Macabre Ghost History of Portland, Oregon walking tour

From fiery deaths to watery graves: In this 1.5 mile cemetery walking tour, we weave what we know of the peoples who lived here for millennia with verifiable stories of recent centuries. We can only g

From fiery deaths to watery graves: In this 1.5 mile cemetery walking tour, we weave what we know of the peoples who lived here for millennia with verifiable stories of recent centuries. We can only guess, based on our psychics’ readings and eerie coincidences we have observed, where people here before us feared to walk and canoe at night. As a wise person wrote, every story ends as a ghost story. Our ghosts are legion. We now call it Oregon; “ourigan” was ancestral home to hundreds of thousands. They have left a darkness here, expressed with stories from the earliest days of our written history to modern times. Starting with early disasters, we will tell ghost stories we have collected, from fiery deaths to those in the waters of nearby river; from self-inflicted to deaths brought by the state or a rich man’s guilt. Our route takes us through the inner eastside, where more of Portland’s disasters have happened than any other part of the city & where many early settlers are buried.

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Location: Portland

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Q: Is there a minimum age for the ghost tour in Portland?

A: There's no official age limit, but the tour might not be super engaging for younger kids. I took my 12-year-old, and she loved it, but I wouldn’t recommend it for kids under 10. Just be prepared for some spooky stories!

Q: What should I wear for the walking tour? Is it weather dependent?

A: Definitely dress for the weather! It could be chilly in the evening, so layers are a good idea. Also, comfy shoes are a must since you’ll be walking about 1.5 miles. I recommend checking the forecast before heading out!

Q: Can this tour be rescheduled if the weather is bad?

A: Yes, if the weather looks really bad, you can usually reschedule. Just be sure to give them a call or email ahead of time. They’re pretty flexible, and it’s definitely better to go when it’s nice out!

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Just did the Macabre Ghost History tour in Portland - absolutely loved it!

I went on the ghost walking tour last weekend and wow, it was so interesting! The stories about the fiery deaths and the old cemeteries were both creepy and fascinating. Our guide was super knowledgeable and really brought the history to life. We walked about 1.5 miles in the Eastside, and they even told us a story about someone who died in the river! Highly recommend it for anyone who loves a spooky tale or two.

Looking for a unique gift idea - ghost tour?

I was thinking of giving my partner the Macabre Ghost History walking tour for their birthday. They love history and spooky stuff! Has anyone done this? Is it worth it? I just want to make sure they’ll enjoy it.