The URBAN TOUR GROUP is a volunteer organization dedicated to giving young people a sampling of the history, culture, architecture, and resources of Portland, Oregon.

MEMBERS act as guides to school groups in the downtown area in the hope that students will gain an awareness and appreciation of the urban environment.

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED to providing educational tours at no cost to the school or students. Funds are raised in order to be able to offer transportation to those schools which qualify as serving low-income families.

ITS PURPOSE is to provide tours designed to acquaint students with the Portland urban community. They hope to foster the concepts of civic pride and service and to help students see themselves as responsible caretakers of the city. Tours will focus on Portland's history and landmarks, noting what keeps our city alive and healthy, and how the city changes to meet the needs of its citizens.

ALONG THE WAY members are dedicated to helping students to understand that “Good citizens are the riches of a city.” Indeed, its members have also demonstrated this ideal throughout the past 50 years while teaching its true meaning to students.