Top Portland Food & Drink Classes

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day on this guided tour to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway National Scenic Byway and stop at the magnificent falls of Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil.

Whether you want to relax after a long day of sightseeing or need to unwind at the end of your workweek, a sunset dinner cruise along the Willamette River is sure to do the trick. The journey offers spectacular views of the Portland skyline and city’s main landmarks. Listen to live music while you enjoy a freshly cooked Pacific Northwest meal.

Portland has long been known for its donuts, and with this tour, you'll get to visit some of the city's best donut shops. Your tour guide will take you not only to the most famous of them all, Voodoo Donuts, but also to lesser-known, but no less delicious spots that locals love.

Portland is known for its food carts, but with numerous pods across the city, it can be difficult to know where to start. With this tour, your group will head to one of the city's oldest food cart pods, where you'll get the chance to try treats from five to seven different food carts plus a brewery.

Discover the history and legends behind Portland’s Shanghai Tunnels on a small-group walking tour. Follow your guide beneath a restaurant to the tunnels, which once connected local businesses and hotels to the Willamette River. Learn about subterranean historic events and perhaps catch a glimpse of Nina, the resident ghost. Afterwards, resurface and enjoy three tastings and a full pint of locally produced beer.

Combine two of Portland's quintessential experiences—cycling and food carts—with this small-group guided tour. You'll visit Portland's first major food cart pod, Cartopia, cycle through the flower-filled neighborhoods of Ladd's Addition and Hawthorne, and make a stop at the Scout Beer Tap House, all with a local guide to show you the way.

I have been grilling and BBQing for over 20 years, and have trained abroad in France, Spain, Argentina, Thailand, South Korea and other countries. As a native of the American South, I combine my culinary roots with eclectic and diverse flavor profiles. The result is a completely unique approach to grilling, based on science that marries traditionally Southern recipes and techniques with exciting ethnic-inspired flavors. With over 350 classes delivered and a perfect 5 out of 5 stars rating, I know you will leave my kitchen as a better griller and overall cook! Let's get grilling y'all! Other classes include: Pasta Making, Paella Basics, Sushi 101, Pizza Making.

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine. There will be a hosted lunch on tour and a glass of wine at one of the wineries included. You will also be able to purchase beverages at your leisure during winery visits.

Chef Sarah brings a cozy, down-to-earth vibe to this pasta-making class at a local brewery, making it easy for anyone to dive in and have fun — no experience needed. You’ll learn real pasta techniques in a relaxed, hands-on setting, surrounded by the aroma of brown butter and sage (trust us, it smells like heaven). Whether you're a first-timer or a foodie looking to try something new, this class blends skill-building with feel-good fun. Add fresh ingredients, comforting flavors, and a cold craft beer, and you’ve got the ultimate night out.

Explore the eerie side of Old Town with this haunted pub tour in Portland. Learn about some of the city's scary history as you walk through 19th-century buildings. Sample local beers as you hear about Portland's era of kidnapping, gangs, prostitution and opium dens.

Winery hop through the Willamette Valley, known for its Pinots, with this small-group tour. You will visit three different tasting rooms where you’ll get the chance to sample wine safely, without having to worry about driving. You’ll also stop for lunch along the way, included in the price of the tour.

With more breweries than any other city in the US, Portland is a beer drinker’s dream. It can be hard to decide where to start, so this craft brewery tour takes you to a handful of the best on the city’s East Side, a neighborhood known for its innovation but off the radar of many tourists. Challenge your taste buds and find your new favorite brew, from West Coast IPAs to seasonal lagers and barrel-aged beers.