We had a great time on the Beneath the Streets tour! Eowyn was fantastic -- funny, personable, and…read moreclearly knows her stuff. She kept things interesting the entire time and was happy to answer all of our random questions along the way. We learned a lot without it ever feeling like a history lesson. Definitely one of the highlights of our time in Seattle. If you get Eowyn as your guide, you're in good hands!

Incredible Tour, Dave was a great tour guide and has some great stories and insight into the city,…read morehighly recommend for people visiting Seattle.

excellent tour! so glad we decided to go. our tour guide was Lisa. she was knowledgeable, fun, and…read moresuper funny. i would recommend it to anyone interested in history. the uniqueness of seattle really shines thru fyi - there are a lot of stairs, and tight spaces. challenging for those of us with compromised mobility

First the good- The tour guide was nice and the underground areas are AMAZING!…read moreThe bad- In a group of (appx) 30+ people you are herded here and there to different parts of the underground. Everyone is herded into a small space, a story is told, and then it's onto the next area. Want time to enjoy the experience? To look around and take pictures? Nope- onto the next. Want to learn more about the original buildings that you are standing in front of? Barely covered. Or the amazing debris that scatters the areas? Nope. Take Pictures as you walk, because that is all the time you will get. Oh, and if you are hard of hearing? You won't be able to hear the tour guide well. There are just too many people. -Wish I could have asked for a refund- *IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO MOLD or DUST WEAR A MASK!!!*

We really enjoyed the tour with Emmett (a long time local). He was very entertaining with lots of…read morewit and wisdom, very easy to hear and an excellent communicator. A great mix of history, culture, and current activities. We highly recommend this tour

Amalia was our guide and she did not disappoint. Enjoyed the off-the-beaten path stories about…read moreSeattle. She was entertaining, informative and was always willing to accomodate anyone's needs. The two hours went by in a flash! It was a great introduction to the city. She also answered questions about things to do on a rainy day.

This is a fun way for the kids to learn about a very narrow and specific part of the history of the…read morearea. Of course, it is not a very important or interesting part of local history. It's always disappointing to see European intruders' subjection of land, animals, and people glorified in this way. But, if this type of history interests you, they've done it well. We took our 5 and 8 year old and had a discussion about the fort in the wider context of history and whether it represents changes that were positive or negative for the people living on this land.

Went to Fort Nisqually for the Queen Victoria's birthday celebration. The weather started out fine…read morebut turned into a rainy day complete with hail, lightning and thunder. We took up shelter in Store #2 which has the blacksmith shop currently. We had the chance to talk to many of the volunteers and staff during our visit. I have a little of knowledge regarding the local history, which I tend to keep to myself, and was shocked by the sheer volume of historical information provided by the volunteers and the staff, all was accurate to what I knew (I have read some of Dr. Tomie's diaries and the book "Company of Adventures" among other local historical books/ information. I questioned the blacksmith on one of his statements based on a historical reference I had read. Long story short, he was aware of the reference, and we discussed how accurate what I had read was. I was honestly shocked to find out he was a volunteer. This type of interaction was not unique to one volunteer. There was an individual with a straw top hat who was also incredibly knowledgeable, the carpenters were first rate just hitting on the tip of the ice berg here. Overall, phenomenal place to visit, I wish the more volunteers and staff were present during non-event days as well, but I will be going back. I understand they have a list of people volunteering and staff available in the gift shop so one can determine who is there before paying to enter. Couple of thoughts: - depending on when you go through, remember some of the staff/ volunteers may have something they are working on. If they ignore you when you first show up in their "space", remember they may have something happening that needs immediate attention. Don't be impatient. Watch what they are doing and ask questions. This is supposed to be an interactive experience, not necessarily an entertainment. - "Be curious" to quote Ted Lasso. - Depending on who is in Store #2 (blacksmith shop), ask about the "family courting candlestick". Interesting story there - I failed the "Blacksmith IQ test". See if you can do better...

