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Bill Speidel's Underground Tour

614 1st Ave · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

After the 1889 fire, Seattle regraded its streets a full story higher, leaving the original ground-floor storefronts intact but buried below. This 75-minute guided tour walks through those subterranean passages in Pioneer Square while telling the city's rowdier early history.

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  • #history
  • #pioneer square
  • #underground

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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