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Downtown Portland Food Tour
3 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Forktown Food Tours, Portland, OR
Your food walking tour of downtown Portland begins and ends with your guide, stopping at some of the most popular restaurants and food carts in the neighborhood. Exact itineraries vary slightly each day, but you can expect an array of food and drinks enjoyed at locations that show you the wide range of Portland’s culinary scene, from upscale eateries to casual classics to sweet shops. You may try smoked fish paired with local cider, a Mexican dish that only uses ingredients from local farmers markets, handmade dumplings, the best falafel in town, single-origin chocolate, a glass of Oregon wine or a drinking chocolate.
In between stops, pass by local attractions and hear from your guide about the area’s history, perhaps how the Pearl District evolved from a warehouse quarter to one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods or how Portland got its name. Your tour ends at a local dessert spot, a perfect way to end a delicious tour!
Total walking distance on this tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and takes place on flat terrain.
Your food tour makes 5 stops, which may include the following (subject to change):
• Picnic House
• Grassa Pasta
• Savor Soup House food cart
• Southpark Seafood
• Cacao
• Saint Cupcake
• Addy's Sandwich Bar
• Lardo
• Q Restaurant
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Southpark Seafood, 901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Southpark Seafood features delicious, sustainable seafood, farm-to-table ingredients, local wines and beers, in a gorgeous light-filled dining room. Tour guests sample a seafood dish paired with a local beverage. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Portland Farmer's Market, 1010 SW Park Avenue Shemanski Park, Portland, OR 97205
The Downtown Tour during the summer on Saturdays (12:30pm start time only) starts at our famous Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State University campus. Guests will try a range of goodies curated by the tour guide, learn about the importance of the market for our food scene, and have some time to explore the market and shop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Picnic House, 723 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
The Picnic House is an adorable space, serving picnic-inspired New American cuisine, in a historic building from 1925, featuring the original tile work floor and fluted wood columns. Guests are served a seasonal salad paired with a cocktail or local wine. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Addy's Sandwich Bar, 911 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Addy's Sandwich Bar is a delightful little deli that started as a food cart, making delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads. Guests try their most famous sandwich at this stop, a duck confit that's made in-house and served on a Little T Bakery baguette from one of Portland's finest bakeries. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cacao, 414 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Cacao chocolate shop is offered on most of the Downtown Tour itineraries. This gorgeous boutique shop carries a wide range of single origin chocolates from all over the world, including several from Portland chocolate makers and chocolatiers. Guests will sample two different kinds of local chocolates as well as a shot of their decadent drinking chocolate. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Forktown Food Tours, Portland, OR
Your food walking tour of downtown Portland begins and ends with your guide, stopping at some of the most popular restaurants and food carts in the neighborhood. Exact itineraries vary slightly each day, but you can expect an array of food and drinks enjoyed at locations that show you the wide range of Portland’s culinary scene, from upscale eateries to casual classics to sweet shops. You may try smoked fish paired with local cider, a Mexican dish that only uses ingredients from local farmers markets, handmade dumplings, the best falafel in town, single-origin chocolate, a glass of Oregon wine or a drinking chocolate.
In between stops, pass by local attractions and hear from your guide about the area’s history, perhaps how the Pearl District evolved from a warehouse quarter to one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods or how Portland got its name. Your tour ends at a local dessert spot, a perfect way to end a delicious tour!
Total walking distance on this tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and takes place on flat terrain.
