Pretty Gritty Tours

Group of 9 of us got the privilege of attending a tour of Stadium High School with Chris, he was great. Tour was fantastic. Loved the stories and historical talks. Highly recommend!! Our whole group loved it.

I had an incredible experience on the Pretty Gritty tour of Stadium High School in Tacoma, WA. Our guide, Ana, was outstanding, bringing the history and stunning architecture of the place to life. We had the unique opportunity to explore hidden gems like the attic and basement, areas not usually accessible to the public. Ana's storytelling and attention to detail made every moment captivating. This tour is a must-do for anyone looking for a unique and enriching day out. The combination of history, architecture, and Ana's expertise made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend it!

We did the old town ghost tour and Chris was so knowledgeable as well as a fabulous story teller. It was about an hour long and walking was fairly minimal as we stopped often to hear the next part of the story. I would recommend Pretty Gritty Tours to anyone!! So much fun.

Got to do the original tour for my birthday on Saturday. Chris was our guide, which I was super happy about, cause I have watched SO many of his YouTube videos, and even used it as a source in a paper I wrote. He was just as awesome as on his videos, very funny and genuine. The tour was fantastic, I am absolutely going to do all the other tours now. The story of the reoccurring murder had me hooked. It was super spooky to be guided through Tacoma by lamp light. Our group was fun and I even had other birthday buddies who celebrated with this spooky tour. So don't wait, go book, like right now. It's worth every penny.

I went on the ghost tour on April 1 and it was amazing! The guide, who I am sorry to say, I can not remember his name to save my life, was filling in for Chris while on vacation, knew his stuff! Very interesting and informative! I’m taking the Stadium tour in July and can’t wait!

My husband and I attended the Blackwell Mansion tour. We had a lovely time. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. (Not just about the Blackwell Mansion either.) The tour was very engaging and left us curious for more. We've enjoyed their videos on FB as well. We will definitely be attending another tour.

I had the opportunity to take the Lantern Tour of Fort Steilacoom Park last night with Pretty Gritty Tours. The tour itself wasn’t necessarily what I expected, but turned out to be even better than I had imagined! The tour guide (Chris) is a gem. He is incredibly knowledgeable and makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease. The content of the tour is incredibly sad. Learning the names and stories of people who have had their rights, freedom, and life taken from them is a bone chilling experience. The tour really made me question how I treat others. I left the tour with a better appreciation for people who struggle with mental health issues. I will make a better effort to treat those around me with dignity and respect. The only thing I wish was different is that children were not allowed on the tour. Their were several kids running around, stomping on graves, and shining flashlights in people’s eyes.

We did the Stadium HS tour last summer and loved it. The guides were informative and fun. The tour moved at a good pace (not too fast or slow). It was fascinating getting to see parts of the building not generally open to the public.