The 8 Best Seattle Ghost Tours

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.Guided Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,144 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Beneath the Streets leads a one-hour walk through three underground passageways beneath Pioneer Square, with stories of Seattle’s 1889 fire and the street-raising that reshaped the city. Guides including David, Dave, Mark, Patti, Jim, Sarah, and Terrilyn have led tours. Expect historic spaces, a few stair climbs, and a mix of underground and street-level stops.

“Was amazing! So much history, the guide was brilliant!”

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3.Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Walk the Pike Place area with a costumed guide, hearing Seattle ghost stories and local history between three atmospheric bars. The roughly 2.5-hour tour begins near Pike Place Market and ends at Kells Irish Pub. Guides named in recent experiences include Emily, Nisha, Katherine, Kai, and Mary Ellen. Drinks cost extra, and you must be 21 or older with photo ID.

“This tour is great if you want to go some cool bars and learn a little bit more about the history of Seattle. It didn't feel like there was a lot of ghost activity in that area and they chose it more for the bars. Our guide was fun and did have some good historic facts to share.”

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4.Sinister Sins, Scandal, and Shadows: Seattle Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

This one-hour evening walk links Seattle history with ghost stories around Pike Place Market, Post Alley, a 1903 mortuary, and the site of the city’s first cemetery. Guides including Mark, Michael, Amara, Gavin, and Zach have led the tour, though your guide may differ. Expect plenty of stories, some hills and stairs, and no indoor attractions or motorized transport.

“Our guide Mark went into great detail at each stop. Made the event memorable and had a flare for story telling”

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5.Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · from $27Best value

Follow a local guide through downtown Seattle’s haunted corners, including Union Street, Post Alley and the Gum Wall, the Butterworth Building, and the Market Theater. You’ll hear ghost stories alongside accounts of the city’s darker past. The walk starts and ends outside the Four Seasons Hotel, costs $27 per person, and is listed as 1.5 hours.

“Laurel was very interactive and knowledgeable. We loved it!”

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6.Seattle Terrors: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Blarney Stone Pub for a two-hour walk to seven haunted sites, including four historic pubs. Hear stories about Kurt Cobain, two serial killers, and backstage ghosts at Can Can Culinary Cabaret. Guides Michael and Noah have been praised for their lively storytelling, though your guide may differ. Drinks are not included.

“This was a great idea! I would definitely book this tour again. Great history of Seattle and visited places we wouldn’t have otherwise visited!”

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7.Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet your guide outside The Blarney Stone Pub at 7:00 PM, then visit four Seattle bars while hearing local ghost stories and accounts of the city’s eerie past. Stops include Pike Brewing Co., Kells Irish Restaurant and Bar, and The Can Can Culinary Cabaret. Michael has led the tour with humor and enthusiasm. Drinks are not included.

“We had an excellent time. Highly recommend. Michael was very personable, knowledgeable and passionate about the tour. We had so much fun with him. An avid Ghost-hunter with a knack for comedy. We didn’t see anything on this one but will do it again on our next trip!!!”

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8.Small Group Tour W/Space Needle, Boat & Underground

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · from $254

In four hours, a small group of up to seven visits the Space Needle, takes a harbor architecture cruise, and explores Pioneer Square’s underground passages with Beneath the Streets. A guide connects the stops by city drive, then the tour ends at Kerry Park. Downtown pickup, drop-off, and admission to the three paid attractions are included.

“This tour was well thought through. It made things easy having a tour guide that was knowledgeable about the area and all the attractions. The underground tour was especially cool, I never would have thought to do it if I planned out the day myself. Definitely would recommend this tour if you are short on time.”

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