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Seattle's Highest Rated Underground Attraction!

Beneath the Streets offers boutique tours dedicated to providing authentic and unique guided explorations through the historic underground passageways of Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square.

Our ONE HOUR walking tours are led by fun, professional, and seasoned tour guides who live and breathe Seattle history. We never use scripts and enhance the guest experience with insider tips and local favorites!

     10:00am - 4:30pm

  Seven Days a Week

Tours are ONE HOUR in length departing multiple times daily

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--  After Hours: Red Light District Tour  

Adults only tour with a focus on the "underside" of underground history. Humorous  discussion about  prostitution, gambling, drinking and vice. 18 yrs +

 6:30pm  Select weekend evenings

 75 minutes in length

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The Queer Underground History Tour

OUR NEWEST TOUR Every third Sunday at 1 pm.  Adults only. 75 minutes.

$28 pl us tax

A Cabaret Style Musical Celebrating Pioneer Square

8:00pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday beginning July 5th

$35 pl us tax

For parking information click here and enter 102 Cherry Street as your destination.

Underground Tour, Bill Speidel’s

Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour is Seattle’s most unusual attraction, a humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city. It’s the only way to tour the interconnecting tunnels of the world-famous Seattle Underground—don’t be fooled by imposters. All the while, tour guides regale you with sidesplitting stories our pioneers didn’t want you to hear. It’s history with punch lines! Tickets available in advance, online at undergroundtour.com and by phone at (206) 682-4646, or at our ticket counter at 614 First Avenue, in Pioneer Place Park, Pioneer Square.

• Address 614 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
• Phone (206) 682-4646

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“ Dean did an amazing job of giving us the history of Seattle while making poop and sewing *wink wink* jokes. ” in 126 reviews

“ Had an early morning Tour but Adam made it really interactive and funny even when our energy was kind of low. ” in 104 reviews

“ Our tour guide, Jacob , was amusing and informative and made the history of Seattle interesting to us. ” in 47 reviews

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Seattle, WA 98104

Cherry St & Yesler Way

Pioneer Square

Serving Seattle Area

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About the business.

Bill Speidel's Underground Tour is a leisurely, guided walking tour beneath Seattle's sidewalks and streets. As you roam the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle, our guides regale you with the stories our pioneers didn't want you to hear. It's history with a twist! Following a short intro, we'll walk through historic Pioneer Square to three different sections of Underground--about three blocks in all. The tour ends in Rogues Gallery, the Underground Tour gift shop. Here you will find a mix of historic displays and an array of contemporary gifts showcasing Seattle's quirky character. You can get a memento of your Underground Tour experience at Rogues Gallery, a copy of Sons of the Profits, the book by Bill Speidel upon which the tour is based, or a Seattle souvenir or two. …

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Has the Underworld tour resumed? There do not seem to be tickets available no longer how far out I look on the calendar.

It has. We went in 6/27/23. I called and left a voice mail and they returned my call in a few hours and rebooted the system. Call the number in the website for more help but I think it was (206) 682-4646.

Has the Underworld Adults Only Night tour been discontinued?

No, not at all. We're gradually resuming all of our offerings as the pandemic abates. Stay tuned and we'll let you know when the Underworld Tour returns.

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It was a great tour learning about old Seattle. Wonderful engaging tour guide who was also really funny.

I heard there was an underground tour in Seattle, so I had to try. There are at least 2 tour companies that conduct the tour in Pioneer Square, the oldest part of Seattle, supposedly. This one was the one I did research into first and ended up being the least expensive option. They have a sign indicating a minimum of 4 people per tour, and I showed up with 2... they still let me book the next tour, which was at the top of the hour. I didn't know at the time, but there were several others in the tour even though the ticket counter was empty and looked like nobody was going on any tours. It ended up being around 35-40 in the group. At 11 a.m., my tour guide was Lisa. They have you staged in the back "bar area" 5 minutes before the hour to be present for the tour. However, the bar was not open. You could only play shuffleboard or games at each table like dominoes or cards. Once the tour starts, you are taken into the basement of this same building to do an introduction to the history of Seattle. This is about 15-20 minutes. The rest of the 75-minute tour is the tour guide taking you into 3 different underground areas. Each area you go down, then resurface....so there is some definite stair climbing. The first stop is at the building across the street, the 2nd stop is across the street from that building, then the 3rd stop right when you think the tour may be over is a quick plunge underground in the same building as the tour company itself. There, you have the museum and a small gift shop to buy souvenirs, and the opportunity to tip your guide before walking back up to street level to leave. The guide indicates that the tour company leases the space for use, but I can tell they must make a good amount of money doing these tours. Overall, this is a pretty interesting tour and a good way to learn about Seattle. It's not a ghost tour. It's really just a history tour. In fact, the word "ghost" was only brought up 1 time, and it had nothing to do with any of the spaces we entered on the tour itself.

