Tour of Astoria & Warrenton

About this activity

Explore Astoria and Warrenton with a local guide on this approximately three-hour tour. Discover Astoria’s history, waterfront, historic homes, landmarks, and movie locations, then visit coastal highlights such as the Peter Iredale shipwreck at Fort Stevens and the Columbia River South Jetty. In Hammond, see the filming location of the famous whale-jump scene from Free Willy.

Visit the Astoria Column with the option to climb its 164 steps and launch an included wooden glider plane. Along the way, enjoy local stories and recommendations for dining, shopping, and exploring after your tour.

Regular tours run Monday–Friday at 2:00 PM, with pickup and drop-off within Astoria city limits.

Cruise guests normally meet one hour after their ship docks at our designated location outside the secured port area. I’ll text you the day before with your exact meeting time and directions.

Routes and stops may vary with weather, tides, access, and group interests.

Itinerary

1. Peter Iredale Ship Wreck · 20 min

   Imagine, it was a foggy day in 1906....

2. Astoria Column · 20 min

   At this 125-foot Column, you will see the fantastic views, listen to the history, smell the coastal air, and take in the challenge of climbing the stairs. People leave this place feeling light, breathing in the accomplishments of yesterday's and today's challenges.

3. Oregon Film Museum · 15 min

   Get your photo taken with the Goonies jeep, visit the guest store for your favorite Goonie collection

4. Fort Astoria · pass by

   see the Fort read the history, see a Rhododendron tree over 100 years old

5. Goonies House · 15 min

   Walk up the street to Mikey's house, take a photo

6. Stop 6 · 15 min

   Stand at the mouth of the Columbia River, where powerful ocean waves meet the river’s current. Known as the “Graveyard of the Pacific” for its long history of shipwrecks, this is a place to see why the South Jetty was built and feel the force of the coast firsthand. We’ll stop to take in the views and talk about the challenge of making this entrance safer for ships.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered for all travelers.

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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