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Forktown Food Tours
Forktown Food Tours
Ranked #1 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Join us on our guided, culinary walking tours and taste your way through some of Portland’s most delicious neighborhoods.... more » Owner description: Join us on our guided, culinary walking tours and taste your way through some of Portland’s most delicious neighborhoods. Friendly guides make it fun, sharing stories of local culture and history, while you sample some of the best food in town. On all of our tours, we make 6-8 stops at some of our favorite restaurants, bakeries, delis, food carts and more. On tour, you may sample local craft beer, seasonal small plates, cocktails, tiny artisan cookies, micro-batch coffee, food cart goodness, and more, made with the seasonal ingredients that Oregon is famous for. You’ll get the stories behind the tastes through conversations with chefs, restaurant owners, and food crafters. We offer tours in two of the city's greatest neighborhoods! Alphabet District Tour: every Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Mississippi Ave Tour: every Thursday afternoon, Saturday afternoons and evenings and Sunday afternoons. Our tour schedule varies seasonally, so please check our website for more details and to buy tickets! « less
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Pubs of Portland Private Tours
Pubs of Portland Private Tours
Ranked #2 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Our tours will allow you to experience, first hand, the best of Portland's beer culture. Discover why Portland is known as... more » Owner description: Our tours will allow you to experience, first hand, the best of Portland's beer culture. Discover why Portland is known as "Beervana". Tours are "boutique style" (no more than 12 attendees) creating maximum interaction with your tour guide. Guides are brewing professionals with knowledge of all beer styles and beer production. All tours are “eco-friendly” being conducted using Portland's Tri-Met light rail and trolley system - one of the finest in the U.S. Tours last a minimum of 5 hours and will visit a minimum of 4 (usually 5) of the best breweries and brewpubs. We begin and end in the heart of beautiful downtown Portland. Many different beer styles will be sampled and those styles discussed. Tours include a custom beer evaluation sheet to track and score the beers sampled. Beer ingredient samples will be examined and discussed to educate you about beer recipe development. « less
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Pedal Bike Tours
Pedal Bike Tours
Ranked #3 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Visiting Portland and want to experience it like a local? Hop on a bike with Pedal Bike Tours for an easy, fun and safe spin... more » Owner description: Visiting Portland and want to experience it like a local? Hop on a bike with Pedal Bike Tours for an easy, fun and safe spin through the city’s history, coffee houses, food, green architecture and bike friendly lanes to see why Portland is America's Bicycle Capital. Pedal Bike Tours offers guided tours that highlight Portland’s unique attributes and interesting neighborhoods as well as bicycle rental. Guided tours include Historic Downtown, The Columbia Gorge, Bites By Bike Culinary Tour, The Oregon Brewery Trail, the Oregon Coast and Wine Country « less
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Brewvana
Brewvana
Ranked #4 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Brewvana is committed to embracing the history and culture of the brewing industry in Portland by introducing people to the... more » Owner description: Brewvana is committed to embracing the history and culture of the brewing industry in Portland by introducing people to the vast selection of beer that Portland has to offer. This one-of-a kind tour experience includes transportation to and from Portland’s award winning breweries as well as the smaller, upcoming breweries on a little white short bus. The all inclusive tour also provides lots of beer samples, food, meet and greet with the brewer, tours of the facility, trivia and more. There are weekly public tours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons that visit 3-4 breweries per tour. You must register online to book your seat. Whether you are an ametueur imbiber or a ceravisaphile, you will be guaranteed to reach BREWVANA: the euphoric state of awareness, appreciation and love for Portland's finest craft beer. « less
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Secrets Of Portlandia Free Walking Tour
Secrets Of Portlandia Free Walking Tour
Ranked #5 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Category: Walking tours
Owner description: Tours will resume Friday May 10th, 2013! I look forward to seeing you this summer! During the Tour Season, May- Oct, the Free... more » Owner description: Tours will resume Friday May 10th, 2013! I look forward to seeing you this summer! During the Tour Season, May- Oct, the Free Tour starts everyday at 11am on the sidewalk of SW 6th Ave in front of Pioneer Courthouse (across the street from Pioneer Square and the Visitor Information Center.) No reservation necessary! Just show up! The tour meets 7 days a week, rain or shine :-) Think of the tour as stand up comedy about Portland's History and Culture. Only 1hr 15min long. Explore Old Town, Chinatown, and the Pearl. Ghost stories, insider tips on restaurants and nightlife, and lots of photo ops! Our guides work for tips- you can be assured the highest quality! Look for you guide, Erik, who will be wearing a green "FREE TOUR" t-shirt. « less
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Portland By Segway
Portland By Segway
Ranked #6 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Category: Segway Tours
Owner description: The best way to see Portland in all of it's "weirdness". Located next to the Lovejoy Fountain in the heart of downtown... more » Owner description: The best way to see Portland in all of it's "weirdness". Located next to the Lovejoy Fountain in the heart of downtown Portland. Come glide with us. Reservations required. « less
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EverGreen Escapes Portland
EverGreen Escapes Portland