Second time being on the tour (after 5 years); I am having a lovely lady as my tour guide this time, she is sooo funny and so knowledgeable; but her voice was very quiet so it was almost impossible to hear her if we r not super near her. The tour size was huge so it was impossible to hear her at all for about 30 % of the time. Thus taking one star off. If u see there r no spots online, don't be scared, call them! They always have some open spots and will reserve tix for u!! Sooo fun.

My second time checking out this tour and it felt like a totally different experience. It's family-friendly, full of jokes, and has a fascinating tale on the history of Seattle. The tour guide was funny, and though I'm sure he does this all the time, seemed to be enjoying giving us the tour. Also would crack jokes that were on a whim, so the cleverness was much appreciated which went beyond a script. It was the perfect length of a tour, and some areas were musty but that's to be expected if you're essentially going to an underground city. Would totally recommend this if you want a learning experience regarding Seattle, or just have some time to kill!

Go TJ, Go (applause)! This was a vacation favorite! We were so pleased with Bill Speidel's Underground Tour and I would say it's is a must do (local or tourist) when in Seattle. Such an amazing time and so happy we were able to get tickets on our last day. Tickets for two online plus taxes and fees were $48.96. This does not include the optional tour guide gratuities at the end and highly recommend a tip especially if they do an amazing job like TJ. The entrance is located at 614 1st Avenue (Howard Building), in the Pioneer Place Park at Pioneer Square. Our tour guide was TJ and he wears his signature all purple ensemble including a purple bath robe. Each tour guide customizes and highlights each tour so no two are exactly the same. He educated us all about the history of Seattle over the years, particularly focusing on those early year and the developments that lead to the city we know today. Especially loved hearing about Madam Lou Graham and her many contributions to the citizens, the city itself, and the public education system upon her death. You are lead through basements, walk above ground, and through the underground. It's fun to look and take everything in and imagine what it was like back in the day. We never left Pioneer's Square area which was fascinating when you think about it. Book in advance as they tend to sell out. Five stars and super thank you to TJ he really is the best with history, humor, and is an excellent guide. Go do it!

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After doing a bit of research about the underground tunnels, i read that this one was a little better than the other one. Boy was i glad i chose this. I've been on a lot of these tour thingies from all my travels and I've learned a few tricks to making your experience much better: show enthusiasm, light heckling, and stand close to the guide. Keon was an excellent guide. He was witty, charming, certainly knowledgeable, and we were also a pretty lively group. Someone even asked how long he has been a comedian because his delivery was on point. He had a lot of great puns, jokes, and was also able to work the crowd in a very family friendly way. It's about a 75 minute tour, but definitely doesn't feel like it. In total, we walked maybe 4 blocks? Popping in and out of different alleys when going up and down the stairs (yes, there are stairs, so if you're not very mobile, it might be challenging for you). I knocked a star off the review because the group was way too large. I think we had maybe 30-40 people in the group. There was no way everyone was getting the full experience when only one person can walk around the stairways at a time. I guess the price mitigates the experience. Worth the $22 for 75 minutes? Sure. It's a pretty fun thing to do.

