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Seattle: Pioneer Square Underground History Tour 1 Hour
Seattle: Pioneer Square Underground History Tour 1 Hour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (9,254)1hYou walk four blocks through Pioneer Square, descending into three underground passageways that date to the 1890s. Your guide covers the Great Fire, the Gold Rush, and the city's original inhabitants while you see the old street level and the architecture built above it. Expect stairs and a leisurely pace; the tour runs in any weather and takes one hour total.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about how Seattle was literally rebuilt on top of itself, without needing to arrange transport or research the history beforehand. Plan for one hour and three flights of stairs — that's what lets you actually see the 1890s passages instead of just reading about them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 32View ›
Chef-Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: 9 Tastings
Chef-Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market: 9 Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (4,642)2hThis two-hour walking tour of Pike Place Market pairs nine tastings from sixteen partner vendors with a chef guide who works in Seattle kitchens and knows the people behind the counters. The route moves fast through stairs, hills and cobblestones—a market tour, not a seated one—and stops may shift depending on the season and guide. Most tours include Beecher's mac and cheese and Pike Place Chowder, plus artisan chocolate, tacos and other vendor bites; you skip the lines and learn how chefs evaluate what they buy.Is it for me?Your guide is a working Seattle chef who shops here weekly—taste what they actually order and learn why they choose it, turning the market from a tourist stop into a working food place.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 75View ›
Mt. Rainier Tour from Seattle: Waterfalls, Lakes, Forest
Mt. Rainier Tour from Seattle: Waterfalls, Lakes, Forest★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (3,627)10h–12hA full-day guided tour of Mt. Rainier National Park departing from Seattle, with park admission and hotel pickup included. Your guide shapes the route based on weather and road access that day, choosing among Paradise alpine meadow, old growth forest, waterfalls, and seasonal alpine lakes. Winter and spring visitors can snowshoe or hike at no extra charge. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours and covers ground most operators skip.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want the park's real depth without building the day themselves—your guide reads the weather and road conditions each morning and routes accordingly, so you see what's actually open instead of arriving at a closed gate. The 10- to 12-hour commitment and the elevation mean it works for anyone comfortable with a full day on a bus and moderate walking; the flexibility built into the itinerary means no two departures are identical, which appeals to repeat visitors and photographers hunting for different light and conditions.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −36%fromUS$ 175View ›
Seattle: City Highlights Tour with Mini Coach & Local Stops
Seattle: City Highlights Tour with Mini Coach & Local Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (2,279)3hYou’ll step into a comfy mini coach and see Seattle’s highlights with a local guide who actually knows their stuff — from Pike Place Market’s bustle to Ballard Locks’ fishermen waving hello. Expect quick stops for coffee or photos, some unexpected stories (and maybe rain), plus skyline views that feel different when you’re really there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 88View ›
Seattle Harbor Cruise: Skyline, Space Needle & Mount Rainier Views
Seattle Harbor Cruise: Skyline, Space Needle & Mount Rainier Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (2,250)1hYou’ll glide through Elliott Bay on Seattle’s original harbor cruise, catching city icons like the Space Needle and Mount Rainier while your local guide shares stories—some funny, some surprising. Expect salty air, waterfront sounds, and a new angle on Seattle’s skyline before docking back at Pier 59.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 46View ›
Mt. Rainier Day Tour: Glacier Views & Wildflower Hikes
Mt. Rainier Day Tour: Glacier Views & Wildflower Hikes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (2,150)9h–11hA guided day tour from Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park with a live English-speaking guide, mini-coach transport and stops at Longmire, waterfalls and the Visitor Center. The route and stops shift by season and road conditions—summer tours feature wildflower meadows and old-growth forest, while winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snowshoes. Children from age 5 are welcome; hikes and walks are optional for all abilities.Is it for me?Pick from multiple Seattle locations and times, then let the season's conditions reveal what Mt. Rainier shows you that day—summer wildflowers and waterfalls, or winter snow-shoe walks at Longmire.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 175View ›
Seattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden Glass Combo
Seattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden Glass Combo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (1,854)3hYou 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 78View ›
Pike Place Market Food Tasting Tour: Seattle 8+ Tastings
Pike Place Market Food Tasting Tour: Seattle 8+ Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (1,770)2hA two-hour walking tour through Seattle's Pike Place Market where you taste foods from eight or more vendors, meet the people behind them, and learn the market's history from a live guide. The tour operates at three start times (10:00am, 10:30am, and 1:30pm) and includes all tastings; advance notice accommodates food allergies and restrictions. Children in strollers are highly discouraged due to limited access in some areas.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste the market's most famous foods without spending the afternoon figuring out which stalls are worth your money and time -- the guide does that work and introduces you to the vendors who made them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 69View ›
