Seattle City Tour
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Seattle, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Give your legs a break on a comprehensive bus tour of Seattle
- Get a great photo of the Space Needle during a built-in stop
- Visit more hidden neighborhoods in Seattle you might otherwise miss
- Military veteran can get discounted access to this tour
What's Included
- Pick up Location: Hyatt Regency Seattle.
- Bottled waterSometimes Soda & Beer is available, not guaranteed, water always available
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hyatt Regency Seattle808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Tour bus arrive on the 8th Avenue side of the Hyatt at the charter bus loading zone near the corner of 8th Avenue & Howell Street. At completion of tour we can drop off at the pick-up location or Space Needle or Pike Place Market.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.1:00 pm
Itinerary
Get picked up by bus from a centrally located meeting point in Seattle. Your guide has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years, so they really know the best spots to show you, as well as the quickest ways to maneuver around the city.
Pass through Chinatown (also known as the International District), Pioneer Square, and Waterfall Garden Park. Sports enthusiast will be happy to know that Lumen Field is a go-to on this tour.
Moving on, see Pike Place Market, Chihuly Glass Garden, Queen Ann Hill’s Kerry Park Viewpoint, and Lake Union. Make a pit stop at the Space Needle to take photos, and view the Fremont Troll sculpture up close.
After all the fun, enjoy a relaxing ride back to the original departure point.
Pass through Chinatown (also known as the International District), Pioneer Square, and Waterfall Garden Park. Sports enthusiast will be happy to know that Lumen Field is a go-to on this tour.
Moving on, see Pike Place Market, Chihuly Glass Garden, Queen Ann Hill’s Kerry Park Viewpoint, and Lake Union. Make a pit stop at the Space Needle to take photos, and view the Fremont Troll sculpture up close.
After all the fun, enjoy a relaxing ride back to the original departure point.
Pioneer Square (Pass By)
Pike Place Market (Pass By)
Space Needle (Pass By)
1
Lake Union
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Kerry Park
8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Museum of Pop Culture
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Fremont Troll (Pass By)
4
Waterfall Garden Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lumen Field (Pass By)
Chihuly Garden and Glass (Pass By)
Amazon Spheres (Pass By)
5
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lenin Statue (Pass By)
Chinatown International District (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We do NOT pick up at airport hotels, take the light rail to Westlake Station and walk 1.5 blocks to the Westin Valet Loading Zone on Westlake Avenue.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,195 reviews
Tanya_T, Jun 2026
You don’t really see the highlights of the city, only different neighborhoods. Was pretty underwhelming in my opinion. Only one good view at Kerry park.
Winifred_D, Jun 2026
My sons 21 and 23 and I really enjoyed the tour.
On a very busy weekend (world cup soccer), it was amazing. We saw it ALL!!!!
So appreciate it.
Lyle_M, Jun 2026
It was the perfect way to see Seattle highlights that was fun and easy! Our tour guide Earl was informative and funny in the same breath with great back and forth between him and his guests. He really knows the back roads!! We got to see some naked bicycle riders, too!! 🤣
Wendy_F, Jun 2026
Very entertaining and informative tour. Earl was funny and gave an insider's view of the city. Nice air conditioned bus.
Kirby_F, Jun 2026
Earl was very knowledgeable the city he gave us really informed good information and was very friendly and entertaining, especially when he called the seals over to popped her head up at the water gate lock
Lourdes_C, Jun 2026
The city tour was comprehensive. The bus accommodated around 20 pax. Earl our driver/tour guide has an excellent sense of humor. He made the 3 hours entertaining and interesting. The pick-up directions were not clear. But it all worked out. International travelers might not have access to text or calls with local communications companies. A more historical background informative tour would have been welcome. We recommend this tour nevertheless.
Rich_O, May 2026
I’ve taken multiple city tours around the world, and this was, by far, the most disappointing. Most tour guides are proud and happy to tell visitors what makes their city so great. Our guide, Earl, did just the opposite. He spent a great deal of time telling us about stores and businesses that had closed and the ones still there needed armed guards. He told us that homeless people descended on Seattle during Covid as he took us on a tour of homeless sites. Earl said the tour wouldn’t get political and then made a lengthy speech about how city government was incompetent.
Earl also seemed upset that Amazon had so many buildings in the downtown area.
At one point while driving through Chinatown, Earl pointed out restaurants who had received bad grades from the health department. He pointed out 16 individual places.
Several places listed on the booking website simply weren’t included on the tour. Pike Place Market wasn’t mentioned until the end when a passenger asked where it was and could she be dropped off there. We drove by the Space Needle, but Earl didn’t mention it.
We drove by Lumen Field, but Earl just complained there wasn’t enough parking.
We received very little historical information about the city but heard everything about Earl’s side job as a voice actor.
At one point, one person in our group asked Earl to name some good things about his city since all we were hearing were negatives. Earl said he was just referring to downtown Seattle, the outlying areas were good. (It was a Seattle tour – not outlying areas)
Some people discussed getting off the bus and grabbing an Uber since they were so disappointed.
Bottom line – do not take this tour!
Cynthia_B, May 2026
Definitely recommend. Read the reviews. Earl is awesome. We learned so much from him. He is charming, funny, and very knowledgeable. Super tour with awesome tour guide.