Lynn was amazing. Reopening after a long forced hiatus from Covid, Bill and I felt as though Lynn,…read morethe owner operator of Under The Radar Tours had so much to share and we were the benefactors of her enthusiasm and information. My back is always an issue so a long walking tour was out of the question but Lynn took us through beautiful historical districts, Capitol Hill, the site of the riots, Volunteer Park, a local gayberhood and a terrific shop called Retail Therapy and it was. We felt like Lynn could have been a long lost cousin who wanted to share her love for her city with us. We will be back to catch the rest of the Seattle story. Thank you Lynn a hundred times over.

REVIEW OF OUR SEATTLE LOCKS, GASWORKS PARK & HOUSEBOATS TOUR--ONE OF THE SEATTLE UNDER THE RADAR…read moreTOURS My wife and I visited Seattle for the first time in April 2022. As part of our visit, we booked a tour titled "The Locks, Gasworks Park and Houseboats Tour." The tour is one of "The Seattle Under the Radar Tours" and was billed as a chance to see Seattle "through the eyes of a local." For us, that "local" was Tour Guide Lynn Curtis, who (if I remember correctly) said she had lived in Seattle for 11 years. Our tour with Lynn took place on the afternoon of Friday, April 22nd. It was a beautiful, sunny day and perfect for a tour of Seattle. Twenty-four hours before the tour, Lynn emailed us to confirm we knew where to meet, what to expect on the day of the tour and to answer any pre-tour questions. That was much appreciated and helped assure us we we're working with a professional. The tour rendezvous point was in front of a bakery within walking distance from the Seattle waterfront and marketplace district where we parked our car. Lynn arrived a little early and after introducing herself, invited us to accompany her into the bakery for a complimentary pastry and beverage. Afterwards, Lynn directed us to her personal vehicle--a spacious and clean SUV parked just outside the bakery. To our pleasant surprise, we learned we were her only guests for this tour. Our more than three-hour private tour began with a drive to the Seattle Ballard Locks to see and learn how the locks work to permit the movement of small and large boats. The locks are located at the west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal, between the neighborhoods of Ballard to the north and Magnolia to the south. On the drive to the locks, Lynn pointed out various points of interest and once there, shared her wealth of knowledge about the locks. A highlight of this stop was seeing the salmon swimming up the salmon ladders and watching the boats enter and leave the locks. Next, it was on to "Gas Works Park." The park sits on the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. What makes the park so appealing and a must see for tourists like us, is its location: the north shore of Lake Union at the south end of Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. It offers breathtaking views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline. A highlight of this part of the tour, was getting there. On the drive over, Lynn once again shared interesting facts and stories about the neighborhoods we passed through, as only a local could do. Another highlight of the tour was a surprise stop at Ivar's Salmon House restaurant. The restaurant specializes in American and Seafood cuisine and is located on the north shore of Lake Union. Lynn said she personally recommends it to her tour guests who love American and Seafood cuisine, but we learned the food is not the only reason it's a tour stop: its stunning Northwest native art, décor and historical photographs, including a full cedar replica of a Northwest Native American longhouse, are the other reasons. We were so impressed with Ivar's, that we came back that evening for dinner. With the exception of a challenge finding nearby parking, it was a wonderful experience. Our final destination was a visit to a secluded Seattle neighborhood where many residents live in beautiful multilevel houseboats--some valued in excess of $1 million--with their own private docks. This neighborhood is not on your typical Seattle tourist's itinerary and would be difficult to find and traverse without a local like Lynn. If you're looking for a Seattle tour that's well worth your money, this is it. We highly recommend it and highly recommend Lynn. She was great. Thank you Lynn! Tim Roberts Vella Black-Roberts Hayward, California

It was my last full day in Seattle and was trying to decide how I'd end my night here. I…read moreremembered seeing this ghost tour on tiktok and right away I booked tickets. The tour started much later in the evening so bring a coat! We got there a little early so we were able to browse the museum, which was fairly tiny but interesting. Our tour guide was Kim and she was a joy to be around. She really knows how to tell a story and keeps you involved in the tour. (Listening to evps, watching videos, asking questions) Our tour group was small but it made the whole experience feel much more personal. We walked all around Pioneer Square and visited haunted locations. My favorite stop was at the "Merchant Cafe". We actually entered and sat in their underground lounge. It was very spooky and took a few pictures to see if I could spot anything. The whole tour was made even spookier by the actual buildings around us. The mixture of older historical buildings and closed/abandoned buildings. Beware it is rundown and many homeless people but they keep to themselves. And I also felt something push my back during one of the stops. The guide was telling us about a specific spirit that was known for being "grabby" with women. Haha yikes. 4th ghost tour I've been on and excited to do more. Surprisingly I'm still a skeptic!

