Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Seattle, USA
+3
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour that is great for locals and tourists alike who want to learn more about this city. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States.
- Seea whole new side of Seattle that most tourists miss
- Leave the Seattle guidebook at home—your local guide has better stories
- Compare modern-day Pioneer Square with that of yesteryear
- Numerous tour times make it easy to fit in your schedule
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Look for the black awning over the sidewalk; the stairs beneath will lead right to the check-in desk.
End point
- Union Trust Building, 119 South Main St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Itinerary
Get ready to discover the original Emerald City, the city of Seattle, Washington, from its inception in the 1890s. This entertaining and educational underground voyage travels beneath the streets to uncover three blocks of historic, old Pioneer Square. Explore not only the underground passageways that were built more than 120 years ago, but also the modern Pioneer Square that exists today.
Make your way to 102 Cherry Street near Pioneer Street to start your tour. Hear tales from the past, including the story of the stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle's crucial role in what would become the Klondike Gold Rush. Find out about Skid Row, a dilapidated urban area that served as the main street in Pioneer Square. And get to know the history of a group of people called the Coast Salish, the ethnically and linguistically related Indigenous peoples that first settled here.
The tour ends at Occidental Square.
Make your way to 102 Cherry Street near Pioneer Street to start your tour. Hear tales from the past, including the story of the stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle's crucial role in what would become the Klondike Gold Rush. Find out about Skid Row, a dilapidated urban area that served as the main street in Pioneer Square. And get to know the history of a group of people called the Coast Salish, the ethnically and linguistically related Indigenous peoples that first settled here.
The tour ends at Occidental Square.
1
Beneath the Streets
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Pioneer Square
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
- Tours need 2 or more people on the tour for the tour to run. Full refunds given in the event only one person signed up for the tour.
- Additional hours/tours added during busy times,check website or call for more info.
- There are 3 flights of stairs, up and down each flight, throughout the one hour tour. We travel 4 blocks ( apporx. half a mile, .8k) at a leisurley pace during the one hour tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 8,862 reviews
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Paige_C, Jul 2026
Our guide (Jenny?) works in education and was informative and funny. We enjoyed seeing the history of Seattle firsthand and learning about the engineering that went into creating this waterside city. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. Jenn does a great job of making the tour fun and engaging for everyone. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Mark_P, Jul 2026
Great information. Guide was very knowledgeable and made some “dad jokes” (funny). He was patient and answered questions during the tour and at the end.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Wayne_S, Jul 2026
A lot of walking and stairs, but overall a very interesting experience. Our guide-Daniel- was very informative.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and give Daniel a shoutout. As he likes to say he has been a tour guide since last century, and it shows. His knowledge of Seattle and the Underground plus a terrible joke or two makes his tours fun and interesting. Thank you!
Kathryn_B, Jul 2026
Carter was very informative, entertaining, and funny. The tour was incredibly interesting. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the high praise for Carter's tour! Her wealth of knowledge makes her tours dynamic and never the same twice. We are so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the history of Seattle with her!
Melanie_R, Jul 2026
I used Google Maps to get to Cherry Street from Pioneer Square. It was nice to find the place and use the restroom. I arrived early. Daniel has had a lot of experiences and was able to connect with many in the group. His voice was loud, he knew how to wait so everyone could hear him before speaking. He was funny and effective in sharing his love for the city and its history. So grateful for the opportunity to explore a different part of Seattle through this Underground City Tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and kind review. We are thrilled you were easily able to find us and enjoyed your time exploring the history of Seattle and the Underground with Daniel. Bad Dad Jokes aside - Daniel certainly knows his history. Have a great time in Seattle!
Debbie_K, Jul 2026
A really different side of Seattle along with a different neighborhood David was funny and very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and give David a shoutout! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the history of Seattle and the Underground with us. Enjoy Seattle!
Sharon_L, Jul 2026
The tour was so interesting, I had no idea that all those crazy things happened under the street level that is now. I love history, and Seattle has a great story !
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Debra_M, Jul 2026
Very interesting history of Seattle. Tour guide knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend if you like history.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Angela_K, Jul 2026
Mike was an amazing tour guide. Engaging, informed, friendly, and fun. We toured with a teen and 2 adults. Everyone had a good time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. Mike does a great job of making the tour fun and informative for everyone. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Kelly_L, Jul 2026
Great tour of Seattle's underground history. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to share his expertise
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're glad you had such a fun time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Amy_A, Jul 2026
It was very informative and interesting! Our guide, Mike, was friendly and high-energy. I was surprised to learn about how these underground areas came to be and the history of Seattle. I think it was worth the price paid.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Mike brings a great level of energy to the tour, while keeping it informative. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Courtlan_E, Jul 2026
Patti was our tour guide, and she kept the mood light and entertaining throughout this tour. We appreciated it. It was appropriate for kids.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Patti does a great job of making the tour fun and engaging for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Katie_M, Jul 2026
Great tour, learned a lot of Seattle history and fun facts. Our guide Carter was amazing and our kids liked spying all the fun underground signs after the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Carter does a great job of making the tour fun and engaging for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Anna_B, Jul 2026
Jen the tour guide has passion for the history of Seattle. We gave them review we did as if you have allergies or asthma , the underground tunnels may cause some issues.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you enjoyed Jen and learning about the history of Seattle and the Underground.