Surprisingly, the verbal portion of the tour is far more interesting than being "underground" and what you will see while you are underground. I mean, sure, you'll see a toilet or two on the tour but I'm assuming--and hoping--you've seen toilets before. But being underground is obviously important to the tour. The Underground is really a lot of dusty rooms and corridors and storage space. But you're going to learn a lot about the history and development of Seattle and why the underground exists. You'll also learn about the Crapper. It's a family-friendly tour and fine for all ages but there were a number of very young kids (5ish or younger) on our tour who were bored out of their minds. That is no fault of our tour guide or the tour itself. Very small kids are just not into history. It's a fun, informative tour. Be prepared to do a little bit of walking as you tour one underground space, exit above ground, and then head to other underground spaces. And watch your step.

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The view from underground.

Such a fun experience !! I was super sad to see they had sold out for the day online, but we went in person and were able to get in for 10:30am. They said they keep the half hour slots open for walk-ins and post the hour tours (10am, 11am, ect..) online for people to purchase in advance. So even if they are sold out online, don't be shy to go in person and see if they have any walk up times available. They said during the summer months- the walks up sell out really quickly- so just be aware. Our tour guide was Andie and she was so cute, quirky and full of funny little jokes and witty comments. It was so fun getting to learn about Seattle and all the hot mess they get themselves into. Overall it's highly worth it and I cannot recommend them enough! It's a must-do while in Seattle !!!

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I'm not a huge guided tour person but I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was Lisa and she was very funny and informative throughout the tour. I felt like I learned a lot about the history of Seattle in a short period of time in a funny and informative way. I will say that if you are not into walking up and down stairs and going through small passages - this is probably not the best tour for you. It wasn't super athletic but enough of a walking around and going up and down. Also the tour groups are pretty large, so there was a bit of squeezing past people if they stood in the way. The tour is family friendly though I did wonder if the parents had to answer some questions for the kids afterwards about what "seamstress" does.

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Expected this to be a highlight of our trip but was disappointed. There were so many in the group that it was difficult to hear guide. Need to make groups smaller or a headset for all, that amplifies guide's voice Expected spooky stories but most of stories were about sewage and toilet issues. Felt every section of underground looked the same - wet, moldy, and old junk.

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Even if we didn’t mention a single ghost Seattle is a fascinating place, with a religious start, a rough and ready early history, and a collaborative and progressive recent history. This rich tapestry of history gives these ghost stories a secure standing in time, and the ghost stories bring the historical eras to life in a grim and fascinating way.

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Halloween weekend in Seattle is packed full of fun and spooky events. But did you know that spooky Seattle also has haunted hotels, theaters, restaurants and ghost tours that you can visit year round? As lovers of Seattle historical venues we have a lot of spooky stories to tell. That’s why we have put together a list of our favorite year round haunted venues you can visit. 

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Kell’s Irish Restaurant has been called the most haunted bar in America. They even wipe down their tables each night with a drop of holy water as an old Irish pub tradition. They also have a truly sustainable Irish farm-to-table menu. The old Butterworth Building used to be a mortuary and Kell’s pub is in the basement, which the bar’s owner says was once the embalming room .

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With all those skyscrapers in Emerald City, it's hard to imagine that there's an entire city under the ground. It doesn't just exist, it's reportedly haunted too. And you can get a good look at it and listen to actual paranormal investigations at this Seattle experience for only $16! 

It usually costs $34 per head, but with this Groupon deal , it's half that price for TWO people. With it, you'll get to go on a 90-minute tour of the historic Pioneer Square with Spooked in Seattle . 

The adventure takes visitors through landmark sites like Pioneer Square Hotel, the Smith Tower, and Merchants Cafe and Saloon, the city’s oldest restaurant.

Because of creepy stories that abound here including murder, death by suicide, and unfortunate accidents, ghosts reportedly continue to haunt the area. This is probably why these are hotspots for real paranormal investigators and have been featured on shows like The Dead Files ,  Ghost Hunters , and  My Ghost Story .

You'll get a chance to hear some of these tales and see collected evidence too. 

While the company operates several tours, this deal is only valid on their " Original Pioneer Square Ghost Tour " which goes down Thursday through Monday at 6 p.m.

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Since they only take a small group at a time, reservations have to be made 48 hours in advance. 

While it's appropriate for all ages, you must have a guardian with you if you're younger than 16. But having company is always good, right?

