Things to do in Oregon, United States: The Best Walking Tours

Explore delicious eats in one of Portland’s hippest neighborhoods! Known as “Alberta Arts District”, this colorful street is lined with locally owned shops, bars and restaurants. Alberta Arts District celebrates the creative individuality and vibrant diversity of Portland’s eclectic art scene. On this walking foodie tour, you’ll sample some of the best food and drink Portland has to offer, including internationally inspired food fusions, local brews, hip food carts, and farm-to-table bakeries, all while learning about the celebrated art, local craftsmen, and neighborhood history! The group maximum for this tour is 12. Dietary restrictions: we CAN provide substitutions for vegetarians and non-alcohol guests, but CANNOT provide substitutions for vegan, gluten free, or dairy allergies. All allergies and dietary restrictions must be indicated in advance at time of ticket purchase.

Inclusions: Food tastings from multiple unique food stops in the Alberta Arts District, Licenced Professional Portland local expert, Walking food tour, Alcoholic Beverages, History and stories about the neighborhood, In depth look at the local modern street art.

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities for guide, Beverages and food not included in tour.

HEY. Do you want to see Portland through the eyes of its BIGGEST FAN? Are you curious about communities that prioritize PEOPLE, IMAGINATION, and CRAFT BEERS? Are you ready to embark on an ALL YOU CAN PORTLAND BUFFET through a walking tour featuring LOCAL HOTSPOTS and COOL STORIES? Then I’ve got the adventure for you: THIS TOUR. This walking tour explores where the locals go for Portland's nightlife! I show you the soul of the city by immersing you in its neighborhood culture. This means checking out a neighborhood district, drinking taps from neighborhood breweries, and getting the neighborhood perspective by interacting with someone who lives here! People who find this tour meaningful: 1. People who prefer a Drink, Eat, Drink night rather than a Drink, Drink, Drink night. 2. People who prefer to explore with welcoming friends rather than alone. 3. People who enjoy open-minded discussions and appreciate collecting new perspectives. LET'S GET WEIRD.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Your First Drink of the Tour!

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Travel to Mount Saint Helens and environs, from Portland, with a naturalist guide who will discuss the geology, ecology, climate, history, and legends of the area, as well as the history of US public lands. Your guide will lead you on hikes near waterfalls, through lava tubes, and within oldgrowth forests. You will see some of the most unique geological features in North America, including North America's longest continuous lava tube and a lava tree mold forest. Weather permitting, you will be driven to the closest viewpoint into the crater of the volcano, where you will be provided a picnic lunch, overlooking Spirit Lake. No matter how hot the weather, you'll enjoy natural air conditioning as you hike by dramatic waterfalls and through primeval forest. You'll have the option of a dinner/beer stop (own expense) on the way back to Portland.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system to hear guide while driving, Snacks, Bottled water, Headlamps, If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops., Professional naturalist guide, Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area

Exclusions: Gratuities (Always appreciated!), Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area

Portland's chocolate scene is overwhelming; let us navigate you through its origins, passionate makers, and diversity with this walking tour that delves into what some call "decadence" but we call "delight." And we couldn't cover chocolate without the roasted seed of our other favorite tropical berry: coffee! Portland is known as the heart of the craft coffee roasting world, with so many small roasters, coffee lovers that we are, we struggle to taste them all. Our tour hits both the well-known highlights and some of the secrets of the chocolate scene, with a few surprises we don't want to give away. The tour in total is about 2.0 miles (3.5km), mostly flat walking, with tastings of chocolate and coffee -- just the right amount so you'll have the opportunity to truly savor every sip and bite! We keep groups very small, so you'll have an intimate experience with your enthusiastic guides. (Contact us for larger groups or private experiences; we are happy to accommodate!)

