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PREMIER SEATTLE CITY TOUR BUS

Our Seattle City Tours have all the best Seattle attractions that you can see from the comfort of our spacious coach buses!

• January 1 - December 31
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Seattle City Tour Package PLUS Hotel Pickup

Combine our 3-hour Seattle City Tour with luxury hotel pickup and drop off!

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• May 1 - October 31
• Hour Glass 10 hours
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Mt Rainier Tour from Seattle

Touring at its finest with knowledgeable guides, comfortable mini-coaches, and 3 convenient meeting locations from downtown Seattle. Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of Mt. Rainier.

• April 1 - October 31

Pre-Alaska Cruise Transportation and City Tour

Make the most of your time and money by combining tour and transportation with our Pre-Cruise City Tour! It also includes a 3-hour tour of Seattle. Consider this tour your Seattle hotel cruise port shuttle, with local culture added on top.

• June 4 - September 24
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Olympic National Park 2-Day Tour

Explore the stunning natural beauty of Olympic National Park on this 2-day tour. K nowledgeable guides, comfortable mini-coaches, and 3 convenient meeting locations from downtown Seattle create a smooth, enjoyable experience. This is your chance to wander through alpine meadows and lush rainforests. Cameras at the ready!

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Private Seattle Tour

Explore Seattle at your own pace on this private and professionally-guided city tour. The tour begins from your hotel, where your personal local expert will pick your party up in a Pearl Chevrolet Suburban LTZ.

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Private Charters with Tours Northwest are your best option for airport or cruise ship transportation, shuttles to events and business meetings, or regular outings such as school sports events.

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Tours Northwest is a local, family-owned company that has been operating in Seattle for the past 30+ years. We offer tours in Seattle, Washington such as our Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour year-round. Beginning in May, we showcase our all-day scenic tour to Mt. Rainier ! Our recent addition of the 2-Day Olympic National Park Tour provides an exclusive tour from Seattle of the lush Hoh Rainforest, sea stack filled Pacific coastline, and Hurricane Ridge.

Our Seattle Tours offer a perfect orientation overview of the Pacific Northwest with authentic and memorable insights into the city of Seattle and surrounding areas, covering geography, culture, food, history, and architecture. Get a chance to see the massive Boeing factory and impressive 777 planes being built on our unique Private SUV Boeing Factory Tour . We provide transportation services and tours from most hotels in downtown Seattle. Our 14 to 32 passenger mini-coaches are comfortable with large, oversized windows so you won’t miss a thing.

We take pride in having the best tour guides and great reviews on every platform. Additionally, we have our personable and helpful office staff that answer phones LIVE and PROMPTLY from 7 AM to 7 PM PST.

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Avery was our tour guide and he was amazing!! Knowledgeable, funny, personable and kind to my ADA grandmother. We enjoyed seeing all the sights. Would highly recommend this tour, and would highly recommend requesting Avery as your guide if that's at all possible!!

What a way to see Mt Rainer! Lucinda was the perfect guide, very knowledgeable, willing to lend a helping hand, who truly enjoys what she does and I feel like she went above and beyond! We had perfect viewing conditions and our guide took us to all the perfect picturesque spots! Would highly recommend this tour!

I enjoyed this tour and the pace of it given my lengthy travel the day before to get to Seattle. The tour guide was knowledgeable, quirky and made everyone feel at home immediately. He was very warm, and took care of us throughout our stops, especially when I got lost. There was a lot to see of urban and suburban and the pace, stop-offs and breaks were all good and reasonable in length. There was alot of knowledge being passed, and he provided a backbone to the start up, progress and history of the city. That really helped me for the rest of my stay in Seattle and other tours I took. I’d recommend this tour. There isn’t a lot of walking but i left feeling I had a better feel for the city and it’s people.

This was an excellent way to see the majority of the park and explore various highlights including several waterfalls, with a limited amount of time. The guide, Andreas, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and shared insights regarding the history and seasonal changes within the park. Highly recommend this trip.

We thought we had missed the tour by mis-reading the pick-up time. We phoned the company (and spoke to a live person) and they agreed to circle back to pick us up! We are soooo glad we didn't miss it. Steve was an amazing guide with wonderful insights into the city history, amusing quips about area, and he simply made the tour a memorable event. Well worth the time and money.