My kids and I did the underground tour before this and loved it. Booked this online. We're told to…read morearrive at a bar on a rainy night. No signage, no coordination. I texted our guide, who arrived late. Poor guy was a retail worker who did this gig on weekends for extra cash. The "tour" turned into a two+ hour STANDING in the rain. He showed us some photos and played an audio recording on his phone of some sounds that were supposed to be a ghost? We left early, it was disappointing, cold, wet, and generally unpleasant. Add to this experience the homeless high on fentanyl in downtown Seattle at night - don't do it

One of the best things to do when n Seattle! Adam, our tour…read moreguide was funny and kept things lively and moving. It is amazing to see things and learn about the city's history and to walk underground - even though technically, it was the original floor. Very highly recommend!!

Interesting tour in Seattle should not miss. We have a very good tour guide. He is funny and makes…read morethe tour PG joke. A lot of kid in our group and make them enjoyable too. The tour is about 1 hours. Three underground tunnels and one orientation tour. The underground told a lot of history. This includes the big fire in 18th century. The tour is educational and fun. It is highly recommended after the Columbia tower observatory. The underground tour takes us below the city in the pass.

This tour made me so happy. Kevin and Russ were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and their passion (and…read morenerdiness) for the public arts was infectious and endearing. I'll never walk over another hatch cover the same again. I'm excited to go home and see what's beneath my feet there. I would highly recommend this off the beaten path tour to anyone and i'll be happy to do it again the next time i'm back in Seattle. Thanks guys!

I am always looking for low cost, less formal ways to learn about places I either live in or visit…read moreand have done many free tours both in Seattle and while traveling. I learned about this tour from a friend and I think it's fairly new. At any rate, interesting tour. Not your typical here's the city and these are some of the landmarks and here are some fun facts. The difference is this tour was focused around the public art that can be seen everyday along the streets and sidewalks, built into the infrastructure, in the form of manhole covers or hatches as they are referred to. The folks conducting the tour included information of the various artistic manhole covers, combining it with first hand information from the artists and discussed the history of the work and how it fits into the identity of Seattle. They also provide information on the history of the city and how Seattle became the city you see as you take the tour. Pretty neat concept exploring aspects of the city that folks often take for granted as they pass by. Another fun fact about this tour is that it evolved out of an art project. I thought that was particularly interesting. Some of the prints, etc are pretty cool and again not what you would typically expect or encounter from one of these free tours. I'd recommend this tour to anybody to who wants to learn more about the history of Seattle, who appreciates public art or art in general and who has a free hour or so on a Saturday morning.

Terrific museum. Enjoyed the docent tour and highly recommend. Bruce Lee exhibit is cool. Learned a…read morelot about Wing Luke who is an inspiration. Incredible legacy he has given us.

A must-visit on Asian history in America. What might have been not written and also not known if…read morethis museum didn't save much of the simple artifacts that were from the time when Asians were discriminated against. It is a part of history and this place really tells the story. I didn't know much about Wing Luke, but I got to know him after joining a walking tour led by a museum employee. Sign up at the front, and they will also take you to restricted areas. You can see how small some of the rooms are. A supermarket that many people have been in. They also have a Bruce Lee exhibit. I hope this museum gets to last long into the years.

Aten was terrific - so much information about Seattle, I learned a bunch of history about the area…read more The ghost stories were fun, but he tells them in a way that you come out better informed than you start. Make sure to wear comfy shoes .

This tour was a lot of fun. I learned so much about the dark history of Seattle. The tour guide…read moreAden is very knowledgeable and passionate. There were definitely spooky experiences. Seattle is truly a haunted city. I highly recommend this tour.