My wife and I wanted to do a tour in Seattle but had already hit some of the main spots like Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, etc. We wanted to dig into something different and saw Under the Radar's tour for Georgetown and Alki. Our goal was to find someone who could show us a side of Seattle that we did not know existed - surprise us! We booked with Lynn and spent a great day seeing the best of these two locations. Lynn seems to have an inexhaustible supply of stories about how the the city was settled and how Georgetown developed over the decades. I never knew that Georgetown was its own city during the beginning of prohibition, nor did I know that it was originally the ultimate party town - bars, ladies of the night, and gambling! She was able to explain to us the symbols in the murals that are on multiple walls in Georgetown. Not just the main symbols like the hat and boots, City Hall and Boeing - but also bike jousting (!) and the sad princess. Details that we could never have figured out on our own. Lynn took us to the Georgetown trailer park mall - open only on the weekends - which is a smart, funky gathering of trailers offering clothing, jewelry, and whimsical art. We had possibly some of the best cookies we have ever tasted at the Lowrider bakery inside one of the small trailers- I bought a half dozen to bring home and we finished them before the night was over! We checked out the brewery, the historical buildings, and the glass blowing studio - where we bought a beautiful deep blue bowl for a steal. We drove onto Alki in West Seattle in Lynn's SUV. While she drove, we heard about the origins of Harbor Island, the corruption scandal behind the West Seattle bridge and the shame of Ballast Island. We walked the Alki beach and were lucky enough to see a Harbor Porpoise and a sea lion. We had a delicious (and cheap!) lunch of fish and chips at Pepperdock and great cocktails next door. All in all, it was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon and see a side of Seattle we had no idea existed. Lynn has a knack of cluing in to what we were really interested in - and then providing us with more. We look forward to taking more Under the Radar tours with Lynn who was delightfully fun and knowledgeable. read more

If you like quite private tours with only a few People you should do a tour with Lynn. As she is a native Seattle citizen for around 30 years she knows a lot about this city and its inhabitants. She explains everything in a very friendly, entertaining way and has a comprehensive knowledge of the city and places, that sweeping tourists are unlikely to see. On these tours you may get to learn Seattle and nature surrounding Seattle. Together with Lynn we walked along Seattle Beach, had a typical American pick nick there, saw old trees, stones, Blue Herons, seals, hummingbirds and took a lot of amazing nature photos. As we had a special focus on photography of nature, landscapes, animals, plants we asked Lynn if she would also bring us to Northwest Wildlife Trek Park. In the wonderful park you may walk or / and do a tour with a special tram, that brings you really close to the free roaming animals, such as elks, bison. On our wish Lynn brought us to this park, so we could take amazing pictures of different plants, animals that were not in tiny cages. Next to the Park there is a rhododendron park. At the time we went there, not all rhododendrons were blooming anymore. But the park with really high and old trees is amazing with moss and ferns everywhere. We also saw a free living Black tailed Deer just 4 meters from us. It ate some ferns and we could do a lot of amazing photos of it. So if you are interested in both, the city of Seattle and surrounding nature your first choice should be a tour of Seattle under the Radar with Lynn. Thank you Lynn for your patience while we taking so many pictures. read more

I did the Neighborhoods 101 tour with Lynn on July 30th and had an experience that far exceeded what I thought it would be! I was impressed by Lynn before I even made my reservation. I was initially unsure/skeptical of purchasing a ticket without first talking to Lynn to make sure she was legit and making sure the tour was right for me. After leaving her a voicemail, Lynn very quickly called me back, and we had an informative conversation about what I was looking for in the tour. I felt so reassured and happy that Lynn cared enough to take the time to see what exactly I was looking for and tell me about how she could accommodate that. I am moving to Seattle in two weeks, and feel very overwhelmed with the task of figuring out what neighborhood I want to live in. I had a few neighborhoods in mind, which happened to be the neighborhoods already on the tour. Lynn was able to customize the tour to even further to make sure I got the most out of our time together. It felt wonderful to spend a few hours with an actual local and hear their insights on the ins and outs of each neighborhood. This is information you can't just get anywhere or on your own. Taking this tour was such a fantastic investment in my preparation for moving to Seattle. I now have a much better grasp of Seattle, and the information I need to start looking for an apartment. I highly recommend Lynn if you want an informative, courteous, professional experience that you can rely on. Thank you so much Lynn, our time together was truly invaluable! read more

First, let me start off by saying this isn't your typical hop on a bus and be monotonously drilled with average city trivia while you glaze over the city type of tour. This is personable; you and some friends with the owner of the tour on a journey soaking in the hidden treasures this city has to offer. Neighborhoods? Probably the most unique you'll ever see. A culture in communities you can't find else where. My view on Seattle has changed and in the most spectacular way. Coffee, food, cross walks, books you name it. Now I look at the ground beneath my feet and see a whole entire history below me. From streets, to buildings, to views there's so much more going on than just those things. I'm new to the area and I always wonder "what the heck am I going to take my friends to do when the visit?" and it's this. If you ever have anyone tell you they want to spend the day Seattle and see what it's like, do your friends a favor and take them on this tour. I promise it's better than moseying through pike place and the space needle acting like you know the joint. And if you've been here your whole life I'll personally bet you 5 bucks you'd learn and see something you didn't know existed. read more

