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Stroll along Northeast Alberta Street and find plenty of art, shops, food and drinks.
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Portland Walking Tours

These tours let you experience a street-level view of supremely walkable Portland.

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Portlanders love to see — and show off — their city on foot. A Portland walking tour lets you experience a street-level view of this supremely walkable city.

Get into the neighborhoods and meet the people that make this city great with these Portland walking tours. Led by knowledgeable locals, they combine entertainment, education and exercise. You’ll find options for all group sizes and ability levels, with tour durations ranging from short jaunts to more in-depth outings.

Know Before You Go

All details are subject to change, so please get in touch with tour operators for the latest information.

General Portland Walking Tours

Around Portland Tours offers a number of city tours that allow you to walk and hike around Portland’s sights, tastes and drinks.

With many self-guided tours, the GPSmyCity app helps you explore your interests and the streets and sites of Portland at your own pace.

Peak Tours and Transit is a family-owned and -operated tour agency that offers a walking tour of downtown Portland — explore historical sites, public squares, hidden artwork and more alongside an expert tour guide.

Food Walking Tours

For culinary walking tours, try Around Portland Tours, Forktown Food Tours, Portland By Mouth, Third Wave Coffee Tours and Underground Donut Tour. Many operators’ specialized offerings include tours centered on specific Portland neighborhoods, while others are dedicated to specific foods, like chocolate, doughnuts or coffee. And walking tours are the perfect way to experience Portland’s legendary food cart scene.

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Beer Walking Tours

Beer walking tours provide a great introduction to the many breweries, brewpubs and beer halls of the city known as “Beervana.” BeerQuest Walking Tours, City Brew Tours and Throw Snakes Tours offer beer walking tours.

Self-Guided Drinking Tours

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Historical Walking Tours

With public and private walking tours, Portland’s Architectural Heritage Center offers year-round tours highlighting the significant historical and architectural sites and neighborhoods around town.

Dig deeper into the city’s past with historical walking tours, like those offered by Slabtown Tours and Around Portland Tours. US Ghost Adventures offers a paranormal take on Portland’s history, and Haunted Shanghai Tunnel Tours, with tunnels located under Old Town Brewing, offers a unique perspective on the early 1900s.

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Portland Tour Options

Portland tours let you see the city up close and learn more from locals and experts.

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Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours

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