Top Seattle Day Trips

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(3,260)

from $150

Seattle City Highlights Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Make exploring beyond Seattle city limits simple—and get up close and personal with the iconic Mt. Rainier—on this hassle-free, full-day trip. Following convenient downtown pickup, journey to Mt. Rainier National Park. Look forward to seeing scenic highlights including Christine Falls, Narada Falls, and Mt. Rainier. Experience the beauty of the area with help from a guide who knows the best ways around the park.

(2,063)

from $88

Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit the world-famous Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass together with one simple and cost-effective booking. Travel to the top of the Space Needle's 520 ft. observation deck for unparalleled views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier, and the Puget Sound—an essential experience for any tourist. Then, you don't have to go far to immerse yourself in an artistic world where curiosity, creativity, and color come to life at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

(1,873)

from $209

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,624)

from $73

Cherry Street passageway photo by @andvalan

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour that is great for locals and tourists alike who want to learn more about this city. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States.

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

(8,338)

from $32

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Thanks to beautiful scenery, a vibrant town and the ambiance of Bavaria, Leavenworth is the most popular tourist destination in Washington after Seattle. Come and see it for yourself! Before we get to town, we'll enjoy classic Northwest scenery, take pictures with Bigfoot and stretch your legs on a woodsy trail. Explore Leavenworth and choose a lunch spot on your own (there are plenty of German options!) Heading back, we'll visit Deception Falls for a full Northwestern day to remember.

(744)

from $111

Leavenworth Exclusive Tour from Seattle

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(511)

from $195

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.

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle

(3,963)

from $75

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Mt Rainier National Park Full Day In-Depth Tour from Seattle

(358)

from $239

A road-based tour with short hikes throughout the day, where we enjoy beautiful highlights of Olympic National Park with panoramic views of mountains and ocean from Hurricane Ridge. Here we also enjoy a picnic lunch on a short hike. We then explore the rainforest at Crescent Lake, where we go for a short hike along the beautiful lakeshore, followed by a stop in the quaint town of Poulsbo with waterfront views. Finally, we cross Puget Sound again and see the best views of the Seattle skyline on the ferry back to Seattle.

(751)

from $148

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Touring Olympic National Park, Mountains, Lake, and Rainforest

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.

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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

A Full-Day Rainforest and beach adventure from Seattle Explore Washington's Olympic Peninsula with a friendly local guide We ensure you get many photo spots! We are the only single day tour from Seattle that takes you into the best rainforest and beach spots on the peninsula. Local knowledge to see the most fun and meaningful spots! For fun during the ride, we provide tasty craft chocolate bars and other good snacks and drinks! Why Travelers Love This Tour: "The rainforests felt like out of a dream." "I’ve never seen a beach like Ruby Beach—completely unforgettable!" *Late June through August the Hoh Rainforest area not accessible due to very long lines. Don't worry, we go to a similar rainforest area you will love! About Max Travels: Max Travels was created for people like you to experience the great nature of this area in a fun and friendly way. We look forward to your tour! Max Travels, LLC is licensed and insured to provide tours

Seattle: Rainforest, Beach, and Olympic National Park Highlights

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(49)

from $285

Join a small-group tour to Mount Rainier and take a scenic drive through the Cascade Mountains, catching sight of lush forests, volcanic landscape, wide lakes, waterfalls, and historic towns. Stop for photo ops at viewpoints along the way, before arriving at Mount Rainier National Park. Take in the scene of Mount Rainier itself—an active volcano—and explore the park’s trails, wildlife, and visitor center at your leisure.

Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(122)

from $195

Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,256)

from $140

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.

Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

1 hourFree Cancellation

You don’t have to venture into the San Juan Islands to see whales in their natural habitat—with this tour, you can board a whale-watching cruise right in downtown Seattle. You'll spend 3 to 5 hours onboard, looking for whales and learning about the area’s ecosystem from an expert naturalist. Choose from budget-friendly standard seating or pay extra for premium window seats. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

(2,112)

from $46

Breathtaking scenery as you learn about whales, sealife and the region from an expert onboard naturalist.

Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(251)

from $155

Leave the driving and planning to someone else, and enjoy a stress-free way to explore beyond Seattle city limits on this 2-in-1 coach trip. Admire the Pacific Northwest scenery en route to Snoqualmie Falls, one of the most-visited waterfalls in Washington State. Then, continue to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style historical village rich in German culture. Sightsee independently, browse the souvenirs, and even opt to sample German food and beer.

Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth Day Trip

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(193)

from $179

We are excited to announce the return of our Boeing Factory Tour beginning January 2026. We paused this tour during the global pandemic, but we’re back, better than ever. The Seattle City Tour portion of this experience was ranked “Top 20” experience in the United States by TripAdvisor/Viator, selected from thousands of activities (read some of the reviews!). After more than 10 years of developing and refining this route, we’ve designed a tour that truly maximizes everything you get to see. This is the only tour in Seattle that combines the Boeing Factory Tour with a comprehensive Seattle City Tour. You’ll visit the launch site of Boeing’s very first airplane and see the largest building in the world. The Boeing experience also includes a gallery of innovative aircraft and a flight simulator. Enjoy iconic sights such as floating homes, the Fremont Troll, under the bridge, the busiest lock system in the U.S., the Amazon campus, and what may be the longest floating bridges in the world.

Boeing Factory Tour & Seattle City Tours Combo

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(27)

from $199

Visit Mount Rainier National Park without having to rent a car by boking this one-day tour from Seattle. Your driver will take you through the park, with plenty of stops along the way to take photos of beautiful lakes and waterfalls, including Longnire and Narada Falls. You'll also get to spend some time learning about the park at the Jackson Visitor Center before ultimately making your way back to Seattle.

Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Tour from Seattle W/ Lunch

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.

4.2

(204)

from $168

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Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views

Experience the top sights of Seattle and the majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls in a single day on a small-group sightseeing tour. In addition to a driving tour of the city’s highlights, this robust and well-paced itinerary includes a cup of coffee at Starbucks Headquarters, a stroll at the offbeat Gas Works Park, a photo opportunity with the Fremont Troll, and more. A scenic visit to the Snoqualmie Falls completes your Seattle adventure.

The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(155)

from $145

View the scenic Cascade Mountains and the forest near Deception Falls (not from December 2025 to March 2026 due to the road being destroyed by flooding) on your way to the alpine Bavarian village, Leavenworth. Here you will have time to explore the cozy village before we continue to the majestic Snoqualmie Falls which are 270 feet tall. You will finish the day with a view of Borst Lake where Mount Si is often reflected.

Visit Leavenworth on a guided Cascades and Snoqualmie Falls Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $149

Escape the hustle and bustle of Seattle, and enjoy a relaxing excursion, on this half-day coach tour. Set off in the morning from downtown Seattle, and admire the Pacific Northwest scenery as you go. Your first stop is Snoqualmie Falls, where you can take in the mighty waterfall from different observation points and trails. Then, indulge in a tasting and lunch (own expense) at one of Woodinville’s highlight wineries.

Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour from Seattle

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(241)

from $135

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Karla_J, May 2026

Pike Place - food and history!

We met the chef - Scott (plus about 8 other diners). We visited various restaurants and had lots of samples (all yummy) and hints on where to go next! We also heard a bit of history of this area of town, the how and why of the back areas and parks. We saw places that we never would have come across on our own. This gave us a much fuller experience of Seattle and it's unique background.

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Hilary_A, May 2026

Mount Rainier is amazing!

A packed but really enjoyable day to get a feel of Mount Rainier National Park. Cory was a great guide with excellent tips about the logistics of the day including photos, food availability (including ice cream) and he gently chivvied us along so we got to see everything possible within the time available as well as giving us just the right amount of information about the Park. And the mountain was visible!!!!

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

stacey_h, May 2026

A unique and interesting tour

Learning the history of Seattle was way more interesting than I had anticipated, and a large part of that was because our guide brought it to life. This was a unique and informative tour, and your ticket gets you a discount to some local restaurants and experiences, which we utilized by having the best sandwiches of our lives at Bottega Gabriele. Thanks for the wonderful time and for leading us to some amazing food after!

Mt Rainier National Park Full Day In-Depth Tour from Seattle

Aixa_P, May 2026

The tour to Mount Rainier...

The tour to Mount Rainier was an amazing one. We were able to experience different falls on the way up. We had time to do short hikes to the fall and enjoy the beautiful views. We were able to learn some history from Mark, our tour guide and from the small museums they have . Mark was prepared with equipment to do the hikes/walks. (Hiking poles and snow shoes) . The views are simply amazing . The trip is a whole day activity. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. You will not be disappointed!

Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Shrinidhi_R, May 2026

Excellent tour guide and a very well-structured tour.

Andreas is an exceptional guide, and we had a wonderful experience with him during our trip. He is highly knowledgeable, energetic, and engaging throughout the journey. He explains everything clearly and thoughtfully while also sharing great insights along the way. He ensures there are plenty of opportunities for photo stops, plans restroom breaks well, and keeps the tour running smoothly and on schedule. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone.

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Michelle_P, May 2026

A must do in Seattle

The views from the Space Needle were spectacular. There were great selfie opportunities around the needle where you could get great pictures for free sent to your phone. The Chihuly Glass and gardens were awesome and well worth the visit. The glass sculptures were exquisite and breathtaking taking.

Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views

Laura_T, May 2026

A rewarding challenge

It might be strenuous depending on the weather, ice and snow conditions. In our case, it was the first warm, sunny day of the season and we had to sometimes wade through a foot and a half of slushy snow. Still, our guide, Susan did her best to help us manage the tough climb up and down the mountain, with poles, crampons and snowshoes. We should have planned better forthe weather and brought more sunscreen. Despitr everything, the picnic under the glacier was epic!

Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

Susan_B, May 2026

Seattle’s floating world

Really great. Everything it should be. Smart as heck tour guide, great crew, cool boat. If you’re new to Seattle, this shows the contours of the city from a distance and you get to see how this progressive, high-tech city is connected to a global network of shipping and exchange. You really get a sense of how Seattle is wired. Oh—there’s great champagne and good beer!

Seattle City Highlights Tour

Susan_M, May 2026

Excellent tour of Seattle

This 3 hour tour with a few stops was an excellent way to see many of the most interesting sights in and around Seattle. Never would’ve seen all that we did without this tour. Bryan our guide and driver was very informative and truly enjoys doing these tours. There are a few options for pick up locations and then we were able to be dropped off at Pike Place Market as requested at the end. He even called us by name and got to know a little about everyone in our small group. Highly recommend!

Seattle: Rainforest, Beach, and Olympic National Park Highlights

Andrea_B, May 2026

Exactly what I was hoping for

I’ve wanted to see Olympic National Park for a while, so when I learned I would be going to Seattle for a conference, I started looking for ways to get there. This tour was exactly what I was looking for! I was able to see this beautiful part of the county without having to figure out the logisitics or drive myself! Each stop gave us a taste of the unique landscape and culture of the Pacific Northwest. I barely noticed the drive time because of the stunning scenery (including the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier) and looking for wildlife. Also, the van was comfortable, we were given plenty of drinks and snacks (including chocolate 😋), and we listened to music including from many artists who came from the area. There were plenty of bathroom breaks including suggestions to wait if possible for better ones down the road (I definitely prefer a full bathroom compared to a pit in the ground that many national and state parks have). Marc was a great tour guide. He was friendly and offered to take any pictures we wanted, even recommending the best spots to get a picture. He pointed out interesting plants and iconic places in WA as we drove. He was mindful of time without rushing us and accommodated our group’s preferences (for example, making sure those especially interested in Twilight or Nirvana were able to make the most of our stops). I appreciate the accommodation for lunch with my diet restriction and the phone charging blocks. The ferry ride back into Seattle watching the skyline grow bigger and the sun go down was the cherry on top of the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour and company. I plan to keep them in mind for when I visit this state again!

Leavenworth Exclusive Tour from Seattle

Raquel_P, Mar 2026

Recommend 10/10

We really enjoyed our tour! Mehrdad was knowledgeable and friendly, making our trip fun and exciting. He stopped at several locations and allowed us to take pictures. We also did mini hikes at a few of them, pretty easy. My 60+ parents, myself and my husband went on this tour, and my mom had a little bit of hard time with the short hikes, but she enjoyed getting to see everything and was able to rest in the car. We went on a friday and it was pretty empty, so we were able to explore every little shop.

Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

Steve_F, Oct 2025

Our guide, John was...

Our guide, John was wonderful! During the drive there and back, he pointed out places of interest and gave us some history of the area. Same during the actual hikes. He was patient with the slower members of the group. The trails were beautiful and challenging. One had to watch where you put your feet; lots of rocks and tree roots to navigate. Hiking shoes are a must. There is some long elevation to climb. Definitely not a hike for those out of shape (and the excursion description does warn of this.) Loved the old growth forests we hired through.