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Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour
4.5(17)Seattle3 hours
VIATOR4.4(13)TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$3 / person
Location
Seattle, United States
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 17 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Customized Tours
Meeting point
Vehicles are marked with our Company name "Customized Tours"
Description
Get up close and personal to the Emerald City on this private sightseeing tour of Seattle’s highlights. On this personalized tour, decide between must-see attractions including Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the Ballard Locks, as well as Chinatown and other diverse neighborhoods that give Seattle its character. Choose from popping into local art galleries, grabbing coffee from the original Starbucks, browsing the vendors at Pike Place, or soaking up sweeping views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the iconic Space Needle (admission not included). Your private guide will provide commentary on the sights while showing you the best places for food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of the tour, you’ll know Seattle like a local!
Tour Options
Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Pioneer Square
20 min
This stop is old Seattle, brick clad buildings house a secret and are full of interesting antique and art galleries. Unique retail shopping, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, Waterfall Garden Park and The Firefighters Memorial are all features on this pleasant part of the city.
Elliott Bay Waterfront
Pass by
Washington State Ferries, Seafood restaurant and fish and chowder bars, Aquarium, the Great Wheel, and Sculpture Garden park.
Pike Place Market
Pass by
USA's oldest continuous running farmers market. Fishmongers, fruit and vegetable vendors, flower vendors, the soul of the city and must see place in Seattle. A stop here can be arranged if desired.
Space Needle
Pass by
Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, MOPOP, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Queen Anne Hill
Pass by
Nice neighborhood with Queen Ann style homes and great views.
Olympic National Forest
Pass by
view only on clear days
Mount Rainier
Pass by
views only on clear days
Chinatown International District
Pass by
optional part of the tour based on time, but has areas of interest including markets, museums, Tong buildings and art.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
20 min
Seattle 3rd most popular attraction. The locks are basically boat elevators moving boats from salt to fresh water and vise versa. Salmon are going through a fish ladder from mid June to October. Other wildlife can be found depending on the Season.
T-Mobile Park
Pass by
Home of the Seattle Mariners our major league team.
Fishermen's Terminal
Pass by
Home to a large fishing fleet of over 700 vessels, including some of the crab boats from the show (Deadliest Catch)
Lumen Field
Pass by
Home of the NFL franchise the Seattle Seahawks.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Pass by
A great park on Seattle's waterfront full of art and miles of a shorline walk.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Private tour
Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
Pickup at location of choice in the greater Seattle area
Private Transportation in a fully insured Commercial Bus
Not included
Gratuities
Admission to Amusements (optional)
Pickup Locations & Times
Private Tours we pick up and drop off with in the greater Seattle and SeaTac area. Contact us to arrange if you do not see your location listed.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour take?
Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour cost?
Prices start at $3 per person for this Seattle experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Private Tours we pick up and drop off with in the greater Seattle and SeaTac area. Contact us to arrange if you do not see your location listed.
What languages is Seattle Private Grand City Highlights Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(17)
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Lynda S
July 6, 2025
Great time
Great time with Mark (driver guide) on a 3 hour Seattle tour Funny friendly all around good guy.we saw the expected as well as the unexpected
Operator response
It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time with Mark on your private Seattle tour! He truly is a friendly, funny, all-around great guide, and we're glad he made the experience both memorable and unique. We love that you got to enjoy both the must-see sights and a few unexpected gems along the way. Hope to tour with you again in the future!
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Joan_A
July 22, 2024
Wonderful
Seeing the troll, the Chittendon Locks, space needle, and the lovely neighborhoods in Seattle. Joe is a very knowledgeable tour guide
Operator response
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the troll, the Chittenden Locks, the Space Needle, and the lovely neighborhoods in Seattle. It's wonderful to hear that Joe's knowledge added to your experience. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on another tour soon!
Best regards,
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Hartwig22
May 21, 2021
Mark is a great driver and tour guide.
May 20th 2021
This is our second tour in a few years. When we make it back we love to get on a tour, last time, or a private tour this time. Mark was our driver both times. He’s an awesome tour guide and will work it out if you want to spend more or less time at a certain location.
Operator response
Thank you for attending another tour with us and Mark. We appreciate your business and review.
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Beverly_P
July 13, 2020
City tour of Seattle
Our guide, Capt. Steve was an excellent tour guide. He had lots of information about the sites/history of Seattle.
He made everything very interesting. He was also very accommodating to my grandchildren(ages 9 and 4). We saw everything and more. I would highly recommend using Capt. Steve. I would use him again!
Operator response
Thank you for your review. We are grateful to have Captain Steve as part of our team at Customized Tours.
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Texric
September 8, 2019
City sites
This tour was totally different from the tour we took previous day. This was more of a tour of the city of Seattle.
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Dan_S
September 4, 2018
Seattle city tour
The tour was excellent and our tour guide exceptional. Great value for the money. Would highly recommend this tour to family and friends and would definately use viator in my future travels.
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Darryl L
August 14, 2018
OH MY GOD!!
OUTSTANDING...service, food and experience!! SO well liked, reservations are a Must! HIGHLY Recommend!!
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Deborah_H
July 11, 2018
Wonderful tour! Our tour guide knew everything and really showed us a great trip!!
If you only have a few hours and want to cover everything this is the trip for you!! The price was reasonable and we gave a nice tip!
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Ashley L
July 7, 2018
Amazing Private Tour
We actually were the only family on this tour. We had the whole van to ourselves and our guide was amazing. He was extremely nice and took his time showing us around to all the wonderful sights in Seattle. We got a history lesson the gold rush and how it influenced the city. We stopped by a cool local glass store and got to watch them make a glass plate right in front of us. You cfould feel the fire of the stove while watching. It was really memorable experience.
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Paula H
December 1, 2017
We extended our tour to 4 hours to...
<p>We extended our tour to 4 hours to take advantage of a layover. The tour guide was very informative and backed all the experiences up with a history lesson.. I thought we saw a lot of Seattle in 4 hours and decided that from now on, I will want to have a tour of a new city if I'm going to be there a few days, just so I know what sights I want to go back to for a closer look. My only other comment is that I thought the traffic in Seattle was some of the worse I have ever been in and our driver knew all the shortcuts....still really busy. Need to allow plenty of time.</p>
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