The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

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Kerry park with Mt. Rainier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the Emerald City on our grand 4-hour Seattle tour. Experience the vibrant tastes and sights of Seattle, while exploring distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown and catch the perfect views from Queen Ann Hill. This public tour provides an excellent overview of Central Seattle from a comfortable bus with large viewing windows. Our tour stops at least four times throughout the excursion. We allow you to get out some on foot to explore as we believe it helps in experiencing the city and neighborhoods properly. We only offer one tour a day so we thrive on making ours the most complete tour of Seattle without you feeling like you're being hurried. Another great benefit is there is NO extra charge to be picked up at 90 percent of Seattle hotels- we are the ONLY tour company to offer this benefit- GRATIS! IF PREARRANGED IN ADVANCE we can even offer drop-offs at Cruise Ports for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends (AFTER 2:30pm).

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Customized Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Fully narrated tour in English
Included: IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
Included: Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional, local guide
Included: Fully insured Commercial buses
Included: Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Seattle

30 min

Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary.”
Waterfall Garden Park

5 min

Birth of UPS commemorated here. A private garden with an unusually large water feature that looks like your at Mt. Rainier National park.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle

5 min

After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.
Pioneer Square

15 min

there is a lot going on here, Oldest glass blowing studio in Seattle where they are making glass art live, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, Waterfall Garden Park (birthplace of UPS), Occidental Park, Firefighter's Memorial, art galleries, antique stores, no chain- unique retail shops.
Lumen Field

Passing by

open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.
Chinatown International District

Passing by

this is a optional part of the tour that may or may not be done depending on time. Wing Luke Asian museum, Pin Ball Museum, Tong Buildings
T-Mobile Park

Passing by

Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.
Stop 8

Passing by

A must stop if visiting Chinatown
Seattle Public Library

Passing by

a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.
Pike Place Market

20 min

See and taste the soul of Seattle. Food vendors, flowers, fishmongers, spice merchants, foreign delicatessens, the first Starbucks store, and Seattle's grossest attraction the gum-wall. We try to stop and let you out to grab a bite to eat. Restroom opportunity. Local food traditions and specialties. If stop is not possible then food can be purchased at Fisherman's terminal.
Hing Hay Park

Passing by

Learn about the Iron Dragon
Space Needle

Passing by

Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )
Queen Anne Hill

25 min

one or two or three viewpoints of Seattle, both sides of the isthmus that is Seattle the Salt water side and the fresh water side. Kerry Park, the Lynn st. viewpoint.
Kerry Park

5 min

Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle. views of Mt. Rainier.
Amazon Spheres

Passing by

A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants.
Stop 16

5 min

view from Queen Ann Hill
Gasworks Park Marina

5 min

view from above. a cool park in Seattle where they used to make gas for the streetlights in Seattle.
University of Washington

5 min

view from the Lynn St Viewpoint.
Lake Union

5 min

view from above.
Fremont

10 min

a funky neighborhood with diverting attractions: the Troll, Lenin statue (not John Lennon), Theo's Chocolates, part of the berlin wall and lots of art.
Stop 21

Passing by

See a giant art installation under at bridge inspired by the childhood book (3 Billy Goats Gruff)
Olympic Mountain Range

Passing by

view from Queen Ann hill
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

30 min

basically, a lock is an elevator for boats- at the transition of salt and fresh water the locks allow the boats to back and forth between Puget Sound and the lakes. Additionally, Salmon, Seals, Sealions, nesting Great Blue Herons and other wildlife can be seen here regularly. Restroom opportunity.
Seattle Waterfront

Passing by

the Seattle aquarium, the Great Wheel, the Edgewater Hotel (the only hotel you can fish out of your window), Ferry Terminals, Victoria Clipper, and Ivar's Acres of Clams. Also the SAM sculpture garden park.
Seattle Great Wheel

Passing by

Lit up at night on the water makes for another place for great views and great fun too.
Seattle Aquarium

Passing by

contains life from the Salish Sea
Stop 27

10 min Admission included

Seattle has a huge fishing fleet. Ships from the tv show "Deadliest Catch" harbor here. A chance to get Chowder, Fish and Chips or other food items. restroom opportunity.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

End point

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

Pickup points

Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle
Mediterranean Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle Downtown - Lake Union by IHG
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Thompson Seattle, by Hyatt
Ace Hotel Seattle

and 49 more pickup points

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

Using your ticket

*****Please note that pickup times shown when booking through a third party are general and will vary based on your specific hotel*****

Please call and confirm departure time and hotel pick-up as early as possible with the local supplier at +1 206 878 3965

This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.

The tour runs with a minimum number of guests to keep the experience great. If the minimum isn't met, you'll have flexibility options to reschedule, switch tours, or get a full refund.

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
No City Tour is run the same. Each of our tour guides provide a unique spin on how they show you around the City. The day's itinerary is dictated by your guide and will be provided by your guide upon pick up.
Please note that the duration of the City Tour may vary and could extend beyond the estimated time. Factors that may affect the length of the tour include your pick-up and drop-off location, traffic conditions, guest mobility, road construction, and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible experience for all guests.