Things to do in Seattle
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Seattle: Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese & Chocolate PairingsYou’ll taste Pacific Northwest wines paired with artisan cheeses and global chocolates as you wander through Seattle’s markets and hidden shops. Expect laughter over mispronounced cheeses, unexpected food pairings, and stories from locals who really know their stuff. This isn’t just sipping—it’s exploring flavors (and maybe getting your hands a little sticky).
Coffee Crawl & Pike Place Market Tour: Seattle Morning TastingA two-hour morning tour of Seattle's Pike Place Market with a chef guide leading tastings at small-batch coffee roasters and local vendors, plus breakfast bites at each stop. The tour runs early, so you arrive as the market wakes up and the fishmongers set up for the day. Children from age 8 are welcome; the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?This is a shared tour led by a guide, so you're moving with a small group through the market stops rather than exploring on your own. It suits anyone who wants to taste coffee and breakfast from places they wouldn't find on their own and who prefers to have someone explain the roasters and vendors as you go, especially if arriving early to see the market before it fills up matters to you.
Pike Place Market: Breakfast Tour & Fish Toss with TastingsYou arrive at 8 am before the market opens, taste eight different items from local vendors — smoked salmon, donuts, cheese, pastries, fruit — watch the fish toss up close, and hear the real story of Seattle's coffee obsession from a guide trained to tell it well. Gratuity is included, so you walk out without calculating a tip, and the group stays small enough that vendors have time for you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Pike Place Market the way locals do — early, unhurried, and with someone who knows the vendors by name — without arranging your own timing or figuring out which stalls are worth stopping at.
Seattle & Bainbridge: Sailing Tour with Wildlife & Harbor ViewsYou’ll sail from Bainbridge Island past Seattle’s skyline, feeling both excitement and calm as you watch for seals or even whales. Hear local stories about shipyards and history while sipping cold drinks on deck. With easy ferry access and a friendly guide leading the way, it’s less about rushing—and more about soaking up those moments only Puget Sound can give.
Seattle: City Landmarks Day Tour with Pike Place & Gas WorksYou’ll wander Seattle’s iconic spots—from Gas Works Park’s rusted towers to Pike Place Market’s lively stalls—with a local guide who keeps things relaxed. Taste fresh salmon, watch city life unfold from above at Sky View Observatory (optional), and hear real stories behind landmarks like Pioneer Square and the Museum of Flight. Expect small surprises—and maybe a little rain—but also moments you’ll remember long after heading home.
Washington hiking tours: 6.5-hour guided trail hikesA 6.5-hour guided hiking tour in Washington where you and the guide decide together which trail to explore based on what you want to see and your experience level. The guide brings trekking poles, water, snacks and a camera to capture the day; parking is covered. Minimum age 18, and moderate fitness helps.Is it for me?The guide picks you up at the trailhead after you drive there together, so this works whether or not you have a car—you caravan with the group to the starting point. The route adjusts to your fitness level and what you want to see, which means you're not locked into a preset trail or pace.
Cocktail and Mocktail Lab in Seattle: Create Your Own DrinksThe Mad Scientist Cocktail and Mocktail Lab is a two-hour creative class in Seattle where you craft your own drinks from scratch using a fully stocked laboratory with hundreds of ingredients, specialty bar tools, and spirits (alcohol optional). After a lively introduction to unconventional mixology techniques, you suit up in a lab coat and experiment freely—tasting, refining, and building multiple creations with guidance always available but the focus on your ideas, not recipes. Minimum age is 13; contact the operator directly for groups larger than two.Is it for me?This experience is built for anyone who wants to create rather than follow—whether you're a curious beginner or someone who already knows how to make drinks but wants to push beyond recipes. The unscripted format and hundreds of ingredients mean you're not repeating what a bartender shows you; you're discovering what you can invent. If you prefer step-by-step instruction and a finished drink to take home, a traditional cocktail class will suit you better. For groups larger than two, contact the operator directly to confirm availability and space.
Street Food Tour South Lake Union: 6 Tastings Near Amazon SpheresA two-hour guided culinary walking tour through South Lake Union, the neighborhood around Amazon's Spheres, where you stop at six different street food vendors for tastings and learn the stories behind each local business. The tour includes a chef guide, a walk past the Amazon Spheres, and food from four savory locations plus one sweet treat. Wheelchair accessible; public transportation options are nearby.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour with a chef guide, so you move as a group and follow the route they've set. Choose it if you want to taste six different spots without figuring out which vendors to hit or how to string them together—the guide handles the navigation and the introductions, and you show up ready to eat.
Seattle: Olympic National Park Day Tour & Ferry RideYou get picked up from your Seattle location, ferried across Puget Sound to Olympic National Park, and guided through Hurricane Ridge or coastal alternatives depending on weather, plus Crescent Lake and its old-growth trails. Lunch, water, snacks, all park entry, and the ferry tickets are included. The whole day is about nine hours door-to-door, with a professional guide handling the route and timing so you just show up and walk.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main highlights of Olympic National Park in one day without arranging your own ferry tickets, park entry, or timing — the fixed schedule and included transport mean you just show up and the rest is handled.
Seattle Electric Bike Tour: 14 miles through neighborhoodsThis 2.5-hour electric bike tour covers 14 miles of Seattle's neighborhoods and waterfront on a Rad Power electric bike, with a live guide, helmet and water included. The route stays mostly on protected bike lanes, moving from the Elliott Bay trail through South Lake Union and Fremont to the University of Washington, then across the University Bridge into Capitol Hill and downtown. Riders must be at least 13 years old and 5 feet tall; the pace is medium difficulty, and some prior cycling experience helps.Is it for me?The medium pace and electric assist mean you cover 14 miles without constant pedaling, so the tour works for riders who haven't cycled regularly but want to see real distance across several neighborhoods in one morning. The protected bike lanes and a guide who knows the route keep the ride manageable even if Seattle's hills are new to you.
