
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting
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Is Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting worth booking?
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting is a 1.5-hour experience in Portland, United States, from $44 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 467 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (467)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $44 per person
This tour is the only access to Portland's underground Shanghai Tunnels with a new bonus visit to the 2nd floor and ballroom of the haunted Merchant Hotel. Under the Merchant Hotel is the largest intact area of the lege
What you get
About this experience
This tour is the only access to Portland's underground Shanghai Tunnels with a new bonus visit to the 2nd floor and ballroom of the haunted Merchant Hotel. Under the Merchant Hotel is the largest intact area of the legendary Shanghai Tunnels, where we are the exclusive tour provider. Learn about Portland's dark history and hear stories about our resident ghost, Nina. Finish up with special beer tasting and 1 pint of our internationally award-winning beer. Named One of the Most Haunted Places in America by Conde Nast, USA Today, Thrillist, Cosmopolitan Magazine and more. Featured on The Travel Channel. Must be 21+ other than noon, 1, 2 & 3pm tour.
What's included
Included
- 90-Minute Portland Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour
- 21+ for all tours other than 2pm & 3pm Tour (teenagers)
- See One of the Most Haunted Places in America named by Conde Nast, USA Today, Thrillist, and Cosmopo
- Learn about Portland's dark history and hear stories about our resident ghost, Nina
- Exclusive access to the legendary Shanghai Tunnels
- No babies, infants, or kids under 13 years old. Some tours are 21+ only.
- **NO REFUNDS FOR LATE GUESTS OR SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS**
- Visit the 2nd floor rand ballroom in the haunted Merchant Hotel
- A special beer tasting and 1 Pint of Old Town's award-winning beer included
Not included
- gratuity not included
- 21+ years old only, minors not allowed (other than 2pm & 3pm tour)
What you'll see and do
Portland
Tour in the heart of the Shanghai Tunnels! Book a tour in the heart of the Shanghai Tunnels. Learn about Portland's history and our resident ghost Nina. Finish up with a beer tasting and 1 pint of our internationally award-winning beer. Tour involves walking up and down stairs and maneuvering between pipes between the ceiling and floor.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Portland
Walk into the restaurant and announce you are there for the tour: Old Town Pizza & Brewing 226 NW Davis St Portland, OR 97209 * Please show up 10 minutes before the tour time to check-in. If late, you'll miss the tour as the group will already be underground.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Walk into the restaurant and announce you are there for the tour: Old Town Pizza & Brewing 226 NW Davis St Portland, OR 97209 * Please show up 10 minutes before the tour time to check-in. If late, you'll miss the tour as the group will already be underground.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Old Town Pizza & Brewing
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE Please mind that this is an old building with narrow stairs and doorways. There are some obstacles to duck under and uneven dirt floors. Comfortable footwear for walking recommended (no high-heels).
- ADULT CONTENT WARNING There will be historic mention of sexual content, drug use, human trafficking, violence and death. Please make sure these topics are suitable for those in attendance.
- Must be 21+ years old on all tours other than 2pm tour.
- **NO REFUNDS FOR LATE GUESTS OR SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS**
- **NO REFUNDS FOR LATE GUESTS OR SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS**
- **NO REFUNDS FOR LATE GUESTS OR SAME-DAY CANCELLATIONS**
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 464 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
464 verified traveler reviews for Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ghostly Tour
If you want a ghost tour, maybe you’ll get to meet Nina. Skippy was cool. Very informative and the lanterns were a nice touch.
via Viator
Mostly ghost stories
I thought this would be a tour of underground tunnels with beer tasting. It turned out to be a ghost tour, which may be fine for those inclined to believe in the supernatural but "lame" is the best word that describes it for me. There was some good information about tunnels and Portland history. At the very end the tour guide poured a small taste out of some cans in her knapsack. There were two beers and she forgot one of them until it was too late and time to go. She hurriedly poured the second one.
via Viator
You don't go through any...
You don't go through any tunnels. Only travel in a small area. Ghost stories are not very credible. Everything is conjecture.
via Viator
Mediocre
This was mildly entertaining but I was hoping for more history and less “ghost” tour.
via Tripadvisor
Keep your expectations realistic: It's a ghost tour, not a history/tunnels tour
Be aware that this tour has very little to do with history and is really spoken about way more as a ghost tour than anything else. Unfortunately, the tunnels underneath Old Town Pizza no longer extend as far as they used to. The underneath portion really only includes a few "rooms" and in fact the tour now begins with a visit to a building upstairs so you can hear a few ghost stories about someone found in an elevator shaft so you look at the elevator (which is beautiful but not at all related to the tunnels). Then there are a lot of stories about "during one tour, one person said they smelled perfume" and "during one tour, someone said they saw someone walk by but it turns out it wasn't a real person but it was a spirit". My experience is absolutely flavored by the fact that I was lucky enough to take a tour of the tunnels in the early 2000s that was led by a historian so I got a lot of the real history. Unfortunately these tour guides started their sentences with "it's my opinion", and "i would guess...". There's nothing wrong with that - they are absolutely not marketing themselves as historians and I think that's appropriate. I think I went into it thinking that I'd get as extensive and accurate tour as I got the first time and this was not it. If I had been expecting a ghost tour I'd probably have enjoyed it more for what it was but if you are expecting accurate history or to see much of the tunnels themselves, you will want to adjust your expectations.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 163
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Portland.
How much does Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting cost?
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Prices start at $44 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Portland usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Portland is not rushed.
Is Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 467 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Portland, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting?
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Around 163 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Portland can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Portland and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Portland within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Portland?
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Portland's activity list is food cart and brewery crawls, Columbia River Gorge waterfall tours to Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood day trips and Willamette Valley pinot tastings. Gorge tours vary in how many falls they reach, so route detail is the deciding factor. On Outty we rank every Portland experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour from Portland, Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour, Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Portland?
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June to October for the Gorge, with waterfalls at their fullest in spring. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Portland?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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