Astoria guided tour: Goonies sites and coastal landmarks
The Astoria Column's many stairs reward you with views across the Columbia River and the Pacific beyond.
A guided tour of Astoria covers the town's highlights in three hours by air-conditioned vehicle, with a live guide pointing out the 125-foot Astoria Column, the Goonies house and filming locations, Fort Clatsop, historic homes, and the neighborhoods tied to the town's 1906 maritime history. Pickup happens at 9:30 AM from multiple locations (or one hour after cruise ships dock on cruise days), and the guide sends a text the day before and when en route. You get printed pamphlets with deeper details about the stops.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Guided tour of Astoria highlights
- Pickup at 9:30 AM or after cruise dock
- Hear 1906 foggy day story
- Climb 125-foot Column and enjoy views
- Take photo with Goonies jeep
- Visit guest store for Goonies items
- See Fort and historic Rhododendron tree
- Walk to Mikey's house and take photo
- Walk grounds and see carriage house
- Drive by hill and optional small loop walk
The Experience
The tour starts with a drive through Astoria's oldest neighborhoods, where the guide walks you through what the town looked like in 1906—the year the fire that shaped the place. From there you head to the Astoria Column, a 125-foot landmark where you can climb the stairs for views across the Columbia River mouth and out toward the Pacific. The guide explains the history while you're standing there, and most people find the climb itself part of the draw: the stairs are real work, and the view at the top is the payoff.
The route includes stops tied to the Goonies filming—you'll get a photo with the Jeep at the guest store and walk up to Mikey's house for another shot. Fort Clatsop comes next, where you see the reconstructed fort and a rhododendron tree over 100 years old. The guide also shows you historic homes and drives past other landmarks around town. If the guide is driving the bus that day, there's a small loop walk up a hill to take in more of the layout.
Pickup happens from multiple locations around town, so the exact time can shift depending on how many stops the driver needs to make—usually 9:30 AM, but potentially after 10 AM. On days when cruise ships dock, pickup is one hour after the ship arrives. The guide texts you the day before to confirm and again when heading your way. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and you'll leave with printed pamphlets that go deeper into the history and details of the places you've seen.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- live guide in English.
- printed pamphlets with historical details about each stop.
- pickup from multiple locations with text confirmation the day before and when the guide is en route.
Operated by Onward Adventures
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a structured overview of Astoria's landmarks and movie history without driving yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, and the fixed three-hour window means you see the Column, the Goonies spots, and Fort Clatsop without deciding what to skip. The pickup from multiple locations works for cruise passengers and hotel guests alike, though the exact start time can shift depending on how many stops the driver needs to make.
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Top questions
What is the Astoria Column and why do people climb it on this tour?
The Astoria Column is a 125-foot landmark in the town where the tour stops so you can climb the stairs and see views across the Columbia River mouth and toward the Pacific. The guide explains the history while you're there, and the climb itself is part of the experience—people often describe it as a real physical challenge that makes the view at the top feel earned.
Does this tour include the Goonies house and other filming locations?
Yes. The tour stops at the guest store where you can get a photo with the Goonies Jeep, and you walk up to Mikey's house for another photo. The guide points out other movie-related spots around town as you drive.
What time does pickup happen, and does it change on cruise ship days?
Standard pickup is 9:30 AM from multiple locations around Astoria, though the exact time can shift to after 10 AM depending on how many stops the driver needs to make. On cruise days, pickup is one hour after the ship docks. The guide texts you the day before to confirm and again when on the way.
How long is the tour and what's included?
The tour lasts approximately three hours and includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English, and printed pamphlets with in-depth details about the stops and the town's history.
Does this tour visit Fort Clatsop?
Yes. The tour includes a stop at Fort Clatsop, where you see the reconstructed fort and a rhododendron tree over 100 years old. The guide explains the history of the site.
What should I know about the physical demands of this tour?
The tour includes climbing the 164 stairs of the Astoria Column and walking through neighborhoods and up to the Goonies house. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Astoria guided tour: Goonies sites and coastal landmarks
3h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 85 per person
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