The Last of Us Part II: A Seattle Walking Tour

Seattle’s crumbling landmarks are silent witnesses to a fictional apocalypse that forever changed humanity.

On this gamer-inspired walking tour, you’ll explore the real-world locations that inspired the haunting settings of “The Last of Us Part II.” You’ll also find out how this vibrant city was transformed into a battleground for the game’s three warring factions: the militaristic Washington Liberation Front, the religious Seraphites, and the ever-present infected.

This tour starts at the historic Chinese Gate in Seattle’s Chinatown where, in the game, it’s been repurposed as “Martyr’s Gate”. You’ll walk through downtown’s streets that once teemed with FEDRA soldiers and WLF fighters, and past the elegant Seattle Public Library.

Along the way, you’ll learn how the game’s developers meticulously recreated Seattle’s architecture and unique environments to craft their post-apocalyptic narrative. You’ll discover the subterranean tunnels beneath Pioneer Square Station where Ellie encounters terrifying Stalkers, and witness how the Convention Center’s Comic-Con remnants provide a bittersweet reminder of pre-apocalypse life. You’ll explore the flooded streets where boats replaced cars, and learn about the bloody civil war that engulfed the city. The tour ends at the Seattle Aquarium, the emotional climax of Ellie’s devastating quest for revenge, and the site where her remaining humanity is tested.

On this 60-minute walking tour, you’ll have a chance to:

• Stand where Ellie and Dina discovered the Synagogue, a sanctuary amid chaos and a rare moment of personal connection in a brutal world
• See the Harbor Steps that link downtown to the waterfront, now reimagined as part of a flooded, Venice-like landscape in the game
• View the Seattle Municipal Courthouse, where Ellie hunts for fuel while battling infection
• Explore the Freeway Park area where the WLF resistance movement first took shape against FEDRA’s oppressive rule
• See the Nordstrom department store bridge that offered Ellie and Jesse a strategic vantage point over the flooded city
• Glimpse Lumen Field (in the game, Soundview Stadium), the WLF headquarters with vegetable gardens replacing the playing field
• Look out toward Bainbridge Island, which inspired the Seraphites’ isolated community

Step into one of gaming’s most acclaimed narratives and see how Seattle’s landscapes were transformed into the backdrop for an unforgettable tale.

Where Now Tour Audio is not associated with HBO, Naughty Dog or Sony. This is an educational tour and fan-inspired by the Last Of Us Part II.