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Gather your coffee crew and meet a local guide for a java tour of Seattle’s popular Capitol Hill neighborhood. Enjoy the convenience of a mini-sightseeing tour with a tasty tour of the neighborhood’s cafes. Meet your guide at the Jimi Hendrix Statue then walk Capitol Hill’s streets where counterculture influenced global pop culture. Sample three different coffees, getting a literal taste of Seattle’s (coffee) counterculture.

See the highest mountain in Washington State on this full-day tour of Mt. Rainer National Park. Your guide transports you from Seattle—conveniently handling all the driving and logistics—to explore the iconic park of the Pacific Northwest. With your guide in the lead, spend the day hiking, visiting the Longmire Museum, and seeing incredible vistas of mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.

There’s no better way to experience a summer evening in Seattle than from the water. Join us for the Seattle Sunset Cruise, a relaxing 1.5-hour cruise with minimal narration timed perfectly to capture the golden hour and sunset over Puget Sound. Come aboard and head to the open-air deck as the city begins to glow in the warm evening light. As the captain navigates through Elliott Bay, enjoy breathtaking views of the Seattle skyline, passing ferries, and the Olympic Mountains. Whether you’re enjoying a date night, celebrating with friends, wanting a memorable evening on your trip, or simply soaking in summer, the Seattle Sunset Cruise offers a peaceful and unforgettable way to end the day on the water.

Enjoy both types of spirit during a ghost tour that takes place across three of Seattle's best bars. A costumed guide helps to inject some theater into this experience, while exploring after dark makes for a spooky atmosphere. Plus, you'll hear lesser-know tales of haunting and horror that you're unlikely to find in the guide book and receive personalized attention in a small group.

✔ Perfect for Cruise Passengers & Busy Travelers Experience the best of Pike Place Market without spending half your day on a tour. ✔ See & Taste More in Just 90 Minutes Our curated "Greatest Hits" route combines must-see sights, hidden gems, and local flavors. ✔ Six Delicious Food Tastings Included Sample a variety of Market favorites along the way. ✔ Entertaining Character Guides Led by quirky local personalities who bring Seattle's stories, legends, and characters to life. ✔ Less Talking. More Experiencing. Spend less time standing and listening, and more time tasting, exploring, and discovering. ✔ Family-Friendly & Fun for All Ages Perfect for couples, families, solo travelers, and first-time visitors. ✔ Kick-Start Your Seattle Adventure The ideal introduction to Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle.

Travel between the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEATAC) and your hotel in a private vehicle by pre-booking this transfer service. You can opt for an arrival transfer, which includes flight monitoring and saves you the trouble of waiting for a taxi, or opt for a departure transfer in which your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you straight to your terminal.

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.

Experience the best of Seattle on a fantastic City Sightseeing bus tour! You can explore the city at your own pace with tickets valid for either 24 or 48 hours. Discover all of Seattle's key landmarks, including the world famous Space Needle, Pioneer & Occidental Square, Chinatown, Seattle Central Library, Pike Place Market and Farmers Market - including the first ever Starbucks and much more! Enjoy recorded audio commentary in English played through the bus speaker system as you travel between the city’s most famous landmarks and attractions. For even more language options, guests can download the tour app and listen directly on their own mobile phone and earbuds in Spanish, English, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Korean. The tour also includes real-time live bus tracking in the app, allowing you to see exactly when the next bus will arrive at your stop - making it easy and convenient to plan your sightseeing throughout the day. Book with City Sightseeing today!

Step aboard a private boat for a cruise on Lake Union. Traveling with only your group means personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Take in sights of Lake Union's draw bridges, seaplanes, and scenic shoreline while listening to engaging narrative and sipping drinks. Bring your own beer or wine!

Spend a full day discovering the beauty of Olympic National Park, with highlights like the dramatic Hurricane Ridge and the serene, ancient Lake Crescent. Your driver-guide leads you to some of the park’s most stunning spots while sharing insider knowledge you wouldn't get on your own. With park admission, round-trip ferry tickets, lunch, snacks, and bottled water included, all you have to do is enjoy the views.

