We had a great tour with Paul who gave us lots of interesting information about the Island and Bloedel Preserve. It was great not having to worry about transportation and I got a lot more out of the visit than if we had just walked around ourselves. Would definitely recommend!
The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing





At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $299 / person
- Location
- Seattle, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour Bainbridge
- Meeting point
- Look for a large black bus with the words Tour Bainbridge on the side at your pick up location. We do not pick up in Seattle. You must take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. It takes approximately 35 min to get to Bainbridge Island by ferry.
Description
This Bloedel Reserve tour is a one-of-a-kind experience with a knowledgeable local tour guide that you'll never forget. We begin our day exploring Bainbridge Islands unique personality and show you the islands beautiful scenery and secret spots that will fill you with joy. We then arrive at Fay Bainbridge State Park for a beachfront wildlife watch and an enjoyable snack. Next, we head to the Bloedel Reserve, a world-renowned garden and botanical reserve, that includes many amazing photo opportunities.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up location
Fay Bainbridge State Park for a beachfront wildlife watch and enjoyable lunch.
Views of Seattle
We begin our day at the Bloedel Reserve, a world-renowned garden and botanical reserve, that includes many amazing photo opportunities.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing take?
The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing cost?
Prices start at $299 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 The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Look for a large black bus with the words Tour Bainbridge on the side at your pick up location. We do not pick up in Seattle. You must take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. It takes approximately 35 min to get to Bainbridge Island by ferry. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Bloedel Reserve & Sightseeing 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 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(9)
Tour guide was very knowledgeable - loved hearing about the history of the island along with the tour of the beautiful Bloedel Reserve!
Paul was a wonderful guide with a great history of Bainbridge Island. We also had Jenny along shadowing. This tour is an absolute don’t miss if you visit Bainbridge!! The natural beauty of the preserve cannot be captured in photos. There is everything from a meadow, flowers galore and gorgeous trees, even a Japanese guest house with garden. Paul gave us excellent suggestions for lunch after and a quiet walk along the water back to the ferry. We had a most delightful day!!!
i love our Bloedel reserve Bainbridge tour.it’s a must to add this to your list .Make sure you are ready for about 2 mile walk.Our tour guide Paul is very knowledgeable and took his time touring us around bloedel reserve.We took lots of pictures and videos during the tour.Beautiful view and it’s a good thing we have Paul with us otherwise we might got lost in this 150 acre reserve.He’s so kind that he even dropped us off to a poke place for lunch before we head back to seattle.5 star to that poke place as well.It’s right next to the ferry terminal.
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable , he told us the history of the property, also Bainbridge Island itself. It was also very interesting learning about all the different plants on the property.
My adult daughter and I did the Bloedel Reserve tour with Mark as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything Bainbridge Island and made any modifications the group needed (us + a small family). It was a great way to see this beautiful and quaint island. Great recommendation for ice cream post tour. Skipped the wine tour this time since my daughter doesn’t drink wine, but will come back for that later and will definitely book via Tour Bainbridge!!
Mark was an so knowledgable and was incredibly helpful with our twin toddlers. He was super knowledgeable about the history of the island but also very accommodating when we asked to cut the tour short on account of the kids and their nap schedule. The Bloedel Reserve seems like it was taken out of a storybook. Amazing experience.
Our host, Mark, was remarkable. He really knew about our trip. He knew all about the different trees etc. very interesting and knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed our time with Mark. Give him a raise. He deserves it!!!
We really enjoyed the Bainbridge Island tour of Bloedel Reserve. Our tour guide Paul was fantastic. He was extremely nice and very knowledgeable of the island. We brought our 2 year old and he was very accommodating. Since we had a little extra time, he even took us to the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Highly recommend and must do if you are visiting Bainbridge Island. Thank you Paul!
Happy to hear your tour was great and accommodating for your 2 year old. Thank you for the recommendation. We hope you join us again for another tour.
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