I live in Kentucky and I went to Seattle and to the underground tour on 9/30/2008 and what an experience! It was one of the best tours I have ever been on at any city! I am origanly from Savannah,... More

I live in Kentucky and I went to Seattle and to the underground tour on 9/30/2008 and what an experience! It was one of the best tours I have ever been on at any city! I am origanly from Savannah, GA and being from there I have been on many the tour of city history. I have to say though, never experiencing what I did in Seattle. Being underground at the door way into the area where the "seamtresses" were said to work, I was felt like and thought my husband had grabbed me on the arm by my elbow and when I looked down he was not touching me, he wasn't even where he should have been to have touched me there. No one was. I heard stories of many places being haunted or whatever being from an old city myself but that I have to say was my first time ever something of that nature happening to me. I can't wait to go to seattle again and doing the tour again to next time bring a camera and see if i can get a picture of proof of my experience of the Seattle underground. I recommend this tour to everyone!! Pros: Best tour guides Cons: Hard to find if you dont know the city well
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So what the people who rated the tour with low stars said is actually true...it seems like a bunch of smelly basements, not so much physical history. However, if you are into looking at really old... More

So what the people who rated the tour with low stars said is actually true...it seems like a bunch of smelly basements, not so much physical history. However, if you are into looking at really old stuff and hearing about the past, it is cool. The tour guides make the tour because they recreate the past as you walk through the passages by telling stories, usually funny. I feel like the tour should be priced in the $7-10 range though...Oh, and don't plan on using a cell phone or talking to your friends while the guide talks. They are SUPER proactive about that and they'll stop everything to tell you to knock it off. We had 'public cell phone talking guy' on our tour and I was so nervous about getting stuck by him but it turned out to not matter. They shut him up after the second time of asking him to stop. One last thing...we got the mini burgers as a snack before the tour. I would definitely skip the food at that place. The burgers honestly tasted like plastic. Save your appetite for some of the cooler places that are right around there. Pros: Makes you laugh, interesting and fun, cool gift shop Cons: Food not so good, you need to have a great imagination (not necessarily a con...)
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I went with my family when my grandfather was in town. I thought the tour was good...it wasn't all that expected...it's kind of redundant in the sites that you see. But it is strill really a good... More

I went with my family when my grandfather was in town. I thought the tour was good...it wasn't all that expected...it's kind of redundant in the sites that you see. But it is strill really a good opportunity to learn about Seattle's past...like the great fire...and see some of the remains of old buildings and other relics. The tour guides are very nice and the tour is very informative. Pros: Good tour, learn about Seattle history
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The Seattle Underground tour was very interesting. We learned a lot about Seattle's bizarre history and it was a lot of fun. If you live in Seattle or are visiting I would suggest taking this... More

The Seattle Underground tour was very interesting. We learned a lot about Seattle's bizarre history and it was a lot of fun. If you live in Seattle or are visiting I would suggest taking this tour. You'll be amazed at the strange things you'll learn about Seattle. Warning, you do climb up and down stairs and walk through underground tunnels and end up in smelly alleys so wear appropriate shoes. Pros: Friendly staff
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I cannot tell you why we spent 14 dollars to spend a beautiful sunny day looking at used basements and urine reeking alley ways..not a tour for those afraid of rats. We expected a glimse at an... More

I cannot tell you why we spent 14 dollars to spend a beautiful sunny day looking at used basements and urine reeking alley ways..not a tour for those afraid of rats. We expected a glimse at an underground city to say it was a dissapointment is an understatement..just visit the giftshop and call it good. Cons: , boring
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I alway take my out of town guest on this tour. It is definitely a different take on Seattle. You have to have a good imagination to really appreciate it though since the most of the locations are... More

I alway take my out of town guest on this tour. It is definitely a different take on Seattle. You have to have a good imagination to really appreciate it though since the most of the locations are just triggers for the stories. If you have a corny sense of humor, which I do, you will enjoy it even more. Be aware that if you go more than once it is the same or very similar each time. Guides don't really put their own spin on it. Adults will appreciate it kids under 12 to 14 won't. Pros: informative, interesting, funny Cons: stairs no elevators
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After living in Seattle for 11 years, I only experienced this tour recently. I'm sorry I waited. It's FUN! I was concerned after reading the "don't waste your money" reviews, but after experiencing... More

After living in Seattle for 11 years, I only experienced this tour recently. I'm sorry I waited. It's FUN! I was concerned after reading the "don't waste your money" reviews, but after experiencing it for myself, I chalk up those reviews to individuals with way-too-high expectations. The main reason I'm sorry I waited so long is that the guides told us the tour area has been shrinking steadily since 1990 due to private buildilng/land owners reclaiming those underground spaces for their own needs. Hopefully, the remaining areas will be declared a historical landmark, but there's no guarantee. Don't wait. See it now. ADVICE TO PARENTS: If you have babies or kids who haven't yet learned how to be quiet, leave them at home. The tour areas are rather small and highly acoustic, and crying babies kill any hope of hearing the tour guide speak. Pros: Educational, Entertaining, Not too long Cons: A lot of walking, A lot of standing, Too short
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The first 15 minutes you sit in a room as they go over the history of Seattle. This part was very interesting. Then they take you through a couple of grimy basements and that's it. If you are... More

The first 15 minutes you sit in a room as they go over the history of Seattle. This part was very interesting. Then they take you through a couple of grimy basements and that's it. If you are interested in the history of Seattle, spend your nine bucks on a book and skip this stupid tour. Pros: Nice history review. Cons: "Underground" is lame
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This is a great tour, for visitors and locals. The tour leaders are great about making it an informative and funny experience. Well worth it!

This is a great tour, for visitors and locals. The tour leaders are great about making it an informative and funny experience. Well worth it!
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Informative, entertaining, a must particularly for first timers who wish to know more than where Nordstroms is located. Quick witted staff that was informative and entertaining. History of Seattle... More

Informative, entertaining, a must particularly for first timers who wish to know more than where Nordstroms is located. Quick witted staff that was informative and entertaining. History of Seattle is colorful. Moves quickly and is a great 1 1/2 hours. In a neighborhood you might not get to otherwise. A must! Pros: staff, acquired knowledge, dollar value Cons: can be crowed
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