Pike Place Market Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Local SpotsA 90-minute guided food tour of Pike Place Market in Seattle where you taste 7 dishes—pastry, family recipes, smoked salmon, seasonal fruit, artisan goods and gelato—while a live guide steers you past the crowds to the restaurants and vendors locals choose. The tour avoids the obvious stops and personalizes the route based on what's open and who's cooking that day.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the Market's stories without translation. This works for anyone visiting Seattle for the first time or returning after years—the personalized route means you're not retracing the same five stops everyone else photographs.
Seattle Seafood Tour: Pike Place Market & 6 RestaurantsThis walking tour through Seattle's Downtown takes you to three restaurants and Pike Place Market for eight seafood tastings that leave you satisfied, not stuffed. You'll taste salmon, crab, shrimp, scallops, chowder and sushi while learning how water shaped the city's identity and culture. The tour covers about half a mile on foot; most of the time you're seated at a table. A live English-speaking guide leads the group and handles the route.Is it for me?At two and a half hours, this tour fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day, since most of the time you're seated eating rather than walking. It's built for anyone who wants to taste the Pacific Northwest's signature seafood without spending hours on your feet or planning six separate restaurant reservations.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival from Seattle: Spring Blooms & La ConnerYou stand in fields of blooming tulips at Roozengaarde Farm, explore the retail marketplace and beer garden at your own pace, then spend two hours in the waterfront town of La Conner for lunch and browsing. The tour includes transport from Seattle, farm entry, water, and snacks — leaving you to decide only where to eat and what to buy.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see the tulip fields without arranging your own transport or worrying about parking and farm entry — the fixed itinerary and included ticket mean you show up and walk into the blooms, and the two hours in La Conner gives you breathing room instead of a packed schedule.
Puget Sound sailing from Seattle: Olympic Mountains & wildlifeA 2.5-hour sailing tour across Puget Sound from Seattle's Shilshole Bay Marina, heading west toward the Olympic Mountains with views of Discovery Park, Mount Rainier on clear days, and chances to spot orcas, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles and harbor seals. Captain Grant, a former Seattle Times reporter and author, leads the crossing and shares the history and ecology of the sound. Mid-day and sunset departures are available; both include fleece pullovers, life jackets of all sizes, bottled water, coffee and tea, and an onboard bathroom.Is it for me?Choose the sunset departure if you want the Olympic Mountains lit by the dropping sun and the horizon clouds turned to glowing color; the mid-day sail gives you the same crossing and wildlife watching without waiting for dusk.
Pike Place Market Food Tasting & Arts Tour: Small GroupA two-hour walking tour of Pike Place Market with a live English-speaking guide, sampling food from multiple vendors and viewing the market's galleries and street performers. Small group sizes mean the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace. Guests with food allergies should note that not every stop may have suitable options, though the operator accommodates when possible.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who can pause for questions and adjust the route based on your interests—small groups mean your guide actually responds to what you want to know, rather than moving everyone through on a fixed schedule.
Ballard Brewery District Craft Beer Tasting Tour with FoodA guided craft beer tasting tour in Seattle's Ballard Brewery District visits three local breweries—Maritime Pacific, Fare Isle, and Obec—with eight beer tastings and food stops at two locations. The 2.5-hour tour includes fried chicken or cauliflower bites at the start and empanadas partway through, with a live English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 21.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day—you taste eight beers and eat twice without it becoming a full meal outing. If you want to linger over a single brewery or spend hours at one taproom, this crawl moves too fast; if you want the story of how Ballard became a brewing neighborhood and a guided walk between three places that matter, the pace holds it all together.
West Seattle Electric Bike Tour: Waterfront ride with ferryA guided electric bike tour of Seattle starting downtown, crossing to West Seattle by water taxi, and returning by ferry. The route follows flat, safe trails along Alki Beach and the Duwamish River, where the city skyline and industrial waterfront meet. Includes bike, helmet, water and ferry ticket; minimum age 12.Is it for me?The 3-hour window fits a morning or early afternoon slot without eating the whole day. If you're new to Seattle or have a free morning before other plans, the ferry ride back gives you views most visitors never see, and the flat Alki trail means you're not exhausted by the time you dock back downtown.
Seattle Holiday Food Tour: Donuts & Treats in 2 HoursA two-hour guided food tour through Seattle's holiday treats, starting at Top Pot Doughnuts on 5th Avenue and ending at Pike Place Market with stops at a James Beard Award–winning bakery, a Latin-inspired café near the Amazon Spheres, and Daily Dozen for fresh mini donuts. Coffee, tea and donuts are included; a live English-speaking guide leads the route and shares the history behind each stop.Is it for me?Two to two and a half hours means you finish by mid-morning or early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free for other Seattle stops or neighborhoods. If you want to taste the city's food story without planning the route or researching each place yourself, a guide handles both.
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls tour: Cascade hike includedThis guided tour from Seattle takes you through the Cascade Mountains to Leavenworth, a Bavarian village built in 1885, with stops at Deception Falls (a 0.6-mile hike through the forest to see the upper and lower cascades) and Snoqualmie Falls, a 270-foot waterfall near the historic town of Snoqualmie. The day ends at Borst Lake, where Mount Si often reflects in the water. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; the vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided.Is it for me?The day runs nine hours with a short forest hike built in, so you're moving between stops and spending time on your feet—not sitting on a coach the whole time. If you want to see multiple Cascade landmarks without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself, the fixed itinerary and guided route handle the logistics.
Bainbridge Island Discovery and Whiskey Tasting Tour from SeattleThis 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.Is it for me?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.
