excellent recommendations and great views. Definitely recommend this tour when visiting Portland.

So perfect! Carrie was a great and informative guide even helping teach us about plants (eat some sorrel and lemon balm!). Hikes were just right - challenging enough but not too much.

I had a great time exploring the Willamette River on this cruise. The crew was very friendly and the food was really good. As a first timer in Portland, I would highly recommend this cruise.

This was a lifetime experience, thanks to Nicole! She was so educational, funny and easy going. She took us to places we probably wouldn't of seen on our own. We definitely will come back and request her again! Thank you guys anyone whose new to the state recommended 100%

Our guide Oscar was a great guide. He was attentive, knowledgeable and a great driver. He gave us ample time to enjoy each site we visited but kept us on schedule. We loved each place on the itinerary and saw multiple whales on the whale watching portion of the tour. The drive on Hwy 101 was amazing.

Captain Nate was wonderful! Very knowledgeable gave history of the river and Portland. He pointed out wildlife and points of interest. We enjoyed our time with him very much! A great tour!

Look no further for the best street car/walking tour of Portland. Kelly and Nancy were phenomenal tour guides. I will be back and will bring friends and family. Portland is a beautiful, interesting, historic city and viewing it in this way with these guides was spectacular!

We had a great, relaxing time. The chairs along the rooftop to sit and watch the scenery go by was a nice touch!

This tour is so much fun (whether you believe in ghosts or not!). Skippy our tour guide was brilliant and very immersed in the story of Nina! We didn’t stay for pizza, but it t smelt amazing!

This river lunch tour was a beautiful relaxing tour of the city and bridges from the perspective on the river. The sights were spectacular. The food was amazing. The printed tour guide was interesting. Some of us parked in nearby parking ramp. Others took the Maxline and were dropped off just a few blocks from the dock. The booking and communication from Cool Destinations made the whole experience seamless. Can’t wait to do it again with other family and friends!