Things to Do in Seattle: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Seattle? The city part takes a day: Pike Place Market in the morning (a guided food tour is about $50–90), the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass at midday, an Elliott Bay harbor cruise or the Underground tour in the afternoon. The reason to stay longer is what lies outside: Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park are each a full day, Snoqualmie Falls is a half day and Leavenworth’s Bavarian village makes a long one. Plan two days for the city and one per park. Free things are easy too — the market itself, Kerry Park’s skyline view, Discovery Park and the Olympic Sculpture Park cost nothing. Compare every Seattle tour and ticket below by rating and price, most with free cancellation.
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All experiences in Seattle — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Seattle?
By traveller reviews: Pike Place Market and its food tours, the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, an Elliott Bay harbor cruise, the Underground tour in Pioneer Square, the Museum of Pop Culture, and day trips to Mount Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls and Olympic National Park. All of them are compared below.
How many days do you need in Seattle?
Two days covers the city — market, Space Needle, waterfront, a cruise and a neighbourhood like Fremont or Ballard. Add one day each for Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park, and a half day for Snoqualmie Falls, for a four- to five-day Pacific Northwest trip.
What can you do in Seattle for free?
Pike Place Market and the gum wall, Kerry Park’s skyline viewpoint, the Olympic Sculpture Park, Discovery Park and its lighthouse, the Ballard Locks and fish ladder, Gas Works Park, the Fremont Troll and the Seattle Central Library are all free. The Washington State Ferry to Bainbridge Island is the cheapest cruise in town.
Do Seattle tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.