Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists: Portland Ghost Tour
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Portland, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about the haunted past of Portland, Oregon's Old Town with this guided ghost tour. Your guide will regale you with tales of the past as you walk to different allegedly haunted locations, wrapping up at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, believed to be haunted by a long-dead fire captain.
- Explore the haunted corners of Portland's Old Town neighborhood
- Hear ghost stories from your local guide
- Learn about Portland’s storied history
- Group sizes limited to 15 guests for personalized attention from your guide
What's Included
- Photo opportunities throughout the evening
- Well-researched and updated stories of history
- Eyewitness accounts of paranormal activity
- Dinner
- Admission into buildings
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Harlow Hotel722 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
All tours meet at Harlow Hotel & Cafe, 722 NW Glisan St Portland, OR, 97209. Your guide will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 before the start of the tour.
End point
- Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Our tour will end at Kell’s Irish Pub, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.
Itinerary
1
Harlow Hotel
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lan Su Chinese Garden
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
120 NW 3rd Ave
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Old Town Pizza & Brewing
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Roseland Theater
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Southwest Pine Street & Southwest 2nd Avenue
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Very informative about the local history of the area. Great views of the city while being shown the older buildings and historical sites
A good walk with some cool stories about restless spirits in Portland. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and hauntings related to the places we visited.
This was the worse ghost tour I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on a few. At the very least, I expected an exciting story about the history of the area. There were really only four stories told during the whole tour. My husband lost interest in the tour and started playing on his phone because it was so bad. We were the only ones on the tour.
Brendan was an awesome guide, so much personality and passion. My Wife and I are Locals and We had a great time walking over downtown. The history was fascinating and we learned so much about downtown Portland and its beginning, the good and bad. The Ghost stories were also very entertaining and even if you’re a sceptic you’ll have a hard time ignoring the evidence. Be warned though it is still downtown Portland and when walking around at Night it gets a little unselttingnin certain areas besides the ghosts. But Brendan was on top of it and made us all feel safe and comfortable.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Nash, there’s something special about locals discovering new stories about their own city, and we’re so glad Brendan gave you and your wife that experience! His passion for Portland’s history and ghost stories clearly made the evening memorable, and we’re especially happy he helped everyone feel safe and comfortable along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Brendan, and we hope to see you both again for more Portland stories after dark!
I grew up in Portland and never knew about the ghost history! I always knew Portland was haunted but the tour guide was so informative and entertaining! I had fun with my husband and definitely got spooked out a couple times! Once I go through all my pictures, I’ll definitely have to send some!
Thanks so much!!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Miguel, we love that you got to discover a spooky new side of the Portland you grew up in! It’s wonderful that you and your husband had such a fun night, with a few good scares along the way. We’d absolutely love to see your pictures when you get a chance to share them! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you both again for more haunted Portland stories!
Our tour guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable and friendly. Portland is a fine city to walk in. I can see the appeal of this tour for some. There were many photo opportunities. However, for me personally, I didn't find the stories compelling. They were more sad and depressing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Joy, thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your guide’s knowledge and friendliness, as well as the walk through Portland. We understand the stories weren’t quite what you expected and appreciate you sharing how they came across. We’ll pass your feedback along to our team.
We were expecting to go inside the haunted locations. Otherwise guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I there is an extended part of the tour that we did not participate in due to the extra walking.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Ileana, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found your guide knowledgeable and friendly. We’re sorry for any confusion about entering the haunted locations, as our tours typically explore their history from the outside. We also understand the extended tour’s additional walking may not have suited you, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.
What an incredible experience! This ghost tour was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. We had such a great time learning about the history, stories, and spooky legends surrounding the area. The tour was both entertaining and fascinating, and there was never a dull moment. Our guide did an amazing job bringing the stories to life and making everything feel personal and engaging. You could really tell how passionate and knowledgeable they were, which made the experience even more special.
