Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows of Seattle Guided Ghost Tour
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Seattle, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Seattle is home to “haunted” sights with unsavory histories not always apparent to independent travelers. On this walking ghost tour, explore downtown Seattle’s most haunted sights, including alleyways, old theaters, mortuaries, and the city’s first cemetery with a guide. Meet madames who ran brothels and court houses, ghostly vaudevillians, and other unruly characters along the way.
- A "dark history" ghost walking tour of downtown Seattle
- Learn about Seattle’s lesser-known dark and unruly history
- Visit “haunted” alleyways, cemeteries, mortuaries, and theaters
- Examine documented accounts of historical hauntings
What's Included
- Professional and Courteous Guides
- Intensely researched true stories of history
- Documented accounts of historic hauntings
- Food and Drink
- Motorized Transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Four Seasons Hotel Seattle99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Meet your guide Outside the Four Seasons Hotel who will be wearing a black US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle (Pass By)
Post Alley (Pass By)
Market Theatre (Pass By)
1921 1st Ave (Pass By)
Moore Theatre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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
4.4
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Our guide crushed it! Michael was great and he gave us so much information on the area. He was able to story tell so well too.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review, Aaron! Michael will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed his storytelling and knowledge of the area. We're glad he made the tour such a memorable experience. Hope to see you again soon!
The tour was entertaining. I liked the weaving of Native Peoples and Japanese/Japanese Americans into the haunted stories going back to Chief Seattle. We went by the "gum wall" which was disgusting and interesting at the same time. Tour is worth booking.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Ron! Thank you for exploring Seattle with us! We're delighted you found the tour entertaining and enjoyed learning about the people and communities whose stories have shaped the city. We're glad you got to experience the curious mix of fascinating and slightly gross that is the Gum Wall, too!
Very cool and interesting piece of learning history about the pike place and certain spirits that may linger in Seattle.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Arturo! We're so glad you found the tour interesting! Seattle's history has plenty of intriguing stories, and we're happy you enjoyed discovering some of the tales associated with its historic locations.
Very informative.The ghost tour was spooky, fun, and full of fascinating stories! The guide made the experience unforgettable.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Augustine! Thank you for exploring Seattle with us! We're delighted the tour was both informative and entertaining, and that the stories left such a lasting impression. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
Queen was an excellent tour guide! Very entertaining and really knew the "spooky" hot spots of Seattle.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Jenni! Thank you for the fantastic review! Queen will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed her entertaining storytelling and knowledge of Seattle’s spooky spots. Hope to see you again soon!
Guide had a good knowledge of the history. Well delivered. We found the guide entertaining to listen to.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, So glad you had a great time! Sharing Seattle's history in an entertaining and memorable way is what we love to do. We appreciate you coming along!
Great tour with a lot of seattle history enjoyed seeing and hearing about old seattle Nice job and great evening
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for joining us, Thomas! We're so glad you enjoyed discovering Seattle's history and getting a glimpse of old Seattle through its stories and landmarks. We're happy you had a great evening with us!
The tour guide is great. Very friendly and Knowledgeable. You don't get to go into the buildings they talk about tho which was a bit of a let down.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for joining us! We're glad you enjoyed your guide's friendly personality and knowledge. We understand that going inside the buildings would have been a nice addition. Thank you for spending your time with us!
Fun tour. Michael F was a great guide, using different voices to portray the different characters in the stories he was telling us, making the stories more engaging. Very personable. He took time between stops to speak to every group in the tour, making you feel included. Highly recommend the tour and the tour guide!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Cecile! Thank you for exploring Seattle with us! We're so happy Michael's storytelling, humor, and friendly approach made the experience memorable. It's great to know you felt included and connected throughout the tour. Hope to see you again soon!
I thought it was pretty good but it I wished it would have been a little longer and given a little more history about Seattle. Overall it was a good tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Barb! We're glad you enjoyed the experience! Seattle has a rich history, and we appreciate your suggestion to include more historical details and a longer tour. Thank you for exploring with us!
Michael was so informative and entertaining! This was a great way to start my first time in Seattle.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Mollie! Thank you for joining us on your first Seattle visit! We're so glad Michael made the tour both informative and entertaining. What a fun way to get acquainted with the city! Hope to see you again soon!
Queen was amazing! She is an excellent story teller and shared so much with us about the city and its history.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Kristen! Thank you for exploring Seattle with Queen! It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed her stories and insights into the city. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
It was a great time fast way to see the city. When you're only there for a night was perfect. We did it at night so the nightlife lights were amazing as well. And it was safe.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Danielle! So glad you made us part of your Seattle visit! There’s something special about exploring the city after dark, and we’re happy you got to enjoy its lively atmosphere and beautiful lights. Hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
We had Queen and she was AMAZING! She had so much knowledge about Seattle and was great at telling us all of the histories of the different areas. We would take a tour with her again 100%
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Susie! This is what we love to hear! Queen's passion for Seattle's history shines through in her storytelling, and we're so glad you had such a great time. We'd love to see you back for another tour soon!
It was great. Really fun. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. And we got to walk all over and see the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Peter! So glad you enjoyed your time with us! We appreciate you exploring Seattle through our tour and hope you’ll join us again for another adventure soon!
