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Seattle Music Tours

Since the early 19th century, Seattle has enjoyed a rich music history. As immigrants brought their cultural music with them, Seattle became a melting pot of brothels, saloons and clubs that all used music as the primary source of entertainment. By the end of the 19th century, the city was an epicenter for grunge and industrial sounds, and bands such as Nirvana and Kill Switch...Klick embodied the unsettled nature of a new generation of music. Seattle is a city where musicians and travelers go to be inspired.

  1. Sub Seattle Tour

    • The Sub Seattle Tour focuses heavily on the underground culture of Seattle, encouraging people to venture out beyond the tourist traps. Weave through the International Disctrict, better known as the ID, where the Wah Mee massacre occurred in 1983. Visit Viretta Park bench, the current memorial site for Kurt Cobain. Learn about the start of the gay and lesbian movements in the city and visit Volunteer Park on Capital Hill. Find out the where the Hendrix Expereince all began, and get the story behind Courtney Love’s wedding dress. Tickets will run you $30, and seats fill up fast.

    Show Me Seattle Tour

    • The Show Me Seattle Tour is an intimate experience for someone looking to soak up Seattle's culture.The tour guides are Seattle locals that are well-versed on the city's culture and history. Take the City Tour, available on a reservation and first-come, first-serve basis. You'll enjoy an overview of culture, food and music. Take a private tour of the Temple De Hirsch synagogue where Jimi Hendrix performed some of his first performances.

    Seattle Music Tour by Foot

    • Seattle Music Tour by Foot is sponsored by Urban Adventures for visitors who want to bask in the performance art scene of Seattle. This is a leisurely tour that takes no more than 12 people at a time, allowing you to ask questions and get acquainted with Seattle's vibe. Take a walk through Pike Place Market, where you have a chance to listen to local performers and watch artists work. Explore the once flourishing grunge scene, and check out some of the famous bars and clubs that Hendrix and Cobain frequently visited. Tickets will cost you $39, and the tour lasts for 2.5 hours.

    World's Greatest Seattle Walking Tour

    • The World's Greatest Seattle Walking Tour is a free, 2-hour walking tour for purchasers of the Go Seattle Card. This tour gives you a brief overview of Seattle's history. While traveling, you'll learn about the people behind that history, including the musicians. You'll cover significant points that shaped the city's history, such as Pike Place Market, the WTO riot, the 1990s grunge era, the original Starbucks store and the Washington State Ferry System. If you don't have a Go Seattle Card, tickets will cost you $15.

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