Portland Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Book it! Carrie, our tour guide, was awesome!!! Great pace, beautiful sights, no worries about parking your personal vehicle, but most importantly, great information and Carrie has an awesome personality. 5/5 stars. I feel my group would not have enjoyed and appreciated the water falls and the “Fancy Bathroom” without Carrie’s insights.

Brian was an amazing driver and guide. We had a wonderful day traveling from Portland to the Oregon coast. Our guide shared a wide range of info about the area while pointing out interesting sites along the trip. It was just a perfect trip.

Carrie did an outstanding job of making this tour fun and interesting. She was knowledgeable on different types of waterfalls, history of the area & a variety of other subjects like flora and fauna in the area of the waterfalls. She even got me to try wood sorrel. It tasted like a green apple 😋 I highly recommend taking the Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge half day tour.

We had such a fun time! Nicole was an exceptional guide. Her voice was clear,dynamic and she had several fun facts to share. The weather was not ideal, but Nicole made the most of it and we didn't feel slighted in the least. She drove like a pro and we always felt safe. When we return and we WILL return, we hope she's around for another adventure.

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.

We enjoyed our cruise down the river. It was a beautiful day and we learned a lot about the area. Definitely would recommend.

Great experience. Friendly staff and great food. Very organized once you find the dock. Would recommend to others

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!

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.

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.

Was a lovely tour. I did that tour by mistake two times one day time and the sunset one. Oscar was lovely.

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!