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(9,028)
This was such a cool tour. We really were able to go into Seattle's underground and check out it out. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the various subjects, although he did lean into the political, which I did not mind, but I understand how some would not enjoy. Overall, such a good tour.
The tour was really good I appreciated that it was more history than theatrical. One suggestion though is if kids are going on the tour they shouldn't be weaving in and out of people bumping into people the entire time. I think the tour guide should have said something to the parents. I got my purse knocked off my shoulder twice and bumped into more times by the same kid.
Jim Gall was our guide. He was knowledgeable about Seattle's history. Yes you go up and down stairs, yet all stairs had solid railing. That kept it easy going. Jim even sang the theme of Here Comes the Brides, an old tv show from the early 70’s, based on Seattle history. Nice tour for a day tour.
Mike was an amazing guide, very neat facts!!
Tour guide was great! Lots of historical and current info, teenagers and adults in our group enjoyed the tour.
Thank you for the 5 stars! We are thrilled you had a great time and that everyone enjoyed exploring the Underground and history of Seattle with us. Have a great time in the PNW!
The history of Seattle was so very interesting. Loved the ins/outs and Mike was a great story teller and historian.
Thank you for the 5 stars and kind words. We are so glad you had a great time with Mike exploring the Underground and history of Seattle. He is such a great storyteller and brings the Underground to life. THANKS!
Thank you Carter Churchfield for the Seattle that’s not written about in the history books. Worth the price of admission just to learn about the origin story of the U.of W. ;-)
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 five star experience on the underground history tour with us here in Seattle.
David was great, very informative and knowledgeable. There is so much history to uncover and understand.
David 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.
Mike was very knowledgeable with just enough humor!
Thank you for the 5 stars and giving good ol' Uncle Mike a shoutout. He has such a great personality for tour guiding and is a wealth of knowledge to boot. Glad you enjoyed your time with him!
Interesting history of Seattle and the underground city. The fire, the earthquake, and how they built the city above the original town.
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.