Great time! Our driver/tour guide, Ken, was fantastic, very knowledgeable! Would give us little tidbits of info on Seattle as we left Seattle and also when returning besides plenty info on Mt Rainier. I was very impressed with his amount of knowledge. Wish I could have retained all of it, lol. The views as we drove up the mountain were gorgeous and he would always gave us a heads up so we could have our phones/cameras ready to snap. He would also make stops on the way back so we could have more time to take the scenery in. Make sure to bring snacks along and we were able to stop at a grocery store with a great deli so we could purchase something for our lunch for later. Our final stop did not have a big choice and also had long lines. Glad we purchased our deli items ahead of time. Gave us more time to explore the area. Great Day!!!

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The most definitive “insider/secret gems” tour available in Seattle. I personally have scoured this city and he still managed to pull some incredible spots out that I had not experienced. The ability to tailor these private tours to specific interests is endless. 

If you’re looking for a private tour, don’t bother researching other companies. Book Totally Seattle Tours and thank me later.

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If you’re looking for a day trip to learn about the history and culture of Seattle, Colin is the guy. If you’re looking for small group guided tours of Seattle’s most popular sites, Totally Seattle Tours is definitely your only choice.

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Why Book a Guided Tour with Totally Seattle Tours?

Our private Seattle Sightseeing Tours are for your group only. No other Seattle tour experience gives you so much freedom to experience the city how you want. Care to stop for lunch? Do some shopping? You are the sole focus of your guide throughout your time on tour!

Looking for a Seattle walking tour guided by a local? Looking to learn about the history and culture of the city ? Totally Seattle Tours has created a huge range of pre-designed tours and we can also push personalization even further with our Customized Seattle Tours — see Seattle your way, but with the help of local guides who know all the best spots, both on and off the beaten path.

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At Totally Seattle Tours, we are passionate about hospitality, offering a luxury service unlike anything else currently available.

Our private Seattle sightseeing tours include treats unique to the Puget Sound region. We are focused on ensuring that your group experiences the real Puget Sound, and we endeavor to help your group have a truly special experience that goes off the beaten path, offering features no other tour operator can provide.

If you’d like to know more, please feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to hear from people interested in our unique corner of the United States.

Seattle Culture Connoisseurs

Totally Seattle Tours loves nothing more than giving sightseeing tours of the region. We are passionate about what makes Seattle culture unique and beautiful. Our goal is always to make certain that our guests understand where our love and passion comes from during each of our tours of the Pacific Northwest. Take a look at our entire range of Seattle Private Tours to start planning the best part of your trip to Seattle or day trip from Seattle to the beautiful Puget Sound Region!

Totally Seattle Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

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The 7 Best Seattle Tours

Explore the Emerald City's natural beauty and urban offerings with these guided excursions.

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See Seattle's top sights from the water with a tour from Argosy Cruises.

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

Idyllically situated in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a mecca for foodies, tech experts and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're here to see its city-based attractions like the Olympic Sculpture Park or its natural wonders like Mount Si , the best way to experience it all is with a guided tour. Browse through these 7 top Seattle tours, identified by U.S. News using both expert opinions and traveler sentiment, to help you plan your ideal getaway.

Argosy Cruises – Harbor Cruise

Sail through Seattle's Elliott Bay with Argosy Cruises. The one-hour narrated boat tour takes passengers through Puget Sound, by the shipping port and offers city skyline views. The vessel sports a full-service bar with snacks and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Tour-goers report seeing lots of wildlife and fantastic views. They also enjoy their friendly and informative guides. Seating is first-come, first-served, and boarding begins 20 minutes ahead of departure time. Tickets start at $33 for adults and $20 for kids ages 4 to 12; children 3 and younger ride for free. Tours run multiple times daily during peak summer months; there is an abbreviated schedule in the winter. The company also conducts wine cruises, as well as cruises of Lake Washington, among other sailings.

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Tours Northwest – Mt Rainier Tour

A trip to Mount Rainier is a must when visiting Seattle, but if you don't want to navigate to the peak yourself, consider this daytrip with Tours Northwest. You'll ride in an air-conditioned coach bus through incredible scenery en route to the mountain. At the park, you'll have the opportunity to hike as much or as little as you want to see waterfalls, meadows and old-growth forests. Tourgoers rave about their guides' knowledge of the park and its trails. They also relish the beautiful scenery and the frequent stops for photo-ops and exploration. Tours operate May through October. Each tour begins at 7:30 a.m. and lasts about 10 hours. Tickets for adults cost approximately $140 and tickets for children 7 to 12 cost approximately $120. Park fees are included, but you will need to pay for lunch. Tours Northwest also provides tours of Seattle and the Boeing facility.

