The 3 Morning Tours in Seattle That Earn Their Price

1.Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Start with small-batch coffee at Anchorhead, then follow Eric or Scott through Pike Place Market for cold brew, Ethiopian coffee, a lentil sambusa, waffle, donuts, chai, chocolate, and a pourover demonstration. You will also see the fish market preparing for the day.

“We looked into many different food tours for this trip and made the absolute best choice in this tour. Chef Eric was a phenomenal guide for our group of 12 (which seemed like a lot in the beginning but did not affect the personal experience at all). The walk was easy and the venues we visited were interesting and tasty! Chef Eric tailored the tour to food allergies and intolerances, finding substitutions when necessary. The coffee ceremony (and sambusa) at Lands of Origin were a highlight along with the few minutes to take pics and get our bearings at Pike Place Market. The history of coffee in Seattle was interesting…”

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2.Mt. Rainier Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $355

Meet Seattle Ballooning before dawn for a small-group sunrise flight over Washington farmland, lakes, rivers, and Puget Sound. At 3,000 to 5,000 feet, you may see Mt. Rainier and Mt. Saint Helens. The 150-minute outing ends with champagne and a ride back to your vehicle.

“The only reason I'm giving this review a good instead of excellent is for the following reason. There were 3 balloons. Me and my husband were in number 1. We went from a field crossed a lake and then landed in another field. While we were past the lake I saw the other balloons go down to the lake. There were boats rushing over to them. It looked like so much fun. I said to my husband why didn't we do that. Don't get me wrong it was beautiful and fun, but watching what the other balloons did made me wish I was on one of the other balloons. I…”

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3.Sky bound Adventures Snohomish Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet at 6:30 am in Snohomish for a sunrise balloon flight lasting more than an hour. Pilot Bob guides a small group over treetops, waterways, and Northwest mountains, with setup help, an after-flight celebration, and a pendant to take home.

“I mentioned previously that I didn't fly September 15th. The fires and smoke was bad. I'm STILL awaiting my refund.”

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