Weird Portland Pub Tour: Uncover Local Oddities
4.8
6 Ratings
Portland
Uncover the weird and wonderful side of Portland on this walking pub tour. Explore UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, exploding whales, and more. Get off the beaten path and discover local favorites in the vibrant Hawthorne neighborhood.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery - The tour starts at Rogue Eastside Pub + Brewery and includes 1 full beer at the first stop. Your tour guide will meet you inside. Rogue is one of Portland’s pioneering craft breweries, a tried a true local favorite that has been around since the 1980s.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • One full sized beer per person
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on this strolling pub adventure and gain knowledge about the astonishingly peculiar individuals and occurrences in Portland. Subjects covered include: Unidentified Flying Object sightings, Sasquatch, sects, a detonated whale, beard contests, airplane seizures, hipsters, demonstrations, and a lot more. Our knowledgeable local guide will entertain you with outrageous (yet factual!) tales about our cherished city.

If you’re a tourist in Portland and desire to experience the city from a local vantage point, look no further. The tour is situated outside the downtown commercial zone in a lively, pedestrian-friendly district. We make stops at three quirky pubs that veer off the well-trodden path, steering clear of swarming tourist hotspots. These offbeat local hangouts boast peculiar wall décor, distinctive artworks, and one even features a 12 ft tall skeleton!

Forego the spots mentioned in all the travel guides and let us introduce you to our preferred locations. The tour takes you through the Hawthorne neighborhood, noted for its profuse artworks, dive bars, food trucks, and retro retail shops.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible - unfortunately the behind-the-scenes brewery tour portion is not wheelchair accessible
  • No Pets or children please
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Private tours are also available
Location
928 SE 9th Ave
Southeast 9th Avenue
The tour starts at Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery. Your tour guide will meet you inside and your first beer is on us!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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R9524ehamandac
Apr 23, 2024
Awesome! - Otniel was such a cool tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed learning about all things Portland and weird. Would definitely recommend this tour to all my friends!
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Joni_b
Feb 19, 2024
Interesting tour of Portland - The tour guides interesting stories about Portland and the neighborhoods on the east side of the river.
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Kttrxn
Jul 5, 2023
Interesting and amazed! - Otneil is a great tour guide. My husband and I enjoyed listening to his stories about the “weird” side of Portland (UFO, Big Foot, fun facts). We learned so much about the local customs and history. We left the tour feeling amazing and worth it. Definitely recommend the tour to first timers and Otniel!!!
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Kate_w
Jun 12, 2023
Great tour - Ohneil (hope I spelled that right) was fantastic! Great way to start our trip! Super informative and great beer!
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Mdo003yahoocom
Sep 19, 2023
The bars weren't that weird but a well run tour and good value - The bars were quirky but I expected a little more out of the ordinary since Portland claims weird to be its thing. Overall a well run tour though, had lively discussions about ufos and bigfoot and portland history. And you get a free flight which is probably $10-15 so a very cheap tour considering that. If you truly want a weird bar theatric bar check out Raven's manor on your own later.
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