I've taken multiple family members on the Underground tour and all have found it quite interesting and enjoyable... It's especially great if you go on a rainy day -- perfect thing to do to introduce... More

I've taken multiple family members on the Underground tour and all have found it quite interesting and enjoyable... It's especially great if you go on a rainy day -- perfect thing to do to introduce them to Seattle's past and, if you haven't done it, you should go too. Other areas we've enjoyed include Port Townsent, Ruby Beach (on the coast), Bellingham and of course, Vancouver. But, if you want to stay within the city, start down with the Underground... Great stuff to see down there and then, when you're done, go have a beer at one of the old ale houses down there.
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the tour is okay but kind of expensive at $11 a person. There is no capacity to handle those in wheelchairs or others that have difficulty using legs for mobility. Quite disappointed in that, seeing... More

the tour is okay but kind of expensive at $11 a person. There is no capacity to handle those in wheelchairs or others that have difficulty using legs for mobility. Quite disappointed in that, seeing how otherwise "enlightened" SEattle is. Tour was interesting, but you could tell it was 'canned', especially when we hear other tour groups getting the exact same jokes at the exact same point in the tour. Neat insight into Seattle history. Would be better if it were self-guided without the hammy one-liners from the tour guides. I would only go if someone else was paying. Either that, or spend your $11 in a better fashion by going into the space needle. At least that's handicapped accessable.
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Now to the point of getting boring.

Now to the point of getting boring.
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The most unsettling part of the Seattle Underground Tour experience is the lack of accomodation for those who gain mobility through the use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and other assistive... More

The most unsettling part of the Seattle Underground Tour experience is the lack of accomodation for those who gain mobility through the use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and other assistive devices. If you are a person who utelizes these mobility aids, please be warned that this tour is most likely not for you. The tour begins in Pioneer Square, where you gain a breif history of Seattle and how the Underground portion of the city came to be. You then take meandering walks in the underground part of the city which I found very interesting. I wish that the tour guides would have cut out the hammy jokes and you could tell that every tour group had to sit through the same un-funny jokes. Perhaps I'm being snobbish, but I can only take a joke about "John Crapper being the inventor of the toilet" so many times on the same tour before it just stops being funny and starts being annoying. I thought the historical part of the tour was fascinating, but the tour itself was a bit boring and long-winded. Again, not for those who cannot walk for long distances or need wheelchairs, etc, as the tour cannot and will not accomodate people with those needs, which I understand to a degree, but find disheartning at the same time.
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My kids took me on this tour when I first visited SEattle and they said I had to go on it. So I did. I think they just wanted someone else to suffer with them on this tour. It's not that it's... More

My kids took me on this tour when I first visited SEattle and they said I had to go on it. So I did. I think they just wanted someone else to suffer with them on this tour. It's not that it's bad, but it's pretty canned. I've been on it twice and both times (spaced over a year apart), the schtick was EXACTLY the same. Same bad jokes, same lame puns, etc. I think the tour would be more interesting if they just got rid of the tour guides. As it is, there's a bit of walking and it's not very friendly to those who may have disabilities and use wheelchairs. The underground part was pretty interesting and they noted that parts of the city had to be built up nearly 30 feet higher than they originally were. I liked how Seattle kept the glass panes on the sidewalks so that light could shine in on the underground businesses. Parts are dusty too and gave me allergies. Take a benadryl before you go so you don't get the sneezies like I did.
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The local people that run the Seattle Underground tour do a fabulous job of integrating Seattle’s brief history, with light comedy, and other interesting facts, to make this tour a must visit part... More

The local people that run the Seattle Underground tour do a fabulous job of integrating Seattle’s brief history, with light comedy, and other interesting facts, to make this tour a must visit part of Seattle. I found it fascinating to learn about how Seattle was built, then burnt down to the ground, only to be rebuilt in a rush with only pseudo controlled planning by the government and people.
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This is great tourist trap. By having people do this tour not only do they learn the history of Seattle but they also learn where all the bars and clubs are. A friend of mine that visited from... More

This is great tourist trap. By having people do this tour not only do they learn the history of Seattle but they also learn where all the bars and clubs are. A friend of mine that visited from Chicago said when he did this tour the tour guide did the usual historical lecture but he also told them where to hang out afterwards, where they can dance, and where they can get cheap drinks.
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The Seattle Underground Tour takes visitors on a tour of old Seattle underneath parts of Pioneer Square. Much of downtown was built on a pile of trash and debris on what was then marshy wetland.... More

The Seattle Underground Tour takes visitors on a tour of old Seattle underneath parts of Pioneer Square. Much of downtown was built on a pile of trash and debris on what was then marshy wetland. Some of the older parts of the city are still there below current street level. The tour is entetaining and irreverent and appears to have a hiring perference for out of work actors. There are on and off days, but when it works, it can compel a good time from everyone from Grandma to seen it all jaded teens.
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I've had the (mis)fortune of taking this tour three times in the span of 2 years because of family members coming in from out of town. I will tell you that the jokes they tell on your tour are... More

I've had the (mis)fortune of taking this tour three times in the span of 2 years because of family members coming in from out of town. I will tell you that the jokes they tell on your tour are the same they told on my tour. They even pause for laughter. All in all, the Seattle Underground Tour is really interesting the first time you go on it, slightly interesting the second time, and not quite as interesting the third time. You start off getting a brief history of Seattle and how it was made, and they'll tell you about the toilets that overflowed because of the level of the sea. Then you get in a group of about 30 people and walk around Pioneer Square, into some old buildings and down into the "underground" of Seattle. If you've ever walked around Pioneer Square and noticed the purple glass tiles in the sidewalk--those are light tiles for the underground, to let light come in! The history is really fascinating, and it's odd to think that everything downtown used to be between 4-32 feet lower than it currently is. You'll do alot of walking around in dark dusty areas on this tour, but it's not bad or clausterphobic. Wear your walking shoes and be prepared to laugh at not-so-good jokes. Bring a water bottle also because you may get dried out walking around in dusty basements.
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The Underground Tour is a great way to see Seattle and learn some of the history of our city and state. The tour is a walking tour under the Pioneer Square area of downtown. The guides are funny... More

The Underground Tour is a great way to see Seattle and learn some of the history of our city and state. The tour is a walking tour under the Pioneer Square area of downtown. The guides are funny and witty as they explain the history of the beginning- and great fire of Seattle. The tour captivates those young and old- my teenager even had a good time on a "learning trip." Easy walking for children and adults- there is some minor stair climbing involved. Strollers are not recommended.
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