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Lots to see good overview...
Lots to see good overview of the city and some of the history too. A couple of places I hadn't heard about either.
Seattle City Highlights Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $88 / person
- Location
- Seattle, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 2,304 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tours Northwest
- Meeting point
- Please wait at the circle driveway at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). We will pull into the circle driveway 5 minutes ahead of your tour in a white mini coach that says Tours Northwest.
Description
Get to know the beautiful city of Seattle on a 3-hour, sightseeing tour with the best tour guides in the Northwest. Step into our mini coach buses and enjoy a relaxing ride to the city's most popular attractions, including stops at Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks, and a great city skyline photo opportunity.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $88
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $77
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
Amazon Spheres
Drive through the Amazon campus and see the photo-worthy Amazon Spheres!
Seattle Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront
Olympic Mountain Range
Views of Olympic mountains
Pioneer Square
Stop in Seattle's oldest neighborhood, Pioneer Square! Here you can visit Waterfall Garden Park, Klondike Goldrush Museum, grab coffee and more!
Waterfall Garden Park
Waterfall Garden Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Great Wheel
T-Mobile Park
Drive by the home to Seattle's MLB team, the Seattle Mariners!
Chinatown International District
Chinatown and International District
Lake Union
Lake Union & Ship Canal
Lumen Field
Drive past Lumen Field, home to the NFL Seattle Seahawks, MLS Seattle Sounders and NWSL Seattle OL Reign as well as host to many big-name concerts!
Fishermen's Terminal
Fishermen’s Terminal
Lake Washington
Lake Washington & I-90 Floating Bridge
Fremont Troll
Fremont Neighborhood & Troll
Starbucks Center
See the Starbucks HQ from several viewpoints on tour!
Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP Museum
Space Needle
Tour ends at the Space Needle. You have the option to get off here or return back to downtown Seattle.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Ballard Locks & Salmon Ladder
Kerry Park
City skyline photo opportunity
Seattle Center
Seattle Center
Olympic Sculpture Park
Tour route will drive past Olympic Sculpture Park
Chihuly Garden and Glass
You'll drive past the Chihuly Museum
Washington State Ferries
Drive past the Washington State Ferries on the Seattle Waterfront
Sky View Observatory
Drive past the Columbia Tower, home of the Sky View Observatory
Seattle Aquarium
See the Aquarium as we drive along the Seattle Waterfront
Seattle Great Wheel
See the Seattle Great Wheel as we drive along the Seattle Waterfront
Seattle Public Library
See the architectural phenomenon that is our Seattle Public Library along the tour route
Seattle Art Museum
Drive past SAM, our Seattle Art Museum
What's included
Included
Local, professional guide
Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
3 convenient meeting locations throughout downtown Seattle
Not included
Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
Food & drinks
Hotel Pickup
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
2,304 reviews
How it compares in Seattle
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 519 tours in Seattle
- Starting price $88 is 13% above the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Seattle
Excurgo comparison of 519 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact local service provider to confirm meeting location after you have received your confirmation
- Tour cannot pickup from private residences
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
- Please allow up to 4 hours for pickup and drop-off service
- Meeting location pickups commence 30 mins prior to tour start time
- We may ask you to walk a couple blocks during pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
- This tour cannot accommodate for luggage
- Tour does not include hotel pickup
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Seattle City Highlights Tour take?
Seattle City Highlights Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 29 stops.
How much does Seattle City Highlights Tour cost?
Prices start at $88 per person for this Seattle experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Seattle City Highlights Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Seattle City Highlights Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $77, adults from $88.
Can I cancel Seattle City Highlights Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please wait at the circle driveway at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). We will pull into the circle driveway 5 minutes ahead of your tour in a white mini coach that says Tours Northwest. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Seattle City Highlights Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Seattle City Highlights Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 2,304 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tours Northwest.
Reviews(2,304)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Highly recommend tour
Very informative a d took us to great photo ops. We learned a lot of history about the city. Communication was excellent.
F
Great value for the event.
Tour guide took us to good locations to view things and slowed down or stopped to allow us to provide photo opportunities.
T
Knowledge guide who made...
Knowledge guide who made the tour interesting and fun. Saw all the major points of interest in Seattle.
B
Would highly recommend
Had a wonderful experience seeing Seattle. I love to learn and our guide never stopped providing fun facts and great information. The bus was comfortable and the three stops for restrooms and stretching legs was appreciated. The office staff was exceptional when I ran into difficulties! They were kind, calm, and made things work. Highly recommend.
J
Take the long view of all corners of Seattle
Excellent tour of the city. Many hidden gems. Guide Carl hew up in Seattle and knew his city very well!
R
Great trip around Seattle!
Steve was great. Very knowledgeable and humorous. Very enjoyable 3 hour tour.
K
Great tour!
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Got to see so many places in Seattle. Our guide Steve was fantastic, so knowledgable.
B
Great Seattle Sights
Great sightseeing tour of Seattle! It was very convenient, and I really appreciated that we drove to the different sights instead of having to walk everywhere. It made the tour comfortable and relaxing while still allowing us to see a lot of the city. The guide shared plenty of interesting history and information about Seattle along the way, so it was a great way to see the major sights while also learning more about the city. Overall, a very enjoyable and informative experience. Perfect if you want to explore Seattle without doing a ton of walking. Definitely 5 stars!
K
Great overview of the city!
As first-time visitors to the city of Seattle, we appreciated the insights of this tour. Our tour guide Steve was friendly and knowledgeable. The bus tour covered a large area of the city that would not have been possible on a walking tour, especially with all of the hills of the city. We were able to experience gorgeous views along with some local wildlife!
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