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 Hotel & Cafe Bar722 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 & Cafe Bar
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
4.4
based on 339 reviews
Danielle_W, May 2026
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!
Joanne_O, May 2026
Great tour! Our guide was wonderful and had so many amazing stories. I’ll never forget this experience!
Megan_J, May 2026
Our tour guide was incredible. No one else signed up for the time slot, so it was just me and my mom. Our guide taught us a lot about Portland’s history - especially the haunted history, of course. I was fascinated by the Shanghai tunnels. I’d recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more in depth about the no so glamorous parts of the city’s history.
Lindsey_P, May 2026
Brendon was fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the stories at each stop and the chats between. Highly recommend this tour.
Mary_M, Apr 2026
We did the regular ghost tour that made about 5 or 6 stops I think and learned about the Shanghai tunnels. Those stories were super interesting! The cadence of the guide could have been a little better in the storytelling aspect of the tour, along with the pacing. Also, personal preference, not a fan of the blurry digital evidence this company seems to enjoy using.
Matthew_F, Apr 2026
It was a lot of fun the guide was very nice and adjusted her stories for children. A good experience that I will tell others about.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you had a fun experience and that your guide made it enjoyable for the kids. We really appreciate you recommending us!
Joetda_W, Mar 2026
Well, our guide was very astute in giving us the areas history, which was interesting, but there were no ghosts, or spirits, and no vibes from the old tree. She did show us a lot of pictures of spirits on her phone, but she was a photographer so this made me wonder if the pics were altered. Who knows? She did talk about parking lots that were once native burial grounds, and I had to question the
historical facts there. However, we did smell
the perfume of one spirit, allegedly. Could’ve been our guide spraying it on the sly, I don’t know. Our guide was fun and nice but I probably won’t do it again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, we really appreciate the honest feedback. I’m glad to hear your guide was fun and that you enjoyed learning about the area’s history. Totally understand your concerns, though. Ghost tours can be a bit hit-or-miss since they’re based on local stories, reported experiences, and folklore, so not everyone walks away with the same impressions. We also hear you on the photos and historical details that’s something we’ll pass along to the team to make sure everything is presented as clearly and transparently as possible. Thanks again for giving it a try, even if it wasn’t quite what you expected.
Theresa_B, Mar 2026
This tour was really fun throughout downtown Portland as we reviewed the dark history of this area. We learned so much about the history of Portland and the perils of life in the past that led to these fantastic ghostly haunts.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello Theresa, so glad you had a fun time exploring downtown Portland with us! We love bringing that dark history to life—thanks for joining us!
Jeffrey_E, Mar 2026
Not that great would not recommend.
Tour guide was great just expected more of an experience for the money that I spent
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi, Jeffrey! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience. I’m sorry the tour didn’t feel worth the cost, as we always aim to provide a memorable and engaging experience. It’s wonderful to hear your guide did well, though we understand the overall experience fell short. Please email your concerns and booking details to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com
so we can notify our managers and work toward a resolution.
Bella_M, Dec 2025
Brendan was great. He clearly loves the subject of conversation and explains everything well. He’s a great conversationalist!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello, Bella! We really appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear that Paul made the tour fun and entertaining. We’ll let him know how much you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again on another tour!
Lisa_D, Nov 2025
Great stories about Portland history and beautiful old buildings. We had a great time.
Professionals and informative.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Lisa! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Portland’s history and exploring the beautiful old buildings. We hope to see you again soon!
Jane_S, Nov 2025
Great tour! So much little bits and pieces of the haunted history of Portland! The guide was dressed in character including a lantern! A fun way to spend an hour!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Jane! Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the little details of Portland’s haunted history and the guide’s engaging presentation, lantern and all. We’ll be sure to share your compliments, and we hope to see you again for another memorable tour!
Angelle_T, Nov 2025
It was fun to learn some Portland Lore despite the rain. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed learning some Portland lore, rain and all. We’ll pass along your compliments to your guide and hope to see you again soon!
Nathaniel_L, Nov 2025
Disappointing. The guide started the tour saying that he doesn't believe in ghosts, and the storytelling was uninspired and boring. We left after the first stop and heard better ghost stories in the hotel bar.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations and that the storytelling was uninspired. Please reach out to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com
with the name your booking was under, and we’ll be happy to assist you further. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Ivan_R, Oct 2025
It was great, our guide knew a lot about the locations and gave us the perfect amount of time to take pictures
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Ivan! Thanks so much for your review! We’re happy to hear that the guide’s knowledge and the time given for pictures enhanced your experience. We’ll share your feedback with them and hope to see you again soon!