Meagan_P, May 2026
Earl was SO funny and entertaining. Really went above and beyond. We had a great tour and wished it was longer. So glad we chose this over the on off tour.
Ramella_B, May 2026
It's a good tour for people with limited time. A good overview of Seattle. Earl is a great guide. He's knowledgeable and fun.
Antonio_M, May 2026
Earl was great. He explained everything so well. He was entertaining, funny, very nice, and very professional. He arrived on time and provided excellent instructions for the trip. We are extremely grateful for his knowledge and detailed explanation of the Seattle's history, we learned a lot. Thank you Earl.
Chaula_B, May 2026
Very enjoyable and informative tour.. takes you around Seattle in a cosy bus. The guide Earl is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Seattle and explains everything with a lot of passion and humour..
Jaibez_R, May 2026
Earl was amazing! I highly recommend this! He knew his stuff and was very pleasant all throughout the trip!
Aaron_C, May 2026
Amazing tour due to the Incredible Earl! Smart, Fun, Kind and extremely knowledgeable! Book with him a.s.a.p or it's gonna sell out if you don't!
Anonymous, May 2026
Our fantastic guide drove us all over Seattle. We visited many neighborhoods and saw many landmarks I did not know existed ( I am from this area). We saw a troll, houseboats, murals, the locks, nesting herons and much more.
Olga_F, May 2026
Our guide, Earl, showed us a side of Seattle we never knew about. In this comprehensive and enjoyable 3-hour small group bus tour, we not only covered the downtown area, but went out to see other neighborhoods -- from the "seedy" and colorful, to the 3-story floating homes on the lake, to the posh multi-million dollar homes. Learned about changes in commerce, the rise of the independent coffee shop industry, a little bit of sports trivia and insider tips on quickest ways to get into the stadiums. Went out to see the "locks" and how boats get in and out of the lake into open ocean. Fascinating stuff!! Knowledgeable, witty guide. Excellent tour.
Sariah_G, Mar 2026
Amazing! Super funny tour guide. It’s been a year since I took the tour and I still think about how much fun we had and the tour guide made it an over the top experience! Can’t wait to come back.
Jason_H, Mar 2026
Great tour, got to see a lot of the city. Guide was very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Analina_G, Jan 2026
Amazing tour! Earl was so knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience! He really took his time and never once did I feel the tour was rushed or he skipped over something! One of the best tours my husband and I have taken. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Seattle!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Analina, for the wonderful review, and stating this was one of the best tours taken. I am grateful for taking the time. all the best.
Kevin_B, Jan 2026
Our tour of Seattle was terrific due, in large part, to our host: Earl. Earl was both informative and entertaining. I highly recommend touring with Earl who will provide you with great insights about today’s Seattle (as well as provide you with an historical perspective). Two thumbs up!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you Kevin for the two thumbs ups, I am grateful for the review. Much appreciated.
Palma, Jan 2026
Very comprehensive. Our tour guide Earl went above and beyond to make our tour memorable. He has a vast and deep knowledge of the Seattle area.
Helen_G, Dec 2025
This was my first visit to Seattle and this tour was a perfect introduction to the city. Earl, our tour guide and driver, was amazing. He provided history about the area and made it fun with a range of comedy. We were a small group which made it more enjoyable and personable. I would definitely recommend this tour to newcomers.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Helen thanks so much for the review, I enjoy tours myself when others are engaged like you and the rest of the group. I appreciate the review greatly. Thanks again. Earl
Joyce_S, Dec 2025
Seattle is Beautiful and has a lot of surprising history. The tour guide that took me on the 3 hour tour was very knowledgeable and able to answer questions I knew nothing at all about. I would recommend anyone visiting Seattle to do this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Joyce, thank you for letting me participate in your bucket list, and I appreciate this review and the kind words. Most appreicated.
earl
Ganesh_S, Dec 2025
It was a perfect beginners introduction to Seattle, especially if you are short of time. Earl was fantastic- funny, friendly and with a deep understanding of the city. I loved the time spent discovering the city with Earl. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Ganesh, I don't know what else to say, I am grateful for this review, I will just say THANK YOU.
Earl
Varghese_P, Nov 2025
Earl, the guide was really awesome, experienced and he ensured that the tour was loaded with plenty of fun, information and comfort !
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Most appreciated, really, I do my best and when people appreciated it matters to me, so thank you.
Earl
Willian_P, Oct 2025
If you're interested in cultural and historical knowledge I recommend this tour. I had a great time with stops in between for taking pictures and learning a little bit more about the places I've been. More than visuals. Earl, was so amazing in the tour guidance and telling a little bit about the city transformation throughout the time. I have lots of memory and pictures to always remember my visit in the city.
Dora_O, Oct 2025
Earl was very knowledgeable about Seattle. Definitely a warehouse of facts. Would highly recommend him for tours. Appreciate him taking us to off the beaten paths along with better known stops.
Stacy_M, Oct 2025
This was such a wonderful tour! Earl was very informative and highlighted many parts of Seattle's culture. This tour is highly recommended!
Linda_G, Oct 2025
Earl gives a great tour! Very knowledgable, and always having fun. The locks was a great take. Highly recommend.
Mary_T, Oct 2025
Saw different neighborhoods, watched a ship go through the Lock, saw the floating houses, and Queen Anne neighborhood
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