About Us
Bellevue and Beyond Walking Tours was created to help people experience the city on a human scale.
Our walks reveal the stories hidden between buildings, public art, parks, and neighborhoods. They're the places often overlooked from behind the wheel but remembered long after you've explored them on foot.
Meet Your Guide
About Erik Strommen
Co-Founder / Chief Tour Guide
Erik Strommen has spent more than half his life exploring Bellevue. A retired learning researcher, college lecturer, puppeteer, and former docent at the Bellevue Arts Museum, Erik has spent decades helping people discover history through storytelling.
His tours combine deep local knowledge with an approachable, conversational style that welcomes curious visitors of every age and background.
I'd love to show you around!
Our Philosophy
We believe every city has stories worth telling.
Some stories are told through public art. Others are hidden in plain sight, tucked between familiar streets and buildings. Our walks invite you to slow down, look a little closer, and discover the people, places, and history that have shaped Bellevue over the years.