Seattle Waterfront Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Seattle Waterfront. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Chef-Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

• Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

• Seattle City Highlights Tour

• 3-Hour Show Me Seattle Best of the City Tour

• Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour

It’s free to visit the Seattle Waterfront, but tours afford you the chance to explore in greater depth—or get spectacular views from the water. Boat tours generally start around US$45. Whether you’re sampling local cuisine, visiting city highlights, or cycling Seattle streets, guided waterfront tours start around US$80.

Early evening and sunset are especially scenic times to visit the Seattle Waterfront. As the sun sets over the Puget Sound, try strolling the Olympic Sculpture Park or riding the Seattle Great Wheel. Sunset boat tours are another popular option, with water views of the city illuminated by evening light.

Key landmarks on the Seattle Waterfront include Pike Place Market, the Seattle Great Wheel, the Olympic Sculpture Park, and the pedestrian Overlook Walk. There’s plenty to explore indoors, too. In addition to the shops and cafés surrounding Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium is a family-friendly spot in any weather.

Yes, there is free parking at the Seattle Waterfront—sometimes. Street parking is free on Sundays and federal holidays. Otherwise, street parking is paid by the hour. There are also plenty of paid parking garages, including a large Pike Place Market parking garage with entrances on Western Avenue and Alaskan Way.

Yes, there are restrooms at the Seattle Waterfront. A public restroom is located on the promenade, between Union Street and Western Street. There are four public restrooms at Pike Place Market, including three that are ADA-accessible. Additional public restrooms are available at Pier 57 and the Washington State Ferry Terminal.