It was the perfect combination of history, storytelling, and a little bit of the paranormal. We laughed, got a few chills, and definitely heard some stories that will stay with us for a long time. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys history, ghost stories, or simply trying something fun and different. We absolutely loved it and would definitely do it again!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Matthew, we love hearing that your tour was such an unforgettable experience! It’s wonderful to know the mix of fascinating history, spooky legends, and engaging storytelling kept you entertained from beginning to end. Thank you for recommending us, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back for more chills, laughs, and stories after dark!
Great time, good vibes, thought-provoking stories. Nick was very knowledgable and was happy to answer all questions, as well as add some flair to the locations.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Kristen, it’s wonderful to hear Nick made your night such a fun mix of great vibes and thought-provoking stories! His knowledge and willingness to answer everyone’s questions help make each stop feel special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Nick, and we hope to see you again for more spooky discoveries!
It absolutely disappointed us. The host was not convincing in her stories. Her photos were not at all convincing. I wish I’d taken a different tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Dawn, we’re sorry the tour was such a disappointment. We understand your concerns about the storytelling and photos, and we regret that the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback and will share it with our team as we work to improve future tours.
Very informative and interesting history about Portland’s ghosts. Victoria was very knowledgeable and animated, really kept our attention. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Karen, we’re so happy Victoria made Portland’s spooky history come alive for you! Her enthusiasm and animated storytelling make sharing these fascinating tales so much fun. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Victoria, and we’d love to have you join us again for more ghostly adventures!
Its a great tour with interesting facts about the local ghosts and history. Brendan was very informative, a great story teller and also dealt with the 'night people' very calmly and efficiently!
The tour is not rushed, and Brendan had time for everyone on his tour and loves to hear personal experiences.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Richard, we’re so happy Brendan made your tour such a welcoming and memorable experience! His storytelling, calm approach, and genuine interest in everyone’s personal experiences are what make a night like this so special. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him, and we hope to see you again for more fascinating history and spooky tales!
Our guide was a fun and enthusiastic story teller. History of the town and buildings were especially interesting to me. Not much about “ghosts”, which was good with me.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Linda, we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and the fascinating history of the town and its buildings! It’s wonderful to hear your guide’s enthusiasm and storytelling made the experience so enjoyable. We’d love to have you join us again for more local history and stories after dark!
Peter was our guide. He said "uh" and "um" so much; it was very distracting. You could tell he knew the information and was very passionate about the stories he was telling. Would have been nice to have more ghost stories and less history.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hello Bridget, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad Peter’s passion for the stories came through, but we understand how the frequent pauses affected your experience. We also appreciate your suggestion for more ghost stories and less historical content and will share your feedback with our team.
It was really great experience, Brendon narrated stories very interesting and humorous way. Enjoyed thoroughly.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Chetana, we’re so glad Brendon made your tour such a memorable experience! His mix of humor and fascinating storytelling really brings the spooky history to life. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him, and we hope to welcome you back for more haunted tales soon!
The good: The meeting location was easy to find and directions were clear. Our tour guide (T) was punctual and made all guests feel welcome.
The not so good: before the tour even began, T casually mentioned a stabbing by an unhoused person the previous night. We are unsure if this was a part of their schtick or an actual safety concern.
Our group included 20 people and at the first stop, even when standing near T, it was difficult to hear. This is to be expected to some extent on a city street, however, a large contributing factor was their delivery, which continued to be an issue for the duration of the tour.
Each stop included true crime facts, but T’s storytelling lacked the suspense and intrigue which one might expect on a ghost tour. T mentioned at one point that they had “thrown out the script,” and that was evident.
At our last stop, a parking lot, devices were handed out. There were three for the 20 participants. Having been on several ghost tours before, I know that these devices detect paranormal activity. However, no context or explanation was provided by T.
Conclusion: the reviews for this tour were promising, but our overall experience was disappointing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Mary, we appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. While we’re glad T welcomed your group and made the meeting process easy, we’re genuinely sorry the tour didn’t deliver the engaging, spooky experience you were looking forward to. Your concerns about hearing the stories and understanding the paranormal equipment are important, and we’ll take them to heart as we work to make our tours better for every guest.
