I won a tour with Best Oregon Tours as a prize in a fundraising raffle - and what a lucky win it…read morewas. Clem blew us away with his detailed knowledge of history, geography, and the landscape. He took us out to the Gorge along the old highway beginning in Troutdale at the old general store. It being a weekend, he took us on several beautiful hikes and showed us some falls that were not crowded like Multonomah Falls, but just as majestic. Clem had a tour guide assistant join us for the day who was also amazingly knowledgeable and fun to be in the group with. I didn't know how interesting a guided tour could be until my experience with Clem at Best Oregon Tours. I recommend his services to everyone! He can create a tour around nearly any interest and I guarantee your day will be unforgettable.

I went on a tour with Clem in May. Clem is so funny and friendly!! He customized our entire tour to…read morewhat we wanted....we wanted waterfalls, hiking and wineries. He took the time to not only show us the most beautiful places in Oregon, but to also teach us so much about this beautiful state: the history, architecture, botany, funny facts, and more. He promised to show us a few special stops throughout the tour and kept his word! He also stopped at the best places for food, fudge, ice cream and coffee!! This is the best tour I have ever been on. Very personable and genuine. Highly recommend Clem!!! He knows his stuff and will provide an entire day of fun!

Fabulous city tour with Willie! We had an absolutely incredible tour--visiting three brewery/pub…read morespots in the city. The fascinating history of Portland, combined with architecture and city stories makes an entertaining afternoon with Willie as your guide. We went to the Shanghai tunnels too and learned about the old town history there. It's a treat to tour with Willie! We were so happy to learn history and have great beer. This is a grand idea and a good deal. Willie is so easygoing and has a wonderful gift for storytelling.

Willie gave a great tour, a fun mix of history, beer and haunting. A nice combination…read more Very knowledgable, fun and good beer.

I went on this tour with 2 of my friends who were visiting me. One is from the East Coast and the…read moreother is currently in the midwest. We all love food and thought this would be a fun way to both eat and see Portland. As I've recently relocated here, I had much to learn. And WOW what a tour! Dylan was an AMAZING guide that knew not only an encyclopedia-like amount of knowledge on the history of Portland, but also could recite extensive history on each place we ate and the specifics of the food we were enjoying. Everything was delicious and we've already been back to one of the restaurants! The afternoon helped us all to understand the layout of Portland while not exhausting. Perfect amount of eating and walking and WOW did we learn. I started writing things down because I was afraid I'd forget things after we were done and I truly wanted to remember it all! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this tour and I hope you're lucky enough to have Dylan be your guide! My only regret is that we were having such a good time that none of us took pictures!

Same experiences as some other recent posts. No communication, they cancelled our tour for 4 the…read moreday of the tour and never refunded me. Unable to reach them by phone or email. Have requested a refund with my credit card company.

Don't forget to check out the Pearson Air Museum during your visit to the Fort Vancouver National…read moreHistoric Site. It's a free museum that houses many artifacts related to aviation history tied to Pearson Field and Vancouver Barracks. Quite interestingly, the museum discusses the Spruce Mill (which is located quite literally on the ground you're standing on) which produced lumber for planes during WWI. It ran 24/7. There are lots of planes here on display, and also houses the first plane flown by Leah Hing. She's the first Chinese American woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States, and paved the way for aviation for future generations to come. There's also a small balcony area dedicated to the Chkalov transpolar flight. Three men flew sixty-three hours and sixteen minutes over the North Pole, from Moscow to Vancouver. The landing at Vancouver was unplanned as they were running out of fuel, but they had a warm welcome here. Overall, the museum was very informative and a great way to spend a few hours.

Interesting Air Museum adjacent to Fort Vancouver. It's a self-guided tour through planes that were…read moreused in World War 1. It also marks the story of the first plane trip over the North Pole by the Russians.

My boyfriend, parents and I rode the Rose City Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley while we were in Portland 2…read moreweeks ago. Laura was our driver and she was very nice. We have been to other cities where the actual driver was the narrator for the tour. This ride had a recording voice. I prefer the driver narrating instead. But there were many good stops on the tour. Laura did point out things along the way. Our favorite stop was the Chinese Garden (Garden was beautiful) and the Waterfront stop. I wish we had more time in Portland to stop more places to explore! It was a fun way to tour Portland for the day. It was raining a lot but we were all able to stay dry due to the middle of the trolley which was covered. Thank you for a great ride, Laura!

