Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Description
Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle's original neighborhood. Our experienced guides lead small groups above, and beneath, Pioneer Square to the street level that existed in the 1890s. Explore underground pathways that were built more than 120 years ago, learning details on early Seattle history, why these spaces were built, and how they have been used (and misused) over the years. Marvel at how this former tidal flat has since transformed into one of the 20 largest cities in the United States.
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Beneath the Streets focuses on factual, historical information that details the birth of our city, 1890’s architecture, and several other stories including the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row, and the Coast Salish Peoples that first inhabited the area. Our tour guides participate in workshops on cultural traditions and history with special guest historians and Native Tribal members as continual professional development.
We cover four city blocks of historic Pioneer Square and explore three underground passageways originally constructed in the 1890's. You'll see and hear the history of the neighborhood from both the original and current street levels.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(8,954)
David was excellent and so interesting
Tour guide was interesting and informative. I would recommend this tour.
Awesome guide! On the 1:30 tour on aug 12th
The tour is very nice and story about the tour is very good
Our guide Dave (I think) was super fun! He was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to but also willing to talk with visitors on the tour.
Patti was our guide and she did a great job! We learned so much history about the area around Pioneer Square and Seattle. It was very cool to be able to see the way they developed the city from literally the ground up! The local merchants also offer discounts after the tour (keep your ticket!) so that’s a small bonus! We stopped at the Mirabella cafe and the food was amazing. What a great way to start out a quick visit!
I have travelled to Seattle many times but this was my first tour beneath the streets. Highly recommend this tour. Fascinating history and it will give you a different perspective of this amazing city.
What a fun and informative tour of the beginnings of Seattle. Our tour guide Richard was super knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining! Highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review. Richard 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.
There is a lot of walking and steps. Very informative and a lot of fun. The walking pace can be a little fast, but they let the slow ones catch up.
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.
Great experience, Daniel (tour guide) was hilarious and just the best. Even our teenage daughter enjoyed it. Highly recommend!
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.
