I had a really nice time on this walking tour with Todd! It was just my husband and me on the tour,…read moreso we pretty much got to spend time walking around the city and talking with Todd about all things Portland and weird stuff! We met at Rogue brewing where our first drink was purchased for us. Then we sat down outside and chatted with Todd a bit. He went through some good history of Rogue brewing and shared some cool stories with us and a few photos. Todd was very down to earth and easy to talk with. Since it was just the 3 of us on this adventure, he offered to take us around to places that sounded interesting to us. He mentioned a sour beer brewery close by, so we wandered that way to sample a few of their sour beers. While we were sipping on our drinks, he started sharing more stories with us about some real life unsolved mysteries related to Portland which was really cool to hear. He walked us around the neighborhood and gave us some fun facts about the new builds and the Belmont goats! We also learned about some of the street art and murals. I really liked the BotJoy art and enjoyed seeing the cool robots around the city! We walked around to hear about the Hawthorn Asylum which was burned down and now there is a nice little food cart station in that area which was nice to walk through and see the food options. We made it to a few other bars and tried some more drinks while also hearing stories about UFO's and Bigfoot! I loved these stories! Honestly, this walking tour was just what I needed. I learned so much about Portland and all the nice drinks and things to do in the area. Todd was really friendly and helpful. I am glad we got connected to him and that we were able to learn so much about this city and their beers! Thanks, Todd for a great evening stroll around the neighborhood!

Perfect night for an intriguing walk. Tyler was entertaining with a group of strangers who often…read moremay have been a bit to handle. Lots of laughs, beer and crazy comments. Worth the experience!

Fabulous city tour with Willie! We had an absolutely incredible tour--visiting three brewery/pub…read morespots in the city. The fascinating history of Portland, combined with architecture and city stories makes an entertaining afternoon with Willie as your guide. We went to the Shanghai tunnels too and learned about the old town history there. It's a treat to tour with Willie! We were so happy to learn history and have great beer. This is a grand idea and a good deal. Willie is so easygoing and has a wonderful gift for storytelling.

Willie gave a great tour, a fun mix of history, beer and haunting. A nice combination…read more Very knowledgable, fun and good beer.

Excellent tour! Really informative, fun storytelling, and a little creepy…read more We met our tour guide upstairs for the beginning of the tour and after the tour we were told we could redeem a free drink at the bar. We got there a little early and saw that there was also paper waivers you could sign if you hadn't gotten to the electronic one. We left promptly on time, so get there early! The tour went really smoothly, just remember: *Be respectful to your tour guide *Don't weirdly interrupt with side jokes *Don't talk to the people within your group while the guide is talking *For the love of all that is holy, stop fidgeting when the tour guide is talking. *It is insanely annoying and ultimately so rude. There are low spaces, very dark/low visibility areas, uneven floors, steep and narrow stairs and low hanging pipes. If you can't maneuver regular stairs, this tour isn't for you. Our guide's name was Skippy- I believe, they were great! The group I was with had done this tour 5 times already and they said this tour guide was the best one yet. At the end of the tour there is a tip jar that you can tip your guide or they provide their Venmo as well. IDs are checked at the beginning of the tour only for the people who plan to partake in the beer tasting that is at the tail end of the tour (not in the restuarant). After the tour I got the non-alcoholic option and ordered a mango flavored Italian soda with cream, which was incredible!!

It was a great tour, and more educational than "touristy." In fact, there were some locals on the…read moretour. The tour focuses on the Portland underground tunnels, which had their origins in utilities for the businesses above, before being used for more nefarious purposes, such as finding new careers (as sailors) for drunks, debtors and the homeless. These particular tunnels sit below the building that was once the Merchant Hotel. It is now owned by Old Town Pizza and Brewing. It turns out that the term "Shanghaied" isn't as racist as it isn't as racist as is often assumed. The practice, also called "crimping" used various means for pressing men into service on trade ships bound for Shanghai. All, in all, it was a great tour, and the tour guide, Natasha, was entertaining, energetic and knowledgeable

Was gifted a Forktown Food Tour and WOW was it amazing! It was the perfect way for locals and…read morevisitors to see a different size of Portland. We just moved from Denver a few years ago so always looking for good eats! We decided to check out a neighborhood that we've never explored ourselves and we had such a great time. We took the Mississippi Ave Tour and really enjoyed the different eats that was picked out for us! We started at the food carts and had some delicious BBQ then walked a couple blocks and got to try this delicious glass noodle salad and local wine. Honestly, I was pretty full already from those first two stops but we had two more to go! We ended up going to a local brewery as well as a dairy-free ice cream shop! Being lactose intolerant, I was ECSTATIC to know that this ice cream place was all dairy free! Everyone was pleasantly surprised at the texture of the ice cream and the different flavors that was offered! Being locals we weren't sure what to expect in a group setting but everyone was a joy to be with. Our group consisted of friends celebrating a birthday and a married couple that was visiting for the weekend from Seattle. Our guide Heidi lead us on a delicious trip around Portland and cannot wait to attend her other tours or even possibly her food tours abroad! It was such a pleasure to spend a lovely Saturday with Heidi.

