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Self Guided Solo "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour in Old Town

Portland, US

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Embark on a weird and wonderful adventure through the heart of Portland with this Self Guided Solo Walking Tour. With the WalknTours app as your guide, you can explore at your own pace and uncover the hidden gems and quirks of the city. From ghostly residents to underground Shanghai tunnels, this tour has it all. Discover the best places to eat and learn the fascinating history behind the famous Portland sign. You'll even get to experience the annual zombie walk that showcases Portland's unique charm. After this tour, you'll be more Portlandia than the TV show itself, making Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein jealous. So unlock the tour in the WalknTours app, follow the instructions, and get ready to immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Portland.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
40 minutes
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour
& Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience

Highlights

"Discover the best spots to eat"
"Explore the ghostly residents of Portland"
"Uncover the secrets of the Shanghai tunnels"
"Learn the history behind the Portland sign"
"Experience the weird and wonderful annual zombie walk"

Included

Recap tour you can take after taking the in person tour
Smartphone guided walking tour on the walkntours app

More about this experience

Introduction

Experience the weird and wonderful side of Portland with the Self Guided Solo "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour in Old Town. This unique tour allows you to explore the city at your own pace, giving you the freedom to stop and start whenever you want. With the WalknTours app as your guide, you'll uncover the hidden gems, ghostly residents, and fascinating history of Portland. Get ready to immerse yourself in the quirkiness that makes this city so special.

What to expect?

Embarking on the "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour promises an unforgettable adventure. You can anticipate discovering the best local spots to eat, encountering the ghostly residents that haunt the city's halls, and uncovering the secrets of the Shanghai tunnels that run beneath the streets. Additionally, you'll learn about the intriguing history behind the Portland sign and its sugar-filled past. Prepare to embrace the weird and wonderful side of Portland, including its annual zombie walk. This self-guided tour allows you to set your own pace, ensuring a personalized and immersive experience.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for solo travelers seeking an offbeat and captivating experience in Portland. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of the supernatural, or simply someone who appreciates the unique and quirky, this tour is designed for you. It caters to those who want to explore at their own leisure, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful atmosphere of the city. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems and local secrets that make Portland so special.

Why book this?

Unlocking the Self Guided Solo "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour offers numerous advantages that make it a must-book experience. By using the WalknTours app, you'll have access to a captivating and informative guide right at your fingertips. This self-guided tour allows you the freedom to explore at your own pace, ensuring you never miss a fascinating detail. Plus, with the tour never expiring, you can return to your favorite spots or revisit the entire experience whenever you desire. Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful side of Portland and become a true "Portlandia" insider. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein would surely be jealous!

Good to know

Before embarking on the Self Guided Solo "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour, make sure to follow the instructions provided in the booking email. You'll need to download the WalknTours app and register using the experience code provided. The tour begins at Old Town Pizza, and from there, the city is yours to explore. Enjoy the flexibility to pause and resume the tour whenever you wish, ensuring you have the time to fully appreciate each stop along the way. The tour concludes at the "Keep Portland Weird" sign, conveniently located near Dante's and the famous Voodoo Donuts.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Self Guided Solo "Weird and Wonderful Portland" Walking Tour have raved about this unique adventure. They praised the convenience and flexibility of the self-guided format, allowing them to delve into Portland's quirkiness at their own pace. Travelers appreciated the in-depth historical and cultural insights provided by the WalknTours app, which made each stop along the way even more fascinating. Overall, visitors were highly satisfied with their experience, leaving them with a newfound appreciation for the captivating and eccentric side of Portland. Don't just take our word for it, discover the rave reviews yourself and embark on this unforgettable journey.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Meeting point

The tour starts at Old Town Pizza, this spot not only serves up great pizza. It’s also has a dark past. Below its floorboards run the infamous “Shanghai Tunnels,” a maze of connected secret passageways that were built in the 1870’s and lead out to the waterfront.

226 NW Davis St, 226 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209, US

End point

The tour ends at the "Keep Portland Weird" sign, just behind Dante's. Very close to this is one of our stops at Voodoo donuts.

Dante's, 350 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, US

Your Itinerary

Chinatown Gate

The Chinatown Gates are the entrance to Portland’s Old Chinatown. These gates were built in Taiwan as a gesture of goodwill from the Chinese community and then shipped to Portland where they were presented to the city in 1986.

Portland Oregon Sign

Since its installation, the sign has changed quite often, depending on who owned the building at the time. If you saw the sign in 1950, it read “White Satin Sugar" and was animated to show the state filling with sugar.

Skidmore Fountain

The Skidmore Fountain was named after Stephen G. Skidmore, a wealthy druggist who bequeathed $5,000 for a fountain to provide drinking water for humans, horses, and dogs, not necessarily in that order. It’s Portland's oldest piece of public art.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub

The Kells Irish Pub has been serving food and drink since 1983 and while it has not been here very long the building it’s housed in has stood for over a century and Kells has been named one of the most haunted places in Oregon.

Pine Street Market

The cavernous space is home to a bunch of great restaurants serving everything from burgers and barbecue to ramen and tapas. There’s something for everyone here. And, like many places in Portland, it has history. The Pine Street Market is located in the historic Carriage and Baggage Building.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is to Portland what Starbucks is to Seattle. There are five locations in Portland as well as cafes in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and New Orleans.

Voodoo Doughnut - Old Town

Voodoo donuts founders, Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon, wanted to start a business that combined hospitality with lots of flash and fun. Stunned that there were no doughnuts shops in Downtown Portland, and even more stunned that policemen never pointed this out to them, the partners decided to open a doughnut shop of their own. And so, in 2003, they rented a funky storefront and got to work.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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