Portland Food Cart Bike Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Portland's vibrant food cart culture
- Sample a variety of local and international dishes
- Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through scenic neighborhoods
- Learn about the history and evolution of food carts
- Discover hidden culinary gems off the beaten path
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bike tour through Portland's food cart scene
- Tastings at multiple food carts offering diverse cuisines
- Bicycle and helmet rental for the tour duration
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
We'll start by fitting you for bikes at our shop at 833 SE Main Street #121, before we head out on the day's excursion.
In the Ladd's Addition neighborhood is the heart of the original food cart scene and we'll set the scene by trying some of our favorite coffee and discussing our route for the day.
One of the most iconic sorts of food carts in Portland is a fusion between traditional cuisines. Matt's is one of the ultimate: take Southern US-style barbecue and place it in the best tacos anywhere. (For vegan and vegetarian guests, we'll choose a different but equally awesome first stop!)
In the neighborhood anyway! We'll ride up in the direction of Mt. Tabor (one of four extinct volcanoes within the city's core!) toward another food cart pod, this one the descendant of our dearest departed collections of food cart -- RIP Tidbit. Luckily the carts themselves live on, especially some fun and beautifully executed versions of favorite snacks from our childhood. These are made with sustainable ingredients, interesting and delicious flavor combinations, so we'll sample these and maybe we'll teach you a few new words, too!
Hawthorne Boulevard is part of our hometown story: the heart of all that's delicious, funky, and hippie, a thoroughfare with a street food soul! We'll ride into our personal and the city's foodie history (this goes back over a century!) and stop at a special coffee food cart made in a unique vehicle. Here we'll get some caffeinated beverage (if that's what you like) to begin our day!
Well visit Cartopia or another nearby pod! Cartopia was the first-ever permanent food cart pod in the city. This one is the epicenter of the food cart craze. We'll talk about how the food cart explosion began (a story told uniquely by us) and visit either Cartopia or its next door neighbor, the Hawthorne Asylum.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- Participants should be comfortable riding a bicycle for the duration of the tour.
- Food tastings are included; please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes suitable for biking.
- Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour operates rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Allergies and dietary requirements must be communicated at booking. We can accommodate the needs of vegetarians and pescatarians, but changes may be made to the itinerary for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan needs. We are sorry that peanut and other nut allergies cannot be safely accommodated.
Traveler reviews
Excellent bike / food cart tour in Portland
Kelly was an awesome tour guide. A lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the Portland food cart scene. We biked through beautiful neighborhoods between the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and stopped at many delicious food carts. By the end I was bursting at the seams! lol. I would highly recommend this tour.
We had a great time on...
We had a great time on our food cart /bike tour! Kellie was knowledgeable, friendly and fun to tour with. We saw lots of art, but best of all we ate some really yummy food! Come hungry! The bike ride was easy and fun. A few surprises along the way. Highly recommend!
Fun for the whole family
Great way to explore the green parts of the city! Of course we happened to book a day with a heat advisory which was less than ideal. It was my 10 year olds favorite part of the trip which is saying a lot. 100% would recommend and do again!
Best thing we did in Portland!
Amazing for bikers of all levels! Such friendly and educational tour guides. Fantastic foods and a good range of the Portland food cart scene. Loved that they talked about important political topics that are affecting the Portland landscape, including the benefits of diversity and being environmentally conscious. Absolutely would recommend to anyone who wants to get a local perspective on Portland!!
Wonderful way to see the...
Wonderful way to see the local neighborhoods of Portland and eat delicious food!!! Saw amazing murals and plant life. Food was top notch and our guide was the best!