Weird And Wonderful Portland Walking Tour

$9.99

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Tour Highlights

Old Town Pizza & The Shanghai Tunnels

Begin your journey at one of Portland's most famous haunted locations. Beneath the building lie the legendary Shanghai Tunnels, where unsuspecting sailors were once kidnapped and sold to ship captains.

Chinatown Gate

Explore Portland's historic Chinatown and learn how Chinese and Japanese immigrants helped shape the city's early history.

Hung Far Low Sign

One of Portland's most beloved neon landmarks, preserved by local residents who refused to let this quirky piece of history disappear.

Dicky Wonka's Strip Club Haunted House

Only in Portland could a haunted house and a strip club become one of the city's most unusual annual attractions.

White Stag Sign

One of the most iconic symbols of Portland, famous for its glowing stag and annual red "Rudolph" nose tradition.

Burnside Bridge

Walk beneath a historic bridge designed by Joseph Strauss, the engineer who would later help create the Golden Gate Bridge.

Skidmore Fountain

Portland's oldest piece of public art and the gathering place for events like Zombie Walk and Plunderathon.

Kells Irish Pub

One of Oregon's most haunted pubs, where ghost sightings, moving chairs, and self-playing pianos are part of local legend.

Pine Street Market

Portland's first food hall, housed inside a beautifully restored historic carriage building.

Stumptown Coffee

Learn how Portland became one of America's coffee capitals and discover the origins of the Third Wave Coffee Movement.

Voodoo Doughnut

Perhaps Portland's most famous food attraction, known for its creative doughnuts, pink boxes, and even weddings.

Keep Portland Weird Mural

End your adventure at the mural that perfectly captures the city's personality.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

Love history and fascinating stories

What To explore at your own pace

prefer a private experience

What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best tours in Portland Oregon?

Walking tours of Old Town Portland are among the most popular because they combine history, ghost stories, local culture, food, and Portland's famous weirdness.

What is Portland famous for?

Portland is known for its coffee culture, craft beer scene, food carts, Voodoo Doughnut, independent spirit, and the city's unofficial motto: "Keep Portland Weird."

Are the Shanghai Tunnels real?

Yes. The tunnels beneath Old Town Portland were originally built for transporting goods but later became associated with the practice known as "Shanghaiing."

Is this tour family-friendly?

Yes, although some stories involve ghosts, crime, and Portland's more colorful history.

How long does the tour take?

Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the route, with additional time for food, coffee, and shopping stops.