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Portland Walking Tours

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

Updated July 12, 2021 1 min read

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

Know Before You Go

All details are subject to change, so please contact tour operators for the latest information.

General Walking Tours

Around Portland Tours offers a number of city tours, including one that focuses on “Weird Portlandia” and some of the lesser known, more bizarre sights in Portland.

Food Walking Tours

For culinary walking tours, turn to Around Portland Tours, Forktown Food Tours, Portland By Mouth and Third Wave Coffee Tours. These operators’ specialized offerings include walking tours centered around specific Portland neighborhoods and others dedicated to specific ingredients, like chocolate, doughnuts or coffee. And walking tours are the perfect way to experience Portland’s legendary food cart scene.

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A Taster’s Guide to Portland

Taste the best food city in America for yourself at these can’t-miss culinary stops serving up some of Portland’s finest sips and nibbles.

Portland for Foodies

Mixing fresh, local ingredients with a colorful community of inventive chefs, Portland's restaurant scene is a recipe that can't be recreated anyplace else.

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Food Tours In and Around Portland

Get a taste of Portland on a variety of food tours focused on specific ingredients, venues or neighborhoods.

Beer Walking Tours

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

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Portland Beer Tours

Explore “Beervana” with the help of local expert tour guides on these Portland beer tours.

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Portland Cider Tour

Spend a perfect day touring the city’s best cideries.

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Wine Tours Near Portland

Let someone else do the driving while you enjoy wine tasting and vineyard views.

Historical Walking Tours

Dig deeper into the city’s past with historical walking tours, like those offered by Slabtown Tours, Around Portland Tours and the Architectural Heritage Center. US Ghost Adventures offers a paranormal take on Portland’s history.

Portland Walking Tour Operators

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Portland City Tours

Great for first-time visitors, city tours offer a comprehensive experience highlighting the best that Portland has to offer.

Five cyclists enjoying a bike tour in downtown Portland.

Portland Bike Tours

Bike tours let you see Portland like a local, rolling through neighborhoods along this cycling-friendly city’s many bike paths, trails and lanes.

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Portland Boat Tours

See Portland and the region from the water on boat tours that traverse the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

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Private Tours in and Around Portland

Operators offering private tours will create custom outings for you and your group.

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Portland Aerial Tours

Aerial tours give you a bird’s-eye view of Portland and the region.

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Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours

Explore the great outdoors in and around Portland with these tour operators.

Portland Cannabis Tours

Take a cannabis tour to help orient you, take you to top spots and provide a safe way to consume.

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