Bainbridge Island Discovery and Whiskey Tasting Tour from Seattle

A troll sculpture and a labyrinth sit hidden on an island most Seattle visitors never reach.

This 2.5-hour tour departs Seattle for Bainbridge Island with private transportation, a live English-speaking guide, and stops at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Rockaway Beach, Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll before ending with a guided tasting at Bainbridge Organic Distillers. The tour is limited to small groups and includes bottled water, all spirits sampled, and air-conditioned transport. Minimum age is 21; pregnant travelers should not book this tour.

The Experience

If you have a free afternoon in Seattle and want to leave the city without renting a car, this tour handles the logistics. A driver picks you up and takes you across the ferry to Bainbridge Island, where a guide walks you through stops most casual visitors miss. You start at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, a site tied to the island's wartime history, then move to Rockaway Beach for views back toward Seattle across the water. The route is built around discovery rather than a checklist—Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth offer a moment to pause, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll, a local sculpture, sits in a spot locals know but guidebooks often skip.

The distillery tasting at Bainbridge Organic Distillers closes the day. A staff member walks the group through the spirits they've made on the island, and you sample several. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the vehicle stays air-conditioned between stops. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours from pickup to return, which means you're back in Seattle by early evening if you start in the morning, or you can fit it into a midday window without losing a full day to travel.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and back.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• guided tasting of craft spirits at Bainbridge Organic Distillers.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Bainbridge Adventures

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours total, this tour fits a free afternoon without consuming your whole day, which means you can explore Seattle in the morning or evening and still have time for a meal or another activity. If you need a full-day excursion or prefer to stay on the mainland, look for a different route.

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Top questions

What is Pia the Peacekeeper Troll and why is it worth seeing on this tour?

Pia the Peacekeeper Troll is a sculpture on Bainbridge Island that locals and visitors love but most tourists miss without a guide. The tour includes a stop there as one of the hidden gems that set this route apart from standard island visits.

Do I need to take the ferry myself, or is that included in the tour?

Private transportation is included, so the driver handles the ferry crossing to and from Bainbridge Island as part of the pickup and return. You don't arrange the ferry separately.

How much time do we spend at the distillery, and what spirits will I taste?

The tour ends with a guided tasting at Bainbridge Organic Distillers, where staff walk the group through locally crafted spirits and you sample several. The tasting is built into the 2.5-hour total, so it's a focused experience rather than an extended visit.

Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Seattle for the first time?

Yes. The tour combines history, views and local culture in one route, and the guide provides context at each stop. It's designed to show you sides of the island that casual visitors often skip, so it works well for a first visit to the area.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to book, since the tour includes an alcoholic spirits tasting at the distillery.

How many people typically go on this tour?

The tour operates with intimate group sizes, keeping the experience personalized rather than crowded. The exact group size varies by departure, but small groups are the standard for this route.