Top Seattle Architecture Tours

Transfer from your cruise terminal to the airport or your hotel — and tour Seattle in between — on this 3-hour post-cruise city tour. See Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, on this fully narrated excursion that includes pickup from your cruise terminal and drop-off at the airport or your hotel.

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.

Now On View: Nordic Journeys, our core exhibition, which takes visitors on a journey through 12,000 years of Nordic history The Vikings Begin, a stunning exhibition of original artifacts that tells the story of the Vikings of early Scandinavia Eyesound, a Danish/Icelandic exhibition of photography and poetry, celebrating 100 years of Icelandic sovereignty No bags, large purses, or backpacks are allowed in the galleries. Paid parking is available on the south side of the Museum. Day-of tickets can also be purchased at the Admissions Desk.

Cover the highlights of Olympic National Park in one day, without having to rent a car, on this tour from Seattle, which mixes car and ferry transport and about six miles (9.6 km) of hiking. Visit different ecosystems, including meadows, a temperate rainforest, and a subalpine forest, with time leftover to visit the Pacific Ocean. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

See Seattle the way locals do on this private, fully narrated driving tour that blends iconic landmarks, neighborhood character, and the stories that bring the city to life. Designed as a relaxed, small-group experience, this tour goes beyond the typical checklist. Cruise through historic districts like Pioneer Square and the International District, follow the waterfront, and pass Lake Union and the Amazon Spheres while your guide connects Seattle’s past, present, and everyday local life. Enjoy photo stops at the Space Needle and Kerry Park, watch boats move between lakes and sea at the Ballard Locks, and snap a fun photo with the city’s famously quirky Fremont Troll. The experience naturally concludes near Pike Place Market, where you can explore the market’s food, shops, and lively atmosphere at your own pace. If you prefer, return drop-off to local hotels, Sea-Tac Airport, or cruise ship terminals is available instead.

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).

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).

Uncover Seattle’s gold rush secrets, underground legends, and historic charm, then sail past the iconic skyline on a scenic harbor cruise with live commentary. Feel the city’s soul come alive through captivating stories and breathtaking waterfront views. Highlights: - Explore Downtown Seattle with a 5-Star Guide fluent in your chosen language - Discover buried streets, Gold Rush tales, and historic landmarks firsthand - Learn fun facts and get insider tips for food, shopping, and local sights - Visit the waterfront and board a scenic 1-hour Seattle Harbor Cruise - Enjoy panoramic skyline and mountain views with live English commentary This immersive Downtown Highlights Walking Tour with Cruise by Rosotravel invites you to uncover Seattle’s heart through expert storytelling and a serene harbor cruise—all with a Licensed Private Guide and a relaxing sightseeing experience with live onboard commentary. Book your journey today!

Step into the epicenter of modern corporate city-building. This isn't just an architectural tour, it's an investigation into how a single tech titan swallowed an industrial neighborhood and built a hyper-capitalist utopia in its place. From climate-controlled biospheres to homeless shelters hidden inside corporate towers, discover the staggering contradictions of Seattle's South Lake Union. Are we building cities for people, or for algorithms? - A 2.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 97 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app