Bill Speidel's Underground Tour

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608 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

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(206) 682-4646
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I was this past weekend with my boyfriend in Seattle taking the underground tour and I capture this photo.

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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 disappoin...

Basements and Alleys 2/14/2004

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 more
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Love this tour 3/29/2003

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 more
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Love this tour 3/29/2003

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 more
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it's freakin remodeled! 12/29/2002

the editorial review there is a bit outdated, it is a very cool spot now with new decor. they have more than just rock bands also, i would recommend it as a place to check out, especially with the joint cover deal! have fun. more
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it's freakin remodeled! 12/29/2002

the editorial review there is a bit outdated, it is a very cool spot now with new decor. they have more than just rock bands also, i would recommend it as a place to check out, especially with the joint cover deal! have fun. more
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See it before it's completely gone. 12/29/2002

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 more
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See it before it's completely gone. 12/29/2002

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 more
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Don't waste your money. 12/18/2002

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 more
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Don't waste your money. 12/18/2002

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 more
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Wonderful. Funny Tour 11/7/2002

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! more
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Wonderful. Funny Tour 11/7/2002

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! more
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Really? 9/29/2002

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 more
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Really? 9/29/2002

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 more
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fun and informative (the first time) 9/3/2002

i had lived in seattle for several years before i finally ventured on the underground tour. since then i have taken the tour several more times with visiting friends and relatives. admittedly, it does get old after the second time - the jokes are written into the script, so you hear the same puns over and over. however, the first time it is very informative and mildly amusing. it's cool to walk underneath the square - double entendre intended. it's a good alternative for some hot seattle afternoon when you're about to go see some crap movie just to sit in the air conditioning (yeah, i know those times are few and far between but i already said don't go more than twice ;)! Pros: informative, interesting, unusual Cons: musty, stale jokes more
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fun and informative (the first time) 9/3/2002

i had lived in seattle for several years before i finally ventured on the underground tour. since then i have taken the tour several more times with visiting friends and relatives. admittedly, it does get old after the second time - the jokes are written into the script, so you hear the same puns over and over. however, the first time it is very informative and mildly amusing. it's cool to walk underneath the square - double entendre intended. it's a good alternative for some hot seattle afternoon when you're about to go see some crap movie just to sit in the air conditioning (yeah, i know those times are few and far between but i already said don't go more than twice ;)! Pros: informative, interesting, unusual Cons: musty, stale jokes more
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A Walk to Remember 8/8/2002

I visited Bill Speidel's Underground Tour two summers ago with a group of friends. We were in town for the Mariners vs. Yankees game ( GO YANKS) and caught the tour on one of the days before the game. It wa very fun and educational, but not at all what I expected. It really gives you a whole new look at walking through Old Town. It is definitely a walk I will always remeber. more
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A Walk to Remember 8/8/2002

I visited Bill Speidel's Underground Tour two summers ago with a group of friends. We were in town for the Mariners vs. Yankees game ( GO YANKS) and caught the tour on one of the days before the game. It wa very fun and educational, but not at all what I expected. It really gives you a whole new look at walking through Old Town. It is definitely a walk I will always remeber. more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    It doesn't offer much in the way of atmosphere: brick walls and a big wooden bar are about it. High-volume local bands playing Thursdays through Saturdays pack the place in a...

  • 10/9/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Sat 10am - 7pm Tours on the Hour Underworld Tour (adults 21+): Thu, Fri, Sat 8 pm
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Pioneer Square, Downtown
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