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Beneath Portland's vibrant streets lies a darker story. Join The Dark Below and explore the city's most chilling legends, notorious crimes, and haunted landmarks. Journey through historic Old Town and Chinatown as your guide uncovers tales of Shanghaiing, underground tunnels, tragic deaths, unsolved mysteries, and the restless spirits said to linger where Portland's darkest history unfolded.
Visit iconic locations including the Shanghai Tunnel district, Old Town Pizza & Brewing, the Roseland Theater, Kells Irish Pub, and the waterfront where kidnapped sailors were once forced aboard ships bound for distant ports. Along the way, discover stories of vice, disappearances, and paranormal encounters that helped shape Portland's haunted reputation.
Combining authentic local history, true crime, and ghost lore, The Dark Below offers an unforgettable journey into the shadows of one of the Pacific Northwest's most haunted cities. Guests must be at least 16 years old to participate.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the Bill of Rights Memorial Stone in Japanese American Historical Plaza, located at 98 NW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97209, near the corner of NW Couch Street and NW Naito Parkway. Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
The tour will conclude in this area.
Itinerary
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1Roseland Theater
A cornerstone of Portland's music scene, the Roseland Theater is also tied to one of the city's most notorious true crime cases. Discover the chilling story of a vanished employee, a murder investigation, and the unexplained sightings and disturbances that have led many to believe his spirit still roams backstage.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
One of Portland's most famously haunted buildings, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub sits above a former entrance to the infamous Shanghai Tunnels. Guests will hear tales of unexplained footsteps, phantom music, mysterious cold spots, and the spirits said to linger within this historic Old Town landmark.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the site connected to Portland's infamous Shanghai Tunnels, a network long associated with the city's waterfront trade, bootlegging, and tales of kidnapping known as "Shanghaiing." Learn how these underground passageways became woven into Portland's darkest legends and why reports of unexplained voices, shadowy figures, and restless spirits continue to fuel their haunted reputation.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Standing at the entrance to Portland's historic Chinatown, this striking landmark marks the boundary between two of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Discover the story of the devastating 1894 flood that reshaped the district and the rich history that unfolded in the streets surrounding one of the largest Chinatowns in the American West.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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