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 355 reviews
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Joyce_G, Jul 2026
It really isn't all that paranormal. However the stories and history that were shared made this a fun excursion.
Jill_W, Jul 2026
It was a good way to learn the history of the area. Brenden was very knowledgeable, personable and fun.
Sarah_E, Jul 2026
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!
Sandra_R, Jul 2026
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.
Amneet_V, Jul 2026
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.
April_A, Jun 2026
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!
DAVID_A, Jun 2026
Peter was great! Portland was full of homeless street people. Loved the Benson Hotel, very spooky. Want to come back.
LynnAlan_C, May 2026
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!
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!
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!
Joanne_O, May 2026
Great tour! Our guide was wonderful and had so many amazing stories. I’ll never forget this experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Joanne, thank you for your hauntingly great review! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the stories shared by your guide. Hearing that this was an experience you’ll never forget means so much to us. We appreciate you joining us and hope the memories stay with you for a long time!
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.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Megan, Thank you for your ghostly awesome review! We’re so glad you and your mom enjoyed the experience and had the chance to explore Portland’s fascinating haunted history in a more personal setting. The stories surrounding the Shanghai Tunnels are certainly some of the city’s most intriguing, and we’re happy they left such an impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad the tour gave you a deeper look into Portland’s lesser-known past.
Lindsey_P, May 2026
Brendon was fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the stories at each stop and the chats between. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello Lindsey, thank you for the spook-tacular review! We’re so glad you had a great time with Brendon. It’s great to hear you enjoyed both the stories at each stop and the conversations along the way. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thanks again for the recommendation!
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.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello Mary, thank you for sharing your ghostly awesome feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed learning about the Shanghai Tunnels and found those stories interesting. We also appreciate your honest comments about the storytelling pace and the digital evidence shown during the tour. Feedback like this truly helps us improve the experience for future guests. Thanks again for joining us and for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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!
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