Explore Portland Thrift Shops!
Overview
Want to check out Portland's hot thrift shop scene? You just have to know where to go! Come along with me for a tour of shops that include everything from items plucked out of the dump to high-end Prada at a second hand boutique!
Portland's thrifting culture is rooted in our respect for the environment and a commitment to re-use and recycle useable goods rather than send them to the landfill. Consequently, we have many thrift shops of every kind and category!
There's no place better to begin than SE Hawthorne Ave., a vibrant street of secondhand shops, as well as a food carts, coffee shops, and small businesses selling made-in-portland goods. It's my treat for coffee or cocktails as we meet to get acquainted and caffeinated! This is a team experience so we can share what we're looking for and act as scouts for each other (me: Frye boots, color brown, size 10).
I look forward to going thrifting with you in Portland!
What's Included
- Private guide, and coffee / tea at meet up location.
- Food and drinks
- Meals, admission tickets.
Meeting and Pickup
I will pick up from any hotel in the downtown Portland area, including Airbnbs.
Portland
OR, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
This private and custom tour designed to show you as many thrift stores as time allows. Lunchtime will be at Portland's famous food carts or a restaurant.
Popular destinations include Goodwill (several locations including the famous "bins"), Value Village, the Salvation Army, William Temple House, Red Fox Vintage, the Buffalo Exchange, and Rerun.
About Your Guide: Sarah Bott is a 21-year Portland resident and longtime former spokesperson for the City of Portland and State of Oregon. During her career she worked for three Portland mayors, the parks department, local water utility, and state environmental protection agency. TShe lives in NE Portland and operates the Woodlawn Neighborhood Guest House (www.woodlawnguesthouse.com)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-45634P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Private guide, and coffee / tea at meet up location.
- Food and drinks.
- Meals, admission tickets.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Portland Thrift Shops! is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Portland Thrift Shops! will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private guide, and coffee / tea at meet up location.
- Food and drinks
- Meals, admission tickets.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
