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    Beneath the Streets

    4.7 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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    Kendra W.

    This was a super interesting tour to say the least! Richard was our tour guide and he actually made it so much fun. He was interactive with the tourists and he was really clever when it came to his witty little jokes. He made something that could have been very boring, very interesting. We learned so much about the city of Seattle and how it was founded and where it all began. I appreciate a place that has a rich history and this little tour that only lasts an hour helps you learn so much. If you're into history, learning interesting random facts and a good little laugh ask for Richard and take the tour. He will hooked you up!

    Awesome tour with Dave
    Thomas B.

    One of the best parts of going on this tour at the beginning was the people that take care of you and so you tickets and the guide. They put together a story that you can take Home with you and explain to people what you saw. There's many ways to understand the history of Seattle. But to hear it from someone who's invested in learning the little details that make you go wow then this is the group. It leaves its way around Seattle in the underground and above ground and you get not only the underground, but history, the older buildings that are above. I was very impressed with the way that this was handled. Recommended to everyone to try it.

    One of the longer tunnels.
    Michael R.

    Dave was a wonderful guide that made an effort to mix humor and information during the tour. He provided some modern recommendations in addition to the background context behind the tunnels under Pioneer Square.

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    Patricia R.

    Dave was an amazing guide. The history of Seattle was easy to picture through his descriptions.

    Underground historical business area, on the tour
    Colleen K.

    Betsy was our tour guide 3/20/2026 at 230p. She was AHHHMAZING! Really informative and engaging. Well spent hour.

    Amanda W.

    Daniel was an amazing your guide. He had a great sense of humor and knew a lot about the history of Seattle. My son, who is 7, also enjoyed how much Daniel involved him in the tour. Highly recommend.

    Alice W.

    I've lived in the area for a while, but this tour gave me a whole new appreciation for the city's history. Walking through the original streets of old Seattle, hidden beneath the modern city was so cool! Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and funny, making the history come alive with fascinating stories about Seattle's early days, the Great Fire. I loved getting to see remnants of old storefronts and sidewalks from the late 1800s. Pro Tip: I booked my session using GetOutPass, where I get access to multiple local venues similar to GoCity. Use coupon code: sale1 for an extra $5 discount on top of existing promotions, if you end up getting the pass to explore more of Seattle. The Woodland Zoo is also included and not far from here

    Angie R.

    Dave was an awesome tour guide! Very very insightful on the history of the city. Walking through the tunnels was really cool. Would recommend it to anyone.

    Downstairs entrance at 102 Cherry Street
    Roselia G.

    I learned so much about the history of Seattle during this tour lead by Richard. You start at 102 Cherry Street at the basement entrance. You will see the signs. There's a gift shop down there, and restrooms. You'll start there, but get lead back out through the streets, and then back down underground a couple of times. The last two areas did have a stuffy smell, but you're not down there for long. Oh and watch out for Richard, he's a jokester:P

    Our tour guide Carter was fun and interesting
    Leanne D.

    We have visited Seattle several times before and we've been wanting to check out this tour. Carter, our tour guide was humorous and made the tour fun and interesting. While I had expected to be able to walk the entire length of the underground area, which would have been so cool, I now understand why we cannot. Definitely worth going on the tour at least once to learn about the history of Seattle.

    Belle C.

    Very nice tour guide. Loved the info and the experience. Kinda scary to go under all the streets that are so old. Great info and honestly really cool.

    Zarifa A.

    My coworker recommended me to check out this tour during my Seattle trip and I'm glad I did! The tour itself was really informative and I enjoyed learning about the history of Seattle. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. My favorite part was walking through the tunnels, however, I was expecting to see more of the tunnels but our time there was really short. Overall, I enjoyed this experience and would recommend it to others!

    I think I fell in love with Seattle a little more today!
    Sharanya S.

    Patti was absolutely fantastic as our guide! She has such a sweet, welcoming presence and kept the whole tour engaging from start to finish. Her storytelling was detailed and vivid, bringing Seattle's underground history to life in the most fun way. She added just the right amount of humor, which made it both informative and entertaining. Patti is the kind of guide you just love listening to, knowledgeable, funny, and so easy to connect with. If you're taking this tour, I'd highly recommend going with her!

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    Does the after hours tour only focus on prostitution, gambling, etc. or does it also include some of the info from the day time tours?

    Great question! There is some overlap between the daytime and evening tours and both tours visit the same underground locations. The nighttime tours will discuss how and why… Read more

    One recent review claimed that the "after hours" tour doesn't "have the same access to the underground tunnels" as the day tours - is that true?

    Adam, Thanks for your question. MOST evenings our nighttime Beneath The Streets tour DOES have access to all of the underground spaces that we visit during the daytime.… Read more

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    On the surface walk, between beneath the street sections, Dave pointed out a number of historical features.

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