Customized Tours – Olympic National Park Tour

Olympic National Park encompasses nearly 1 million acres and features a variety of ecosystems, including temperate rainforests, mountains and coastline. Customized Tours' daylong outing of the park aims to see each of these ecosystems. The tour begins with pickup from select Seattle hotels before hopping on a ferry ride across the Puget Sound to explore the park. Travelers agree that the park is incredible and the long day (about 12 hours) is worth it. They also advise wearing comfortable shoes; you'll be chauffeured in a bus to different locations, but you will still do a lot of walking. Tickets start at $170 for adults and $145 for children 11 and younger. Pickups start around 7:30 a.m. Tours run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from April through October. The company operates several other Seattle outings, including city tours and trips to Mount Rainier.

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Beneath the Streets

Learn about the formation of Seattle and its original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this one-hour Beneath the Streets tour. Expert guides will lead you through underground passageways dating back to the 1890s, sharing historic information, along with stories of the Klondike Gold Rush, the city's architecture and the Coast Salish tribes who originally inhabited the area. Tourgoers describe the experience as full of interesting information and praise their well-educated guides. Tours, limited to 16 people, leave every 30 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Though tours run daily, there is limited availability on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets cost approximately $25 for adults, $22 for college students and teens, and $15 for children ages 7 to 12. The company also operates an adults-only red-light district tour.

Eat Seattle – Food Tour of Pike Place

Taste your way through Seattle's famous Pike Place Market with a chef leading the way. Guides will share insider tips about where area chefs shop and explain the history of the market. Along the way, you could sample chowder, chocolate, pasta and more. Tour-takers say the guides are wonderful and the food is delicious. Many commented the samples are enough for lunch. The two-hour tours depart several times daily, typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets cost about $50 per person. Abbreviated, hourlong tours of the market are also available on select days.

Puget Sound Express – Seattle Whale Watching Tours

A variety of wildlife species call Seattle home, including several different types of whales. The Puget Sound Express offers a half-day whale-watching tour that gives visitors the opportunity to see orcas, humpback whales, otters, sea lions and more in the San Juan Islands. The company's speedy boats reach the islands in about an hour and feature indoor seating with large windows, outdoor viewing decks and a cafe serving fresh blueberry buckle. Plus, the Puget Sound Express guarantees you will see whales on your tour or your next trip is free. Tourgoers rave about the courteous crew and all the wildlife spotted thanks to the crew's attentiveness and knowledge of the area. Tours last four to five hours and leave daily from April through October. Exact departure times vary by season. Ticket prices start at $135 for adults and $95 for children 2 to 10, while children younger than 2 ride for free. The company also offers bird-watching and multi-day wildlife cruises.

Shutter Tours – Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle City Tour

Travelers enjoy this comprehensive tour because it offers a balance of gorgeous natural scenery and a great overview of the city's top sights. During the four-hour excursion, tourgoers start with a lesson in Seattle history, exploring the Pioneer Square area – the hub of the Klondike Gold Rush. Travelers are then transported to the beautiful Snoqualmie Falls in the Cascade foothills. Next, the tour continues to the famous Fremont Troll and then the Ballard Locks. Finally, it concludes at Kerry Park , a popular spot to snap photos of the Seattle skyline. Reviewers recommend booking this tour your first day in Seattle to get your bearings. Tickets cost approximately $70 for adults, $65 for seniors, and $55 for children 12 and younger. Tours run daily at 10 a.m. Shutter Tours also operates a tour to Mount Rainier and a Tulip Festival tour every April.

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Your ideal adventure is a unique as you are. That's why we offer a diverse selection of tours from Seattle, so there's something for every traveler out there. All our tours feature small groups, all-inclusive days, and TripAdvisor ‘Hall of Fame’ guides. We’ll pick you up, take care of the details, bring plenty of food and drink, adjust the day based on the group's interests so we maximize your time exploring.

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Ready for a snowy adventure in the Pacific Northwest? Sign up for one of these tours from Seattle to experience first hand the magic of the outdoors in the winter.

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Want to go on an adventure but also enjoy a bit more comforts and culture during your day? Check out our day tours that offer the best of both worlds and explore some of Washington's quaint towns.

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Reconnect with one another in the outdoors. Our guided private and corporate group tours will get your family, friends, coworkers, or conference attendees outside and energized!

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Escape the crowds.

Our naturalists' guides know the PNW like the back of their hand and will lead you to lovely picnic spots, cascading waterfalls, vistas.  Our small, intimate group size provides for a more intimate guest experience.

We make planning your escape effortless with our all-inclusive tours. We like to take care of all of the details to ensure your trip is smooth, easy, and fun! 

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Our beautiful home, Washington state, is home to an abundance of natural wonders. See and experience what many visitors never do.

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Summer is on its way! Check out our tours departing from Portland and Seattle. Green everywhere, snow clinging to the highest mountain peaks, and waterfalls booming with melting snow mean we can’t wait to play outside!

