The Underground Tour
While you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, Tour Guides regale you with humorous stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with a twist!
The tour begins with a seated introduction inside Doc Maynard’s Public House, a restored 1890s saloon. Then you walk outside through historic Pioneer Square to three different sections of Underground—about three blocks in all.
Be prepared for the underground landscape to be moderately rugged: you’ll encounter six flights of stairs, uneven terrain and spotty lighting. Dress for the weather—and leave your spike heel shoes at home!
The tour ends at Rogue’s Gallery, where you’ll find portraits of Seattle’s colorful characters and other displays depicting Seattle’s past. Here you’ll have a chance to purchase work by local artisans and mementos of your visit.
And don’t forget the Underground Cafe, featuring Angus burgers, halibut and chips, sandwiches, soups, salads and snacks.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can book a private tour for you and a few of your friends. Just call 206-682-4646, ext 202, at least two weeks in advance, please.
The term “Skid Road” came from Pioneer Square.
You can get married in the Underground.
Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel, in a renovated turn-of-the-century building, is one block away.
Visit the nearby Smith Tower Observation Deck, offering panoramic views of Seattle’s downtown and beyond.
In Seattle’s Pioneer Square
608 First Avenue • Seattle, WA 98104
206.682.4646