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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle's original neighborhood. Our experienced guides lead small groups through, 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 once Indian encampment has since transformed into one of the 20 largest cities in the United States.

Additional Info

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Beneath the Streets

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Pioneer Square

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

11:00 am tour

New time slot option

2:30pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

1:30pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

11:30am Tour

2:00 Tour

2:00pm tour

12:30pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

12:00 Tour

12:00 Tour

1:00 pm Tour

1:00: New time slot option

3:00 Tour

3:00 Tour

3:30pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

4:30pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

10:30am Tour

10:30 am tour

4:00pm Tour

Guided 60 minute, small-group walking history tour through and below historic Pioneer Square. Visit underground areaways not offered by other tour companies and only recently reopened for access.

Reviews

4.68

7,499 reviews

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  • Awesome

    Melanie M,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Awesome, fun experience. Learned a lot about Seattle. Our guide David did a stellar job. Highly recommended

  • Very interesting

    John R,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very interesting and guide was very entertaining. Recommend. It’s only about an hour tour so doesn’t take up the whole day.

  • Beneath the streets

    Benjamin W,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a fun and informative tour. Didn’t know the history of Seattle and its underground communities.

  • Our guide, Mark, was not...

    Barbara W,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Our guide, Mark, was not a competent guide. He thought he was funny. He was not; neither I or any one else laughed at what he thought were jokes. His commentary was off handed and not well organized. A guide should tell a story. Mark made disconnected comments often referring to other places he had been a guide rather than the place we were visiting. I personally found him offensive and sort of icky and chose to remain near the back of the group. The information he gave was generally accurate, but could have been more informative if it had been better organized and meaningful if presented in paragraph form. I have been on another underground tour before, but I would not recommend this tour.

  • Underground

    tom b,

    Sep 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Some walking up and down stairs; great history and photos of Seattle. Great tour guide with lots of knowledge

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4.68
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