The 10 Most Popular Portland Ghost Tours

1.Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Meet guides such as Skippy, Natasha, Doug, and Kaitlin at Old Town Pizza & Brewing for a 90-minute tour beneath Portland. Hear about crimping, trafficking, violence, and Nina, the resident ghost, then finish with three beer tasters and a full pint. Expect narrow stairs, low pipes, uneven dirt floors, and a dark, adult subject matter.

“Natasha was awesome and engaging. You can tell she is very passionate about Portland’s history and sharing that with people curious to know more. This experience was a great addition to my stay. Would recommend.”

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2.Phantoms, Penance, and Poltergeists: Portland Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 328 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Walk from the Harlow Hotel through Portland’s Old Town to Kells Irish Pub, hearing tales of haunted hotels, the Shanghai Tunnels, former brothels, and uneasy street corners. Guides such as Brendan, Brandon, Victoria, and Shane bring different styles, from theatrical storytelling to family-friendly humor. Expect about an hour of walking, with no building admissions included.

“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…”

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3.Ghosts, Poltergeists, and Psychopaths Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 197 reviews · from $24Best value

Follow a lantern-carrying guide from the Harlow Hotel through eight downtown Portland sites, including Old Town Pizza and the Shanghai Tunnels area. Expect ghost stories, murder lore, eyewitness accounts, and local history over one mile. Guides such as Brendan, Victoria Rose, and Dani are known for humor and strong storytelling.

“Lori was very friendly and had a TROVE of stories. She was engaging and I learned a lot.”

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4.Haunted Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Portland’s Old Town with a guide such as Tiffany, Madison, Gabby, Katie, or Scott. Hear tales of Shanghai tunnels, brothels, opium dens, and reported hauntings while sampling local beer at two pubs. It is adults-only, outdoors in all weather, and best for people who enjoy folklore more than theatrical scares.

“I like the way Tiffany walked the tour Very interesting maybe a visit into the fire department. Tiffany needs to learn a little more about Nina and take people to the shaft where she fell or pushed”

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5.Portland Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Portland Ghosts Boos and Booze combines ghost stories, local history, and pub stops on a two-hour walk from The Benson to Old Town Pizza. Guides such as Kris, Victoria Rose, Houston, Jessica, and Lori have been praised for their humor and storytelling. Drinks cost extra, and the route can change when venues are closed.

“Our tour guide was amazing!!! Kris did so good!! We had a BLAST!! We learned so much about Portland and he answered all of our questions! I wish we could request a tour guide, cuz I would definitely be picking him again!!”

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6.Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join an English-speaking guide at Portland’s Benson Hotel for a two-hour walk through nine haunted sites and four historic pubs. Hear stories of pirates, murders, government secrets, and paranormal encounters at Kelly’s Olympian, Kell’s Irish Pub, and the Shanghai Tunnels Bar. Drinks cost extra, and comfortable shoes are essential.

“The tour was fun but not worth the cost. We did not stop for a drink at the first bar, and it was Sunday, but one bar was closed. The tour guide was really into the stories, which was great, but he walked too fast and was hard to hear.”

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7.2-Hour Portland Old Port Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk Portland’s Old Port at 8 p.m. with guides such as Jeff, Grace, and Jordan, hearing stories tied to DiMillo’s, haunted pubs, Art Alley, the Portland Regency, and more. This is a lively haunted-history tour, not a ghost-hunting session, with a maximum of 30 people and a 1.5 to 2-hour walk.

“Very interesting tour with lots of great information and history. Jordan delivered lots of information in a fun and engaging way.”

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8.Walk With Ghosts in Portland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $30

Walk Historic Portland for 60 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Hannah or Sam. Hear ghost stories tied to Monument Square, Longfellow’s childhood home, underground tunnels, McLellan-Sweat House, the Great Portland Fire, and Victoria Mansion. Expect a small group of up to 15, outdoor storytelling, and plenty of local history.

“The history was very interesting, but would have liked more details on the ghost. For example, at the Gould house, what experiments did dr Death conduct on people. The guides were very engaging and knowledgeable.”

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9.Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

Meet your lantern-carrying US Ghost Adventures guide outside Harlow Hotel & Cafe for a one-hour walk through Portland’s darker past. Expect stories of murder, death, ghosts, and haunted places, including the Benson Hotel and other downtown stops. The tour runs rain or shine and suits confident walkers who enjoy spooky history more than jump scares.

“I was super excited for this. And it wasn’t a bad tour it was just long. It was advertised as a 60 mins tour, well it was actually 120mins. Too long. It wasn’t just a ghost stories but a paranormal tour with a LOT of lingering around “waiting” for the ghosts to appear in photos or make themselves known. The actual tour was fascinating but it could have been a little quicker. Our guide was really skiddish around the locals. She was blatantly rude to those just making note of us being around and would just go off on these tangents, yes I understand they weren’t in the right mind…”

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10.Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet at Revolution Hall for a 90-minute English walking tour through Portland’s haunted past. Hear about the city’s first known witch, sex workers, seances, asylum deaths, Chinese immigrant graves, murders, drownings, and suicides before ending at Lone Fir Cemetery. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“It was a great tour! I got to learn a lot about Portland in addition to the ghost & cemetery tour! I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn history AND have a spooky good time! The tour guide was also so kind and wonderful!”

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