Richardo was such a great storyteller even with his silly Dad jokes. Such a unique and fun experience. Some hills and stairs so be prepared with go walking shoes.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We love hearing this, Evelyn! Ricardo will be happy to know his stories and silly dad jokes made your experience memorable. A little Seattle history, some nighttime people-watching, and plenty of laughs make for a unique evening. Thanks for joining us!
Really just a nighttime walking tour. The guide was friendly and struck up a conversation with just about everyone in the group, but we didn’t go in any of the locations. Everything is as described on the tour info, but just felt a little lacking.
So great! Perfect intro to the city, such a fun way to get some city history and get a few ghost stories for the books!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
What a great way to start your Seattle adventure, Caroline! We’re delighted you enjoyed learning about the city’s past while hearing some of its spooky stories. We hope you’ll join us again for another memorable experience!
Our tour guide Queen was very knowledgeable about the local lore. She didn’t just tell us, she enacted she modeled, and made us ponder the paranormal. She made this tour to be very interactive. She provided ghost chat boxes and K2 meters to add to the fun!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Elizabeth! We’re so happy you had a great time with Queen! Her enthusiasm for Seattle’s local lore and creative storytelling makes the tour special. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed getting involved with the ghost-hunting equipment and exploring the stories in such an interactive way!
Historical look at Seattle through past crimes and assorted villains. Tour guide was lighthearted yet did a good job talking substance about some bad people. I liked the parts where our tour guide showed how hard working gold miners would be pounced upon by the Seattle villains. The presentation style was solid. Our tour guide was well prepared. The first art of the tour included a steep and somewhat lengthy hill which is not anyone’s fault because it is an outdoor tour and Seattle is full of hills. Just be prepared for some hills. I’d give the tour length a A+. As it was the perfect length. I’d give the presenter an A+ too. Personable but yet respectful to tell the tales of Seattle history. I would an a caveat that steep hill at start of tour just as a friendly reminder.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Tom! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour! Seattle’s history has plenty of fascinating characters and darker chapters, and we’re glad your guide brought those stories to life while keeping the experience engaging and respectful. Thank you, too, for mentioning the steep hill. We appreciate the suggestion to make that clearer for guests planning their walk!
I was really looking forward to this tour and was very disappointed. As soon as we walked up to the group, I let the tour guide know that we really could not hear him with the street noise and the fact that the speaker was on his back, but he wanted to face us did not help. I am a fairly young person, with pretty good hearing and I could not hear anything. He led us to the Gum Wall, which is also a really cool spot, but the acoustics in the area are not easy to hear, and there were other people around that were speaking loudly. We went to the front of the Public Market, as a group we tried to stay left side of him, but for the life of me I couldn't tell you what one story was about. Toward the end of the tour, he led us through a parking lot with several unhoused people. While we were standing at the entrance to the parking lot, we were verbally accosted by a resident. We do take responsibility for our part of the misunderstanding. However, I can't help but wonder, why we were led through this parking lot. Maybe there was something in the monologue that explained why, but I could not hear it. Further, the tour guide did not come over to resolve the situation, nor did he acknowledge the incident with our group. I am very disappointed. Perhaps a smaller group would have made it more manageable, or investing in an audio system would be a good choice. Regardless, my recommendation is to stay in the hotel and watch a documentary about Seattle.
Horrible. Don't waste your time or money. Bud 1 small hill was 3 mountains to climb. Zach was boring, his speaker system was terrible. We left the your half way through.
Do not book
It was fun and informative! I do wish the tour guide could have been a bit louder maybe with a portable mic but otherwise great tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Julian! Thank you for the kind words and helpful suggestion! We love sharing Seattle’s history and haunted stories, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy every detail. Hope to see you again soon!
It was cool getting to hear the multiple stories of historic people revolving around Seattle and to figure out what they're infamous/benevolent for. Especially the many buildings that have been simply affected by certain events that caused them to become haunted. :D
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Ivan! Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the fascinating people, events, and historic buildings that make Seattle’s past so interesting. It’s amazing how much history is tucked into the city’s streets. Hope to see you again soon!
Had a great time with Dan, he was very entertaining, knowledgeable of the area and had good stories to tell. Would’ve liked a little more scary and ghost related stories but overall a good evening.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Timothy! We're so glad you had a good evening with Dan! It's wonderful to hear his knowledge and entertaining stories made an impression. We also appreciate your thoughts on the balance of history and ghost stories. Thanks for touring with us, and hope to see you again soon!
Our tour guide Rob was awesome, he was patient, kind, funny and very knowledgable. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Stacey! Thank you for exploring the other side of Seattle with us! It's great to hear Rob kept the experience informative, fun, and welcoming. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
They can and will change your tour time with little notice and not offer or communicate an alternative this company SUCKS!!!
A wonderful walking tour of history and local lore! We had a great time learning about the darker side of history of the city.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi, Sarah! We're happy you had a wonderful time discovering the darker side of Seattle with us! There's so much fascinating history behind these streets, and we're glad you enjoyed hearing the stories. Hope to see you again soon!
Nice walk hearing the stories of the city. Not too scary or sinister. It was a short experience but fun.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for joining us, Kimberly! We're glad you enjoyed the walk and hearing the stories behind the city. We love offering a fun mix of local history and spooky tales without making things too frightening. Happy to hear you had a good time!
Sarah showed up 30 minutes late unfortunately. Other guests and our entire party left. Poor communication from the tour guide, and no sense of urgency upon arrival. We saw them once we walked out from the meeting point.
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