The 4 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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