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Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour
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- Updated November 1, 2026
Walk from Pike Place Market to Pioneer Square with GPS-triggered audio and Seattle stories you can explore at your own pace.
About this tour
Trace Seattle’s story from its bustling market to the newly redesigned shoreline on a self-guided audio walk. This Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour leads from Pike Place Market to Pioneer Square, with GPS-triggered narration that plays as you move through the city.
Visit Pike Place Market, Overlook Walk, Waterfront Park, and Pioneer Square while hearing about the area’s history, from Coast Salish homelands to the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 and the diverse communities that shaped the city. The route follows historic streets through Seattle’s commercial core and along the waterfront, bringing maritime stories into view. Pause for a drink, take a detour, or linger at a viewpoint; the audio resumes when you’re ready, so there’s no group to keep pace with.
Download the tour in the Drives & Detours app before setting out. It works offline, can be used any day or time, and never expires. Set your own pace and discover Seattle with the Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour.
Highlights
- Explore Pike Place Market, Overlook Walk, Waterfront Park, and Pioneer Square
- Follow Seattle’s historic streets to its redesigned shoreline
- Hear stories of Coast Salish homelands and the 1889 Great Seattle Fire
- Pause for a drink, take a detour, or linger at viewpoints
What's included
Included
- Audio guide
- App and tour download
- Flexible usage with unlimited access
Not included
- Smartphone
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Important information
- Bring your own smartphone
- Download the tour in the Drives & Detours app before you go
- The tour works offline after downloading and requires no cell service
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
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- Use the tour any day or time; access never expires
- This is a self-guided experience with no in-person guide
- Pike Place Market meeting point is at Pine Street and Pike Place, by the large red entrance sign
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How does the audio tour work?
Download the tour in the Drives & Detours app. GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you follow the route.
Does the tour work without cell service?
Yes. Download the tour in advance, and it works offline without cell service.
When can I take the tour?
Use your access any day or time. It does not expire.
Is there an in-person guide?
No. This is a self-guided audio experience.
Where does the tour meet?
The meeting point is Pike Place Market, at the intersection of Pine Street and Pike Place by the large red entrance sign.
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