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Explore the best of Seattle before embarking on your cruise.

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End your cruise vacation with our award-winning 3 hour Show Me Seattle City Highlights Tour. Cruise pickup and airport dropoff included. Got time to kill before your flight? Add on a Blast Pass to The Space Needle and shopping at Pike Place Market!

Private Seattle City Tour

Our classic city highlights tour with plenty of insider info and photo ops.  3 hours of local hotspots, best-kept secrets, and charming neighborhoods show you the best of Seattle!

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Experience the best of the city with a small group of no more than 14 guests! Great way to get to know all of Seattle in a short amount of time, we’ll explore all the major attractions and give you a glimpse into the charming neighborhoods that make Seattle unique.

Epic Seattle Private Tour

An unforgettable Seattle experience – Seattle Sightseeing + Pike Place Market + The Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass all in one tour.  City Highlights and Seattle’s most famous landmarks make for a truly Epic day! Private guide, transportation and all attraction tickets included.  

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15 Best Tours in Seattle

Located on the Pacific Northwest, close to the border with Canada, Seattle is an increasingly popular destination with domestic and international tourists.

Visitors flock to the city to check out the site of the first Starbucks in the world, head up the Space Needle and enjoy the relaxed West Coast culture that permeates the city.

A good way to dive deeper into the sights, culture and history of the city is to take a tour. There are many tours available around the city, as well as larger trips that can be taken from Seattle to other places nearby.

Here are the 15 best tours you can take in and around Seattle.

1. Mount Rainier Full Day Tour: Walk or Snowshoe

Located south of Seattle, this day trip will take you out to Mount Rainier, an area of incredible natural beauty.

This guided walk will let you explore vast lakes, beautiful glaciers and of course the gorgeous views of Mt Rainier itself. In the winter you can opt for the snowshoe tour instead, giving you insight into how the locals get around when the harsh weather kicks in.

Refreshments are included, and you will also have the opportunity to try and spot some local wildlife.

2. Mount Rainier National Park: 4-Day Backpacking Trip

If you would like even more time to take in the stunning natural beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, you can opt for this four-day-long backpacking trip that leaves from Seattle.

You will be able to trek through the evergreen forest areas and spend more time admiring the spectacular views.

This tour focuses on teaching you the basic skills required for backpacking in the wilderness, so is great for beginners to outdoor adventures. Your breakfast, dinner and camping gear is included.

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3. Pike Place Market: Walking Food Tour

Pike Place Market is famous city-wide for being the best place to grab fresh produce. Here you can witness the fish throwing that goes on between stalls and take in the fast-paced atmosphere of the market.

You will be taken on a full food tour of the market, where you will be able to sample local produce as well as some of the best international products available at the huge market.

The seven samplings are perfect for a lunchtime tour, and the guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the market.

4. Seattle Urban Adventure Quest Team Scavenger Hunt

Add an extra sense of adventure to your sightseeing with this scavenger hunt that uses a series of clues to help you discover the best local spots.

It starts right in the heart of downtown at the Seattle Centre, and includes landmarks such as the Space Needle and Seattle Monorail.

This is the perfect option for your first day in the city to spend three hours exploring Seattle at your own pace. It is also great for families as it is designed to allow kids to get actively involved.

5. Seattle City Highlights Small Group Minivan Tour

This tour takes you around all of the most important sites in Seattle within a day, using a minivan to get you quickly from place to place.

The tour does not just focus on the centre, but also includes other key neighbourhoods such as Fremont, the current hipster neighbourhood with a very creative atmosphere.

At three hours long, the minivan only holds up to 14 people, allowing you to book it as a group, or enjoy the sights with a small group of fellow tourists in a more intimate setting.

6. Book a Local Host

If you want something a little more tailored to your personal preferences, you can book a local host to take you on a private tour of Seattle.

These hosts all live locally and have extensive knowledge of the different attractions the city has to offer. You will be able to discuss the kind of things you like with them before your tour, and they will create a tailored itinerary based on your own travel tastes.

The tour can last anywhere from two to eight hours, and includes pick up from a central location of your choice.

7. City Sightseeing Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour

The hop-on-hop-off bus tours are a very popular option for new visitors to cities across the world. This offering by City Sightseeing in Seattle is perfect for your first day in the city to get an overview of the main sights.

You can opt for a one or two-day ticket depending on how long you plan on spending at each stop.

The itinerary includes the Space Needle, main waterfront and Puget Sound. An audio commentary is provided in multiple languages, and a complimentary walking tour can be included.

