Seattle

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

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From $29.03

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour. 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. Each small-group tour is unique, with insider tips from a professional, local guide.
  • Enjoy a walking tour of old Seattle
  • Discover Pioneer Square, the Emerald City’s original neighborhood
  • Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that led to its beginnings
  • Compare modern-day Pioneer Square with that of yesteryear
  • Small group ensures a personalized experience

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

  • 119 South Main St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

What To Expect

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.

Hear tales from the past, like 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.

Beneath the Streets

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Pioneer Square

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips


It was raining the day we went so there were some puddles to deal with so wear comfortable shoes that are appropriate for the weather.
The tour is only one hour, so great for kids.
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Fun and Learned a lot!
Ronna_F, Mar 2024
Mike was great host! Super funny and informed. I learned a lot about Seattle! And it wasn't too, too much walking.
Intriguing Seattle History
J_M, Mar 2024
I appreciate the history of Seattle. Dave kept us intrigued while bringing the story to life. Thank you Dave for the history lesson and your sence of humor.
A very informative tour but also fun.
Heather_K, Mar 2024
I didn't know how much of the area had been modified in the past. This was a very fun and informative tour. I'd actually do it again.
Beneath the street tour
Pamela_B, Mar 2024
Our guide Dave was funny and informative. The small group allowed for question and answers and we were given great suggestions for where else to go in the area.
Dave the tour guide was...
Eduardo_E, Mar 2024
Dave the tour guide was the true representation of Seattle himself and the way he presented the history in his own way was fun and entertaining.
A Great Value Tour
Susan_B, Mar 2024
Our guide Imogen had us entertained right from the moment the tour began. She told us all about the history of the streets beneath the city. Who knew history could be so entertaining. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others.
Informative and quirky
Brian_B, Mar 2024
Friends and I enjoyed this tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. Seattle’s history below and above the street interesting.
Awesome
BARBARA_L, Mar 2024
Tour guides extensive knowledge and personality wee amazing. Seeing the pictures of old Seattle and the fire - and walking under the city was also amazing.
Definitely recommend
Justin_V, Mar 2024
Dave was a great tour guide. Provided a lot of history in the beginning before taking us around the tunnels.
Good informative tour
Yakov_P, Mar 2024
Very informative, well time spent. The guide was very knowledgeable in city history and and kept the story line very interesting
Great guide
Abbie_K, Mar 2024
We loved our tour guide, Dave! He is entertaining and very knowledgeable of the tunnels as well as Seattle as a whole.
Interesting Facts about Seattle
Leil_G, Mar 2024
this tour was great and filled with interesting facts. The guide, Imogen, was very excited to tell us all about Seattle and kept the tour engaged the entire time. She had get enthusiasm about what she was sharing. Would do this tour again.
Awesome
josh_m, Mar 2024
Lots of fun with information that was eye opening. Had a great time and will recommend it to friends.
Very interesting tour
Marques_B, Mar 2024
Very good tour guide to give a good understanding of what happened back then. I would definitely tell friends to go.
Fantastic!
Aura_G, Mar 2024
Our guide was fantastic, and the tour was incredibly informative! We learned a ton about Seattle, and had some good laughs thanks to the awesome sense of humor of our guide.
The underground Seattle gem!!
Maria_C, Mar 2024
Mike, our tour guide was awesome!!! We learned so much about Seattle that we didn’t know. The tour was enjoyable and it was neat walking underground and imagining what it was like in the 1890’s. I will be back again when we have guests from out of town. Thanks for a fun time Mike!!
Amazing
Alfred_S, Mar 2024
Tour Guide was amazing! Very animated and such amazing story teller. 😍 lots of information and history.
Great experience
Renato_E, Mar 2024
Loved our tour guide and his knowledge of the city’s history! I strongly recommend you to book this tour whenever visiting Seattle (specially in the rainy days).
Fun, enlightening and entertaining.
Tricia, Mar 2024
Very Informative. Mike our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He great insights into the history of Seattle.
Lived in Seattle for a decade, this was worth it
Jessamine_A, Mar 2024
Great tour and super knowledgeable guide! We loved learning more about the city we call home. It was great hearing the detailed history and architecture.
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