Especially if you're only going to be armed with a flashlight as you venture into the infamous basements that were once everything from opium dens and flophouses to secret speakeasies . 

You can only buy one coupon per person and one as a gift — and that makes it the perfect treat for your BFF who loves haunted adventures .

But it expires 90 days after purchase, so you'll need to redeem it fast.

Tickets also include admission to the Seattle Death Museum , which has other hair-raising artifacts like Victorian coffins from the 1800s, unearthly dolls, and possessed objects.

This is the only such jaunt in the Northwest, so you can check that off your bucket list too. 

Who says you need to get your spook on only during Halloween? With this deal, we'll be exploring Emerald City's underground this weekend.

Spooked in Seattle Ghost Tours

Price: $16 (originally $34) 

Address: 102 Cherry St., Seattle, WA

Why You Need To Go: You can tour Seattle's underground haunted locales and listen to actual paranormal investigations by ghost hunters.

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GHOST TOUR RESERVATIONS

Alert: we are currently not offering public tours. for private tours, investigations, and speaking inquires please use our contact form. subscribe to our youtube channel for more paranormal content.

Our Ghost Tour has age requirements for your safety.

FULL PRICE TICKETS : You must be 16 (sixteen) or older to participate on our ghost tour. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Vaccination:   For the safety of all our guests, our staff, and the establishments we visit,  you must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate. 

Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle is SEATTL’E BEST GHOST TOUR .

Our Pioneer Square Ghost Tours operates from 7 PM to 9 PM on select nights.  

Please arrive at least 30 minutes early and have your payment and reservation identifying information ready to check-in.

Our award winning Ghost Tours take guests on a walk lasting 120 minutes through the heart of Seattle’s oldest and most haunted neighborhood.  We are not an underground tour.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and DRESS FOR THE WEATHER. This is an outdoor walking tour with indoor stops depending on location availability and time permitting. If there is rain or snow please be prepared and dress appropriately.

                          You must read and AGREE to our LEGAL NOTICE before reserving your tickets.

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Our Ghost tours leave at 7 pm and begin at Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub located at the base of the historic Smith Tower at 508 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98104. 

Shawn O’Donnell’s is a family-friendly restaurant featuring the finest in Irish hospitality, food, and drink.  Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant has excellent menu selections for you to enjoy a great meal before our tour departs!  Be sure to arrive early!

TICKETING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

Tours and events are subject to a three-person, regular price ticket minimum.

Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle may cancel a scheduled tour if the weather would be considered potentially harmful.

Attention Vouchers: If you reserve with a voucher and do not show up at the time reserved, and failed to provide notice of cancellation at least six (6) hours ahead of tour time, The voucher may be redeemed and forfeited. This is only in extreme cases though, please notify as soon as possible and we are willing to work with you.

Cancellations for full-priced tickets must be received four (4) hours before the tour begins. If you call or email after the start time of the tour, it is considered a “no show”. If you canceled ahead of time you will be given an opportunity to re-schedule.

If you purchase a ticket online and you do not reschedule per our cancellation / reschedule policy noted above, and do not show up, we can not issue a refund.

The above policy is stated at https://hauntedhistoryseattle.com and in your confirmation e-mail, sent once a reservation is confirmed.

Thank you for choosing Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle!

We look forward to meeting you!

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614 1st Avenue, in Pioneer Place Park, Pioneer Square, between Cherry and James Street. Take the James Street Exit from Interstate 5.

206-682-4646

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$22 Adult (18-59 yrs) $20 Senior (60+ yrs) $20 Student (13-17 yrs or with valid college ID) $10 Youth (7-12 yrs) $50 Underground Tour and Underground Paranormal Experience Combo Ticket. Kids 6 and under are admitted free, but may find the 75-minute tour challenging.

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From $29.95  per person

This haunted tour in Seattle is going to take you inside and around the most haunted bars, hotels, and buildings the city has to offer.