Brendan was fabulous-friendly and informative. We enjoyed the experience very much and can recommend it to others.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind review, Patricia! We're delighted you had such a great experience with Brendan. It's wonderful to hear his friendly and informative approach made the tour memorable for you. Thanks again for recommending us, and we hope to have you back soon!
The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining and some of the stories were genuinely chilling. The tour gave a fascinating juxtaposition of modern downtown Portland and glimpses of some dark and painful moments in its past. I would recommend checking out an EMF detector; that added a lot to the stories, when the EMF detector spiked in areas which are said to be particularly paranormally active. It was interesting when the guide shared information about personal experiences and experiences by other guests on the tour. One thing I would recommend to the tour guides is that if there is particularly extreme noise pollution in the area where they're telling a story (during our tour, the problem was aggressively loud sidewalk power-washing outside the Roseland Theater), they should slightly move location rather than try to talk over the noise. It was really difficult to hear that story over the noise.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review, Alex! We're thrilled the tour gave you a fascinating look at Portland's darker history and that the EMF detector added so much to the experience. It's always fun hearing about guests' personal experiences and seeing what happens when the equipment gets involved! We also hear you on the noise issue—trying to compete with aggressive sidewalk power-washing is definitely not ideal. We'll share your suggestion with our guides so they can keep the storytelling clear and engaging. Hope to see you again!
A few things to keep in mind when considering this tour. This is not a tour of any buildings tunnels etc. You will be outside on sidewalks the entire tour. There are multiple longs stops where the tour guide is storytelling. Most of the stories have graphic or violent details. Be ready to walk, stand and listen a lot. Things that make it difficult to concentrate on the storytelling may diminish the experience. (That being said the guide was extremely animated and invested in the storytelling and history so even with the loud noise of Portland night life, it’s relatively easy to follow if you are invested.)
Okay, all that stuff out of the way. The experience was great! Shawn was our tour guide and he kept his excited energy until the very end of the tour and beyond. I don’t know how he did it, 6 stars, seriously impressive. If you’re someone who enjoys history and/or any aspect of the paranormal, you will enjoy this tour. Again, the main value in this tour is being invested in the story and history itself. About equal amounts of walking/standing. Nothing inaccessible for really anyone though there are plenty of uneven surfaces on the sidewalks as well as street crossings so bring something stable and comfortable to wear. Start of the tour is right where it says, there are bathrooms and time to use them available if you show up 15 minutes early. Refreshments also available in the lobby. I won’t spoil any of the tour content just know if you don’t mind a little noise, some uneven surfaces, walking and standing for about an hour, and have any passion at all for history, paranormal, just appreciate storytelling. You will enjoy this tour if you come into it with the right expectations for the experience. Loved it, wife loved it. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting. IF YOU ARE GOING DURING SUMMER, GO AT NIGHT! IRS hot!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review! We're delighted you loved the tour and that Shawn's storytelling, energy, and passion made the experience stand out. We especially appreciate your thoughtful advice about the walking, standing, outdoor setting, uneven sidewalks, city noise, and coming prepared to really settle in and listen to the stories. That's exactly the kind of insight that helps fellow travelers know whether this experience is right for them. We'll be sure Shawn hears about his well-earned 6 stars! And yes, if you're visiting Portland in the summer, a nighttime tour is definitely the way to go!
The tour didn’t follow the itinerary listed online. There were no real ghost stories or tales, just history, which would be fine if that were what it was advertised as. The tour also takes you through a very unsafe area with many homeless people and drug addicts. Incredibly boring, not worth the money, and isn’t even what it’s advertised as.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Alex. We understand your concerns about the itinerary, storytelling, and the area where the tour took place. We want guests to have an experience that matches their expectations, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Please email your booking ID to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com, and we'll share your feedback with our managers so they can review your experience and work toward a resolution.
