The 9 Best Seattle History Walking Tours

1.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk beneath Pioneer Square with guides such as David, Patti, Imogen, and Sarah, hearing how Seattle grew from an Indigenous settlement into a major city. You’ll visit three 1890s underground spaces, walk four city blocks, climb three flights of stairs, and compare old Seattle with today’s streets.

“Great history. Knowledgeable about things that are not necessarily part of the tour. Lots of steps and uneven surfaces but nothing daunting. Would have loved to see more places but good for an hour.”

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2.Guided Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,144 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Walk beneath Pioneer Square with an English-speaking guide from Beneath the Streets. See three 1890s passageways, old storefronts, and retaining walls while learning how the 1889 fire and street raising changed Seattle. Guides such as David, Dave, and Eowyn add humor and local detail.

“Richard, our guide, did a great job telling us all about the history of Seattle. He made sure to engage with everyone in the group. It was a fun experience and we learned alot!”

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3.Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $62Top rated

Spend two hours exploring Pike Place Market with guides such as Woody, Nola, Chip, and Casey. Try eight or more tastings, including chowder, smoked salmon, Persian kebab, pastries, produce, and Italian gelato, while learning how to navigate the market.

“The food choices were great. Chip was fun & brought the history to life. Left us with lots of ideas for a return visit. Really enjoyed it.”

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4.Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 772 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours walking downtown Seattle with guides such as Deb, Athina, Jesseca, or Bella. Sample doughnuts from Top Pot, Doce, Dahlia Bakery, and Daily Dozen, while learning local history and seeing the Amazon Spheres and Pike Place Market.

“Fun, knowledgeable guide. Take this first if a first timer in town. Who knew donuts were interesting? Good tour”

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5.Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Spend about 2.5 hours around Pike Place Market with a costumed guide such as Emily, Nisha, Katherine, Kai, or Mary Ellen. Hear ghost stories and Seattle history while visiting Pike Brewing Company, Pike Place Bar & Grill, and Kells Irish Pub. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is limited to 12 people.

“Our ghost and bar tour of the Pike Place Market area was both informative and entertaining. With great knowledge and enthusiasm, our guide led us to the locations behind some of the spookiest stories you won’t find in typical history books. She was a fantastic storyteller who brought the past to life. Highly recommend the Spirits and spirits tour — get it?”

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6.Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · from $27Best value

Walk Seattle’s historic core with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide such as Michael, Christine, Noah, or Laurel. Hear eerie tales at Union Street, Post Alley, the Gum Wall, Market Theater, Butterworth Building, and Suquamish Grounds, with history balancing the ghost stories.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable! He provides a ton of historical information along with possible spirit encounters. Well worth the time spent!”

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7.Welcome to Seattle Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from Pioneer Square to Seattle Center with local guide James, learning Seattle history, visiting Chinatown International District, riding the monorail, and ending at KEXP. Expect about 2.5 miles, some uphill walking, and a small group of no more than 15 people.

“The tour was very informative and I learned a lot about Seattle history. The guide as well informed and very professional.”

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8.Coffee Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · from $50

Meet at the Jimi Hendrix statue for a two-hour, 2.4-kilometer walk through Capitol Hill. Your English-speaking guide leads you to local cafes for three coffee or tea samples, explains roasting and Seattle coffee culture, and points out grunge venues, LGBTQ+ landmarks, food spots, and nightlife.

“Our guide Sam was awesome. He was very knowledgeable about both Capitol Hill and coffee. It was great to experience different styles of coffee to gain a greater appreciation of something you have every day. Would definitely recommend.”

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9.Full-Day Small-Group Bainbridge Island Wine and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $299

Join guide Daniel in a Mercedes van for a nine-hour Bainbridge Island outing limited to seven people. Ride the ferry, walk through Bloedel Reserve, visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, enjoy lunch, and taste local wine or beer.

“Daniel was an AWESOME, Tour Guide, knowledgeable, accommodating, organized, and thoughtful. Our tour on Bainbridge included a variety of activities and sites - we learned a lot and had a lot of fun times.”

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