Portland is renowned for its vibrant dining scene—and on this small-group tasting tour, you’ll follow your guide straight to the city’s best bites. Meet in the center of town, and be sure to come hungry: You’ll enjoy enough decadent tastings to add up to a generous lunch. Sample everything from Thai food and tacos to hand-pulled noodles and dessert—and stop to visit Portland icons like Powell’s Books in between.

Head off the tourist trail to discover the spots only locals know
Have the special chance to explore Portland’s street cart scene
Learn insider stories about the city’s food culture
This small-group tour is capped at just eight to keep things personal

What To Expect

Pioneer Courthouse Square

We’ll meet here and learn about the city’s rich identity and history while enjoying a taste of Portland’s iconic food cart scene at one of the city’s most popular carts.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heathman Hotel Lobby Lounge

We’ll enter the historic Heathman Hotel for a surprising treat.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nong’s Khao Man Gai (Downtown)

Enjoy an warm, award-winning Portland gem alongside the rich narrative surrounding it.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Powell’s City of Books

After a hearty pageant of Portland food, we’ll take a detour through the world’s largest independent bookstore on our way to dessert.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Cart Blocks

We’ll visit a beautiful vignette of the city’s street food scene and reflect with a drink.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
While we strive to meet individual needs, this tour cannot fully accommodate gluten free, kosher, halal, or vegan diets.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Include

A taste of Portland’s iconic food cart scene at one of the city’s most popular carts
A comforting Thai plate at an understated, locally beloved, award winning gem
A foray into Portland’s rich chocolate scene
A refreshing and refreshingly authentic frozen treat at a hidden spot
A secret spot for a drink downtown*
Fresh hand-pulled noodles.*
A new kind of cookie*
An award winning Korean Hotdog*
A Japanese sandwich that will change your life*
Tea at a serene hidden oasis*
*Each tour contains some but not all of the asterisked items based on group size and day of the week

Exclude

Gratuities