Did you know Portland's early days were built on the wealth made from saloons, gambling houses, and opium dens? The foundation of the city's success was found at the bottom of a glass.
One of the Northwest's most prominent port cities, Portland was built on the profit of vices- alcohol, gambling, opium, prostitution, kidnapping- and the list goes on. By the late 1800s, it was one of the most dangerous cities in the world and even the advent of Prohibition didn't infuse the community with a sense of morality. A bigger and more prosperous underworld was created, and some say the victims of Portland's past still haunt the historic buildings and dark alleyways of the city.
"I had more fun tonight that I have had this whole trip! Everyone needs to take this tour if they visit Portland."
The Portland Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl is designed to introduce you to a round of Portland's spirited past through its most haunted locations and premiere public houses. This one-of-a-kind tour will immerse you in a thrilling exploration of Portland's spooky sites and historic legends, where you may catch a show featuring murder and mystery at one of its historic theaters or catch a chill thanks to the dark energy pulsing far below the city streets.
This tour invites you to indulge in a boos and booze fest during your eerie inspection of Portland's haunted activity, such as:
Expert local guides will introduce you to a selection of the most celebrated bars in Portland where you can enjoy a craft brew or boos-y cocktail as you take in chilling tales of the haunted energy left behind in a city still marked by the remnants of evil deeds, masked by a veneer of law-abiding gentility.
Join us for an immersive evening of fun and fright as we make a toast to Portland's nightlife, and uncover the centuries-old darkness that lies beneath our feet.
"Portland had a reputation as the driest city in America. But it was all a lie."
JD Chandler
Meeting point address: Ground Kontrol at 115 NW 5th Ave
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
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Patricia Ortega
Verified Customer
October 2nd 2023
"The tour was so informative, fun, and captivating! Loved it! Definitely recommend it if you love spo ... "
Skye Smash
Verified Customer
October 1st 2023
"Our tour last bight with Brendan was AMAZING! My new wife and I learned so much more abour our city ... "
Michelle Holovcuk
Verified Customer
October 1st 2023
"Brenden was phenomenal! Very honest and informational. Great date night in our own city!"
Please arrive to the designated meeting location before your tour’s start time, or they may leave without you! Your email confirmation will verify map and meeting location.
No need to print anything out. Just show up, and the tour guide will mark you present! Please save your email confirmation handy on your phone for reference.
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This tour is a walking tour.