PORTLAND FRANZ BAKERY TOUR PROGRAM

2025–2026 Bookings

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our historic Portland bakery! During your experience, you will have a guided tour 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 8am – 5pm.

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.
• Enjoy tasty Franz samples and visit our Bakery Outlet to stock up on your favorites.

Please note:

Our Portland facility is over 100 years old. Tours include walking up and down multiple flights of stairs and passing by hot ovens. There are no elevators, and the environment may not be comfortable for all visitors.

Visitor Requirements:

• All visitors must be at least 7 years old.
• Closed-toe shoes with rubber soles.
• 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

Booking for the 2025-2026 school year is open! 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.

• ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOURS (Grades 2–3):
A discovery-based tour filled with hands-on learning and fun insights into how we bake and work at Franz.
• MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS (Grades 6–7):
A deeper exploration of our history, innovations, and future. Connects students to Franz through primary and secondary sources

Duration: 2 hours total

Teachers, ready to plan your class experience?
School Field Trip Booking Form CLICK HERE

Community Group Trips

Depending on group size and age, these visits typically take around an hour. Maximum group size is 20 guests

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!

Ready to plan your group’s visit?
Community & Homeschool Tour Booking Form CLICK HERE

General Public Tours

These sessions last around an hour. Session capacity is 20 guests.

Once a month, we 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!

Ready to join a session?

General Public Tour Booking Form CLICK HERE