About Slabtown Tours

Discover Portland’s Hidden Stories with Slabtown Tours.

Ready to explore the weird, wild, and wonderful corners of Portland that most locals don’t even know about? Slabtown Tours takes you beyond the typical tourist trail and into the backstreets, backstories, and bizarre legends that make this city unforgettable.

Led by Portland eccentric history nerd (in the best way) Dr. Tanya Lyn March—who’s basically spent her life digging through dusty archives and haunted corners so you don’t have to—these tours blend juicy storytelling with serious historical chops.

Tanya’s got a PhD in Urban Studies and a master’s in Historic Preservation (yes, she’s that kind of nerd), but her true passion is bringing Portland’s past to life in a way that’s entertaining, immersive, and just a little bit spooky.

Pick your adventure:

👻 A Night with Ghosts – Haunted legends and paranormal fun.

🕵️ Murder, Mayhem & Oddities of St. Johns – True crime and curious tales.

🏘️ Women of Nob Hill & Working Class Slabtown Tour – Dive into the eclectic history of NW Portland.  

📏 SE Foster: The Wildest, Widest Road –From streetcar suburbs to strip clubs, this stretch will not be found on any mainstream tour.

Whether you're a die-hard local or visiting for the first time, come wander with Slabtown Tours. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it’s way more fun than a history book.