Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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 To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Options
11:00 am tour
New time slot option
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.
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.
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.
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.
2:00 Tour
2:00pm 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.
2026 tours
1:00: New time slot option
11:30am Tour
10:30am Tour
10:30 am tour
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.
Reviews
8,209 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, quick, and interesting!
Amanda P,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super interesting, fun, and quick tour! Mix of history and visualization of what was and currently is. Fun guide and just the right amount of time spent underground. The tour was 60 min total.
Lots of Learning
Dustin D,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great lesson in Seattle history. It was interesting to see it up close. We enjoyed the tour despite the weather!
It was fun. We got to...
Kolbe W,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fun. We got to explore the underground of Seattle and learn about the early history of the city
The tour is informative...
James L,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is informative and you see parts of Seattle, that are not open to the public. Fun experience for the family.
History Beneath Your Feet (Literally)
RobynJ47,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After-hours tour delivered the perfect mix of above-ground history and underground intrigue. Mike was a character—hilarious, incredibly knowledgeable, and so passionate he practically brought Seattle’s past back to life. If new to Seattle, highly recommend - an intriguing past you could literally walk over and never know.
Great tour guide
750janelled,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour leader (Patti) was well-informed, enthusiastic, good with answering questions, and spoke clearly and loudly enough that I was able to hear her throughout. (Which can be difficult for me in similar settings. But she was successful here, even though our tour group was quite large. 20 or so?)
Super interesting tour...
Donna R,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super interesting tour with tons of history and interesting facts about the city delivered in an entertaining way way.
The people of Seattle did what??
iamcorrinne,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the underground tour with Mike. Wow, does this guy have energy! He took us to several parts of the underground, and when we thought the story couldn’t get any more bizarre, he’d tell us what they did next “before they invented safety”. Highly entertaining!
Excellent tour
Mark M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Matthew, was very informative, personal, and funny. The tour was great and worth the money. Highly recommended
Great tour of the underground
354brandonb,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful guide (Sarah), informative and interesting. She made everyone laugh and was very engaging. I’ve wanted to do this tour for a long time, and it didn’t disappoint!
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