PORTLAND
Portland's standouts, both coasts.
The 9 standout self-guided tours a Portland traveller will actually book. What each one covers, who runs it, and what it costs from the dock or the trailhead.
Drive Portland’s highlights with location-triggered audio and offline GPS. See Victorian mansions, cemeteries, harbors, and Fort Williams in 1-2 hours.
“Information was excellent, hit all the highlights of Portland very well, while on our own time schedule via the app GPS.”
A self-guided audio walk through Portland’s Old Port with standout history stops, easy pacing, and great value at about $7.75.
“The architecture in Portland is amazing! The tour is a bit of a hike, however. We didn’t finish the tour because we got so tired. It was well worth it, though. I never knew that Portland was so vibrant. I would definitely recommend the tour.”
Portland Downtown scavenger hunt on Explorial: solve clues, answer questions and snap photos at Powell’s and Portlandia for $15.90.
“It was overall fun experience. However, we noticed that points given to correct answered differed. We wondered why that was. Also, I thought the price charged for this was a little high based on the minimum overhead involved.”
A self-guided Portland, Maine walking audio tour with offline maps, hands-free GPS stories, and lifetime access for $12.99.
“Great walking tour of local highlights and history. Enjoyed the variety of spots and topics. Focused on history, architecture, local culture and attractions.”
Portland Maine self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle with offline GPS audio, Harbor views, Victorian landmarks, and Fort Williams.
“Loved this tour! The mix of walking and driving gave us the best of Portland — from city spots like Victoria Mansion to coastal views at Fort Williams Park. Super easy to follow and really fun!”
Self-guided Portland waterfront scavenger hunt in the Explorial app. Solve clues at Moda Center and Steel Bridge, earn points, go at your pace.
“Exploring Portland through this trail was an absolute delight! Uncovered hidden gems in the city I never knew existed. Challenging puzzles kept it engaging and it's a fantastic way to see the city at your own pace. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors alike! 🌆🗺️🌟”
Smartphone-guided walk through downtown Portland’s landmarks, with quick stops, trivia, and a practical overview of the city in about 90 minutes.
“Good self-guided tour. Interesting walk around Portland with historical points and architecture visited.”
Self-guided audio drive from Portland through Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, with offline maps and waterfall stops.
“The start of the tour was confusing. It gave a location by the Troutdale airport but was ne where near the airport. The tour would not show the route until we were at the exact location and that seemed to be under the overpass.”
App-driven Hood River trivia hunt with GPS quests and riddles. 5-hour walking game starting at the History Museum, $21 per person.
“We explored the waterfront path that we hadn't realized was there. The hunt also took us past local businesses and we discovered Wilderton distillery because of that :)”
