The 10 Cycling Tours in Seattle That Earn Their Price

1.Bike Tour Seattle. 5 star Electric Bike Tour Seattle’s waterways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Ride a small-group electric bike loop through Ballard, Wallingford, and Seattle’s waterways with guides David or Joe. Expect helmet communication, gentle instruction, views from Sunset Hill, the Ballard Locks, Fishermen’s Terminal, and Gasworks Park. You need to be at least 16 to ride.

“It was a solo trip to Seattle. I am grateful for the pleasant weather and the fantastic e-bike tour guide, Joe. He gave clear instructions ahead of time with every bend, turn, and crossing of the street. His discussions about the nature and history of Seattle were engaging. The ease of throttling and navigation on the flat roads with a few inclines made me appreciate more about the beauty of the town while never feeling short of breath and tired. I had a lovely experience going through different neighborhoods while also learning about the water system and nature. I hope to return and encourage others to signup for this e-bike…”

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2.Seattle’s Electric City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Ride a speedy e-bike through Seattle with a guide such as Rena, Ike, or Monte. In about 2.5 hours, you’ll see Olympic Sculpture Park, Magnolia, Seattle Center, Lake Union, Gas Works Park, the University of Washington, and Capitol Hill, mostly on bike trails.

“You see a lot of the city whilst having fun. The Salmon Run and Lock system were something that I never expected to see”

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3.West Seattle Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join guides such as Ike or Monty for a three-hour West Seattle ride with a standard or electric bike, helmet, water taxi ticket, Alki Trail views, lighthouse stops, and a short return boat ride. The route is mostly flat and limited to eight people.

“Experiencing this moment with my son. And we also met a great couple in our group. So much fun exploring the city on bikes.”

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4.3 Hour Emerald City Standard Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $99Best value

Start at 11 Vine St and ride with an English-speaking guide through Seattle’s waterfront, Queen Anne, Seattle Center, South Lake Union, and local neighborhoods. You’ll see the Space Needle, MoPOP, Climate Pledge Arena, and Ballard Locks, with bikes, helmets, and water included.

“Covered a lot of the city. Beautiful weather, great guide.”

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5.2.5 hour City Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $125

Ride a Rad Power electric bike for 2.5 hours through Seattle with a live English-speaking guide. Follow the Elliot Bay trail, pass Lake Union houseboats, cross the UW bridge, and explore Capitol Hill. Small groups are limited to six riders.

“Guide Rina was great in leading our small group through interesting parts of the city we likely would not have seen on our own otherwise. Also, she was handy in quickly repairing a bike chain during our tour. We had a great time seeing the sites on our e-bikes.”

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6.Viator Exclusive-Snoqualmie Tunnel MTN Bike Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

Ride from Seattle to Snoqualmie Pass, then pedal through a 2.3-mile pitch-black railroad tunnel before a 20-mile downhill route across trestles, past waterfalls, and through Cascade scenery. Seattle Mountain Bike Tours provides bikes, safety gear, snacks, water, and a local guide such as DJ.

“This is a MUST-DO activity if you are visiting the Seattle area and enjoy being outdoors. Riding through the pitch black tunnel was a very cool and unique experience. The ride was all downhill through beautiful scenic areas, across bridges, and between sections of woods. DJ was an excellent host. He was a cool dude who is passionate about the outdoors and mountain biking. I also met some cool people from visitseattle.org who made it possible for me to do this experience. Thank you to DJ and all his partners in making this day a blast. I will recommend this to all my friends to who visit Seattle in the…”

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7.3 Hour West Seattle Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

Join a small group of up to eight for a relaxed three-hour electric bike ride from downtown Seattle to Alki Beach. You will cross by water taxi, visit Plymouth Rock and Alki Point Lighthouse, and pause at the Duwamish River. Guides may include Rina, Darrell, or Elaine.

“Rina was amazing! It was a great experience and we had such a good time.”

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8.Bainbridge Island Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Join Rina or Ike for a four-and-a-half-hour e-bike outing from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Learn the bike, board the ferry, visit the Pia the Peacekeeper troll, and see Eagle Harbor with a group of no more than six.

“Our tour guide Rina was fantastic! She provided a great overview of Seattle before we started and gave very clear directions throughout the entire tour, including how to use the e-bike and what to expect. I felt completely safe with her guidance as we biked to the ferry and around Bainbridge Island. The island itself is beautiful, and Rina showed us many lovely areas and trails that enhanced our appreciation of it. I highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Bainbridge Island E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $185

You’ll ride an e-bike from Vine Street Storage to the ferry, cross the Salish Sea, and explore Bainbridge Island with a guide. Expect a small group of up to six, a coffee and pastry stop, a waterfront trail, a troll hunt, and scenic ferry views.

“We enjoyed the ferry and island experience. The route we rode was gorgeous!”

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10.Viator Exclusive – Half Day Mountain Bike Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $261

Leave Seattle at 1pm for 2.5 to 3 hours on Pacific Northwest mountain-bike trails. Your BICP-certified guide matches the route to your ability, from Duthie Hill and Grand Ridge to Tiger Mountain or Raging River. Bikes, safety gear, snacks, refreshments, and downtown pickup are included.

“The guide (Erik) was great. Personable and knowledge about the area. He found a few different trail options with varied terrain and difficulty.”

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