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A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings reflected in a calm body of water, a bridge, and leafless trees in the foreground. 1
A sunset over a body of water with a bridge and a tower in the background. 2
A fountain with water jets at night, illuminated by street lamps. 3
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Stories of Shanghai Tunnels and Ghosts of the Willamette Walk

By Around Portland Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$53 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Whether it's the stories of human trafficking described as the Shanghai Tunnels, the origin of the vampire tales in Twilight, or the crafty madam with the floating brothel, from fiery deaths to watery graves, we explore it all.

The city of Portland Oregon was built on an ancient crossroads; known as a place to step into alternative worlds. What visit to the city would be complete without lifting the veil, for at least a minute, between the living and the spirit worlds? Weaving in historical tales with what fiction authors and filmmakers (including Twilight author Stephenie Meyer) with local ties have written about this place, we tell the stories of darkness, death and the liminal space that comes beyond. Our 1.5 mile (2.5 km) walking tour along the waterfront will include luminous views of the city lights along the river, encounters with our local corporeal spirits (the crows!), and plenty of recommendations to extend your gothic experience to restaurants, cafes and bars nearby.

Activity location

  • Hawthorne Bridge
    • Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard,
    • 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Salmon Street Springs
    • 1000 Southwest Naito Parkway
    • 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

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Ghosts of the Willamette River Waterfront Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$52.60 x 1 AdultNZ$52.60
Total
Price is NZ$52.60
Until Thu, 9 Jul

Ghosts summer late night

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Late night option in summer

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 PM
Price details
NZ$61.37 x 1 AdultNZ$61.37
Total
Price is NZ$61.37
Until Thu, 9 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide will carry a lantern
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for your dedicated guides

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hawthorne Bridge

  • 15m
The oldest bridge structure in Portland has a much older history. We'll begin by learning about the bridges that came before the current 1910 structure was built; and the two disasters that befell people seeking to cross the turgid river, both near Halloween.

Willamette River Walkway

  • 35m
Why is Portland a place beloved by witches, goths, faeries and lovers of the macabre? Why are so many dark stories connected to the river? We'll investigate the history of the river itself; both geologic and the human interaction with the river, that goes back over 10,000 years, to answer the question of why so much is tied here.

Ankeny Plaza

  • 10m
WE STAY ABOVE GROUND on this tour! We will visit the part of the river where the Shanghai Tunnels exited the Old Town / Chinatown area, leading to stories of human trafficking both very old and very modern

Location

Activity location

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    Hawthorne Bridge
    • Main to Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard,
    • 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Salmon Street Springs
    • 1000 Southwest Naito Parkway
    • 97204, Portland, Oregon, United States

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