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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get to know Pike Place Market’s history and importance to Seattle’s food scene while learning how to navigate the maze of vendors on this guided tour. Explore this century-old market with a local guide who will take you to James Beard award winning vendors. Meet nearly a dozen merchants as you sample their foods and learn about their unique offerings. From cheese to cherries, you’ll taste 10 different foods that are among the best in the market.

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.

See many of Seattle's highlights in just three hours with this small-group tour of the city. After meeting your guide at Pike Place Market, you'll head to Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, and Kerry Park. After the tour, your guide will drop you at the Space Needle or Pike Place Market or take you back to your hotel.

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.

✔ 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.

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. Spend several hours onboard, looking for whales and learning about the area’s ecosystem from an expert naturalist. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Witness the Seattle skyline and natural scenes of the San Juan Islands from the sky on this half-day small-group seaplane tour. Set off from Lake Washington on a journey through the skies before splashing down in Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor for a walk around the islands before you take to the clouds once more.

This walking tour of Seattle is a great way to acquaint yourself with the city in just a few hours. Leave with a solid overview of the different neighborhoods, the city's history, and its major sites, even if you're short on time. Unlike other walking tours, you'll also enjoy a scenic ride on Seattle's historic monorail.

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.

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.

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!

See where (and how) airplanes are built on this guided small-group tour of the Boeing factory near Seattle. Tour the massive Boeing assembly plant, the world’s largest building by volume, and see signature Boeing planes in production. Explore the interactive exhibits and displays in the 28,000-square-foot Aviation Center Gallery and visit the educational Future of Flight Aviation Center museum.

Munch your way through Seattle’s food scene without wandering aimlessly through the city on this food and culture tour of Pike Place Market. Meet your guide at this historic farmers' market and get to know local producers as you sample a plethora of fresh fruit, snacks, and more. In between nibbles, get some food for thought as your passionate guide tells stories and quirky anecdotes from the market’s century-old history.

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.

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.