Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour from Seattle

Walk down to the waterfall, then choose your winery

A full-day tour from Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls with a guided walk down through rainforest to the lower observation deck, followed by free time at Woodinville wineries. Pickup from your Seattle location is included, along with a driver guide for the entire 7-hour route. Wine tastings and meals are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries

• Pickup from Seattle 9:30-10:30am
• Travel over Lake Washington via floating bridges
• Arrive at Snoqualmie Falls
• Walk to lower observation deck through rainforest trail
• Visit waterfalls at face level
• Drive to Woodinville wineries
• Visit Chateau Ste Michelle for wine tasting and lunch
• Return to Seattle 3:30-4:30pm

The experience

The tour picks you up between 9:30 and 10:30 am from your Seattle location and heads east across the floating bridges over Lake Washington toward Snoqualmie Falls. The drive passes Mercer Island on Interstate 90 before arriving at the falls themselves. Once there, you start at the upper observation deck to take pictures and get your bearings, then walk down a soft trail alongside the Snoqualmie River through part of the rainforest to reach the lower observation deck. This walk puts you at face level with the waterfall itself, not a distant view from above.

After Snoqualmie Falls, the tour moves to Woodinville, a wine region with more than 130 wineries and a local whisky factory. Your driver guide is flexible about which wineries to visit. Most don't require advance booking, so you can browse and choose on the day. The exception is Chateau Ste. Michelle, which needs a reservation. If you want to go there, you can arrange a table around 1:30 pm and let your driver know at pickup. You'll have free time for wine tasting and lunch at whichever winery you pick. Those are at your own expense.

The return to Seattle happens between 3:30 and 4:00 pm, with drop-off at your desired location by around 4:30 pm. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day. The driver guide speaks English and Persian and stays with you from start to finish.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Seattle location.
• driver guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 90 years) · Youth (7 to 11 years) · Child (2 to 6 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish and Persian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oktaytours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Snoqualmie Falls up close with a guided walk, then have the afternoon free to explore Woodinville wineries at your own pace. The driver stays flexible about which winery to visit and when, so you control how long you spend tasting and eating.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Persian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 11 years); Child (2 to 6 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the walk down to the lower observation deck at Snoqualmie Falls like?

It's a soft trail through rainforest alongside the Snoqualmie River, ending at the lower observation deck where you see the waterfall at face level. The walk is gentle and takes you from the upper deck down to the water's edge.

Do I need to book a winery in advance, or can I choose when I get there?

Most of the 130+ Woodinville wineries don't require reservations, so you can decide on the day and your driver will take you. Chateau Ste. Michelle is the only one that needs booking ahead. If you want to go there, arrange your table around 1:30 pm and tell your driver at pickup.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay for separately?

Pickup from your Seattle location, the driver guide for the full day, bottled water, and snacks are included. Wine tastings, meals, and any drinks are at your own expense.

How long is the full tour, and what time does it end?

The tour runs about 7 hours total. Pickup is between 9:30 and 10:30 am, and drop-off at your location is around 4:00 to 4:30 pm.