Seattle Tours, Sightseeing and Attractions
If you are going to visit Seattle as a tourist soon, you are probably interested in lining up top quality things to do in Seattle before your arrival. Because there are so many attractions in Seattle, you may have a hard time narrowing down your choices …- especially if you are a nature lover or someone who appreciates exploring local cuisine in the places that you visit. Seattle has many top quality Pacific Rim restaurants featuring some of the freshest seafood in the world.
One of the must see attractions in Seattle is Pike Place Market. Open year-round, visitors can purchase everything from handcrafted clothing, home decor, herbs, and freshly-caught seafood. Many local Seattle residents shop here on a regular basis for locally produced food, crafts and art, basic household necessities, and pick from a variation of artisan-made delights. Over 100 years old, Pike Place Market provides a venue for over 200 small, locally owned businesses.
Whale watching is also among the favorite Seattle activities of visitors to the Emerald City. Experienced guides know the best places to see whales, and passengers on whale watching vessels frequently get to see bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and dolphins as well as whales. Seattle excursions for those who want to see blue whales, orcas, gray whales, minke whales, and other wildlife run from April through October. Some operators of whale watching tours are so certain you will be able to see at least one whale during your trip that if you fail to spot a whale, they will provide you with another tour for free.
Other fun Seattle tours include getting a map of area wineries just south of the city and visiting various tasting rooms while enjoying the incredible scenery. Cool season grapes such as varieties of the Pinot family grow exceptionally well in this region. Vintners at boutique wineries have become experts at crafting exceptional pinot noir and pinot gris you will simply fall in love with.
If you're looking for spots to enjoy some of Seattle's famed nightlife, the Pioneer Square-International District won't let you down. Seattle's oldest neighborhood also features many restaurant and nightclub options. Seattle offers everything for a well-rounded trip – even if it does rain on occasion.
One of the must see attractions in Seattle is Pike Place Market. Open year-round, visitors can purchase everything from handcrafted clothing, home decor, herbs, and freshly-caught seafood. Many local Seattle residents shop here on a regular basis for locally produced food, crafts and art, basic household necessities, and pick from a variation of artisan-made delights. Over 100 years old, Pike Place Market provides a venue for over 200 small, locally owned businesses.
Whale watching is also among the favorite Seattle activities of visitors to the Emerald City. Experienced guides know the best places to see whales, and passengers on whale watching vessels frequently get to see bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and dolphins as well as whales. Seattle excursions for those who want to see blue whales, orcas, gray whales, minke whales, and other wildlife run from April through October. Some operators of whale watching tours are so certain you will be able to see at least one whale during your trip that if you fail to spot a whale, they will provide you with another tour for free.
Other fun Seattle tours include getting a map of area wineries just south of the city and visiting various tasting rooms while enjoying the incredible scenery. Cool season grapes such as varieties of the Pinot family grow exceptionally well in this region. Vintners at boutique wineries have become experts at crafting exceptional pinot noir and pinot gris you will simply fall in love with.
If you're looking for spots to enjoy some of Seattle's famed nightlife, the Pioneer Square-International District won't let you down. Seattle's oldest neighborhood also features many restaurant and nightclub options. Seattle offers everything for a well-rounded trip – even if it does rain on occasion.
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Go Seattle Card™
- Duration: One-, three-, or five-day cards are available. The cards are activated on the first day of use and are valid on that day through the number of consecutive calendar days purchased.
- Available: Daily; operating hours and days may vary for individual tours and attractions.
- Category: Attractions
Shuttle Express: Shared Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Shuttle Transfer
- Duration: Approximate times between airport and hotel Seatac, Kent, and Tukwila: Approx. 15 to 30 minutes Seattle and Federal Way: Approx. 30 to 45 minutes Bellevue, Kirkland, Tacoma: Approx. 45 to 75 minutes Redmond, Auburn, and Woodinville: Approx. 90 to 120 minutes
- Category: Ground Transportation
Dinner with a View at SkyCity
- Available: Daily (unavailable on major holidays, including Christmas, July 4, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving)
- Category: Restaurants and Nightlife
City Explorer Seaplane Flightseeing Excursion
- Duration: Approximately 1 hour, including 20-minute flight, check-in, and briefing
- Available: Multiple daily departures, except Christmas, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Seattle - Victoria, B.C. via the Victoria Clipper
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours travel time each way. Day trips to Victoria include up to 8 hours in Victoria. Victoria originations require overnight in Seattle.