We do have air purifiers throughout our spaces in an attempt to help with some of the dust. We are sorry that your tour was negatively impacted by allergies. Thank you!
Jennifer_M, Jul 2026
I had misgivings about the underground tour because I typically don’t enjoy tours. But this tour was widely recommended by everyone we spoke with in Seattle. I am so glad we listened! The tour was fascinating and Patti was an engaging, well informed excellent tour guide. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars and giving Patti such a great compliment. We are thrilled you enjoyed learning about and exploring the Underground with her. Enjoy Seattle!!!!!!
Cora_E, Jul 2026
As someone who lives in Seattle, this was so fun! Definitely worth it, our tour guide was perfect! It was my husband's first time going, my 5th time & I forgot how much information is said with in the hour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a big complement to our guide. We are thrilled that 5 times over you still think it's a great tour! We appreciate you and hope to see you again!
Katelin_W, Jul 2026
David was incredible! So knowledgeable and friendly and made a connection with every person on the tour. He spoke highly of other local establishments and shared interesting facts! Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars and taking the time to give David such a lovely shoutout. He is an incredibly gifted guide and loves to share Pioneer Square with visitors. We are so glad you enjoyed your time with him!
Alice_M, Jul 2026
Dave was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and funny but more importantly, it was loaded with the history of Seattle. A must do.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the review and giving Dave such a nice shoutout. Dave is a wealth of information and he is so gifted at bringing the history of Seattle and Pioneer Square to life. Thank you for taking the time to recognize his passion.
Shandra_C, Jul 2026
Amazing historical information and tour. Definitely a must when visiting Seattle as this is where it all started.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the recommendation and 5 stars! We love sharing the history of Seattle and the Underground. So happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Emese_M, Jul 2026
Good way to learn about the old times of Seattle.
They were very nice and helpful as we were running a bit late and they accommodated us kindly and allowed us to join the next tour so we didn’t miss the intro.
The tour was informative and the guide gave us a very dramatic rundown of the city’s history
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars and kind words - we are so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the history of Seattle and the Underground.
We are flexible and want everyone to have the full experience - we are so glad we could accommodate you. Thank you!
Kimberly_M, Jul 2026
Tour guide was awesome. Great history knowledge. Added in some humor and didn’t rush us. Enjoyed every moment of it from start to finish!
Tip him out, deserves the tips!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Jennifer_K, Jul 2026
Great way to learn some history of the city’s beginnings. Some parts are both above and y ground during the tour. Our tour guide was amazing! He was funny, informative, interesting and kept the tour going at a good pace.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Kenneth_F, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was excellent. We learned a lot and will never look at Seattle the same way again……..
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Prosper_P, Jul 2026
Fun, interesting and informative. A look at the history of Seattle and it's demise, rebirth and involvement in the gold rush of Alaska
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Gretchen_S, Jul 2026
Fun and out of the ordinary. Great tour for a piece of history that I have never known. Perfect amount of time and great knowledgable tour guide David.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
David does a great job of making the tour fun and engaging for everyone. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Carina_R, Jul 2026
The fam enjoyed this tour, the tour guide was really good. It was informational but fun. The walking wasn’t extreme.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Sandra_S, Jul 2026
The steps and uneven walking pavements made it unfavorable for those with limited mobility and or walkers
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we are thrilled you enjoyed your guide. We do try to be transparent about how much walking and stairs there are but understand that it can take people by surprise. We will work with anyone to get them through the tour, but understand it can be challenging given the nature of the Underground. Glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Nancy_K, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, Daniel, was fantastic, knowledgeable, and funny. It was a great tour and we learned a lot.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars and giving Daniel a well deserved shoutout! We are so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the Underground and history of Seattle with him.
Bennet_R, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Eowyn was extremely knowledgeable and provided so much commentary about the history of the underground. I recommend this tour to anyone that wants to learn more about the history of Seattle
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed your time exploring the history of Seattle and the Underground with Eowyn. She is a gifted storyteller which makes the tour even more fun. Thank you!
Veronica_W, Jul 2026
It’s a little warm underground but very interesting our guide was very knowledgeable and knew everything from memory and her voice was strong so we could hear well.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the kind words and stellar review. We are glad you enjoyed your time exploring Beneath The Streets with your guide. We are passionate about our history and we think it shows. Enjoy Seattle!
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