Seattle Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and Literary Labyrinths

Schedule

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Seattle Public Library | Seattle, WA

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Self-guided audio tour of Seattle. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Above photo: NorthLights, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5. Cropped & resized.

 



Embark on the Seattle Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks, and Literary Labyrinths

A library shaped like a prism of diamonds. A fountain murmuring secrets just steps away. A castle-like club where forbidden drinks once flowed beneath the city’s rain. Seattle’s downtown holds layers most never see.

This self-guided audio tour unlocks stories and hidden spots even locals miss, blending bold architecture, public art, and whispers from Seattle’s restless past. Discover where a catastrophic fire turned late library books into unexpected heroes. Who sculpted wisdom into metal and water—and why? Which powerful hands truly pulled Seattle’s strings inside a shadowy red-brick fortress?

Move between shimmering glass walls and shadowed historic halls. Let political intrigue, wild ambition, loss, rebellion, and quirky comebacks swirl as you wander city blocks rich with legend and invention.

Begin your journey where stories shimmer in steel and stone—the adventure waiting behind every corner is yours to claim.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes
  • Distance: Around 2.3 km (1.4 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 1h 45min
  • Stops: 20 captivating landmarks including Discovery Institute, Smith Tower, Pioneer Square, Seattle

Experience the charm of Seattle like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Seattle's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Seattle on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🌊  Seattle Public Library (5min)
  • ⛲  Fountain of Wisdom (1min)
  • 🎵  Rainier Club (5min)
  • 🗼  F5 Tower (4min)
  • 🏛️  Daniels Recital Hall (4min)
  • 🗼  Seattle Municipal Tower (4min)
  • 📍  3rd & Cherry (3min)
  • 🌊  Grand Opera House (Seattle) (4min)
  • 🌊  Pioneer Building (Seattle) (5min)
  • 🏨  Butler Hotel (5min)
  • 🌊  Chief of the Suquamish – Chief Seattle (1min)
  • 🌊  Hotel Seattle (3min)
  • 🌳  Pioneer Square, Seattle (5min)
  • 🗼  Smith Tower (4min)
  • 🏢  Alaska Building (4min)
  • 🌊  Discovery Institute (5min)
  • 🏢  The Net (building) (3min)
  • 🚉  Pioneer Square station (Sound Transit) (5min)
  • ⚖️  King County Courthouse (3min)
  • 🌳  City Hall Park (Seattle) (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 




🏛️ Additional City Topics

Learn even more about Seattle with these bonus audio stories available in the app:


  • 🏛️    19th Century (4min)
  • 🏛️    20th Century (4min)
  • 🏛️    21st Century (2min)
  • 🌍    Topography (3min)
  • 🌍    Climate (2min)
  • 🌟    Seattle's Shifting Demographics (1min)
  • 🌟    Seattle’s Diverse Population Dynamics (3min)
  • 🌟    Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity (2min)
  • 🎭    Seattle's Liberal Political Landscape (4min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.


 


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Above photo: NorthLights, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Toohool, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Joe Mabel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Ɱ, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Hugin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉


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Seattle Public Library, Seattle Public Library, Seattle, United States

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