Inclusions: Chocolate tastings, Locally roasted cappuccino or espresso

Exclusions: Tips (always appreciated)

Unlike a typical wine tour, we will stroll through gorgeous vineyards with the winemakers themselves, explore barrel rooms (possibly taste from the barrel!) and experience an in-depth look at the pioneering Willamette Valley. A delicious, seasonal lunch will be provided by a local farm to table restaurant. Menus and venues are seasonally dependent but equally as charming in winter as in spring. Bring your camera and your appetite, and experience Oregon wine history in real-time.

Inclusions: Lunch from a local restaurant provided. Vegan, Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options available., Bottled water, Snacks

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Come walk around the bustling streets of Downtown Portland with your local guide and discover why Portland is the coffee and donut capital of the world! We'll visit several genuinely local craft coffee houses for an interactive look at different styles and flavors of coffee. Plus we’ll munch on a bunch of locally-made donuts from shops you can only find right here in Portland. We like to think this the perfect way to discover Downtown Portland, see where locals get their coffee and donuts fix, and have fun!

Inclusions: All coffee & donuts, 4-5 local coffee and/or donut shops , Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

Exclusions: Gratuities

In this Portland food tour, we will explore the charming streets of the Kerns neighborhood where we will sample some of the tastiest bites that Portland has to offer. This once sleepy neighborhood has blossomed into a Portland bazaar for diverse and delicious treats. Our five stops will create a varied and scrumptious meal and whet your appetite for what the Kerns has to offer. Examples will include ethnic contributions such as Cuban & Israeli food, as well as a visit to an eclectic food cart pod, charcuterie, and dessert and an artisanal ice cream shop. You will not leave hungry! While the Kerns extends more broadly, its core is centered on Restaurant Row, on NE 28th between Burnside and Glisan St. We will walk a total of 1.2 miles through tree lined streets and hipster hangouts while we visit six foodie hot spots in the Kerns neighborhood. Along the way we will also talk about the history of the Kerns and take in some classical Portland residential architecture. All ages welcome.

Inclusions: you won't leave hungry!, A Portlander loving, local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities - not expected but always appreciated, because it may be hot as we walk

This day trip is a customized tour along a section of rugged coastline along Oregon's northern coast. There will be one or two town stops, and multiple stops at headlands and beaches. After your pickup in Portland, we'll discuss the interests of people in the group, and your guide will customize the itinerary to those interests. Regardless of interests, the trip will include driving the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway with a short hike through oldgrowth Sitka spruce forest, beach time, tide pools, sea stacks, viewpoint stops, and a lunch stop in a charming coastal town. If group interest allows, stops with a more technological history focus may be made, such as the Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook Creamery (currently closed due to COVID-19), or Camp 18. - Please be prepared for whatever the weather may be when your tour runs (e.g. rain gear, sunglasses, hat, extra layers, sunscreen). - Wear shoes that you don't mind getting sandy and wet.

Inclusions: PA system, so those in the back can hear the guide., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities (always appreciated), Lunch

Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that put food cart pods on the map! With over 700 food carts throughout the city, we’ve done the research for you! Let us take you around to several locally-ran and operated food carts, relax on patios in the heart of Southeast Portland, and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this small-group walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun!

Inclusions: All Food and drinks at 5-7 food carts plus a brewery, Local guide, Small Groups (2-10 pax)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Let’s have fun strolling the delightful and historic Mississippi district, while eating brunch! This neighborhood is a perfect way to experience a food tour in Portland. The Mississippi district has been revived in recent years, while retaining its charm from yesteryear. Although there is a story tucked away in the past, and it will be told. These days however, it’s a Portland hotspot laden with music venues, quirky shops, cozy pubs, and eateries galore, ranging from casual to upscale and all things in between. You will not leave hungry! In this special brunch food tour, we will walk a total of .8 miles through the North Albina district and down Mississippi St, admiring vintage homes and historical brick buildings, all of which ooze charm., And of course, the hottest hipster hangouts, all while we visit six engaging foodie spots. All ages are welcome on this tour. The perfect tour for families!

Inclusions: you won't leave hungry!, a Portlander local, loving guide

Exclusions: Gratuities - not expected but always appreciated, Bottled water - because it may be hot as we walk