I've taken many tours, and this one was memorable because of tour guide Lynn. We met just before lunch and she spent the entire afternoon showing me Capital Hill, Beacon Hill and Georgetown neighborhoods from an insider's perspective. After starting at Espresso Vivace Brix with a delicious expresso drink she recommended--delicious!--Lynn and I toured Volunteer Park & it's magnificent conservatory, the streets of Capital Hill--walking into book stores, restaurants, record shops, funky & modern eateries--while she discussed the area's significance & history. In her sparkling clean Ford Edge, she drove me through the International district, through Beacon Hill and into Georgetown where we walked around and visited the historic and artsy spaces. Lynn is friendly, informative and FUN! Spending the afternoon with her was like being with a longtime girlfriend. She had historic photos of Seattle to illustrate her points, drew upon her 30-year knowledge of the city, and asked Google when we needed additional information. The tour was customized and unhurried. I cannot say enough good things about my experience! Highly recommend! read more

I went on the Capitol Hill tour with Lynn and I have to say Wowza this girl knows what's up! I picked that tour because I used to live on Capitol Hill, but my boyfriend had never experienced it. Well I soon realized on the tour that neither had I! She immediately brought us to Vivace, which I was very familiar with, but she recommended a drink that I have never heard of, which is now a drink that makes me want to go back to Capitol Hill! Then she brought us all over different areas that I never thought to go and showed me an amazing history that I never knew. Then we went to some of the local bars, but still she schooled me with really cool facts that I never would have known! Seriously the most amazing tour, that I thought was just going to be for my boyfriend. I highly recommend!!! read more

If you want something totally unique and provides a true understanding of Seattle, its people and all the funkiness that makes up this very cool city - take a tour from Seattle Under the Radar Tours. Lynn, your guide and owner, is knowledgeable, funny, and knows the locals. On my tour, she introduced me to many small business owners and small local gems -- from record stores and chocolatier to donut shops and small batch coffee hangouts. She knows them all. I took a tour of West Seattle. Had so much fun that had Lynn take me on a second tour of Alki Beach and Georgetown. If your curious about the local culture, what makes Seattle hum and how to get around without being stuck for hours on I-5, take a tour from Seattle Under the Radar Tours. read more

I had never been to Seattle before and found the Capitol Hill neighborhood tour given by Seattle Under the Radar Tours. The owner, Lynn is so knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. It was like visiting an old friend. She showed us places I would have never found on my own. She knew specific history of different buildings and we got to see some of her favorites. We stopped and saw some cool plants at Volunteer Park Conservatory. We smelled the lovely cedar woodwork at Elliott Bay Bookstore, had our touristy picture taken in front of the Black Sun in front of the VP Reservoir, and had narwhal balls at The Unicorn! I think my favorite was Chophouse Row. Can't go wrong with Lynn, you'll have fun no matter what you see and do!! read more

Lynn was really great. She really took the time to describe what we were seeing, tasting, everything. She also has what must be imo more intimate knowledge of many areas. First, she was punctual. She drove her vehicle - clean and late model - to our destinations, and made sure we stayed hydrated. She was perfectly polite and conversive, and answered our every question. Never did we feel that Lynn was simply lecturing us on this or that; Her love of the city is clear. We were also privy to many of Seattle's nooks and crannies, the things that make Seattle Seattle. Not only history, but also events and traditions going on to this day. We highly recommend this company . read more

Going on this tour with Lynn was like seeing an old friend in a new city for the first time. A friend that knows where all of the interesting and out of the way places are and she wants to show them to you. She was just as passionate about showing us her city as we were excited to see it. Highlights include a fancy chocolate shop in a refurbished brewery, the Seattle conservatory and an introduction to Vietnamese cuisine. If you want something different from the regular old tours this is the one for you. The next time we come back to the city we are definitely going to see Lynn again. Thank you. Shawn and Kristy read more

Capitol Hill tour was great! Lynn knows so much about this I learned about awesome (diamond in the rough) places there that I had not visited before even though I had lived on the Hill for for 13 years. Even the places I had been before I got to see through new eyes due to the inclusion of history about the places we visited. The whole tour was relaxed but not too slow, and I loved that we got to ask so many questions due to the small tour size. An excellent experience and I can't wait to go on other tours to learn more about the city I already love! read more

Took my first tour (Neighborhoods 101) with Seattle Under the Radar Tours yesterday and it was so much fun. Lynn was incredibly knowledgeable about Seattle past and present, as well as energetic and friendly. Our vehicle was spacious and comfortable. We explored many of Seattle's hidden gems, like quirky '50s landmarks saved in a neighborhood park, old breweries, local artwork, and a great view of downtown Seattle. And we saw a seal off Alki! This is a great way to see the true Seattle. read more

We took the seasonal tour last December in the West Seattle neighborhood. The tour itself was exactly as-advertised with some fantastic sights. Lynn herself, besides being a great conversationalist who kept us consistently entertained between stops, had clearly done her homework on the region and demonstrated throughout the tour her love and knowledge of the region. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. A definite 5/5 experience. read more

Amazing tour. Lynn is very knowledgeable and passionate about Seattle history. We were able to customize the places we visited. Each location was interesting and fun. Was able to get some amazing views of the city and Mt Rainer. We were also able to enjoy local coffee, cannabis and chocolate. Couldn't recommend this tour enough. It really made for a great trip to Seattle. Thank you Lynn! For: Cannabis, Coffee and dessert tour read more

My Girlfriend and I went on the Capital Hill tour with Lynn. The facts and history on the architecture and community where so cool! My girlfriend had lived in Capital Hill before and even she had a new experience. From Vivace coffee to the Comet, my favorite part was the tour itself but, if I had to highlight something, it would be conservatory park. I could've spent all day in that garden. Thanks Lynn! read more

I took the 101 Seattle Neighborhoods tour with Lynn. She was personable and fun. We did a bit of walking and driving around. She is very passionate about the neighborhoods of Seattle and shared a lot about their histories and what makes each unique. Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Fremont, West Lake, South Lake, Gaslight Park It was a good introduction and overview of Seattle. read more