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 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
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.
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
7,499 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
Melanie M,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome, fun experience. Learned a lot about Seattle. Our guide David did a stellar job. Highly recommended
Very interesting
John R,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very 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
5.00It 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
2.00Our 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
5.00Some walking up and down stairs; great history and photos of Seattle. Great tour guide with lots of knowledge
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