Bike Tour Seattle. 5 star Electric Bike Tour Seattle's waterways

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Waiting for the Fremont Bridge and fantasizing about jumping the bikes to the other side. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bike Tour Seattle. 5 star Electric Bike Tour Seattle's waterways, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The electric bikes make taking a three hour tour effortlessly. You will ease up the hills of Seattle while smiling. After the tour you will have seen many unique sites, expanded your knowledge of the waterways, the animals of the Sound and the neighborhoods, and you will have had an enjoyable and memorable experience that's truly all about Seattle. The electric bikes allow for close up viewing of the gardens, boat docks and other sites. Your guide is a local. I grew up in Seattle, taught in Seattle schools, I care about the city and the natural settings and continue to build my knowledge of Seattle. The helmets have an intercom system that helps us communicate while riding the bikes. Your safety is a priority, we stick mainly to bike paths and lightly traveled roads. Please check out the reviews on my website. Must be 16 to take the tour. The bikes are only designed for adults. I charge per bike. I do not charge for children riding on the back of the cargo bike.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Seattle Rider Tours

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Itinerary

Sunset Hill Park

10 min

This is a view spot of the water and mountains. On a clear day you can see the Olympic Mountains, West Point Lighthouse and the ferries crossing the Sound. You can hear the seals barking and watch the cargo and tugboats float by. I tell you all I know about Seattle in 10 minutes and highlight the some of the most charismatic creatures that inhabit our waterways.
Ballard

20 min

The Ballard Locks are Seattle's 3rd most popular attraction. We walk the bikes through the Carl English Botanical Gardens before seeing the boats pass through the locks. The locks opened in 1917 and connects salt water to the fresh water of Lake Washington. It's the busiest lock in the United States and also popular with migrating salmon and the seals, sea lions, eagles, and osprey who come for an easy meal. There's a fish ladder with an underwater viewing gallery.
Fishermen's Terminal

12 min

Seattle 's roots are in the fishing industry and the Fishermen's Terminal is the place to see real live fishermen and fisherwomen, and the Alaskan fishing fleet. 50% of all seafood sold in the United States is associated with this marina. We can ride the electric bikes all the way down the docks and get right up to the boats. I'll tell you how salmon fishing operates and why the Alaskan fishermen spend the off-season in Seattle rather than just stay in Alaska.
Wallingford Center

10 min

Not the Center but Gasworks Park in the Wallingford neighborhood. Favorite place to take pictures and on the 4th of July watch the fireworks. It was a gasification plant, the old machines are still there. There a great view of the city, the Space Needle and I'll point out the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting location is in the Ballard neighborhood, 20-25 minutes north of downtown Seattle. The cross streets are NW 67th St and 24th Ave NW. The bus line #40 from downtown runs along 24th Ave NW, stops at NW 65th St. Walk up two blocks. Look for the electric bikes on NW 67th.

End point

The meeting location is in the Ballard neighborhood, 20-25 minutes north of downtown Seattle. The cross streets are NW 67th St and 24th Ave NW. The bus line #40 from downtown runs along 24th Ave NW, stops at NW 65th St. Walk up two blocks. Look for the electric bikes on NW 67th.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 16 to operate the electric bike.
Not recommended for non bike riders. Prior electric bike experience is not required. Not recommended for riders under 16.