HEY. Do you want to see Portland through the eyes of its BIGGEST FAN? Are you curious about communities that prioritize PEOPLE, IMAGINATION, and CRAFT BEERS? Are you ready to embark on an ALL YOU CAN PORTLAND BUFFET through a walking tour featuring LOCAL HOTSPOTS and COOL STORIES? Then I’ve got the adventure for you: THIS TOUR. This walking tour explores where the locals go for Portland's nightlife! I show you the soul of the city by immersing you in its neighborhood culture. This means checking out a neighborhood district, drinking taps from neighborhood breweries, and getting the neighborhood perspective by interacting with someone who lives here! People who find this tour meaningful: 1. People who prefer a Drink, Eat, Drink night rather than a Drink, Drink, Drink night. 2. People who prefer to explore with welcoming friends rather than alone. 3. People who enjoy open-minded discussions and appreciate collecting new perspectives. LET'S GET WEIRD.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
This walking tour prioritizes interacting with the locals where the locals go. I show you the soul of Portland by immersing you in its people. This means exploring neighborhood districts, drinking taps from neighborhood breweries, and getting the neighborhood perspective by interacting with the people who live there. By the end of the walking tour, we’ll have made a mildly-inebriated adventure from seeing why the people of Portland are the attraction of the city. People who find this tour meaningful: 1. People who prefer a Drink, Eat, Drink night rather than a Drink, Drink, Drink night. 2. People who prefer to explore with welcoming friends rather than alone. 3. People who intentionally use travel to develop themselves and their world perspectives. 4. People with no time to grow roots in the city, but want to know where they'd hang out if they lived here. "I could see myself moving to Portland." - Every Person, from Everywhere
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $59 per person for this Portland experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Sundays, starting at 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is At the entrance located on SE Hawthorne Blvd and SE 17th Ave. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Throw Snakes Tours.
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Dresden is immensely passionate about Portland and knows a ton about the area. He does a good job of letting people mingle while also adding value by bringing people together for discussions about the city. This is a fun night out!
Dresden’s tour was such a wonderful, fun, unique way to experience Portland!! You can tell how passionate and knowledgeable he is about the city, and how excited he is to show it off. He did a great job connecting the group and making everyone feel comfortable. Would 100% recommend to anyone taking a trip to Portland, but especially any solo travelers looking to explore areas outside downtown and get a feel for what living in Portland actually looks like for a local :)
This wasn’t what we thought it was going to be but we really enjoyed ourselves. We thought we were going to tour some interesting, “weird” bars. Instead, we got to interact with nice people and have chill but thought-provoking conversation, while exploring a bit of the lower east-side of Portland.
I booked this tour before my vacation to Portland without thinking more than it being something to do. What I did not expect was how friendly, genuine, and neighborly Dresden (tour guide) is. My booking ended up being a solo venture, and I had concerns that my introverted nature would be detrimental to the services that the guide would provide. Nope, I couldn't have been more wrong. Dresden is so incredibly welcoming and accommodating, we hit it off within minutes of meeting. He catered the entire night's events to my needs and interests as well. When I reflect on my experience with Dresden, on my first night in Portland, I honestly can not think of a better way I could've spent that night. I wholeheartedly recommend this bar crawl.
What an amazing time!! Dresden was probably the coolest guide we had in Portland. We got to see some very interesting bars in East Portland and had thought provoking conversations. The group were awesome people and Dresden helped guide the whole night. Would highly recommend!
I set my expectations high, and they were exceeded! Both of Dresden’s tours were full of curious sights, surprising facts, and great questions. I instantly felt like I was on an adventure with friends, and I fell deeper in love with Portland in the process. Not only that, but they helped restore my mind and spirit for the journey ahead and gave me something worth paying forward.
WOW! I had such an amazing experience with Throw Snakes and would highly recommend his tour to anybody visiting the Portland area. Dresden is well-informed on the city of Portland and also shared stories throughout the evening. He took our group of four (most strangers) on his Weird Bar Crawl and facilitated thoughtful conversation that connected us all in one way or another. The pace of the tour was perfect and the locations the pacing was extremely relaxed.
Dresden clearly loves Portland and connecting with others. The bars were good, but what stood out to me was his ability to foster quick connections between random strangers. Our entire group decided to hang out after the tour, and I believe this experience is what will stick with me. Thanks, Dresden! -Mike
During our Portland trip, the Weird Bar Crawl was definitely one of our favorite activities. Dresden provided a fascinating perspective on local history as we traveled through a fun + eclectic mix of bars. His choices clearly showcased the strong communal nature of the city. We instantly clicked with the other people on tour and had some incredibly deep conversations for the amount of time we had known each other. We stayed at the bar long after the tour officially ended, talking and getting to know each other until much later. The tour ended with us (not so) slightly intoxicated, along with a newfound appreciation of the city and some hilarious stories from new friends. Dresden: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We had a great time getting to know you, throwing snakes, and seeing Portland through your eyes.
This trip is a must see! Dresden is super knowledgeable about the city’s culture and history. As a solo traveler it’s was a great way to connect with people and the city’s unique surroundings. 11/10
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