PORTLAND FRANZ BAKERY TOUR PROGRAM

2026–2027 Bookings

Thank you for the incredible support of our tour program! Our tours are fully booked through the summer, check back on August 26 to request a spot for tours beginning in the fall!

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our historic Portland bakery! During your experience, you will have a guided tour of our facility and sample some of our delicious products. Perfect for guests ages 7 and up, this is your opportunity to see how the dough is made, literally!

We offer tours during the school year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from the hours of 9am – 4pm.

What to expect:

• Begin with a short history of Franz Bakery and our roots in Portland.
• Walk through our Portland Bakery with a knowledgeable guide.
• See how Franz Buns are made—from ingredients to ovens to packaging.
• Visit our Bakery Outlet to stock up on your favorites.

Please note:

Our Portland facility is over 100 years old. Tours require walking up and down multiple flights of stairs. Our bakery is also a hot and loud environment, which may not be comfortable for all visitors. Please reach out with any concerns about noise levels, temperatures, or accessibility.

Visitor Requirements:

• All visitors must be at least 7 years old.
• Closed toe and closed heel shoes.
• Full-length pants or skirts.
• T-shirt or long-sleeved shirt.
• NO heels, sandals, or Crocs.
• NO shorts or short skirts.
• NO jewelry or piercings. All jewelry must be removed before entering the production floor. No permanent jewelry, no covering jewelry with tape.

These rules apply to all guests, regardless of age.
Guests who are not dressed appropriately will not be permitted to join the tour.

Booking Your Tour

We offer several engaging tour programs designed to spark curiosity, inspire learning, and provide a memorable experience that connects visitors of all ages with food, industry, and community.

Read below to select the booking form that suits your group best. We can’t wait to share our bakery with you!

School Field Trips

Depending on classroom size, these visits typically take 2 hours. Maximum group size is 38 visitors, chaperones, and teachers included.

Capacity: 38 total visitors, teachers and chaperones included

Duration: 1-2 hours, depending on classroom size

Community Group Trips

Are you looking for a field trip for your mixed-age homeschool kids? Or maybe you’re organizing an event for online school students? Do you represent a community group, scout troop, club, organization, or business? We would love to welcome your group for a private tour!

Capacity: 20 visitors

Duration: 1 hour

General Public Tours

We also offer an open tour session for all members of our community! This option is popular for individuals or small groups who’d like to join a larger tour group. If you and your friends or family want to see how our bakery operates, this is your opportunity!

Capacity: 20 visitors

Duration: 1 hour