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Ghost Tour / Walking Tour

BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour

An Award-Winning Old Town Beer-and-Ghost-Story Walk Over Portland's Shanghai Tunnels

112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

Wheelchair Accessible Research-Backed · 2 sources

Research updated September 2026

Age

Under 21 may attend with the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Participants option. Alcohol consumers must be 21+ and show identification. Participants over 16 are recommended.

Cost

$$

$35-$39 per person for the public tour; private tours from $500. Pricing per the operator's own site.

Access

Wheelchair OK

An Old Town/Chinatown walking tour between pub stops, on sidewalks.

Equipment

Photos OK

ApparitionsUnexplained SoundsFeelings of Being Watched

The operator's own description promises "stories of how notorious criminals kidnapped thousands of people" and "unsolved murders, cover ups and unexplained paranormal activity" tied to the district's opium dens, brothels, and speakeasies, calling the tour "mildly spooky" rather than a hard-scare experience.

All of this is the tour operator's own marketing material, not documented paranormal history independently verified for this listing; it is included here as a description of what the tour covers, not as an endorsement of any specific claim.

Media Appearances

  • Yahoo (Top 10 Walking Tours in the USA)
  • TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

Plan Your Visit

1 way to experience
pub-crawl Booking Required

Haunted Pub Tour

A 2.5-hour walking and pub tour through Portland's Old Town/Chinatown exploring the historic Shanghai Tunnels, where the operator says sailors and laborers were abducted and sold into forced labor in the early 1900s, alongside stories of opium dens, brothels, and Prohibition-era speakeasies. The route visits Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub and Old Town Pizza + Brewing, and includes five 5-ounce beer samples (Thu-Sat) or one full beer and two samples (Sun). Tickets $35-$39. Named one of the top 10 walking tours in the USA by Yahoo, with a multi-year TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Check the operator's site for current public-tour dates; private tours starting at $500 are available with advance booking. Meet inside Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 112 SW 2nd Ave, and check in with Kells staff at the welcome podium.

Duration:
2.5 hr
Days:
Seasonal, Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 5pm; check operator site for current dates
Age:
Under 21 may attend with the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Participants option. Alcohol consumers must be 21+ and show identification. Participants over 16 are recommended.
Check for dates· verified September 2026 Check availability

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Stops on this tour

  1. 1
    Portland's Shanghai Tunnels

    Central feature of the tour's history and hauntings narrative.

  2. 2
    Old Town Pizza & Brewing

    Featured stop on the route, in Portland's Old Town/Chinatown.

  3. 3
    Kells Irish Restaurant + Brewing

    Meeting point and featured stop for the tour.

Sources & Further Reading

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  1. 1.beerquestpdx.com/tours/haunted-pub
  2. 2.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g52024-d4350153-Reviews-BeerQuest_Walking_Tours-Portland_Oregon.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour family-friendly?
Alcohol tastings require age 21 or over; under-21 guests may choose nonalcoholic participation. The operator recommends participants over 16. Overall family fit: Not Recommended.
How much does it cost to visit BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour?
$35-$39 per person for the public tour; private tours from $500. Pricing per the operator's own site.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, reservations are required.
Is BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, BeerQuest Haunted Pub Tour is wheelchair accessible. Terrain: An Old Town/Chinatown walking tour between pub stops, on sidewalks..