Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
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Seattle, USA
- 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.
- 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 8,387 reviews
Michelle_T, May 2026
Daniel was great. Managed a large group well and waited for those that were slower at walking. Waiting area was also decorated with interesting history items.
Renee_M, May 2026
Our tour guide, David, really made this tour outstanding. He had an appreciation for history and conveyed that with enthusiasm and storytelling. He had us step back in time and had us imagine what life was like.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Joshua_H, May 2026
Sarah was a great tour guide! A lot of knowledge and great enthusiasm! Fun for all!
Great way to learn something about the city we otherwise never would have!
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Sarah 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.
John_S, May 2026
It is a very informative history and urban delelopment story. Fascinating. It is amazing how little thought was put into short term gains without considering the future.
Our guide, Mike, was great. He was fast paced and very passionate about delivering lots of information with humor.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review! We appreciate you!
Mike is well versed on our rich Seattle history and has a wonderful way of conveying it to our guests! We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with is us here at Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour!
Keith_L, May 2026
Excellent tour of some of the history of Seattle and the city environs from the ground up (pun intended)
Response from Host, May 2026
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.
Julie_G, May 2026
What a great time! Dave our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. 24 ppl in our tour - size worked well. Be prepared for some stairs (with railings). Ask for Dave’s tours - A++++
Response from Host, May 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.
Rudy_M, May 2026
This tour was informative, fun and unique. Cool to see and learn about the city in a different light. Dave, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and threw in a couple good one liners. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Dave 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.
Cammie_L, May 2026
It was a cool tour. Our tour guide Jennifer was so knowledgeable. It was so nice learning about the history of Seattle. The only thing I have to say is that it could have been a little longer so we could explore and take pictures of the places we saw while we were listening to the guide. It felt slightly rushed.
Response from Host, May 2026
Jennifer 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. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Shannon_C, May 2026
Very informative tour. We leaned a lot and found it entertaining as well. Our tour guide had a great sense if humor, had a large knowledge base and kept things moving.
Response from Host, May 2026
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.
Amy_S, May 2026
Our tour guide, Imogen, was very enthusiastic and entertaining and made us all laugh and interested in the history of Seattle. The tour itself was not what was expected, not knowing about the history. Basically just walking through individual building basements. It was worth what we paid but would not do this experience again.
Response from Host, May 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.
Marion_F, May 2026
Great tasting tour at the market. Got to try some wonderful food. Guide Chip was great, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Nick_S, May 2026
It was enjoyable and very informative. We would definitely recommend this trip to other people when they travel to Seattle.
Response from Host, May 2026
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.
Brian_K, May 2026
There are stairs involved and walking a few blocks. It is a great experience to learn about Seattle's history.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five star review. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Jane_H, May 2026
Sarah was a fantastic tour guide.. so informative and knowledgeable, enthusiastic. Would recommend..
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle. Sarah 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.
PeterM_B, May 2026
Guide was funny and answered all our questions!
Good history of old Seattle and fascinating photos of old Seattle
Response from Host, May 2026
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.
Jenna_J, May 2026
Fun way to learn about Seattle history. Jennifer was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Thank you
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Debbie_W, May 2026
Fantastic tour! Our guide Carter was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Absolutely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. Carter 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.
gouravbhardwaj, May 2026
A quick look at Seattle historical buildings mainly via basements. The places have a lot of history. The tour was short but interesting.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're glad you had fun on the underground history tour with us.
Tara_H, May 2026
Richard was so knowledgeable and fun thank you so much for a great experience for our first visit in Seattle
Response from Host, May 2026
Richard has been giving tours for a long time and there isn't much about the history of the underground he doesn't know about. 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.
Maria_P, May 2026
Really interesting to see the underground spaces and the way the city rebuilt after the fire. Very knowledgeable guide
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for leaving us a kind review. We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Brigitte_D, May 2026
A very interesting tour with human stories and historical pics, the speaking woman has the best humor and her energy is full of fun and happyness.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Susan_S, May 2026
Very cool tour! We had no idea what was beneath the streets of Seattle! Guide was very informative and made the tour fun!
Response from Host, May 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.
Tasha_L, May 2026
Great time, really enjoyed seeing underneath Seattle and learning about it's history. Our guide was great and gad so many interesting stories. Thys tour is a definite must do.
Response from Host, May 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.
Theresa_P, May 2026
This was such a fun tour! I learned a lot about the history of Seattle and our guide answered questions with plenty of detail. I loved seeing a hidden part of the city. Definitely worth spending part of your time in Seattle on this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Mandy_M, May 2026
Well worth the time and money. Great knowledge by the guide and exceptional customer service at the front desk. Such a fascinating and interesting story!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're glad you had a five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
Vicki_L, May 2026
If you like history or just want to know about Seattle, this is a great trip. Very enlightening and informative.
Response from Host, May 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 five star review.
Warwick_G, May 2026
Very interesting tour explaining early Seattle. Dave was a great guide, very informative and funny!!
Response from Host, May 2026
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.
Brenda_S, May 2026
Walking, stairs, some inclines. Damp environment. Felt guide was fabulous and engaged very well. Very much enjoyed.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
martin_r, May 2026
What fab experience learning about the history of Seattle above and below ground . Awesome guide very informative and knowledgeable about Seattle.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you had a good time on the underground history tour with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review.
Amy_M, May 2026
Very interesting tour to learn about the fascinating history of Seattle that then you can see all over your future adventures in the city. Sarah was an incredible, knowledgable, and enthusiastic tour guide. I highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the recommendation and giving Sarah a shoutout! She loves sharing history and the Underground with anyone who will listen. It is rumored that she potentially should lay off the Iced Tea a bit!
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