Seattle Private City Tour and Pike Place Market 4 Hours

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

See Seattle with a local guide, then enjoy a full hour to explore Pike Place Market at your own pace. This private four-hour experience combines city sights, neighborhood stories and time to browse, shop or choose somewhere to eat.

Your guide adapts the sightseeing route to your interests, pickup location and traffic. Highlights can include Kerry Park, the Ballard Locks, Fremont Troll, historic neighborhoods and a Space Needle photo stop. Before your independent Market time, your guide shares recommendations and confirms where to meet again. Food and attraction tickets are not included. No additional admission fees are required for the planned itinerary.

The four-hour duration includes pickup, all driving, the Market hour and your selected drop-off. Airport transfers fit inside that time, so other stops may be shortened or omitted. Enjoy your own group, private transportation and a Seattle day shaped around you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Cascade Excursions

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Pickup and drop-off within the agreed service area
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Private local driver-guide and recommendations for independent Pike Place Market exploration
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Space Needle, Chihuly and museum interiors are outside this itinerary; tickets are not provided.
Not included: Meals, tastings, personal purchases and drinks other than the bottled water provided

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

For groups starting at Pier 91, meet your private guide at the confirmed pickup point at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal and begin your Seattle tour. This is an alternative to Pier 66, hotel or other agreed pickup, not a visit to both cruise terminals. Allow about 10 minutes for meeting and boarding, included in the four-hour duration.
Stop 2

10 min

For groups starting at Pier 66, meet your private guide at the confirmed pickup point near Bell Street Cruise Terminal on the Seattle waterfront. This is an alternative to Pier 91, hotel or other agreed pickup, not a visit to both cruise terminals. Allow about 10 minutes for meeting and boarding, included in the four-hour duration.
Ballard

Passing by

Drive through Ballard as part of the route to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Hear local neighborhood stories from your guide. This is a narrated driving segment, with the Locks visit listed separately; shopping and brewery visits are not scheduled.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

30 min

Visit the Ballard Locks and public grounds while your guide explains how the locks connect Seattle's waterways. Boat movements and seasonal salmon viewing vary. The typical stop is about 30 minutes; sightseeing time may be adjusted for your pickup, drop-off, traffic and interests.
Fremont

Passing by

Travel through Fremont with commentary from your local guide before or after the Fremont Troll photo stop. This neighborhood drive is part of the city sightseeing route. The separate Troll entry covers the short stop outside the vehicle.
Fremont Troll

10 min

Meet the Fremont Troll beneath the Aurora Bridge and take photos of one of Seattle's best-known public artworks. This short stop may be shortened or omitted when the route is customized or additional airport-transfer time is needed.
Queen Anne Hill

Passing by

Travel through Queen Anne on the way to the Kerry Park viewpoint. Your guide introduces this Seattle neighborhood from the vehicle. This driving segment is part of the city route; the separate Kerry Park entry describes the photo stop. Route order may change.
Kerry Park

15 min

Take in the Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay from Kerry Park. Enjoy time for photographs and local stories from your guide. Views of Mount Rainier depend on the weather.
Space Needle

10 min

Stop at Seattle Center for exterior photos of the Space Needle and nearby architecture. Exterior photo stop only. No ticket purchase is required; interior admission is not part of this itinerary.
Seattle Center

Passing by

See the Seattle Center area from the vehicle as you approach or leave the Space Needle photo stop. Your guide introduces this landmark district. The separate Space Needle entry includes the outdoor photo time; this entry does not add another stop, a campus walking tour or paid admission.
Museum of Pop Culture

10 min

Pause at MoPOP in the Seattle Center area for exterior photos and a short restroom break, subject to facility access. Your guide will direct you to an available restroom nearby if needed. Exterior photo stop only. No ticket purchase is required; interior admission is not part of this itinerary. Allow about 10 minutes within the four-hour tour.
Stop 12

Passing by

Drive through the South Lake Union corridor as your guide introduces modern Seattle and the changing cityscape. This narrated driving segment connects the city highlights; museum visits, boat rides and indoor attraction admission are not included. The route may vary with traffic.
Amazon Spheres

Passing by

See the Amazon Spheres from outside as your guide introduces modern Seattle and its changing cityscape. This is a pass-by on the sightseeing route; access inside the Spheres is not included.
Pike Place Market

one hour

Enjoy one dedicated hour to explore Pike Place Market independently. Browse the shops and food stalls, choose somewhere to eat, or take photographs. Before your free time, your guide provides recommendations and confirms your meeting point and departure time. This is independent exploration, not a guided food tour. Meals, tastings, drinks and purchases are at your own expense.
Pioneer Square

Passing by

Drive through Seattle's historic Pioneer Square while your local guide introduces the city and shares neighborhood stories. This is a narrated driving segment; the route and order may change with your pickup location, traffic and interests.
Chinatown International District

Passing by

Travel through the Chinatown-International District as your guide shares stories of the people and communities that helped shape Seattle. This is an exterior, narrated driving segment; indoor visits and paid attractions are not included.
Stop 17

Passing by

Pass the historic Panama Hotel during the Chinatown-International District driving segment while your guide shares its place in Seattle's Japanese American history. Exterior viewing only; a hotel, tea room or museum visit is not included. Route order may vary with traffic and pickup location.
Stop 18

10 min

Optional, time permitting: cross to West Seattle for a brief viewpoint or photo stop before continuing toward your selected drop-off. Your guide chooses the location to suit the route and conditions. This detour is not guaranteed and may replace or shorten other sightseeing. The Market hour and pickup/drop-off still fit within the four-hour tour; airport timing takes priority.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

Your confirmed downtown hotel or agreed central Seattle destination. Pickup and drop-off locations may differ.
Airport drop-off is included within the four-hour tour. Confirm your flight details and required arrival time with your guide.

Pickup points

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport

Pickup is available from downtown Seattle hotels, Seattle airport hotels, Pier 66, Pier 91 and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Guests arriving by public transit can arrange pickup at any Seattle light rail station or at King Street Station. Enter your requested pickup and drop-off locations when booking. Your guide will confirm the exact street-level meeting point before the tour. The four-hour duration includes pickup, all driving, one hour of independent Pike Place Market time and your selected drop-off. Airport transfers may require shortening other sightseeing stops. Cruise groups of 8 or more traveling with luggage must use Port Valet. Please share your ship and flight details when applicable.

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%

Good to know

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
For tours of up to four people, guests may bring their own car seat. Infant seats are not provided. Please contact us before booking to confirm the vehicle and infant seating arrangement.
Guests arriving by public transit can arrange pickup at any Seattle light rail station or at King Street Station. Your guide will confirm the exact street-level meeting point before the tour. Pickup and drop-off are included within the four-hour duration.