Learn Portland's neighborhood secrets. Smell the roses, taste the doughnuts, ride across bridges, and along the river. This is the best way to experience the diversity of culture, art, poetry, nature, parks, and quadrants in Portland.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Ride over bike-friendly bridges and along the Willamette River
- See the city and its public art from every angle, up close and from panoramic viewpoints
- Smell roses, taste doughnuts, read poetry, touch the river, and learn the neighborhood secrets from your bike tour guide
Full description
Enjoy more time riding, with occasional stops for gardens, one-of-a-kind markets, art collectives, sculptures, bridge viewpoints, and river beaches.
This tour begins in the inner Eastside neighborhoods, where you will be fitted for an easy-to-ride bike and helmet, ready for a low-key 9-11 mile ride (15-18 kilometers). Your guide will lead your group into the southeast Portland neighborhood of Ladd's Addition where you’ll visit a total of five of the city's quadrants, ride over two bridges, and along the Willamette River. You will visit semi-secret beaches, examine unique modes of transportation, see public art of every shape, color and texture. Enjoy the opportunity to try local favorite donuts (not from Voodoo).
This ride is both like a poem and filled with poetry: you will read poetry written on murals, on sidewalks, and carved into rocks. Along the tour, you will have the opportunity to photograph and explore public art, poetry, parks and beaches; and learn about all of the modes of Portland's transportation up close.
Includes
- High-quality city bicycle and helmet
- Reusable water bottle
- Food
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People who can't ride a bike
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Our bike shop at Around Portland Tours
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- The ride is mostly flat but does include modest climbing over the bridges
- Doughnuts will be available for purchase (shop schedule allowing)
