About this experience
Walk through the Seattle that cashed in on the Klondike Gold Rush. From Pioneer Square to the waterfront, uncover how the 1897 gold frenzy transformed a rebuilding port into the bold "Gateway to Alaska." Expect historic landmarks, big personalities, surprising facts, and the story of a city that struck gold without ever swinging a pick. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 10 min
- Private experience
What is included
- Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
- Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
- Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
- Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
Not included
- A physical tour guide (not included)
Itinerary and highlights
Explore Seattle's historic waterfront, where the Klondike Gold Rush transformed busy piers into launch points for thousands of fortune seekers after 1897. Discover how steamships, supplies, and ambition helped make Seattle the "Gateway to Alaska."
Discover the Pioneer Building, a 1892 landmark of post-fire Seattle and the Klondike Gold Rush era. Explore its Romanesque architecture, learn how the city marketed itself after 1897, and capture a photo of one of Pioneer Square's most iconic facades.
Step back in time at Pioneer Square, Seattle’s historic heart during the Klondike Gold Rush. Explore stunning 19th-century architecture and walk the same streets where prospectors, merchants, and adventurers gathered before heading to the Yukon.
End your Klondike-era walk at iconic Smith Tower, completed in 1914 and once the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Discover how the 1897 gold rush helped fuel Seattle's rise, then capture a final photo of the skyline-shaped ambition it left behind.
Step back in time at Occidental Square, Seattle’s historic gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush. Discover where hopeful prospectors geared up for the Yukon, and learn how bustling shops and merchants transformed the city’s economy. Explore the area’s rich entrepreneurial past!
Discover the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, where you’ll explore how the 1897 gold frenzy transformed Seattle into the "Gateway to Alaska." Experience exhibits and stories that trace the city’s rapid growth and lasting legacy from this thrilling era.
Step into Seattle's transportation story at Union Station, a monumental 1911 rail terminal shaped by the long afterlife of the Klondike Gold Rush. Discover how trains, architecture, and logistics helped turn Seattle into the gateway to Alaska and the Yukon.
Meeting and pickup information
- Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Leplace - interactive self-guided app tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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