Walking Tours in Seattle

With an abundance of lush city parks—with anything from meandering paths through old-growth forests to beachside pathways—there's no shortage of great places to walk in Seattle. Some of our favorite in-city walking paths include those at Seward Park, Green Lake, Alki Point, and Discovery Park. And, of course, the Burke-Gilman Trail meanders through the city, passing many beautiful parks and bodies of water.

Specialized walking tours are a great way to get to know the quirky, historic, or downright zany sides of Seattle.

Bill Speidel's Underground Tour leads guests on fascinating underground tours in the Pioneer Square area. Hear stories of Seattle's pioneering past as you wander subterranean passageways that once were the main roads of old Seattle. 608 1st Ave, ., Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA, 98101. 206/682-4646. www.undergroundtour.com. $16.

Market Ghost Tours offers weekend tours around the Pike Place Market, weaving in local ghost stories, eerie history, and fun facts about the market and its haunted places. 1410 Post Alley, Downtown, Seattle, WA, 98101. 206/805-0195. www.seattleghost.com.

Savor Seattle Food Tours serves up two- to three-hour culinary walking tours around town, including a Chocolate Indulgence tour (yum); a Gourmet Seattle tour (which includes stops at fine restaurants to meet chefs, and tasty meals with wine and beer pairings); and a Pike Place Market walking tour led by a local guide. 1st Ave. and Pike St., Downtown, Seattle, WA, 98101. 888/987-2867. www.savorseattletours.com.