2-2.5 Hours - Active Thursday through Sunday

Leaving from

Pike Brewing Company 1415 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Tour Information

Seattle is a beautiful city that is surrounded by water, mountains, and evergreen forests, but is there something darker lurking below? Our Seattle Nightly Spirits tour guides are the only ones that would dare tell you stories so creepy and so gruesome that we risk upsetting the spirits of the past! We will share the spine-tingling stories of the dead that dwell in the city so well known for bringing us to life with Starbucks coffee. As we pass through the market after hours, be sure to keep a look out over your shoulder for the long-dead shopkeepers and even the original market director peering at us through the darkened windows. Nightly Spirits invites you to pull up a chair next to the ghostly children playfully pranking market employees, raise your glass to the true ladies of the night who still haunt the red-light district, and take the best Haunted Pub Tour that Seattle has to offer!

What to Expect:

Your costumed guide will meet you at Pike Brewing Company to take you on a walking journey to visit all the ghosts in and around Pike Place Market, one of the oldest open-air markets in the country! Your 2.5 hour tour will offer up plenty of chances to purchase spirits of your own as we settle in for some spooky history. We will end at one of the most haunted bars in Seattle, which just happens to be housed in a former mortuary.

You will visit up to three haunted bars* so there will be plenty of liquid courage available for purchase as you face the former residents of the Emerald City.

*Nightly Spirits does not guarantee a certain number of bars or a specific route, but our guides are equipped with plenty of chilling ghost stories to ensure you have a fun evening.

Tour Requirements:

• The purchase of alcohol is not included or required.
• All tour guests must be 21+ with a Valid ID.
• This is a walking tour that covers a little under a mile in total. Because we do visit bars in historic buildings, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility restrictions.
• Tours run in all weather, so please prepare accordingly.

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Don't be fooled by ghost tour "chains" that get their stories from the internet and operate in multiple cities around the USA. Since 2004, Spooked in Seattle Tours, voted one of the USA's top ghost tours and longest running in Seattle, has been telling the REAL stories of haunted Seattle and presenting evidence collected on actual paranormal investigations. We offer ghost tours, public ghost hunts, private events, and more, and have consistently been named one of the top ghost tours in the US for the past 20 years. Check out the " ABOUT " page for more information about Spooked in Seattle. Spooked in Seattle is NOT an “underground” tour. This tour takes place outside around the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Be sure to dress accordingly, as tours run rain or shine*. *Refers to normal weather conditions. Tours may be canceled due to extreme  temperature or weather conditions.  

***announcement***.

As SPOOKED IN SEATTLE begins its 20th year of tours, we are going back to our roots.

Beginning on April 26th, our Spooked in Seattle Ghost Tour will begin at Pier 54 on Seattle's historic waterfront at the world famous YE OLDE CURIOSITY SHOP.  

Click Below for Information and Tickets

SPRING GIFT   CARD PROMOTION

Give the gift of Spooked in Seattle. For a limited time, get a 50 % bonus when you purchase a physical gift card*, which is good for the Tales from Pioneer Square or Death Museum tours.

*50% bonus not valid with the purchase of a digital gift card.

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CURRENT TOURS AND EVENTS: (Click each option for more information and to purchase tickets for available dates. It is advised to purchase at least two (2) hours in advance to avoid possible cancellation the day of the tour/event. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.) CHECK CURRENT  TOUR STATUS HERE  

Tours and events (click options below), spooked in seattle ghost tour starting location: ye olde curiosity shop - pier 54, 1001 alaskan way friday, saturday & sunday - 7:00pm - tours return beginning april 26th all ages welcome - $15 per person (plus taxes)  , public ghost hunts (click options below), university heights ghost hunt  .

Next Scheduled Date:  TBA - 10:00pm

Minimum Age of 13 - $45.00 Per Person

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Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle

508 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98104

206-619-0517

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Haunted History Ghost Tours of Seattle has been recognized as one of the best tours in Seattle every year since 2017 by Expertise.com. Our unique historical ghost tour is owned and operated by experts in Paranormal Research, Occult Studies, and Pacific Northwest History. Our Tour Guides love sharing their knowledge and experience with the public. We take great pride in our authenticity and love what we do! These are all traits that set us apart from others. Join us as we examine the unexplained, mysterious phenomenon experienced in Seattle's oldest neighborhood.