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The Emerald City of Seattle is both a great place to explore and a fantastic base for venturing out to see the natural beauty for which the Pacific Northwest is so celebrated. Seattle tours focus on everything from food, wine, and chocolate to the cultural highlights of the Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Tours for outdoor adventurers visit famously gorgeous areas such as Mt. Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls, and Olympic National Park, and some even go as far as the faux-Bavarian town of Leavenworth.
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There's an array of highly-rated Seattle tours. These are the best options right now according to traveler reviews:
Yes, Seattle has hop-on hop-off tours. These double-decker, open-top buses will take you to major attractions like the Space Needle, Chinatown, Pike Place Market, and the waterfront piers. Your ticket allows for unlimited bus access, so you can explore the stops at your own pace. While aboard, a guide will narrate the sights you pass.
Seattle tours are available at many different price points. For example, self-guided walking tours cost from around US$8 per person, while day trips out of town—such as to Mt. Rainier or Woodinville wine country—are closer to US$150 per person.
On the lower end of the price range, you’ll find passes such as Smith Tower Straight Up Observatory Access Ticket (from US$10 per person), which gets you into the Smith Tower Observatory but doesn’t include any guided commentary. If you really want to splurge, book a private, full-day tour like Private Tour: Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville Wineries Day Trip from Seattle (from around US$2,529 per person)—the larger price tag comes with luxe perks, including entrance to two wineries, private wine tastings, and a chocolate tasting.
There are a range of Seattle tours that offer a diversity of experiences for every traveler. You can delve into the city’s quirky history on a guided walking tour of the Seattle underground, spot Mt. Rainier on a cruise or sailboat ride, visit Pike Place Market on a food tour, or head out of town to the wineries in Woodinville.
Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions as possible. For example, the highly rated Small Group Seattle Full-Day Tour w/ All Major Attractions includes stops at some of the city’s top sights, including the Space Needle, Kerry Park (Franklin Place), Pike Place Market, and more.
Yes, it’s possible to get around Seattle without a car. The city boasts a robust public transit network that includes buses, the light rail, and streetcars. There are also electric bikes and scooters available for rent. Rideshare companies Uber and Lyft both operate in Seattle, though the city is also very walkable.
Most travelers find that 3–5 days is ideal for a visit to Seattle. A trip of this duration will give you time to see the major sights like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market at a relaxed pace, plus sample a range of local restaurants and explore some of the city’s neighborhoods. A longer trip will allow time to explore charming towns and natural wonders outside of the city.
According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Seattle:
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There are tons of great day trips to take from Seattle. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:
- Mt. Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle
- Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
- Woodinville Wine and Snoqualmie Falls Tour
- Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour
- Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Seattle. Here are some of the best Seattle activities under US$30:
It’s no secret that Seattle is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
- Seattle Harbor Cruise with Live Narration
- Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour
- Forest Hike to Gorgeous Twin and Snoqualmie Falls
- Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
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According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Seattle:
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Seattle Aquarium
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - Seattle Unit
- Museum of Flight
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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Seattle. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:
- Mad Scientist Cocktail and Mocktail Lab
- Pike Place Market Tasting Tour
- Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Seattle
- Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in Seattle
- Chef Guided Happy Hour Tour - Cocktails, Bubbles and Bites
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