Explore the fascinating world of chocolate on this delicious tour through Downtown Seattle. Taste many different iterations while we walk to several of downtown Seattle's most beloved food stops with 12 individual chocolate tastings. Nibble on freshly baked delights, sip rich drinking chocolates, sample artisanal bars, and finish at a renowned chocolatier blending unique flavors. Allergies, restrictions, and mobility concerns can be accommodated upon request.

Pike Place Market is one of the oldest and most storied food markets in the US, and this tour takes you through it the right way. Your local guide knows the stalls, the vendors, and the stories behind them, leading you past the crowds and into the parts of the market most visitors never find. Along the way, you'll taste what makes this place worth the trip: iconic clam chowder, local sweets, and a Secret Dish revealed only on the day. You'll meet the producers behind the food, hear how they work, and understand why this market has been feeding Seattle since 1907. The tour also takes you downstairs into the Downunder, a quieter stretch beneath the main market floor where the daily rhythm of local life and the traditions of North Pacific fishermen have played out for generations.

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.

Don't let a plant-based diet get in the way of the vibrant world of food at the Pike Place Market. Learn about this dynamic food destination through several, custom vegan tastings—enough to make up a meal—from different market stops. Meet locals shaping the market’s charm and food innovation and learn about Seattle’s vibrant culture and Washington’s agricultural impact on artisanal cuisine. Note: food allergies or mobility concerns should be communicated in advance.

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.

Post Cruise Private Seattle Tour Cruise Terminal to Airport or Hotel Turn your post-cruise transfer into a VIP Seattle experience. Enjoy a private chauffeur-guided Seattle tour before your airport or hotel drop-off — no traffic stress or parking hassle. Tour Highlights: • Space Needle • Pike Place Market • T-Mobile Park • Fremont Troll • Pioneer Square • Kerry Park skyline views • Scenic viewpoints • Flexible photo stops Why Choose Us: • Luggage safely stored during the tour • Private experience — no group tours • Flexible customized route • Direct airport or hotel drop-off Fleet Options: • Luxury SUVs — 1 to 5 passengers • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans — 6 to 14 passengers • Ford Transit Vans — 5 to 14 passengers Need help selecting your pickup time or location? After completing your reservation, simply send us a message through the chat and our team will gladly schedule everything for you.

Get up close with the killer whales off Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands near Seattle, on this guided, 3.5-hour whale-watching cruise from Eastsound. Led by naturalist guides and captains, climb aboard a Blackfish fleet vessel and travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the Pacific Northwest searching for orca, humpback and gray whales. Along the way, see ocean wildlife in their natural environment, like seals, porpoises, sea lions and otters — plus a wide variety of birds and more. Sightings are guaranteed from April through early September.

See a new side of Gig Harbor—and soak up the wild scenery of Puget Sound—on this boat tour. Meet your Coast Guard-certified captain, hop aboard the ex-navy boat, and set sail. You’ll see impeccable views of Mt. Rainier’s snowy peak, and admire local landmarks like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. As you go, look out for eagles, seals, porpoises, and other wildlife, and learn more about the region’s history.

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.

Travel to or from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in style and comfort with this private transfer service. You'll travel between the airport and your hotel or residence in a private vehicle for just you and your party without the need to seek out a taxi or book a rideshare service.

Forget about fighting traffic and looking for a parking spot at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Instead, skip the headaches associated with getting to the airport and travel with confidence by booking a private departure transfer service. Choose from a 3-person sedan, a 5-person minivan, or a 6-person SUV. Then, sit back and relax as a professional chauffeur drives from any downtown Seattle, Bellevue, or Kirkland accommodation to the airport.

The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots—Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach—and enjoy short, guided hikes at each destination. With round-trip transport, National Park fees included, and a guide who points out the local flora, all you need to do is focus on the views.

Combine visits to both Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls in Washington with this half-day, small-group hiking tour that allows you to go with a guide, so you don’t get lost in a new outdoor space. A morning tour helps you connect with nature and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

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.