Top Activities on the Ground in Seattle

Experience the food and culture at one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, on this 2-hour, chef-guided food tour. See where chefs shop and locals hang out and enjoy diverse tastings at several different stops — places such as Beecher's ‘World's Best’ Mac and Cheese, Pike Place Chowder, local artisan chocolate shops and more. Feel like a market insider on this behind-the-scenes adventure to savor the flavors, as well as the sights and sounds, of this historic attraction.

Explore Mt. Rainier National Park's highlights on this day tour featuring glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and old growth forests. From Seattle, you'll head to the park and take guided shorter hikes from the Visitor Center at Paradise, including a one-mile walk to a picnic near giant glaciers. See Reflection Lake, Narada Falls, and Christine Falls. In winter and spring (November-June), snowshoeing replaces hiking—no experience required.

This diverse and active half day tour features the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with two cascading waterfalls, a 2-hour moderate hike through an old growth forest, a visit to a historic logging town, and a stunning lake reflecting the surrounding mountains. We'll visit the verdant Ollalie Sate Park with Twin Falls and Upper Falls, the towns of North Bend and Snoqualmie, as well as the legendary 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls.

See the best of Seattle in just a few hours on this convenient bus tour. Relax and sightsee from the bus, skipping the hassle of planning transportation throughout the day. Cover several of Seattle's must-see spots, such as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the Fremont Troll. Beyond the major sights, you'll also explore different neighborhoods and learn about Seattle's history from your guide.

Find out what makes Seattle one of the most popular cities in the US on an intimate, half-day tour. Head first to beautiful Snoqualmie Falls, in the Cascade Mountains. Then return to the city for a tour of its top attractions, including Pioneer Square, Fremont Troll, markets and parks, and a lookout point. Ample time is spent at each stop, giving you the chance to take photos and ask questions.

Mount Rainier National Park is centered around an awe-inspiring, iconic volcano — Mount Rainier — and takes you through miles and miles of old-growth forest. The overlooks along the drive will take your breath away and the serpentine roads leading up to Paradise and Sunrise — the most popular sections of the park — will keep your heart pumping and your camera clicking. Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour: • Explore the stunning alpine meadows of Paradise • Witness the first light of day at Sunrise Point, • Wander through the ancient forest of the Grove of the Patriarchs, • Stand in awe of Narada Falls as it plunges gracefully over a rugged cliffside, • Ascend to breathtaking heights aboard the Mount Rainier Gondola at Crystal Mountain *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

Experience the natural beauty of Mt. Rainier with the help of a guide to lead the way on this full-day group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls, historic towns, and Mt. Rainier. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt. Rainier National Park, and the aptly named Paradise. Includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels for your convenience.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Elliott Bay and Seattle Harbor on this narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get an up-close look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals. Take in the view of the city’s skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt. Rainier. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the ship.

Explore one of Seattle’s top-rated waterfront experiences at Alki Beach with Surrey and Specialty Cycle Rentals from Wheel Fun Rentals—one of the most fun and unique things to do in Seattle. Cruise along the scenic shoreline with unbeatable views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline while enjoying a memorable outdoor activity perfect for families, couples, and groups. Choose from a wide selection of Surrey bikes and specialty cycles like Choppers, Quad Sports, and Deuce Coupes for a one-of-a-kind ride. For even more adventure, a full fleet of bike rentals is available, including Electric Bikes and Self-Guided Bike Tours—ideal for exploring Alki Beach and beyond at your own pace. Whether you're sightseeing, staying active, or just soaking up the views, this is a must-do Seattle experience.

Have the special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide—and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free—on this full-day, small-group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO–listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.

Set off on an exciting Olympia adventure as you explore the Capitol Building area! Discover the city’s rich heritage, from its Lushootseed-speaking roots to its place in rock history alongside Nirvana. Along the way, tackle intriguing questions, capture fun team selfies, and learn about Olympia’s sister cities in Asia. Begin at the Tivoli Fountain—named after the famous Danish fountain—and finish by solving the mystery of the “OILY MAP.” Ready for the challenge? Let the adventure begin!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote and interactive live host to assist and encourage you through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 500 cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures include a tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, learning tool, and social experiment! Guests get to discover our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture challenges-for points! Regardless of their score, they enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard. They can race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors with them that day. Get ready to learn, discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your OWN!

Seeing the highlights of Mt. Rainer National Park in one day can be difficult if you don’t know where to go and downright impossible if you don’t have a car. Make your trip easy (and leave the driving to someone else) with this small-group tour from Seattle. Depending on when you visit, you might see wildflower meadows, alpine vistas, and waterfalls, either on a hike or on a snowshoe adventure.

Seattle is a fun city to explore, but good luck finding parking if you rent a car and set out on your own. Make things easier on yourself with a guided tour of Seattle that hits up highlights, including the Space Needle, Chinatown, and T-Mobile Park. Plus, your guide knows all the quickest ways around, so you can see more in less time.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Seattle Center. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

Explore West Seattle with ease on this half-day private guided bike tour. Choose from a standard or electric bike and cover more ground with less effort on two wheels. Your guide will provide all navigation and commentary for your private group as you ride along the waterfront, Alki Beach, and more. Includes a scenic ferry ride.

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

On this two-in-one Snoqualmie Falls and Washington State wineries tour, experience highlights beyond Seattle that many other visitors miss. With round-trip transit included, getting out into nature—and visiting beauty spots including the mighty falls—is made simple. Along the way, visit at least two top-rated estate wineries, where you can enjoy guided tastings (own expense).

Seattle is a town ripe for discovery, and this exciting smartphone-guided scavenger hunt is a novel way to explore the Emerald City, without the rush of a group tour. Solve clues and navigate the city streets, all while taking in overlooked cultural gems and learning local history. Start in Uptown and wind your way through Downtown and Pike Place Market, making as many stops for breaks, snacks, or sightseeing as you wish.

Solve a self-guided spy mystery on a walk through downtown Tacoma. Your shift at the Museum of Glass ends when a stranger leaves a battered spy novel on your counter. Inside is a coded cipher. Enemy agents are already on your trail. Use the Questo app on your phone to follow the trail across 10 real Tacoma landmarks: the Museum of Glass, Bridge of Glass, Union Station, Pantages Theater, Antique Row, the Spanish Steps, and the Elks Temple. Decode messages, dodge agents, and stop the hand-off before Tacoma becomes the passageway for a global breach. Each chapter has its own coded clue, story-driven challenge, and real Tacoma history woven in, from Dale Chihuly's glass district to the 1916 Spanish Steps and the McMenamins-restored Elks Temple. Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 60 minutes for the full 1.9 km route. Difficulty: Easy. Perfect for date night, spy thriller fans, friends groups, or anyone who likes a story with their walk.

Discover Seattle’s largest public park—and enjoy a lively, active excursion—on this small-group e-bike tour. Meet your guide in a convenient downtown location, get acquainted with your bike and helmet, and set off on a 15-mile round-trip journey. En route, zip through highlights like the Olympic Sculpture Park and the pretty Magnolia neighborhood, and learn about Seattle history. Then, soak up the views of Puget Sound and the distant Olympic Mountains.

Explore the city's unique waterways, nature, and neighborhoods on an e-bike with a local guide who grew up, taught, and has a livelihood in the city. Seattle is a wonderful city to bike, especially when you have the help on the hills with an assist. Each helmet is equipped with an intercom system to communicate during the ride. Bikes are built adults, so participants must be 16 or older.