SEATTLE · CITY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about three hours touring Seattle by air-conditioned mini coach, with stops at Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, and the Space Needle. Guides such as Gary, Rob, Ken, and Brian add local history and humor. Choose from three downtown meeting points and finish at Seattle Center or downtown.
“Our guide, Brian, was awesome! A great way to see Seattle, along with fun and laughs along the way! Thank you!”
Start at Pike Place Market, visit Snoqualmie Falls, Pioneer Square, the Fremont Troll, Ballard or Fishermen’s Terminal, and Kerry Park. Guides such as Dale and Terry add Seattle history, local stories, and useful phone photography tips. The 4-hour tour has a maximum of 13 people.
“It was amazing!! Dale was so knowledgeable and he made it soooo fun today. Dale also took some amazing pictures for us. Thanks for a great day.”
Spend about three hours touring Seattle by small bus with a local guide such as Earl. See Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Lake Union, Kerry Park, the Space Needle area, Fremont, and Ballard Locks, with photo stops, neighborhood history, and return drop-off at the Hyatt Regency.
“Earl was a wonderful tour guide. He was lots of fun and showed us lots of sights and shared stories that we would never have known if not taken his tour. Highly recommend this tour.”
This three-hour small-group tour covers Seattle’s waterfront, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District, Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, and more. A local guide such as Matthew, James, Shawn, or DC provides narration from a 14-passenger air-conditioned minibus.
“We had previously taken a Viator tour in Vancouver, BC, so we chose this tour for our Seattle visit. We were surprised and delighted to have Matthew as our guide. He not only shared extensive history and current sights of the city, but also serenaded us with show tunes! His engaging personality, entertaining delivery, and wonderful voice made our tour a fantastic experience. We will definitely be recommending him to friends and family for future visits. He's a keeper!”
Spend about four hours seeing Seattle by air-conditioned minibus, with hotel pickup, local stories, and stops at Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Kerry Park, Fremont, Ballard Locks, and Fishermen’s Terminal. Guides such as Joe, Mark, James, and Joel add humor and practical tips.
“Joe was our tour guide for Seattle WA, he was both a historian and comedian. He was made for this job. My husband and I both enjoyed the tour”
Use a 24 or 48-hour open-top bus pass to reach Seattle sights from the Space Needle to the Amazon Spheres. The route includes English audio, a self-guided Pioneer Square walk, and a three-hour live panoramic tour with the All About Seattle option. A free XR app adds another layer to the ride.
“The bus was good and does set off from the correct time at the designated first stop each morning. However, the buses do not run to their own schedule for the rest of the day. Multiple arrived early and drove off without us as they were arriving about 15 to 20 minutes earlier than their time table. As these buses are infrequent it results in huge amounts of waiting around. Very frustrating.”
Cover nearly 50 miles of Seattle by air-conditioned mini-coach, with a local guide such as Jeff, Bryan, Ron, or Tyler. You’ll see Pike Place, Pioneer Square, the waterfront, Fremont, Ballard Locks, mountain views, and more, with three main stops for photos and short walks.
“Jeff was a super great guide. The entire tour was excellent. Great sites and a lot of information. Well done. I would highly recommend”
Ride with a local English-speaking guide through Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Seattle’s sports district, Kerry Park, Ballard Locks, and Fremont. With no more than 14 people, you get citywide coverage, photo stops, local stories, and downtown drop-off flexibility in three hours.
“This was one of the best guided city tours we’ve ever taken! The tour guide, James, was engaging and extremely knowledgeable of Seattle, its sites, sounds, and culture! Great way to see and learn about the city, especially if you’re short on time. Definitely recommend this tour.”
Ride Seattle’s waterfront, Olympic Sculpture Park, Queen Anne, South Lake Union, Fremont, Ballard, and Magnolia with guides such as Darryl, Rina, and Monte. Expect protected bike lanes, city stories, quality bikes, some hills, and a maximum of 12 riders.
“Such a fun, informative tour and a great introduction to Seattle. This was my first activity I did on my trip and I had a fantastic time. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us moving along and we got to see so much of Seattle and neighborhoods I ended up checking out later. Highly recommend!”
Cover Seattle’s major sights in a small group of up to 14, with a local guide such as John, Bryan, Carl, or Erika. You’ll see Pioneer Square, the waterfront, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, Lake Union, and Seattle Center, with hotel pickup available from many downtown hotels.
“We traveled in a bus and saw all the awesome sites in Seattle. The tour guide was wonderful! He was very informative and funny! We would frequently stop tomorrow walk around. Would highly recommend.”
This 8 to 10 hour Seattle tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle to connect Gas Works Park, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and optional attractions. Guides such as Michael, Duan, and Mark have earned praise for friendly service, though admission fees and guide quality can vary.
“Michael was a great tour guide. He was well spoken and versed in 2 languages. He was able to make us all feel included and went the extra mile to show us the sites and more. He was positive and always smiled. We highly recommend him and this tour.”
Start with downtown hotel pickup, keep your luggage on the air-conditioned mini coach, and tour Seattle’s waterfront, Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, Fremont, lakes, and major landmarks. Guides such as Paul, Lucinda, and Carl have led engaging outings, with drop-off at Pier 66 or Pier 91 around 1:15 to 1:30 pm.
“Great way to see Seattle and to learn about its history. Some lovely buildings as well. We stopped off to have a coffee break at Caffe Umbria which was very nice so nice that my Daughter and I went back there twice the next week when we got off the cruise ship and had time before getting a train.”
Spend three hours with Mario Gomez of Hola Seattle in a private minibus for up to five people. Learn how to handle Pike Place Market, then visit Pioneer Square, the Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks and its salmon ladder, finishing with Kerry Park views. Hotel and central Seattle drop-off options are included.
“He was soo friendly and knew exactly where to go for the best experience of Seattle. I highly recommend.”
Get a private, fully narrated Seattle tour with guides such as John, Tyler, Brian, and Andres. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks, Lake Union, and more, with hotel pickup in selected areas and room for route changes.
“This tour was excellent!! Tyler was very knowledgeable and really catered to our interests. Picked us up early & the tour was nearly 3 hours. There were four of us & we all felt we got our money's worth & then some! I would highly recommend this tour of Seattle.”
See Seattle by open-top sightseeing bus on a 24 or 48-hour pass, with 18 stops near Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Chinatown, the waterfront, and Amazon Spheres. English audio, a walking tour, XR app, restaurant discounts, and optional Sky View Observatory entry are included depending on your ticket.
“It was awesome. Be sure to rain gear. The weather was beautiful in August. The sights are beautiful and the history is rich.”
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