Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour
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Event
Explore Seattle's underground passageways on a guided walking tour beneath Pioneer Square. Discover three passageways originally constructed in the 1890s and learn about Seattle's forgotten history.
Highlights
- Explore the underground passageways of Seattle on a guided walking tour
- Discover three historic passageways that date back to the 1890s
- Learn about the Seattle fire that destroyed large swathes of the city
- Uncover more about the forgotten history of the city with your guide
- Admire the historic architecture of the city and its underground
Description
Experience a fascinating guided tour below the streets of Seattle. Explore over 4 city blocks of historic Pioneer Square and stroll through three underground passageways originally constructed in the 1890s. Follow along as your guide regales you with fascinating true stories of how Seattle was born and the tragedies that befell it as it formed, including the Seattle Fire. Learn about about the rebirth of Seattle after the fire, and the decision to raise the city streets out of the swampy grounds. See where retaining walls were added alongside the streets and filled to make new roads several feet above where they originally stood. Discover more about the history of the city's construction and development as you admire the historic architecture beneath its streets. Uncover a hidden history of the city as you explore beneath Pioneer Square.Includes
Guide Walking tourImportant Information
- There are six flights of stairs along the tour route and no elevator access
- Strollers may be carried up and down stairs or may be stored in the ticket office for the duration of the tour
- The tour is outside and underground
