Unearth Hidden History: Exclusive Underground Journey
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.
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colins387, 10/22/2025 9:12:33 PM
What a great tour. Very informative and supremely entertaining. The guide, Richard, is one of the best tour guides I have had the pleasure of spending time with. Totally recommend this tour and I hope very much you have the good fortune to have Richard as your guide.
cj_punk_009, 10/22/2025 4:24:26 PM
Richard was awesome! Loved going on the tour with him yesterday. Super entertaining, and just the pure amount of information he knew about this city was amazing. The group would ask him and out of the blue question and he had all the answers and info ready to go. It was really impressive.
Colleen_W, 10/22/2025 3:58:11 PM
This was so very informative. Involves some steps, some outside walking, nothing strenuous. Our guide did such an excellent job. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Seattle it makes me crave to learn more!
Shannon_M, 10/22/2025 9:01:38 AM
Mike was fantastic and very knowledgeable! We learned a lot about Seattle and laughed throughout the tour do to Mike’s good humor.
Dave_B, 10/21/2025 10:14:54 PM
Really enjoyed the tour with David. Learned about the history of Seattle and why it used to be even more hilly than it is now. Entertaining and educational.
bradhI7621LN, 10/21/2025 10:05:14 PM
Mike was great! High octane like the 13 coffees I’d had that morning. Wild history lesson below ground. If there is a job, Mike has done it, but he found his calling here. 3 different areas to tour.
melissapT1291UV, 10/21/2025 4:33:23 PM
We really enjoyed our daytime tour with Dave. He shared a lot of local knowledge - historical and kire current. With a smaller group size, he was also able to do more Q&A with us, hitting on our personal points of interest. I could tell that a lot of cate and compassion has gone into his study of the history. Would love to come back for a night or LGBTQ+ talk someday, and appreciate these offerings!
Haya A, 10/21/2025 4:06:18 PM
amazing experience! I really enjoyed learning about the rich history with devid and hearing all the fascinating stories behind each landmark. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour both educational and fun. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history or wants to explore the past in an engaging way. It’s definitely worth it!
Sylvia_E, 10/21/2025 12:40:04 PM
Very interesting history of Seattle's founding. The tour guide was great. Wish the tour had lasted longer. Loved the museum at the end AND they had BATHROOMS!
E8368DPgeorgiac, 10/21/2025 1:32:22 AM
An excellent tour! Our guide Mike was knowledgeable, personable and enthusiastic, and the tour itself was really interesting and worthwhile. Overseas travellers - make sure you have cash; you'll want to tip and it turns out international tourists can't access Venmo. Make sure you book in advance too, as we saw people turned away due to booked-out tours
- 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.
Departure point
Look for the black awning over the sidewalk; the stairs beneath will lead right to the check-in desk.Redemption
• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended-the tour inside and outside, up and down stairs as the underground was never interconnected.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund