Seattle Uncovered Waterfront Walking Tour

1 h 15 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Most visitors will walk Seattle's waterfront and see a nice view. This tour shows you what's actually behind it.

From Pioneer Square — where the city literally started — along the newly rebuilt waterfront to the ferry terminal, we connect the dots between Seattle's past and the city you see today. Join with a local guide as they share the stories these streets don't tell on their own.

You'll learn why the city burned down and rebuilt itself in a year, how the waterfront went from industrial grit to public park, and what makes Seattle's relationship with the water unlike any other city in the country.

Small groups, big stories, and a walk you'll remember long after you leave. Please let us know ahead of time about any mobility restrictions. The tour includes roughly 1.5 miles of walking.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Rogue City

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Government Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Experience Seattle's original geography in action. Don't worry, we're going down, not up.
Seattle Aquarium

5 min

Part of Seattle's new waterfront development, the expanded aquarium tells a story of the Northwest dating back through pre-historic times.
Stop 3

5 min

Historic Seattle Pier that has evolved alongside the city. suiting its various needs over the decades.
Seattle Great Wheel

5 min

A more recent part of Seattle's waterfront development, the wheel has gained iconic status in the city's skyline.
Stop 5

5 min

Something distinctly Northwest. The largest ferry system in the country has been vital to Seattle's development and is still a core part of the Puget Sound's infrastructure to this day.
Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

5 min

Part of the city's modern waterfront project, this space is designed to connect visitors to the Puget Sound and the unique natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
Pioneer Square

10 min

Get a sense of Old Seattle during its biggest boom eras. This is the pace to go in Seattle for architecture.
Stop 8

5 min

Connect to the region's long history through this monument.
Seattle Art Museum

5 min

Seattle's premier art museum, but the real story of the city sits right across the street...
Overlook Walk

5 min

Our grand finale is at the city's long awaited connecter between land and SEA.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide on Western Avenue, on the sidewalk outside of Freya Bakery. Pease refrain from asking bakery staff for any information about the tour, and do not block the door.

End point

Meet your guide on Western Avenue, on the sidewalk outside of Freya Bakery. Pease refrain from asking bakery staff for any information about the tour, and do not block the door.