Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Thu, Jun 05, 2025 15:30 PM - Sun, Nov 23, 2025 16:30 PM
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Thu, Jun 05, 2025 15:30 PM - Sun, Nov 23, 2025 16:30 PM
Overview
About this Event
Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States. Each tour is unique, with insider tips from a professional, local guide.
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Enjoy a walking tour under the streets of old Seattle
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Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that led to its beginnings
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Compare modern-day Pioneer Square with that of yesteryear
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Numerous tour times make it easy to fit in your schedule
What To Expect
Step back in time and explore Seattle’s hidden history on this underground walking tour through historic Pioneer Square. Discover what lies beneath modern-day streets as you uncover the city’s original street level from the 1890s. This fascinating experience blends storytelling, history, and architecture while exploring three underground passageways and four blocks of Seattle’s oldest neighborhood.
1. Beneath the Streets
Delve into Seattle’s past with expert guides who share detailed, factual stories about the city’s founding, 1890s architecture, the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row, and the Coast Salish peoples. Tour guides undergo regular training with historians and Native Tribal members to ensure cultural accuracy and respect.
🕒 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2. Pioneer Square
Walk through four city blocks of historic Pioneer Square and visit three original underground passageways. Experience the city from both its current and original street levels while learning about the rebirth of Seattle after the Great Fire and how the area shaped the city’s identity.
🕒 1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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