Unfortunately, this tour did not meet our expectations. The tour guide was very nice but not a great story teller. I’ve been on many ghost tours and what makes them compelling is the guides ability to tell a good story, even if the story is enhanced. Our guide, while knowledgeable, simply did not know how to tell the stories that kept people interested. He stuttered a lot, which means he doesn’t have to stories down pat. We spent 30 min at the first stop in a not so nice neighborhood to hear about the Shanghai tunnels. And it wasn’t very interested. My friend and I ducked out before the last stop because it was already over an hour. The guide at the beginning did ask for permission to go over an hour in order to tell all the stories and that we would get out 10,000 steps in. Again( we barely walked and the stories were not good.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Jenn. We’re pleased to hear you found the guide nice and knowledgeable, but we understand that those qualities alone don’t make a ghost tour memorable. Strong storytelling, pacing, and atmosphere are a big part of the experience, and we appreciate your concerns about these areas. Please email your booking ID to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com, and we’ll have our managers review your feedback and work toward a resolution.
It really isn't all that paranormal. However the stories and history that were shared made this a fun excursion.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your review, Joyce! We're thrilled you found the stories and history entertaining and enjoyed exploring Portland with us. While we understand you were expecting a little more paranormal activity, we're glad the experience was still a fun one. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back!
It was a good way to learn the history of the area. Brenden was very knowledgeable, personable and fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Jill! We're so happy Brenden made the tour informative, fun, and personable. There's so much fascinating history to discover, and we're glad you chose to explore it with us. Hope to have you back for another adventure soon!
Peter was an amazing guide! If you’re hesitant about going on a ghost tour, I highly recommend going. You will learn so much niche history of the city!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review, Sarah! We're so happy Peter made you feel like a ghost tour was worth taking a chance on. There's so much unusual, hidden, and downright spooky history tucked around Portland, and we're thrilled you enjoyed discovering it! We'll definitely share your shoutout with Peter. Hope to have you back for another adventure!
Brendan was very knowledgeable about Portland’s history. I loved learning about all the ghosts and the stories behind them. I’m excited to come back to Portland and visit the Benson hotel to see if I can see any of the ghosts.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the hauntingly good review, Sandra! We're thrilled Brendan made your Portland ghost tour such a memorable experience. We're glad you enjoyed learning about the city's ghosts and the stories behind them. And the Benson Hotel is definitely a fun place to keep an eye out for a ghostly encounter! We hope to welcome you back to Portland for another spooky adventure soon!
The worst tour ever! Our guide had no idea what he was talking about. This was not a ghost tour. It was just a guy rambling nonsense.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello Amneet, thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. This tour did not meet our normal standards and we'd like to pass this along to our managers immediately. Our guides are expected to provide a professional and entertaining tour for our guests, and this is extremely disappointing. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible with a resolution. Thank you.
It was a very good tour the hosting very knowledgeable on the history of Oregon it's amazing and I highly recommend it and I would definitely add on the extra four places it's worth it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much, April! We’re delighted to hear you had such a good time and that your guide’s knowledge of Oregon City’s history made the tour even more enjoyable. It’s wonderful that you found the extended experience worth every minute. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Peter was great! Portland was full of homeless street people. Loved the Benson Hotel, very spooky. Want to come back.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, David! We're delighted Peter gave you such a personalized experience and that you enjoyed the pictures he shared along the way. The Benson Hotel is definitely one of those places that leaves an impression! We're so glad you'd like to come back, and we'd love to have you join us again for more haunted Portland history!
Great experience, knew the history and was very polite. Worth the walk not to strenuous. Also felt safe on the walk
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Lynn, thank you for your delightfully spooky feedback! We’re so glad you had a great experience with B. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed their sense of humor, knowledge of the local history, and friendly approach. We’re also happy the walk felt comfortable and safe while still being a fun adventure. Thanks for joining us, and we appreciate your kind words!
Excellent walking tour of some of Portland's haunted sites! We learned a lot of history and got to visit some interesting places. Our tour guide was fantastic!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Danielle, thank you for your hauntingly wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring some of Portland’s haunted sites and learning about the city’s fascinating history along the way. It’s great to hear your guide helped make the experience even more memorable. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you had such a fantastic time!
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