Private Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tour from Seattle

Washington's first winery sits on grounds so vast you taste wine while looking at the Cascade Mountains.

A private six-hour tour from Seattle that includes wine tasting at two Woodinville wineries (starting with Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state's first), a stop at Snoqualmie Falls, chocolate sampling in Issaquah, and a drive across one of the world's longest floating bridges on Lake Washington. A professional guide in English or Spanish picks you up in the greater Seattle area and handles all transport in a private commercial bus. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery1h · entry included
2. Snoqualmie Falls20m
3. Lake Washingtonpassing by

Wine tasting and sightseeing tour

• Visit Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
• Wine tasting and tasting 101
• Sample chocolates in Issaquah
• See floating homes near University of Washington
• Cross Lake Washington floating bridge
• View Snoqualmie Falls

The experience

The tour runs six hours and covers a lot of ground: two wine tastings, a waterfall, chocolate samples, and a scenic route across Lake Washington that passes Bill Gates's neighborhood and floating homes. You start with Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, the first winery established in Washington state, where the tasting happens on grounds big enough that the Cascade Mountains frame the experience. A second winery follows, both tastings included in the price. The guide leads the wine education piece, so you're learning what you're tasting instead of just drinking it.

From Woodinville, the route heads east through the rolling foothills toward Snoqualmie Falls, the largest waterfall in Washington. The drive itself crosses Lake Washington on one of the longest floating bridges in the world: a detail most visitors never think about until they're on it. On the way back toward Seattle, you stop in Issaquah at a chocolate and candy factory where you can watch production and take home samples.

Because this is a private tour, the timing stays flexible and the group is just you and whoever you bring. Pickup happens at a location you choose in the greater Seattle area, and the driver arrives in a fully insured commercial bus. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from infants up are welcome: strollers work fine on the route.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• private transportation in a fully insured commercial bus.
• pickup at your chosen location in greater Seattle.
• wine tasting at two Woodinville wineries with tasting instruction.
• chocolate sampling at an Issaquah factory.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

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Is this one for you?Six hours is long enough to hit three regions and two wine tastings without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your day open: ideal if you want a full wine and scenery experience without committing to a full day away from Seattle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What exactly happens at the two wineries on this tour?

You taste wine at two of Woodinville's award-winning wineries, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, and the guide walks you through tasting 101 so you understand what you're sampling. Both tastings are included in the tour price.

Is Snoqualmie Falls just a quick photo stop or do you spend real time there?

Snoqualmie Falls is a full stop on the itinerary where you see the largest waterfall in Washington state. The tour builds time for it, not a drive-by.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

No, the guide picks you up at a location of your choice in the greater Seattle area, so you don't arrange separate transport to begin the tour.

What is the floating bridge on Lake Washington?

Lake Washington has one of the world's longest floating bridges, and the tour crosses it on the way back to Seattle. The drive also passes through the Bill Gates neighborhood and lets you see floating homes on the water.

Is alcohol served on the tour, and what if I don't drink?

Wine is served at the two wineries during tastings, but only to guests 21 and older. The tour also includes chocolate sampling in Issaquah, so there's food tasting throughout the day.