ASTORIA CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Go Down Under the Streets of Astoria
An hour-long guided walk beneath Astoria led by Chad, Jeff and Fingers; staffed Saturdays at 4:00 and 5:00 PM and limited to reserved participants.
Go Down Under the Streets of Astoria.
The Astoria Underground Tour takes you beneath the city’s boardwalks and storefronts for an hour of compact, story-rich exploration led by local guides Chad, Jeff and Fingers. The experience condenses decades of civic history and untold local anecdotes into a brisk, entertaining hour that has welcomed over 8,000 visitors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Untold Local Histories
Guides bring Astoria’s under-street past to life with first-person recollections and neighborhood lore, telling the stories that shaped the town beneath its sidewalks.
A Compact, Guided Hour
The tour is structured as a one-hour guided walk—concise and approachable for visitors who want a focused dose of local color and history.
Proven and Popular
With thousands of past participants, the experience is a long-running local program that mixes education with playful storytelling.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
You gather at a set meeting point, step into below-street passages, and follow a guide through a series of close-quarters vignettes about Astoria’s past—each stop a short chapter of civic memory—before resurfacing after about an hour.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run Saturdays at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM; each tour lasts approximately one hour and the ticket price is $20.00 per person.
Meet at 1125 Marine Drive—between 11th and 12th Streets—promptly; arrive about five minutes before your booked time.
Book a time to guarantee a spot; space is limited. No special gear is required—just arrive on time and be prepared for narrow, below-street passageways.
Reserve in advance to guarantee a place; group or private tours and alternate days/times are available by calling the operator for information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When do tours run?
Public tours are offered Saturdays at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately one hour.
How do I reserve a spot?
Book a time in advance to guarantee your spot; space is limited.
Where do we meet?
Meet at 1125 Marine Drive, between 11th and 12th Streets; arrive about five minutes prior to your booked time.
Is there an age recommendation?
Children should be at least 6 years old to participate.
Are private or group tours possible?
Yes—group tours and private tours are available; call the operator for information and to arrange alternate days or times.
What does it cost?
The standard price is $20.00 per person for the one-hour tour.
Who leads the tour?
Tours are led by local guides identified as Chad, Jeff and Fingers.