Your food tour makes 5 stops, which may include the following (subject to change):
• Picnic House
• Grassa Pasta
• Savor Soup House food cart
• Southpark Seafood
• Cacao
• Saint Cupcake
• Addy's Sandwich Bar
• Lardo
• Q Restaurant
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Southpark Seafood, 901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Southpark Seafood features delicious, sustainable seafood, farm-to-table ingredients, local wines and beers, in a gorgeous light-filled dining room. Tour guests sample a seafood dish paired with a local beverage. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Portland Farmer's Market, 1010 SW Park Avenue Shemanski Park, Portland, OR 97205
The Downtown Tour during the summer on Saturdays (12:30pm start time only) starts at our famous Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State University campus. Guests will try a range of goodies curated by the tour guide, learn about the importance of the market for our food scene, and have some time to explore the market and shop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Picnic House, 723 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
The Picnic House is an adorable space, serving picnic-inspired New American cuisine, in a historic building from 1925, featuring the original tile work floor and fluted wood columns. Guests are served a seasonal salad paired with a cocktail or local wine. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Addy's Sandwich Bar, 911 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Addy's Sandwich Bar is a delightful little deli that started as a food cart, making delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads. Guests try their most famous sandwich at this stop, a duck confit that's made in-house and served on a Little T Bakery baguette from one of Portland's finest bakeries. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cacao, 414 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Cacao chocolate shop is offered on most of the Downtown Tour itineraries. This gorgeous boutique shop carries a wide range of single origin chocolates from all over the world, including several from Portland chocolate makers and chocolatiers. Guests will sample two different kinds of local chocolates as well as a shot of their decadent drinking chocolate. Please note that there are a variety of stops on a tour, and no one stop can be guaranteed for any itinerary.
Duration: 25 minutes
Included
- Local guide
- Food and drink tastings - MORE than enough for a full meal!
- Gratuities at restaurants
- Downloadable PDF "Forktown Favorites: A Local's Guide to Portland"
Not included
- Gratuities for guide (recommended $10 per person)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements or requests for non-alcoholic beverages at time of booking
- Please provide your contact information (i.e. phone number and email) at time of booking. The local operator would like to contact you with additional information regarding this tour including the start location
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol
- There are no beverages offered at the food carts on tour (most other stops offer a beverage or water); please bring your own reusable water bottle if you want water at all locations.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- The Farmer's Market itinerary is only offered Saturdays in the summer (start time 12:30pm), and the total walk for this itinerary is about 1.3 miles. The regular Downtown Tours starting at 2PM range from 0.5 to to 1.0 mile length. Guests with mobility issues are encouraged to call our office to discuss which itinerary is best suited for their ability.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Food
70%
Cultural
55%
Original
50%
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Ahna was a great tour guide. We went to a variety of places so experienced Portland at its best. Had more than enough to eat. Ahna also pointed out places of interest along the way. I would definitely recommend this tour.
The forktown food tour is a great option if you’re looking to experience samplings of many food options while getting your steps in and learning more about the town
This was a wonderful food tour in downtown Portland. Our guide Heidi was extremely knowledgeable and had a great, positive energy. The selection of shows was wide ranging so we got a sample of many different foods. Extra bonus was the wine, beer and special water with the tastings. All of the tastings were large and delicious. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
Starting at the Farmers market (it was a Saturday) our group of 8 walked through maybe 2.5 miles of downtown Portland with excellent commentary on the major sights and quirks of this city. Great advice on some top booths at the market, excellent lunch at Southwark Seafood (so good we went back for dinner), then a 1/2 sandwich from a food wagon in Courthouse square, on to a chocolate expresso and a fabulous ice cream place - all while leaning about city highlights from a very vivacious guide.
Wonderful lots of great food, have done food tours in Italy France, this tour is the best one yet. The guide was excellent, and fun too.
Fabulous tour. Tour leader, Heidi, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. She made sure that everyone's needs were met. Learned so much about the history of Portland and about the food scene. We walked to six locations and had sit-down dining experiences. All the food was fantastic. Can't imagine how this could have been better. Thank you Heidi!
Tour was fabulous. Arial was very knowledgeable, energetic and a true Portlander!. She knew her local history, foodie knowledge and selected some outstanding venues to visit on our tour. We enjoyed salad, cold Potatoe leek soup, chocolate drink and sampling of rich chocolate bars, Mexican flare, roasted pork and local beer and exquisite ice cream. Easy walk around town with an opportunity to get familiar with the local scene.
Great food - very informative!
Outstanding! Ariel is an excellent guide - charming, personable, knowledgeable, accommodating. The food was bountiful and there was a great variety. What a terrific way to experience the city! I have already raved about the tour to friends and family!
I had such a lovely time with our guide, Heidi, on the Downtown Portland Food Tour. We got to sample some of the best food I've EVER had, and experience Portland like a local! The tour is set up in a way that someone who has never been to Portland or someone who lives in Portland would enjoy this tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. This would be a great activity to do with friends or family, or even alone since our group was really fun. Side note: be prepared to EAT! I left this tour stuffed :)