- Available: Daily, year-round except Christmas Day
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
Twilight Tour of Forks, Hoh Rain Forest, and Olympic Beaches
- Duration: Approximately 14 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
San Juan Island: Quest for Orcas, Pigs, and Wine
- Duration: Approximately 13 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
San Juan Islands and Whale-Watching Day Tour
- Duration: Day trip, approximately 12 hours including transportation
- Available: May 21–September 6: Daily September 726: Saturday and Sunday only
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Mt. Rainier Tour
- Duration: Approx. 10 hours
- Available: May 15-Oct. 15, daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
San Juan Whale-Watching and Wildlife Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Available: Daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Olympic National Park: Summits, Birds, and Beaches Tour
- Duration: Approximately 11 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Mt. Rainier: Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Wildlife Tour
- Duration: Approximately 10 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Pike Place Market - Classics Tour
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Seattle Brews and Views Tour
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Experience Washington Wine
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Argosy Seattle Harbor Cruise
- Available: 2011 Schedule:June 4September 5: Daily; 11 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, 4 PM, and 5:15 PMSeptember 6October 16: Daily; 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, and 4 PMOctober 17December 31: MondayFriday; 1:30 PM, SaturdaySunday; 1:30 PM and 2:45 PM No Tours on Christmas and Thanksgiving
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
Boeing Factory Tour
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe
- Category: Restaurants and Nightlife
Gourmet Seattle Tour
- Duration: 3 hours
- Available: January-February: Friday-Saturday March: Thursday-Saturday April: Wednesday-Saturday May-September: Monday-Saturday October: Wednesday-Saturday November-December: Thursday-Saturday
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Snoqualmie Falls and Farms Adventure
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
SpaFinder Gift Certificate
- Category: Spa and Beauty
Small Group Emerald City Bike Tour
- Duration: 3 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Small Group Emerald City Bike Tour
- Duration: 12 PM, Seattle Sculpture Park main water fountain, “Father and Son”
- Available: Daily
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Experience Music Project + Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
- Duration: Please allow approx. 4 hours to visit both museums
- Available: Daily Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Category: Attractions
Small-Group Tour: Urban Kayaking
- Duration: 3 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
Woodinville Boutique Wine Trail Experience
- Duration: Approximately 5.5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Small-Group Tour: Seattle Walk, Bike, and Paddle Adventure
- Duration: Approximately 9 1/2 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Weekend Playdays - Climbing and Zip Line Challenge Course
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Peninsula Tour
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours (not including travel time on the ferry)
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Seattle's Original Coffee Crawl Walking Tour
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville Wine Tour
- Duration: 5 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Market Ghost Tour
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Private Seattle City Highlights Tour in a Mercedes
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Chocolate Indulgence Tour
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: January-February: Friday-Saturday March: Friday-Sunday April: Friday-Monday May-September: Thursday-Monday October: Friday-Monday November-December: Friday-Sunday
- Category: Culinary Experiences
One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Vancouver to Seattle
- Duration: Approx. 45 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Ground Transportation
Shuttle Express: Shared Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Shuttle Transfer
- Duration: Approximately 45 minutes based on location of hotel and traffic conditions
- Category: Ground Transportation
Parlor Live Comedy Club Show and Billiards
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Events and Shows
One-Way Motorcoach Transfer: Seattle to Vancouver
- Duration: Approximately 45 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Ground Transportation
Small-Group Tour: Seattle Music Tour by Foot
- Duration: Approximately 2 1/2 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Explore Seattle Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 1/2 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Argosy Lakes Cruise–Seattle
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
The Seattle Lust Tour (Adults Only)
- Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Seattle Pub Crawl Walking Tour
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
1-Day Pass to Woodland Park Zoo
- Category: Attractions
Scenic Emerald City Walking Tour
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Small-Group Walking Tour: Nature in the City
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Available: Daily
- Category: Air and Land Tours
Bainbridge Island and Bloedel Reserve: Morning or Afternoon Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Hop-On/Hop-Off Double-Decker City Tour
- Duration: 1-hour loop or all day hop-on/hop-off; pass is good for two consecutive days
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Adventures Private Half-Day Photo Tour in Seattle: Fremont, Center of the Universe
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Day of Cascade Hikes and Woodinville Wines
- Duration: Approximately 10 1/2 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Kitsap Peninsula Photo Safari Tour
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
One-Way Greater Seattle Area Chauffeured Transfer
- Category: Ground Transportation
Private Woodinville Winery Tour in a Mercedes
- Duration: 4 hours
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Private Seattle Wine-Tasting and Chocolate Tour in a Mercedes
- Duration: 3 hours
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Guided Tour of Woodland Park Zoo
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Seattle Food Tours: Belltown Restaurant Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Culinary Experiences
Queen of Seattle: Queen of Seattle Paddle Wheel Sightseeing Cruise
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Water Activities and Cruises
Savor Seattle Food Tours: Capitol Hill Food and Cultural Tour with Lunch
- Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Kitsap Tours: Bainbridge Island Tour
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes
- Category: Tours and Sightseeing
Seattle Art Museum (SAM)
- Available: TuesdaySunday Closed Mondays (except Presidents' Day)
- Category: Arts and Culture





























