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Tour: 4 Hours
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Tour: 4 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,470)4hA 4-hour guided tour of Seattle and Snoqualmie Falls covers Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, T-Mobile Park, the Fremont District, and a viewpoint at Kerry Park, with a local guide and transport by shuttle bus. The tour meets at Pike Place Market and returns there around 2 PM. From March through August, the itinerary includes the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, where migrating salmon and sea lions pass through during summer months; September through March, Fishermen's Terminal replaces the locks stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine a natural landmark (Snoqualmie Falls) with Seattle's neighborhoods in a single 4-hour outing that returns you to Pike Place Market by early afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 94View ›
Seattle Wine Tour: Two Wineries and Snoqualmie Falls
Seattle Wine Tour: Two Wineries and Snoqualmie Falls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (1,280)6hA six-hour loop tour east of Seattle that combines wine tasting at two estate-boutique wineries—typically Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington's oldest and largest winery, plus one other—with a drive through the rolling Cascade foothills and a photo stop at Snoqualmie Falls. The route crosses both of Seattle's floating bridges over Lake Washington and passes horse ranches and flower farms on scenic rural roads. A professional local guide leads the tour; pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels are included. Wine tasting fees and lunch are available to purchase on the day.Is it for me?Book this six-hour loop if you want to taste at two wineries while seeing the Cascade foothills—tasting fees and lunch cost extra, so plan your budget separately.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 140View ›
Seattle City Tour: Space Needle, Pike Place & Floating Homes
Seattle City Tour: Space Needle, Pike Place & Floating Homes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,233)3hYou get picked up downtown and driven through ten neighborhoods and landmarks in one loop: Pioneer Square's history, Pike Place Market's location, Space Needle photos, Lake Union's floating homes, Kerry Park's viewpoint, the Fremont Troll (if parking allows), Chinatown shops, and the Ballard Locks where salmon and wildlife show up seasonally. The tour ends wherever you want—back at the hotel, at Pike Place if you want to explore, or at the Museum of Pop Culture. No entry fees are included except the stops themselves.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Seattle's main sights and its quieter neighborhoods in one loop without arranging your own transport or deciding which stops matter—the structured route covers both the famous landmarks and the places locals actually go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 89View ›
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour: 8+ Early-Bird Tastings
Pike Place Market Tasting Tour: 8+ Early-Bird Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (1,203)2hAn early-bird guided tasting tour of Pike Place Market in Seattle with 8+ food tastings from vendors across the market, led by a knowledgeable local guide before the crowds arrive. The tour lasts two hours and includes tastings of fresh produce, smoked salmon, warm cheddar biscuits, pastries and international fare; food restrictions and allergies can be accommodated with advance notice. You'll visit both popular vendors and lesser-known spots, and receive a VIP discount at select partners for a future visit.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning before the rest of your Seattle day, but long enough to taste your way through both the market's famous vendors and the ones locals actually go to. If you need a longer food experience or hotel pickup, this early-bird tour won't cover it—but if you want to see the market at its least crowded and taste real food instead of grabbing samples, the timing is built exactly for that.Free cancellationfromUS$ 69View ›
Mount Rainier National Park tour from Seattle full day
Mount Rainier National Park tour from Seattle full day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (1,080)10h–11hA full-day guided tour of Mount Rainier National Park departing from Seattle covers the park's signature stops—Longmire Museum, Christine Falls, Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center and Reflection Lakes in summer, or Longmire and the Wonderland Trail in winter—with park entry, professional driver-guide, bottled water and round-trip transport included. Groups stay under 12 travelers. You must contact the operator at least three days before departure to confirm your Seattle pickup location; the default is 8:10am at Seattle Public Library if no location is provided.Is it for me?Most Mount Rainier day trips from Seattle require you to drive yourself or piece together shuttles and park logistics; this one handles the transport, the entrance fee and the route so you spend the day walking the park instead of navigating it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 148View ›
Seattle: Olympic National Park Day Tour with Ferry & Lunch
