

by David
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$214This walking tour covers key food and drink spots in downtown Portland over about three to four hours. A Portland-native guide who is also a standup comedian leads the group, sharing stories about the city’s history, food scene, and local vendors. The tour includes tastings at various locations, featuring Portland’s food carts, a chocolate specialty, a frozen treat from a hidden venue, a Thai dish at an award-winning local restaurant, a Japanese sandwich, hand-pulled noodles (offered depending on group size and day), a secret downtown bar, and an authentic Chinese street food item (also depending on group and day). The tour begins at Pioneer Courthouse Square with a food cart tasting and an introduction to Portland’s identity. It then moves to the Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge for a unique snack. Next, participants visit a well-regarded local spot for a warm Thai plate. There is a brief stop at Powell’s City of Books on the way to dessert. The tour is run by a small local business and offers flexible scheduling and value through its connections with other small Portland vendors. Gratuities are not included. This tour is not fully suitable for gluten free, kosher, halal, or vegan diets and is not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The tour starts here with an introduction to Portland’s history and identity. Participants taste food from one of the city’s well-known food carts.
30 min
Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge
The group enters the historic Heathman Hotel to enjoy a surprising food item in the lobby lounge.
45 min
Local Award-Winning Restaurant
Guests eat a warm Thai dish at a locally beloved restaurant with an award. The guide shares the story behind this understated spot.
40 min
Powell's City of Books
Before dessert, the tour passes through the world’s largest independent bookstore for a brief visit.
15 min
Go to Pioneer Courthouse Square and look for the statue of the man holding the umbrella


by David
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$214This walking tour covers key food and drink spots in downtown Portland over about three to four hours. A Portland-native guide who is also a standup comedian leads the group, sharing stories about the city’s history, food scene, and local vendors. The tour includes tastings at various locations, featuring Portland’s food carts, a chocolate specialty, a frozen treat from a hidden venue, a Thai dish at an award-winning local restaurant, a Japanese sandwich, hand-pulled noodles (offered depending on group size and day), a secret downtown bar, and an authentic Chinese street food item (also depending on group and day). The tour begins at Pioneer Courthouse Square with a food cart tasting and an introduction to Portland’s identity. It then moves to the Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge for a unique snack. Next, participants visit a well-regarded local spot for a warm Thai plate. There is a brief stop at Powell’s City of Books on the way to dessert. The tour is run by a small local business and offers flexible scheduling and value through its connections with other small Portland vendors. Gratuities are not included. This tour is not fully suitable for gluten free, kosher, halal, or vegan diets and is not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The tour starts here with an introduction to Portland’s history and identity. Participants taste food from one of the city’s well-known food carts.
30 min
Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge
The group enters the historic Heathman Hotel to enjoy a surprising food item in the lobby lounge.
45 min
Local Award-Winning Restaurant
Guests eat a warm Thai dish at a locally beloved restaurant with an award. The guide shares the story behind this understated spot.
40 min
Powell's City of Books
Before dessert, the tour passes through the world’s largest independent bookstore for a brief visit.
15 min
Go to Pioneer Courthouse Square and look for the statue of the man holding the umbrella