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Ranked #7 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: We invite you to “Escape Your Everyday” and come explore Cascadia’s National Parks and monuments, waterways, wildlife, farms,... more » Owner description: We invite you to “Escape Your Everyday” and come explore Cascadia’s National Parks and monuments, waterways, wildlife, farms, breweries and wineries in an intimate and natural setting. Our education based small group tours blend nature, adventure and local epicurean indulgences into rich and meaningful travel experiences that showcase the best our region has to offer. Expert “Escape Artist” naturalist guides will connect you to our region through thematic interpretation, captivating story telling and a deep appreciation for the local natural history. Our all-inclusive escapes depart daily from both Portland and Seattle in luxury Mercedes vans and SUV's. Our trips promise to inspire, educate and satisfy explorers from around the planet. Private travel available upon request, multiple languages available. « less
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Portland Walking Tours
Portland Walking Tours
Ranked #8 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 565 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Portland Walking Tours’ fun and award-winning events explore the excitement, history, food, architecture, neighborhoods,... more » Owner description: Portland Walking Tours’ fun and award-winning events explore the excitement, history, food, architecture, neighborhoods, bridges, parks, fountains, artwork, and just plain weird places in Portland Oregon. Tours include the award-winning “Best of Portland,” showcasing what makes Portland such a fabulous place to live and visit (daily, 10 AM and 2 PM); our scandalous “Underground Portland,” aka "the worst of Portland," revealing both the physical and metaphorical subterranean story of Portland's sordid past; the eerie “Beyond Bizarre”, a hands-on exploration of Portland's paranormal, using real ghost-hunting equipment as seen on shows like "Ghost Adventurer" (TM) and "Paranormal State" (TM); our delicious “Epicurean Excursion” walking tour, a tasty immersion into Portland's amazing culinary "slow food" scene; our indulgent “Chocolate Decadence Tour," exploring and sampling chocolate in its many solid and liquid forms, from bean to bar and everything in between; "Roses Gone Wild!", which dishes the dirt on Portland's famous International Rose Test Gardens; and "Flavor Street," where you taste the best of Portland's incredible food cart scene - and skip the rest. « less
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The Float Shoppe
The Float Shoppe
Ranked #9 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Category: Spas
Owner description: We offer individuals floats in any of our 3 float tanks. We also have massage and acupuncture which can be combined... more » Owner description: We offer individuals floats in any of our 3 float tanks. We also have massage and acupuncture which can be combined wonderfully with floating. Given space to think, we can see our dreams more clearly. Given time to rest, we can be propelled by the kind of inspiration the comes from simply being still. Welcome to The Float Shoppe: a place to pause the rushing world and clear your mind as you float weightlessly in restorative saltwater and enjoy the deep rest of true peace and quiet. Start out with a cup of tea comfortable lounge where our friendly and experienced staff will guide you through all you need to know in order to have a wonderful float experience. After being shown to your own private room, it is up to you to develop your time as needed — in play, in reflection, in creation, or in deep rest. Relax into a thousand pounds of detoxifying epsom salts and allow warm water to cradle you for ninety minutes of relief from the outside world. Limiting external sound and light leaves you with the calming sounds of your own breath, your rich heartbeat, and even your eyelashes brushing together. « less
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Backroads Wine Tours
Backroads Wine Tours
Ranked #10 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Backroads Wine Tours offers all-day, private, personalized tours in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Our specialty is getting... more » Owner description: Backroads Wine Tours offers all-day, private, personalized tours in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Our specialty is getting off the beaten path and taking you to the "hidden gems" of Oregon Wine Country. With Backroads, you will skip the filler and go straight to the best of the best! What you can expect from a Backroads Wine Tour: A customized tour of 4 to 6 wineries. A wine country style lunch provided, complimentary. Taste a variety of wines in several distinct growing regions. Educational background on the region and wine making process. Off the beaten path and “hidden gem” destinations. Focus on Boutique Wineries with critically-acclaimed wine.-An “insiders” experience, often with exclusive cellar access to see behind the scenes. Meet and chat with legendary Oregon winemakers. Scenic routes with incredible views. « less
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Portland Bike Tours
Portland Bike Tours
Ranked #11 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Category: Tours

Portland Bicycle Tours is located in Portland‘s Oldtown at 117 NW 2nd Ave near the intersection of NW 2nd and NW Couch St. The train station and the Oldtown/Chinatown light rail... more »

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Eat Adventures Food Tours
Eat Adventures Food Tours
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Ranked #12 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Category: Tours
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Eco Tours of Oregon
Eco Tours of Oregon
Ranked #13 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Fun, informative daily sightseeing day tours for individuals, couples, small & large groups, conventions, conferences and... more » Owner description: Fun, informative daily sightseeing day tours for individuals, couples, small & large groups, conventions, conferences and other groups. Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls / Mount Hood "Loop" Tour, Mount Saint Helens Volcano Tour, Northern Oregon Coast Sightseeing, Whale Watching with Central Coast Sightseeing, Winery Tours in the Oregon Countryside, Native American Cultural Tours, Portland's Microbrewery Tour. « less
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Discover My Portland Walking Tours
Discover My Portland Walking Tours
Ranked #14 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Category: Walking tours
