Tall Tour Draws 750 to Seattle Height Meetup

Hundreds of exceptionally tall people gathered at a Seattle sports bar on a recent Saturday night, experiencing the rare sensation of blending in during an event organized by Tall Tour, a traveling meetup celebrating height.

The tour, launched last summer, has visited 19 cities across the United States. Attendance has grown rapidly, from 30 participants at its debut in Tampa, Florida, to about 4,000 in Orlando, according to organizers. The Seattle stop drew around 750 people.

Tall Tour founder Tyler Bergantino, 32, who stands 6 feet 9 inches and wears a size 16 shoe, started the events almost by accident. While traveling through Texas, the former software salesman and TikTok creator posted a casual social media invitation seeking content. "It created itself," he said. "I can't really take credit for it." Bergantino quit his sales job two years ago and now runs the operation full time with a small team, including his brother for video and social media, a chief executive officer and a chief operating officer.

Each event follows a consistent format. Participants take group photos, exchange tips on finding shoes and clothes that fit, and share stories of everyday challenges like...