8. Olympic National Park Nature Lovers Tour from Seattle

Another great option leaving from Seattle and perfect for those who are more interested in natural beauty, this tour lets you take in the spectacular sights of Olympic National Park.

You will be accompanied by a highly knowledgeable guide who will talk about all of the flora and fauna in the area, as well as the natural history that resulted in its formation.

Olympic National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that contains mountains, rolling grasslands and a variety of native wildlife. You will be able to admire all of this, as well as Marymere Falls and Hurrican Ridge.

9. Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour

If you want to explore the city at your own pace, this self-guided audio tour gives you all of the key information about the main spots in the city, whilst also allowing you to choose where and when you follow the tour.

It will talk you through the first Starbucks store, the Sky Needle and a variety of other important Seattle sights.

The audio tour lasts three hours and discusses the culture, history and local connections behind each major landmark. A detailed map is also included to help you navigate from place to place.

10. Intro to Outdoor Rock Climbing

For the more adventurous traveller, you can also take the opportunity to try your hand at rock climbing in the beautiful nature of America’s Pacific Northwest.

This activity is specially designed for people who are new to rock climbing, although it is also a great option if you have only ever done indoor rock climbing in the past.

All of your materials are included, and the guide is not only knowledgeable but fully licensed in first aid to give you extra peace of mind.

12. The Ultimate Food Experience with a Local Guide

This Seattle food tour will take you around the vibrant culinary scene in the city with a knowledgeable local guide.

All of the food on the tour is made using fresh produce and showcases the vibrant food scene of the Pacific Northwest. You will sample eight different food items, as well as locally produced craft beer and of course authentic Seattle coffee.

You will also be able to enjoy great viewpoints over the city, so make sure you bring your camera along with a full appetite.

13. Private Experience – See the Best with a Local

This is another great tour if you are looking for a more local experience that is personally tailored to your own travel tastes.

Tours can vary from three to eight hours depending on how many spots you want to hit up, and your itinerary is arranged in advance with your local guide. This is usually a walking tour, so it’s a good option if you are looking to dive deep into a particular neighborhood.

Transportation can also be included for an additional fee if you want to expand your horizons.

14. From Seattle: Boeing Factory and Future of Flight Tour

The Boeing factory is located just north of Seattle and makes an excellent experience for fans of aviation.

The tour will allow you to learn about the history of Boeing, as well as how their planes are produced and the innovation behind their most famous aircrafts.

You will be able to take a look at how new airplanes are being built, and you can also take the Future of Flight Tour which talks about the future of the aviation industry and what planes might look like in the future.

15. Canadian Rockies 7-Day National Parks Group Camping Tour

Are you looking to splash out on the ultimate nature lover’s experience? This tour, departing from Seattle, heads to the Great White North and shows you the spectacular sights of the Canadian Rockies.

You will be able to camp in the natural wilderness and discover the native wildlife that inhabits the national park.

It also includes visits to Vancouver, Whistler and Clearwater, allowing you to interact with the locals in these areas. A canoe ride on Lake Louise is included as part of the experience, and other add-ons are available to create a bumper tour.

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Founded in 1994, Show Me Seattle is one of Seattle’s original city tour companies. With more than 20 years of experience and tens of thousands of happy customers, we’ve built a reputation for delivering intimate and entertaining experiences that highlight the people, places, and stories that make Seattle so unique.

Show Me Seattle is owned and managed by former tour guides, which helps us provide outstanding guest experiences while evolving and breaking new ground with tours designed to meet modern travelers’ tastes and desires.

We take pride in the quality of guides we employ. We understand a tour is only as good as the guide, therefore we go to great lengths to attract and retain the very best tour guides Seattle has to offer.

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Pike Place Market Food Tour

Check it off your Seattle bucket list! This tour is tailored to take you through the most enticing Pike Place Market destinations.

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Personality, music, and stellar food. Absorb the best of Seattle’s culture in a small private group.

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Leavenworth Tour from Seattle

Vibrant town and the ambiance of Bavaria, Leavenworth is the most popular tourist destination in Washington after Seattle.

Snoqualmie Falls & Wineries Tour from Seattle

Marvel at the majestic Snoqualmie Falls, a natural wonder that towers over Niagara Falls by 100 feet. Explore the scenic foothills of the Cascade range, where lush forests and rushing rivers await. Indulge in the finest wines and whiskies of Woodinville, a charming town with a rich heritage. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Washington’s beauty and bounty.

