Top 6 Seattle History Walks

1.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Beneath The Streets takes you through four blocks of Pioneer Square and three underground passageways built in the 1890s. In about an hour, you’ll hear about Seattle’s beginnings, Coast Salish peoples, Skid Row, and the Klondike Gold Rush. Guides such as David, Patti, Jim, and Imogen have led tours, though your guide depends on the schedule.

“It was a very interesting tour. Our guide was great and he made it fun! I love that it doesn’t sound scripted. We learned a lot about Seattle in a great way.”

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2.Historical Walking Tour in Leavenworth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Start at 321 9th Street for an English-language walk through Leavenworth’s history, from the area’s first people to the town’s industries and present-day appeal. Guides Coco and Tom share stories, point out notable buildings, and offer dining and activity tips. The tour lasts about an hour, returns to its starting point, and is limited to 12 people.

“Energetic, knowledgeable, fun. Gave insight which added value to where and when u can venture to activities in and around Leavenworth”

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3.Leavenworth Sip & Stroll A Historical Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about two hours walking through Leavenworth with a local guide such as Coco or Tom, hearing how the town developed and stopping for included tastings at Water From Wine, Ryan Patrick, and Obelisco Estate. The first winery supports clean-water projects, and your ticket also includes seven days of access to the Greater Leavenworth Museum.

“Very informative, even though growing up in Washington my entire life learned a lot. Very entertaining and inclusive with all!! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Leavenworth. Tom our guide was very engaging and informative!! Also the wine!!!”

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4.Historic Tucson Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $32

Walk downtown Tucson with a guide who is a James Beard competition-winning chef. The one-hour route begins at the Pima Historic Courthouse fountain and connects the Dillinger gang, a haunted hotel, custom murals, a rebuilt Spanish fort and Tucson’s long food history. A snack is included; drinks are not.

“It was great. If I had known everyone closed up so early, I would have booked an earlier tour, but we were very satisfied .”

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5.Full-Day Small-Group Bainbridge Island Wine and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $299

Ride the ferry from Seattle, walk through Bloedel Reserve, visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and sample wines at two Bainbridge wineries. The nine-hour tour includes lunch, tasting fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in a Mercedes van. Groups are capped at seven, and Daniel is the guide named for this experience.

“Daniel is an excellent guide …provides a full day of activity and information at a leisurely pace. Recommend highly.”

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6.Six Women – A Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $35

Walk six stops in Seattle’s Pioneer Square with guide Carter Lee Churchfield, whose stories trace a Native princess, a gay icon, a swindler, a zealot, a madame and a mayor. The route covers ground within five blocks and uses historic settings, photographs and storytelling to reveal a side of Seattle’s past that standard city tours may skip.

“The six women tour with Carter was amazing! Carter knew all of her history, stories, and was able to answer all of the questions that we had that went beyond her normal tour. Carter presented information and stories about women that we did not know before and impacted Seattle as it is today. We take lots of tours in Seattle and would rate both the tour and the guide a full 10. I fully recommend both this tour of the six women of Seattle and Carter as a tour guide. Any chance you can get to take a tour with Carter would be well worth both the time and money…”

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