Owner description: Welcome! My name is Scott. I love history and I love traveling the world to experience first hand the culture and the history... more » Owner description: Welcome! My name is Scott. I love history and I love traveling the world to experience first hand the culture and the history of other people. I also love my hometown of Portland, Oregon.DISCOVERmyPORTLAND combines my two passions by sharing them with you on your own travels to my part of the world.Have you ever wondered how the nation’s 29th largest city came to be run by a local bartender? Or do you know about the man whose courage and "uncommon" common sense saved the City of Roses from almost certain destruction? Have you any idea the role that "architectural envy" played in the design of a Portland icon? Or how about how our own SW Broadway Street irrefutably proves that Juliet was wrong?I invite you to join me for a unique guided walking tour, which I call The Rest of the Story. Together we will follow Portland's journey from a small wilderness clearing beside the river through the rough and tumble 1800's, into the vice-ridden 20th century, and finally to the metropolitan city often voted as "One of America's Best Places to Live." Come walk with me and I will show you my Portland. « less
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Willamette Jetboat Excursions
Willamette Jetboat Excursions
Ranked #15 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Category: Boat Tours
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Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures
Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures
Ranked #16 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures is based out of Oregon. Sea to Summit is a specialized company that provides informative,... more » Owner description: Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures is based out of Oregon. Sea to Summit is a specialized company that provides informative, fun and exciting experiences throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. We offer many activities including white water rafting trips, Oregon wine tours, Portland brewery tours, Oregon sightseeing tours, surfing lessons, personalized tours and more. In the winter season, Sea to Summit is Portland's Premier Ski & Mountain Shuttle Service with service to all local ski resorts!Sea to Summit operates highly equipped, custom 4x4 vehicles and our guides are knowledgeable and experienced. Created, owned and operated by native Oregonians...........est 2001 « less
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McMenamins Kennedy School
McMenamins Kennedy School
Ranked #17 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 104 reviews
Category: Bar/ Clubs; Cinemas; Breweries
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A Great Oregon Wine Tour
A Great Oregon Wine Tour
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Ranked #18 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: A Great Oregon Wine Tour is a small locally owned company that specializes in educational tours of the Northern Willamette... more » Owner description: A Great Oregon Wine Tour is a small locally owned company that specializes in educational tours of the Northern Willamette Valley and Hood River, Oregon. My objective is to educate everyone on Oregon wines while keeping it entertaining. I will dscuss the formation of the Willamette Valley, grapes grown here and the different styles of wines that are made. I have personal relationships from many winemakers that I have nurtured over the years that are second to none. Please watch my video. « less
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Float On
Float On
Ranked #19 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Category: Other
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Portland Spirit River Cruises
Portland Spirit River Cruises
Ranked #20 of 94 activities in Portland
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Category: Boat Tours
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Stray Boots - Portland
Stray Boots - Portland
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Ranked #21 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Discover Portland through a cell phone-guided game that transforms exploring the city from a passive experience into an... more » Owner description: Discover Portland through a cell phone-guided game that transforms exploring the city from a passive experience into an interactive adventure. Receive challenges on your phone that ask you to find interesting things, solve riddles, talk to locals, take photos, and more. Send the answers to earn points and learn facts about the city! Any US phone works, and you can start anytime and play completely at your own pace. « less
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Portland Photo Tour
Portland Photo Tour
Ranked #22 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Category: Tours
Owner description: Going on a trip and want to take more memorable photos? Want to take your camera off "Auto" and have more control over the... more » Owner description: Going on a trip and want to take more memorable photos? Want to take your camera off "Auto" and have more control over the final image? Portland Photo Tour is a unique, in-the-field, photography learning experience with hands on instruction from photography professional, Jennifer Costello. Photo Tours begin with a brief lesson. Following the lesson, participants are given assignments that receive immediate feedback from Jennifer and help to improve their skills. Photo Tours visit various downtown locations where participants have the opportunity to experiment with what they’ve learned. See the sites of downtown Portland, while you learn to take better photos! « less
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House Spirits Distillery
House Spirits Distillery
Ranked #23 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Category: Distilleries
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Clear Creek Distillery
Clear Creek Distillery
Ranked #24 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Category: Breweries
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Hub World Travel - OregonTours
Hub World Travel - OregonTours
Ranked #26 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Category: Tours
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Shanghai Tunnel Tours
Shanghai Tunnel Tours
Ranked #27 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Category: Tours
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Sauvie Island Farms
Ranked #28 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Category: Farms
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Pdx Pedicab Brewery Experience
Pdx Pedicab Brewery Experience
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Ranked #29 of 94 activities in Portland
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Category: Tours
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BrewCycle
BrewCycle
Ranked #30 of 94 activities in Portland
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Category: Tours
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