Discover Portland's storied past on a walking tour that explores its scandals, legends, and quirks. The perfect tour for those who like history with a wink, a shiver, and a dash of unexpected!
This walking tour begins in Old Town, where we pull up the cobblestones to reveal the ghosts of rough-and-tumble early Portland. Once a lawless frontier outpost, the city was rife with scandal, from the infamous Shanghai Tunnels and floating bordellos to political intrigue and legends that grew as tall as the trees. Along the way, you’ll learn why Portland earned the nickname “Little Beirut,” how an Oregon governor once funded a rock festival, and how the city’s Naked Bike Ride became an unexpected sy...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy a classic Voodoo Doughnut!
We will meet at The Society Cafe, 203 NW 3rd Ave Suite 100, Portland, OR 97209
Tipping is customary and your guide gratefully accepts tips. For your convenience, most guides accept cash and digital payments.
Meeting Points
Departure
The Society Cafe
Feel free to wait inside the cafe. Your tour guide will arrive 5-10 minutes before departure.
Return
Itinerary
1
The Society Hotel - Portland
Our journey will begin with a rooftop view of the city.
15 minutes
2
Old Town
We will tread a path through Old Town and beyond to discuss scandals of yesterday and today.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Voodoo Doughnut - Old Town
Our journey will end at the iconic doughnut shop.
15 minutes
Portland: The Weird and Wild West Walking Tour (Local Guide)
About
Discover Portland's storied past on a walking tour that explores its scandals, legends, and quirks. The perfect tour for those who like history with a wink, a shiver, and a dash of unexpected!
This walking tour begins in Old Town, where we pull up the cobblestones to reveal the ghosts of rough-and-tumble early Portland. Once a lawless frontier outpost, the city was rife with scandal, from the infamous Shanghai Tunnels and floating bordellos to political intrigue and legends that grew as tall as the trees. Along the way, you’ll learn why Portland earned the nickname “Little Beirut,” how an Oregon governor once funded a rock festival, and how the city’s Naked Bike Ride became an unexpected sy...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Enjoy a classic Voodoo Doughnut!
We will meet at The Society Cafe, 203 NW 3rd Ave Suite 100, Portland, OR 97209
Tipping is customary and your guide gratefully accepts tips. For your convenience, most guides accept cash and digital payments.
Meeting Points
Departure
The Society Cafe
Feel free to wait inside the cafe. Your tour guide will arrive 5-10 minutes before departure.