Seattle: Olympic National Park Day Tour with Ferry & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (1,061)12hYou get picked up in Seattle, ferried across Puget Sound, and spend the day in Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide who tailors the route to the season and weather—Lake Crescent, waterfalls, or Hurricane Ridge, depending on conditions. Lunch, all drinks, snacks, and park entry are included. The van holds ten people, and you're back in the city by evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Seattle and want a full day in Olympic National Park without arranging your own transport, park entry, or logistics—the guide's knowledge of seasonal conditions means you see what's actually worth seeing that day, and the all-inclusive setup means you focus on being outside instead of managing details. Plan for a full day out, with real walking and time in the forest; that's what makes the park feel like another world instead of a quick drive-through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 368View ›
Seattle Donut Tour: Pike Place Market & Local Bakeries
Seattle Donut Tour: Pike Place Market & Local Bakeries★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (978)2hThis is a 2-hour guided donut tour through downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market, led by a local guide who selects one signature donut at each stop and shares stories about the city's neighborhoods and bakery culture. You visit Top Pot Doughnuts, Doce Donuts near the Amazon Spheres, and Daily Dozen Doughnuts in Pike Place Market, tasting samples at each location. The tour is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and includes insider recommendations for other food and coffee spots around the city.Is it for me?Your guide navigates you straight to the bakeries locals line up for, skipping the research and delivering curated samples at each stop so you taste the best without wasting time figuring out where to go.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Olympic Park Day Trip: Ferry, Hurricane Ridge & Lake Crescent
Olympic Park Day Trip: Ferry, Hurricane Ridge & Lake Crescent★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (926)11hYou’ll cross Puget Sound by ferry before exploring Olympic’s forests and mountains with a local guide—expect snow-dusted ridges, glassy lakes, simple lunch breaks, and plenty of fresh air. It’s a day full of big landscapes but also those tiny moments—like cold toes in lake water or laughing at your own bad Mandarin—that stick with you long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 188View ›
Mount Rainier Day Tour: Small-Group Hiking Adventure
Mount Rainier Day Tour: Small-Group Hiking Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (870)10h 30mThis small-group day tour from Seattle explores Mount Rainier National Park with a professional naturalist guide, limited to 10 travelers. The itinerary shifts with the season and group interests—summer brings sub-alpine hikes and wild berries; winter offers snowshoe trails through Paradise's snow. Park entry, a seasonal picnic lunch, snacks, coffee and hotel pickup are included; the guide crafts the day around what the park offers that morning, so no two tours are identical.Is it for me?Book this if you're committing a full day from Seattle and want a guide who reads conditions and group energy to decide stops on the spot; choose self-guided if you prefer to explore the park on your own schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 344View ›
Seattle City Highlights: Pike Place, Kerry Park & Waterfront
Seattle City Highlights: Pike Place, Kerry Park & Waterfront★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (839)4hYou ride in a comfortable bus with large windows, stop at least four times to walk and explore on foot, and see Pike Place Market, Kerry Park's viewpoint, Pioneer Square, Fremont District, the Locks, and the waterfront—all without arranging transport or timing yourself. Hotel pickup is included, and since only one tour runs daily, the pace stays unhurried.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want the main Seattle neighborhoods and viewpoints in one morning or afternoon without renting a car or planning stops yourself—the fixed schedule and included pickup handle the logistics, and the single daily departure means you're not being rushed through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 111View ›
Seattle Pier 91 to SeaTac Airport: Shared Shuttle 7AM-11AM
Seattle Pier 91 to SeaTac Airport: Shared Shuttle 7AM-11AM★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (837)45mYou board a shared shuttle at Pier 91 with your luggage already handled, depart between 7AM and 11AM on demand, and arrive at SeaTac ready for check-in. No waiting for a scheduled time, no private-car markup—just a direct route that's moved half a million cruise passengers safely to the airport over 25 years.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers landing at Pier 91 without a car, since pickup is guaranteed and luggage is handled end-to-end. The on-demand departure window between 7AM and 11AM means you're not locked into a fixed time—you leave when your group is ready.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 32View ›
Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Tastings & Neighborhood Walk
Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Tastings & Neighborhood Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (763)2hA guided coffee tasting tour through Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood that starts at the Jimi Hendrix statue and visits 3–4 locally owned cafés over two hours. You'll sample espresso, infused brews and unique local creations while learning about coffee production, roasting and the stories behind each cup. The guide also points out iconic music venues and recommends local food and nightlife spots as you walk the neighborhood's vibrant streets.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you want to meet other travelers and share the experience; book private if you prefer the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger at any café or ask deeper questions about the neighborhood.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 49View ›
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