May was great, fun tour around the city. Lots of sites to see. Great coffee shop/ breakfast/…read morerestroom at stop 1

Pittock Mansion viewpoint is absolutely stunning and a place that makes you just stop and stare for…read morea second (or ten). Perched above Portland, it gives you that sweeping city + mountain view that feels almost unreal on a clear day. Fun fact: the mansion was built in 1914 for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, and it played a big role in Portland's early publishing history. Another fun one... it was nearly destroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm but was fully restored, which feels very fitting for something this iconic. Gorgeous, peaceful, and 100 percent worth the stop.

This place is a MUST SEE when visiting Portland! I was shocked by how special and beautiful the…read moremansion and grounds were. If you are interested in interior decor/architecture/history the self guided tour of the mansion is a must! The spaces were beautiful and I learned so much about Portland. The organization who runs the house has done an amazing job maintaining and displaying this magical home. The grounds are also incredible (and free, although parking is paid), and worth seeing just for the view. The gardens are maintained by UofO gardening students and they have done a great job. All together I think we spent about $60 to see the tour and the gardens and it was well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and loved talking about the homes and the residents! I also appreciate the tour being self guided so we could go at our pace.

I discovered Jennifer's photo safaris through Tippr and absolutely love taking her classes. I had…read morerecently moved to Portland so the tour definitely gave me a new perspective on the city and even introduced me to sites I had yet to explore. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After the tour my photography has improved greatly. Whether you are a photography beginner or advanced, Portland local or visitor, there is something to be learned by all!

If you would like to become a better photographer, more comfortable with your camera, or see some…read moreof the beautiful sights that Portland has to offer, you've come to the right place. Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and incredibly easy to understand. She will guide you through everything you need to know in order to use your camera effectively to get the shots that you are after. I took Jennifer's tours with no photography experience other than my smart phone, and shooting my mom's camera in Auto mode. Now I feel comfortable and proficient adjusting my exposure, aperture, white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and more. I cannot recommend Jennifer's tours enough. They are excellent for photographers with little to no experience, photographers, who want to improve, and photographers who are just feeling unmotivated to get out there and actually shoot.

Watch Artists at Work…read more You will see a diverse group of 100 artists working in their chosen media--painting, sculpting, blowing glass and much more. You will meet emerging artists in their 20s and 30s as well as mid-career and well-established artists from all over the United States and the world who have chosen to live and work in the Portland metro area. Always the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October, 10am-5pm each day

Donna is a prize-winning framing artist, and it shows in her attention to details and creative…read moresuggestions for the work. She takes time to show a number of options at different price ranges. The quality is top notch. If you have art that you care about, don't waste money and frustrating time on DIY. Take it to Donna and you will be dazzled, plus you'll have a collector's piece that can be passed through your family.

I stopped on here for the first time during First Friday. The gallery is on the main street so you…read morecan't miss it. The hosts were very nice and knowledgeable about the art. They have several different artists on display at any given time.

Booked a private tour…read more Had a fantastic time. Thom was the best. I expected a great experience, and got even more. Money well spent.

When: July 7, 2015 - Pearl District Walking Tour…read more Our host, Theresa was an excellent tour guide filled with Beer 101 Knowledge, PDX Historical Fact tidbits, Friendliness and most importantly Patience. When we began the tour, in the Deschutes Brewery Restaurant, Theresa filled us with Beer 101 knowledge and even one of the Deschutes Brewmasters came out for a Q & A session. He answered all questions, no matter how mundane or stupid they may have been. While we were walking to our next destination, Theresa filled our time with PDX Historical facts, that most people may know or not and by the time we reached our final destination, Rogue Brewery, everyone was already feeling jolly & talking loud, she patiently let all parties be themselves and enjoy the moment. This walking tour takes you to three (3) Brewery Restaurant Pubs, 1) Deschutes Brewery 2) Pints Brewing and 3) Rogue Brewing. This tour is an easy walk through the Pearl and Old Town districts with no hills etc. Additonally, you may even be able to make new friends, just like us...We stayed at Rogue Brewery long after the tour ended and became real good friends with this other couple from Winnipeg Canada, who was on the tour also, whom we traded email addresses with. I definitely recommend this tour for any beer lover, whether a novice or expert, in craft beers...you will definitely appreciate the depth and understand why Portland and the Pacific Northwest in general, is the mecca for the Craft Beer Industry.