Mount Rainier National Park Tour from Seattle

Escape the heat and enjoy a refreshing day trip to Mount Rainier National Park. Witness the awe-inspiring beauty of an active volcano, covered with glaciers and surrounded by wildflowers. drive through the stunning landscapes, and spot wildlife like elk, bears, and eagles. Experience the majesty of nature at its finest. Book your Mount Rainier adventure today and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Discover the Emerald City, where nature and urban life coexist in harmony. Seattle is also a hub of innovation and culture, where world-class companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks and Boeing have made their mark. Experience the vibrant neighborhoods and attractions that make Seattle unique. Book your tour today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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San Juan Islands 6 Day Bike Tour

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Pacific Northwest: Whale Watching, Ecological Restoration, and Hiking in Washington's Cascade Mountains

I 100% recommend this tour! We got to be work on environmental volunteer projects, go on beautiful hikes to jump in clear lakes in mountains, float down a river, go whale watching, and make amazing friendships. The group quickly became best friends and the guides are amazing!

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USA – Best of WA – North Cascades Olympic Mount Rainier National Parks

Great experience getting to see many of the National Parks in Washington state. It was great not to have to find hotel accommodations and to have guides that are avid hikers to guide us on the hikes. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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Canadian Rockies 7 day Small Groups National Parks Tour

Outstanding tour of the Western Canadian Rockies! Can’t say enough good things about this tour. From start to finish Bindlestiff Tours was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and shared in the excitement of our upcoming tour. The tour itself was outstanding. A small groups tour that is perfectly designed to showcase the highlights of the Canadian Rockies. Our guide was so much fun, giving a ton of interesting commentary and local stories making sure we had plenty of time to enjoy the parks. The scenery was amazing and the hotels of a very high quality. We really enjoyed our tour with Bindlestiff and will certainly be returning for more tours in the future!

• 5% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Canadian Rockies Small Groups National Parks Camping Tour 7 days

An absolute must do!! I just finished this amazing adventure with Bindlestiff tours and am so grateful I had the opportunity to do it! The incredible scenery combined with the small close knit group and the outstanding guide Chris P made this trip one to remember :) A tour guide can either make or break a group and Chris certainly made it! He was an excellent driver and always made sure everyone was ok :) Thank you for making my first time to Canada amazing!

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Pacific Coast Adventure

Get experience! Ken was a great tour guide. Having lived in the area he had lots of personal information and stories about the areas we visited. He was so nice to everyone. Our bus driver JR was an excellent driver also friendly and nice. It would have been nice to have one more 2 night stay somewhere along the way

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Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast (8 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Exploring the Pacific Northwest

Ken, our guide was knowledgeable, efficient, courteous and fun. The tour would have been better with a full day in Seattle spending 2 nights there. You could skip Leavenworth, Yakima and the nature center in Bend.

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Mike and Carly Jo were amazing guides. I left this trip feeling connected with everyone. I gained so much knowledge and look back on the experience with so much gratitude. Knowing the projects we worked have a long term positive impact make me feel rewarded, and I learned skills that I can take with me anywhere I go. GIVE is an amazing way to travel, make friends, and be part of positive change.

The itinerary, hikes and activities were great. The best feature of the hotel in Seattle was location. The quality of the hotels went from bad to worst. On the one we stayed the last two nights there was not even soap, we had to go and ask for it and almost beg for shampoo, they also just gave us one key for a double room, There was always a sense of improvisation and lack of communication. The guide tried his best to save the day, every day. We would arrive tired and hungry and most places were closed already. The guide on the last day went out of his way to deliver participants to their destinations, not just the airport but the train station, etc. that was greatly appreciated, his energy, enthusiasm and driving skills made of this a Good trip. There is a lot of room for improvement.

This was a good trip with beautiful views and awesome hiking. BUT, there is a lot of driving. A lot of driving. New hotel every night except one two night stay. Many hours everyday driving in a full van, not all that comfortable. We often left around 7:30 and did not arrive to our new location until 5-6 p.m. While these days included short stops and hikes it was still 5 to 6 hours of driving most days.

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Looking for adventure? A small-group tour can be the way to go, especially to far-flung corners of the world where organizing your own trip...

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Looking for adventure? A small-group tour can be the way to go, especially to far-flung corners of the world where organizing your own trip can be tough. And Seattle is a hotbed of adventure-travel companies — and travelers.

Local companies offer everything from cultural adventures in Central America to Himalaya treks and Africa safaris, and in styles (and price ranges) from backpacker to luxury. Group sizes usually range from a dozen to 18 travelers, although they can be a smaller. Many companies also will arrange private trips.

Here’s a sampling of Seattle-area adventure-travel companies. (To find more, check with the Seattle-based Adventure Travel Trade Association, www.adventure.travel , or The International Ecotourism Society, www.ecotourism.org .)

