Seattle Underground Tours: The 4 Best Ways Down

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.Seattle Half Day Tour with Space Needle, Boat Ride & Underground

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $265

This four-and-a-half-hour Seattle tour combines Space Needle views, a one-hour Argosy harbor cruise, and the Beneath the Streets walking tour. A small group of up to seven rides between stops, with guides such as Hassan, Erica, Rob, or Jim sharing city stories. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered.

“Erica was great, kind and very informational learned a lot about Seattle and would come back again because of her.”

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4.Small Group Tour W/Space Needle, Boat & Underground

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · from $254

This four-hour tour takes you from downtown Seattle to the Space Needle, a harbor cruise, Beneath the Streets in Pioneer Square, and Kerry Park. An English-speaking guide handles transport for groups of up to seven, making it a practical first look at the city.

“This tour was well thought through. It made things easy having a tour guide that was knowledgeable about the area and all the attractions. The underground tour was especially cool, I never would have thought to do it if I planned out the day myself. Definitely would recommend this tour if you are short on time.”

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