Dan_F, Oct 2025
Fun and interesting tour of old haunts and the storied past of Portland, be sure to take lots of photos
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, Dan! Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed exploring Portland’s haunts and history. Don’t worry—we’ll pass along your kind words to the guide and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Paul_H, Oct 2025
Very entertaining. Great combination of history and lore of Portland. Walking to the actual locations included in the tour also makes for a good tour of the general area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear the tour left an impression, especially with its mix of true crime and hidden symbolic history. Your compliments mean a lot—we’ll pass them on to the guide. Looking forward to seeing you again!
Michiel_R, Sept 2025
The tour was Informative and entertaining. I took my daughter for her birthday and we really had a good experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad to hear you and your daughter had a great time celebrating her birthday with us. It’s wonderful to know the tour was both informative and entertaining. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the guide. Hope to see you again on another special occasion!
Koji_S, Sept 2025
Nice adventure, guide was good. Hard to hear over the music. Wish there were more ghosts that were murdered or knew more about them.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the adventure and found the guide good. We appreciate your note about the music volume and your interest in hearing more about the murdered ghosts. We’ll pass your compliments to the guide and hope to see you again soon!
paul_d, Sept 2025
It was a fun experience. Learned a lot about the history of Portland and some of the bad things that happened.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you! We’re happy you enjoyed the experience and gained insight into Portland’s history. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Rachel_N, Sept 2025
The history was interesting. The guide was a character. This was a 1 hour tour that lasted 2 hours. The guide walked so fast that at one point half the group was stopped at a crosswalk and the other half crossed to the opposite corner and was halfway down the block. We had to shout to get their attention. This happened multiple times. We didn’t go into any buildings. The tour did not end at the starting point and he thought it was ok to leave a bunch of tourists in Chinatown at 10p at night. I could have left a better review, but the ending at the Chinese gardens was not the best decision.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It's great to hear the history and guide stood out, but we’re sorry for the confusion with group pacing and the end location. That’s definitely something we’ll review internally. Thank you again, and we hope to provide a better experience in the future.
Deric_G, Aug 2025
Was good information, long walk . Lucky it wasn’t cold
Didn’t even get to see the tunnels that were in reference
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the information and that the weather cooperated. We understand the walk can be a bit long, and we appreciate you pointing that out. Sorry the tunnels weren’t part of the route we hope to see you again for another tour!
Keith_J, Aug 2025
I really good tool with the Tour Guide last night. I really enjoyed his thorough knowledge of Portland history his honesty about what things have occurred in the city as well as a lot of really cool creepy stories around town. definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! It’s great to hear your guide’s mix of historical facts and spooky stories made the tour enjoyable. We’ll make sure he hears your compliments. Hope to have you with us again soon!
James_F, Aug 2025
It’s more of a history tour than a ghost tour.
Our tour guide had a hard time remembering his stories.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your thoughts and understand that the tour felt more historical than ghost-focused. We’ll pass your compliments to the guide and hope you’ll consider joining us again in the future.
Jet_O, Aug 2025
Very fun and informative, guide was obviously well-versed in the area and made it very interactive for us.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're happy to hear you had a fun and informative experience. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and making each tour engaging and interactive. Hope you'll join us again for another adventure!
Joel_E, Aug 2025
It was a fun way to spend an hour and to learn more about the interesting history of Portland. So many fun facts.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for joining us! We're so glad you had fun and enjoyed learning more about Portland’s fascinating history. It’s always a treat to share the city’s hidden stories and fun facts. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Carrie_K, Jul 2025
We took this tour with our Girl Scout troop (ages 11 to 15) and the girls had a blast. What a wonderfully interesting way to learn about Portland history!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear your troop enjoyed the tour and had a great time learning about Portland’s rich history. If your guide helped make the experience special, we’ll gladly share your feedback with them. We hope to see you again for more memorable outings!
Chelsey_H, Jul 2025
This ghost tour was quite entertaining and we learned a few tidbits about Portland history along the way.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We're so glad you enjoyed the ghostly side of Portland and picked up some historical tidbits along the way. If a guide helped shape your experience, we’ll be sure to let them know. We'd love to welcome you back again soon!
Adam_C, Jul 2025
A fun stroll through the city to learn about some of the more unsettling and disturbing events of Portland’s history. Our guide, Victoria, was an excellent storyteller with a great sense of humor who kept things interesting for the entire tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a great review! A mix of eerie stories and great storytelling is what we aim for, and it’s wonderful to hear Victoria delivered on both fronts. She’ll be so happy to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon for another dive into Portland’s haunted history!
Edgar_A, Jul 2025
It was informative and interesting. We learned a lot about the area and it's ghost history. We would certainly recommend the tour to others.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the positive review! We’re happy you found the tour informative and enjoyed learning about the ghost history of the area. If you remember your guide’s name, we’ll gladly pass your compliments along. We hope to see you again soon!
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