Adventure Associates : A small company with big-hearted tours, emphasizing connections with local communities in Mexico, Tanzania, Nepal and beyond. www.adventureassociates.net /

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Arctic Odysseys : A pioneer of High Arctic travel with small-group tours in the far north of Canada, Russia and beyond, from wildlife-watching to dog-sledding and ski treks. www.arcticodysseys.com .

Crooked Trails: Community-based trips that include homestays or service projects in indigenous communities in Bhutan, Peru, Kenya and more. www.crookedtrails.com .

Erickson Cycle Tours: Family-run company with van-supported cycle tours in Europe, from Vienna to Venice, around France’s Provence, and more. www.ecycletours.com

Go South Adventures: Treks in Patagonia and Peru, including to Machu Picchu, plus Galapagos trips and more. www.go-south-adventures.com

MIR Corporation : Tours to where Europe and Asia intersect, from hiking to more luxurious cultural explorations in Central Asia, Russia, Mongolia and beyond. www.mircorp.com

Mountain Madness: High-level climbing expeditions (Everest, anyone?); lower-elevation treks and climbs in the Himalayas and Alps; and walking safaris. www. mountainmadness.com Mountaineers Global Adventures : A few international outings are offered each year through the Seattle outdoors club, with upcoming Nepal treks and New Zealand backpacking. www.mountaineers.org /

Red Lantern Journeys : Custom-designed adventure trips, for independent travelers and small groups, in Asia. www.redlanternjourneys.com

REI Adventures : An offshoot of outdoors retail-giant REI, it offers hundreds of trips worldwide each year, from physically arduous treks and kayaking to multisport trips that combine outdoors fun with sightseeing. www.rei.com/adventures .

TCS & Starquest Expeditions : Money truly no object? TCS specializes in private-jet expeditions to faraway places, including an ultraluxury South Africa safari. www.tcsandstarquestexpeditions.com

Wildland Adventures : Trips with an intercultural, environmentally conscious focus, from family trips to Peru and Central America to Kenya safaris and off-the-beaten track Ethiopia tours. www.wildland.com Zegrahm Expeditions : Adventure tours to every continent, including African safaris, expedition cruises to Antarctica and circumnavigations of Sicily or Ireland. www.zeco.com

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Want to get your bearings before exploring the city or hoping to get an insider’s perspective during your trip whether you’re a history buff looking to learn how settlers got all the way to this corner of the country, an adventure enthusiast itching for an outdoor activity, or a photographer wanting to capture aerial images of the iconic skyline, there’s a seattle sightseeing tour for you..

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While the Great Seattle Fire in 1889 wasn’t a happy occasion, it did give Seattle the opportunity to rebuild—which was a fortunate thing, given that the original downtown was prone to flooding due to its proximity to Elliott Bay. As the city rebuilt everything above previous street levels, an entire underground world was born. Today, you can explore its passageways in Pioneer Square on Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour or Beneath the Streets . Both tours offer a healthy dose of history and a walk below ground.

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Water World

Water is a huge part of Seattle’s story, and what better way to explore its marine history than by going to the source itself? Argosy Cruises has five tour options, including its signature Harbor Cruise. This one-hour trip follows the shoreline of Elliott Bay, getting a closer look at the container ships, cruise ships, and harbor seals that ply the Puget Sound waters. Sailing Seattle puts you on a high-performance racing yacht for a relaxing, wind-in-your-hair journey. Waterways Cruises and Events focuses on dining cruises aboard its 105-foot-long yacht, like the Sunday Supper Cruise that takes a spin around Lake Union and Lake Washington while guests enjoy a buffet stocked with sockeye salmon and apple crisp.

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Once you shed your sea legs, there’s plenty to see back on land. Because Seattle is a forward-thinking city, it’s only appropriate to explore on Segways, two-wheeled transportation devices that make it easy for you to zip from the waterfront to Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market to Seattle Center, under the guidance of Seattle Segway Tours . Or go at your own pace with City Sightseeing Seattle , a hop-on/hop-off open-top bus that circles around to 16 of the city’s top sites and attractions. If you want to get a little farther out of town, Tours Northwest can whisk you away in a mini-coach to Mount Rainier, in addition to three-hour tours around the city. With longtime tour operator Show Me Seattle , see the city in a small group, or taste your way through Pike Place Market. Cruise passengers, take note: There are special offerings for you from all the shuttle bus companies.

