Seattle Wine Tour: Two Wineries and Snoqualmie Falls

Cascade foothills, two wine tastings, and a 268-foot waterfall in one loop

A 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Lake Washingtonpassing by
2. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery30m
3. Snoqualmie Falls30m

Seattle wine tasting and sightseeing

• Pass by Seattle University and Salmon Bay
• Cross Seattle's floating bridges over Lake Washington
• Visit two estate-boutique wineries for tasting
• Enjoy wine, cider, and spirits tasting
• Stop at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
• Pass by Carnation farm
• Visit Snoqualmie Falls and Salish Lodge
• Optional stop for European chocolate and Swiss chalet
• Return crossing Mercer Island and I90 floating bridge

The experience

How do you fit wine country, a major waterfall and the Seattle waterfront into a single afternoon? This tour loops east from the city through the Cascade foothills, crossing both of Lake Washington's floating bridges to reach two family-owned wineries where you taste reds, whites, ciders and blends. Chateau Ste. Michelle, the state's oldest and largest winery, is a regular stop. The second establishment rotates between Goose Ridge and Woodinville Whiskey Company depending on the day. The drive itself is part of the experience: rolling pastures, horse ranches and flower farms line the single-lane rural roads leading deeper into the foothills.

The route peaks at Snoqualmie Falls, a 268-foot cascade framed by Mount Si and the Salish Lodge. You stop to photograph it and walk the grounds if time allows. The tour also passes the historic Carnation Condensed Milk farm and occasionally includes a bonus stop for European-style chocolate and a Swiss chalet. A professional guide narrates the entire loop, and the air-conditioned bus handles the driving so you can take in the landscape without managing the route yourself.

Pickup happens from select downtown Seattle hotels and the airport. The tour returns you to the same location. Tasting fees at the wineries and lunch (available from food options near the second winery) are your own expense, typically $20 to $35 each. The full loop runs six hours, so plan for an afternoon commitment rather than a quick outing.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels.
• fully insured air-conditioned bus.
• tastings at two estate-boutique wineries (Chateau Ste. Michelle and either Goose Ridge or Woodinville Whiskey Company).
• a stop at Snoqualmie Falls for photos and viewing.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day at 09:45, from US$ 140 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:45

GroupUp to 24

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Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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 wineries do you visit on this Seattle wine tour?

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Washington's oldest and largest winery, is a standard stop. The second winery rotates between Goose Ridge and Woodinville Whiskey Company depending on availability, so you taste at two different estates on the same tour.

Do you have to pay for wine tastings and lunch on this tour?

Wine tasting fees and lunch are not included in the tour price. Both are available to purchase on the day for approximately $20 to $35 each, depending on what you choose at the wineries and the food options near them.

How long is the drive to Snoqualmie Falls from Seattle?

Snoqualmie Falls sits in the Cascade foothills east of Seattle, reached by crossing both of Lake Washington's floating bridges. The entire six-hour tour includes the drive there, tastings at two wineries, and the stop at the falls, so the waterfall is not a separate trip but part of the full loop.

What's included in the pickup from Seattle hotels?

Pickup and drop-off are included from select downtown Seattle hotels and the airport. A professional local guide leads the tour, and the air-conditioned bus is fully insured and staffed, so you don't arrange transport between the stops.

Is there time to walk around Snoqualmie Falls?

The tour stops at Snoqualmie Falls for photos and to take in the 268-foot waterfall. If time allows, you can also visit the Salish Lodge and its gift shop, though the stop is not a long hike. It's a viewing and photo opportunity at the base.