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
12:00 Tour
12:00 Tour
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.
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.
1:00 pm Tour
1:00: New time slot option
10:30am Tour
10:30 am 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.
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.
11:30am 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.
3:00 Tour
3:00 Tour
11:00 am tour
New time slot option
2:00 Tour
2:00pm tour
Reviews
7,915 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carter is the best tour guid!
Joyce Z,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a super awesome tour. Carter was very informative, and since we were all adults she gave a more detailed history about the prostitutes. SUPER enjoyable, 20/10, will heavily recommend Carter to anyone who visits Seattle!
It was great very...
Alexandra P,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great very insightful and we had a great guide who was knowledgeable, funny and down to earth.
Best Historical Tour of Seattle
cindygV3302EB,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jennifer was truly an amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgable about all things Pioneer Square/Seattle. It was a great tour, I would highly recommend. We left the tour still thinking about the history of Seattle days afterwards!
Not underground-hardly
Scott G,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Guide was knowledgeable but told us more about homeless people and restaurants. Thought tour was going to be underground but mostly above ground. Not what we paid nor expected
Must do this tour!
mpbastolla,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave was smart and witty, giving great insights about Seattle’s beginnings. His tour was the highlight of our visit to Seattle.
Memories
Danielle R,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pretty cool it has me viewing Pioneer Square a little differently! Our tour guide was super dope and funny as Hell! We definitely made a memory. Thank you !!
Underground tour
N949LRelleng,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour. Patti was super informative and energetic. We had a fun time and learned interesting facts about Seattle underground.
Fun and informative tour!
748yantingw,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was our tour guide, and he proved to be both knowledgeable and funny. Since my son and I were the only participants on the tour, he shared countless stories with us about Seattle and its raised streets. Thank you Mike!
Mike the rockstar star of the show
Quest05880699981,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience learning about Seattle. Mike was so funny and knowledgeable. It was a nice topper to my husband Mark’s birthday on Dec 1st. Would definitely do this tour again when we return from MT where we live if we get Mike again.😊Thanks again Mike you were awesome!!!! Mark & Kellee from MT
Sadly wouldn't recommend.
Z2583MJkelseyr,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00First, I would not bring kids on this tour (the amount of sketchy people in Pioneer Square made me super uncomfortable and my bf and i were watching out backs. I don't know if the guide would've handled any "situations" if he needed to, but it felt dangerous out there to us. I also wouldn't recommend this tour with the tour guide I had... I am hopeful that maybe another guide would have been a better experience? They were all over the place and I left the tour still feeling like I didn't understand the history of the underground. They did not tell the story in a logical and informational way, but rather as a bunch of random jokes that left big holes in the story and more confusion than clarity. I honestly don't like writing reviews like this, but I wish I knew these things before bringing my whole family along. :(
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