The iconic sign and namesake courthouse at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Portland Walking Tours

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

Updated Apr. 1, 2021 2 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

Walking tours are offered by Secrets of Portlandia Free Walking Tour. Many tours depart from downtown Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square and offer visitors an engaging introduction to the central city’s top sights.

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, Eat Adventures Food Tours, Forktown Food Tours, The Big Foody 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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Portland Food Tours

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 BREWVANA offer beer walking tours.

$Sip beers of all styles at Deschutes Brewery\'s Portland pub.$

Portland Beer Tours

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

Portland Cider Tour

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

The tasting room at Sokol Blosser Winery in the Willamette Valley.

Wine Tours Near Portland

Removed Portland Walking Tours due to closure. [IW 12/29/20] 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

$The South Park Blocks are at the heart of downtown\'s Cultural District.$

Portland City Tours

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

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.

Portland Boat Tours

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

Willamette Valley wine country is a popular destination for private tours.

Private Tours in and Around Portland

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

A hot air balloon offers picture-perfect views of the Willamette Valley.

Portland Aerial Tours

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

Expedition Old Growth leads tree-climbing tours in Mt. Hood National Forest.

Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours

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

Gander at different cannabis strains on display at Serra in downtown Portland.

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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