Downtown Tours

Skid Row to Skyscrapers | Youth Tour

Explore the history of Seattle from settlement to the present as we take a look at some of the finest buildings in Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods. This is a youth-focused tour, suitable for youth in Grades 6-12, that illustrates the economic and demographic changes in Seattle’s history using architecture. Youth who take this tour will learn about the relationship between Seattle’s history and its built environment. This tour was created to complement the Washington State history core curriculum for middle and high school students.

This tour is only available to be booked as a private tour. A parent/guardian is required to accompany their children on the tour. To request this tour, please fill out our Private Tour Request Form. 

 

Photos: Alessandra Brescia, Roger Williams, Olga Andreyanova/Unsplash

Cityscape with vintage brick and stone buildings under a cloudy sky. From Skid Row to Skyscrapers, prominent structures include the Hartford Building and other early 20th-century architectural styles.

Downtown Tours

Our Downtown tours begin in various locations.

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Tours are approximately two hours in length, unless otherwise noted. Tickets purchased in advance cost $25 for General Admission, $20 for SAF Members, and $22 for Students and Seniors over 65. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ups are limited to space available and cost $30. Ticket sales close at 9:00am the morning of the tour. Online registration is handled through Bold Type Tickets. For our tour policies or to learn about booking a private tour, visit our Tours FAQ page.

Please note: A minimum of three people must be registered for tours to take place. Tours with fewer than three registered attendees on the Thursday before the tour will be cancelled. SAF may cancel tours in cases of extreme weather. We do not cancel tours due to rain. If you purchased a ticket for a cancelled tour, you have the option of transferring the ticket to a future tour date or being issued a refund.