The Forktown Food tour was Forking Fabulous (surely I'm not the first one to capitalize on such…read morealliteration?). Ariel, our tour guide, immediately won points in my book for being both an artist and a New Mexican native. These traits are not what made her an apt, knowledgeable, or personable tour guide, per say, but they're what made me see my reflection in her mirror. "Hey! I'm an artist (writer) from New Mexico and a food tour guide, too!" With that said, Ariel did an awesome job. She knows her history, her food, her city, and has a fun personality to tie it all together. Our group was a mix of locals and travelers, solo eaters (yours truly) and a group of friends. We all got along great, and enjoyed every stop. What I enjoyed most about this was 1) the location. Mississippi Ave is a gem! Get out of downtown and explore this place! 2) the diversity of dining. I'm not well-versed enough in Korean Mexican food to know what to order at a food cart, same with Thai cuisine (um, Pad Thai? Yes I am that uneducated), so I was glad to have a great dish handed to me. Also, I liked the balance of savory, sweet, and even vegetables, and the fact it moved like a progressive meal (salad, appetizer, main, palate cleanser, dessert). I definitely recommend!

Shannon K was the BEST tour guide. Very knowledgeable and willing to be flexible with stops. I…read morelearned so much in such a short time about Portland. I highly recommend the city tour if you're short on time but want to get a feel for Downtown Portland.

A bit late and behind, but I've got to give a shoutout to Susan from Around Portland Tour! If…read moreyou're planning a trip to Portland (OR), I highly recommend doing the tour at the start of your trip--not the end--because now I have to come back just to follow up on other "tidbits and records " she shared on the history of Portland's parks and recreation scenes. The tour kicks off by meeting up at a red building--easiest to find if you're walking just outside the perimeter. Look for a small black signage on the door. The owner usually leaves the door unlocked in the morning hours so look for benches set up for you to seat and wait for your group. Susan, our guide, is a Portland native who left for college and returned back to Portland. She gave us some great bonus insights beyond the standard tour -- like history of the places, including local tycoons, how roads were funded and how each section of the districts were divided. More importantly , she suggested a ghost tour and highly recommend to try biking around town--definitely on my list for next time!

We had the pleasure of being the recipient of several private walking tours of Portland given by…read moreEric Wheeler. As a historian and lover of architecture, combined with his very pleasing personality, his tours were informative and fun. As lifelong travel professionals, we were very pleased to have discovered Eric and would not hesitate to use his services on our next visit to Portland. He is a gem. Patti Roscoe & James Tiffany

Friendly & knowledgeable staff. They do a nice job of leading you through a tasting. Not fancy, but…read morea very pleasant spot. We had a friend in town from out of state who was interested in a whiskey tasting. Freeland was a great choice. We'll probably be back.

Love going to this place to hangout while drinking good cocktails. I love their mini cocktail…read moreflight - we usually get this so you can try all 4 of them. Service is friendly, quick and they check in on you once in awhile to make sure you're good. Their cocktails are consistently good - strong but balanced. Can't go wrong with any of them!

During our Portland trip, the Weird Bar Crawl was definitely one of our favorite activities…read more Dresden provided a fascinating perspective on local history as we traveled through a fun + eclectic mix of bars. His choices clearly showcased the strong communal nature of the city. We instantly clicked with the other people on tour and had some incredibly deep conversations for the amount of time we had known each other. We stayed at the bar long after the tour officially ended, talking and getting to know each other until much later. The tour ended with us (not so) slightly intoxicated, along with a newfound appreciation of the city and some hilarious stories from new friends. Dresden: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We had a great time getting to know you, throwing snakes, and seeing Portland through your eyes.

One of the highlights of our Portland trip! I don't know what magic Dresden pulled on us, but by…read morethe end of 3 hours, a group of 7 strangers were good friends. Dresden is very kind and thoughtful and really really loves Portland. He made an effort to make us all feel welcomed and connected. We learned very cool facts about it and all of the places we visited were amazing. Book this NOW!