Seattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden Glass Combo
The Loupe changes how you see Seattle from 520 feet up
You get entry to both the renovated Space Needle (with its new revolving glass floor and outdoor observation deck) and Chihuly Garden and Glass on the same day. Included are complimentary digital photo downloads, live glass demonstrations, gallery talks, and an audio tour. You redeem your voucher at Chihuly to receive timed tickets for both attractions, so plan your entry window when you arrive.
3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Space Needle and Chihuly Garden
- Explore Space Needle's revolving glass floor
- Enjoy outdoor deck with tilting glass walls
- Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass galleries
- See the ever-changing Garden and Glasshouse
- Attend gallery talks and glass demonstrations
The Experience
What happens when you stand on a glass floor 520 feet above the city? The Space Needle's renovation added The Loupe—the world's first revolving glass floor—and it's the kind of thing that makes you understand why people travel to Seattle specifically for this. You're standing on transparent glass, watching the city rotate beneath your feet, and the water and mountains beyond. There's also an outdoor observation deck with tilting glass walls and 24 Skyrisers—angled glass benches positioned around the perimeter—so you can lean out and look straight down without anything between you and the view.
Right next to the Space Needle sits Chihuly Garden and Glass, and it's a completely different kind of vertigo. Dale Chihuly's glass installations fill the galleries, the garden shifts with the seasons, and the Glasshouse is the centerpiece—a massive structure filled with his work that changes how light moves through the space. You get access to live glass demonstrations and daily gallery talks, so you're not just walking through; you're watching artists explain the work and the thinking behind it. The audio tour comes with your ticket, and all the digital photos you take get downloaded free to your phone afterward.
The logistics matter here: you redeem your voucher at Chihuly Garden and Glass first, and they issue you timed tickets for both attractions. That means you pick your entry window when you redeem, and availability depends on what times are open that day. The whole setup is wheelchair accessible, and public transit gets you there without a car. Most people spend two to three hours between both venues, though you can move faster or slower depending on how long you linger in the galleries or on the observation decks.
What’s included
Your ticket includes entry to both the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass, complimentary digital photo downloads from both venues, access to live glass demonstrations and daily gallery talks at Chihuly, and a complimentary audio tour (smartphone required). Timed entry tickets are issued when you redeem your voucher at Chihuly Garden and Glass.
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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Seattle's two most-visited attractions in one visit without buying separate tickets or figuring out the timing yourself—the combo ticket and timed-entry system handle both, and the revolving glass floor and live demonstrations mean you're not just looking at the city and the art, you're experiencing them differently than most visitors do.
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Top questions
Do I have to visit the Space Needle first or Chihuly first?
You redeem your voucher at Chihuly Garden and Glass, which issues timed tickets for both attractions. You can visit either one first, depending on the entry times available when you redeem.
What is The Loupe?
The Loupe is the world's first revolving glass floor at the Space Needle, located 520 feet up. It rotates and gives you views of the city, water, and mountains from directly beneath your feet.
Is the audio tour included?
Yes. Admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass includes a complimentary audio tour (you need a smartphone to use it).
Are digital photos included?
Yes. All guests receive complimentary digital photo downloads from both attractions.
Is this accessible for wheelchairs?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible at both venues, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.
Can I use public transportation to get there?
Yes. Public transportation options are available nearby both attractions.
What if I can't make my timed entry time?
Your voucher is valid for one-time use any day during normal operating hours. Redemption is subject to available ticket times, but your voucher does not guarantee a specific entry window—availability depends on what's open when you redeem.
How long should I spend at each place?
Most visitors spend two to three hours total, though this varies depending on how long you linger in the galleries, on the observation decks, or during demonstrations.
Are service animals allowed?
Yes. Service animals are allowed at both attractions.
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