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Take Flight

Make like a bird and embark on a scenic “flightseeing” tour for a whole different perspective of Seattle. For a floatplane experience you can’t get just anywhere, Kenmore Air and Seattle Seaplanes both offer 20-minute tours spent soaring past the sports stadiums, famed houseboat communities, and the distinct towers of downtown before landing gently back on Lake Union. Swap the water rudders for a giant propeller and take in the scenery via helicopter with Seattle HeliTours , which offers three routes leaving from Auburn Municipal Airport, and Georgetown-based Atomic Helicopters , with four itineraries covering the city, Snoqualmie Falls, Lake Washington, and marinas of Puget Sound. For an intimate, luxurious experience, book a semi-private or private hot air balloon ride with Seattle Ballooning to get a birds-eye view of downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier, topped off with a champagne toast at the end of the flight.

Human Powered

It’s great to explore by boat, shuttle, and plane, but sometimes you just want to keep it simple. Get around on your own two feet with the Seattle Free Walking Tours , which cover four topics: Pike Place Market, historic Seattle, and the city’s highlights. As the name implies, there are no high ticket prices here—pay what you feel it’s worth. Those with a particular interest in design will want to check out the walking tours from Seattle Architecture Foundation . With these, you can take a deeper dive into specific subjects like art deco and design details. Combine your history tour with a sweat session from Seattle Bicycle Tours , which has plenty of options for both guided tours on electric or standard bicycles. Keep the human-powered transportation theme going by getting out on the water with Alki Kayak Tours , offering paddles during the day, at sunset, and during every full moon. The particularly adventurous can take an overnight camping trip to Blake Island, where you can explore the forest trails and beaches after paddling across the Puget Sound for a perfect Northwest day.

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• Address 40 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
• Phone (360) 378-6636

Kenmore Air

• Address 950 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
• Phone (425) 486-1257

Underground Tour, Bill Speidel’s

• Address 614 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
• Phone (206) 682-4646

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Bill sponsored by Seattle City Council President would take away key components of PayUp Ordinance

S ince January, the impact of Seattle's PayUp Ordinance has been the topic of debate for food delivery drivers, customers, restaurant owners, and policy makers . 

Companies said to accommodate the higher wage requirement, they had to add an extra fee on orders.  The fee ranges from $5 to $25. That fee has slowed orders, resulting in some drivers receiving less pay and restaurants missing out on orders.

Because UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub are private companies, KING 5 cannot verify their claims of needing to add a fee to accommodate the PayUp Ordinance's higher wage requirement. They have not released any financial information related to the ordinance.  

RELATED: Amazon not implementing delivery fee after controversial Seattle ordinance

Public revenue data from 2023 shows all the companies reported making billions of dollars. DoorDash spent more than $130,000 in March lobbying to repeal the PayUp Ordinance.

CB 120775 , an ordinance proposed this week, sponsored by Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, would change PayUp policies many considered key wins for drivers. The changes fall under four categories.

Compensation

• Drivers would  go from making around $26 an hour + $0.74 per mile to $19.97 an hour + $0.35 per mile. 
• Guaranteed minimum pay of at least $5 per offer would be eliminated. Pay would be calculated over an earnings period, not a per offer basis.
• Incentives and bonuses offered by the companies would count toward minimum pay.

More changes to compensation, taken from Seattle City Council documents, are below.

In the PayUp Ordinance, an app-based worker can cancel an offer with cause for the following reasons: the offer was substantially inaccurate; the offer cannot be completed because customer is not present or fails to communicate; an unforeseen obstacle or occurrence; due to sexual harassment or discrimination during performance of the offer. 

Transparency

Under PayUp, companies are required to let drivers knows information that can help them decide if they want to take an order with up-front disclosures like the pick-up and drop-off location, if the customer has already tipped, etc. The proposed legislation would remove those up-front disclosure requirements. Drivers would also have 45 seconds to decide to accept an offer versus the two minutes they currently have. Requirements to include how the company calculated the driver's pay would also be removed from worker receipts.

Flexibility

Current law protects app-based workers' flexibility and prohibits adverse actions by network companies, including limiting hours, reducing pay, and retaliation. CB 120775 would remove these protections, allowing companies to take any action up to termination, and limit worker access to the app for any reason, as long as they disclose it to the worker.

Enforcement Provisions

CB 120755 would remove the right for worker's to sue the app companies if they feel their rights have been violated. A cure period for certain “non-willful” violations would be established. It would prevent The Office of Labor Standards from assessing penalties, fines, or other costs for those violations.

What's Next

On May 9, the Seattle City Council's Government, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will discuss any proposed amendment to CB 120755. If the committee votes to recommend approval during that meeting, the full Council could take up the legislation on May 21. If passed, it could go into effect at the end of June.

Watch: Gig workers split on who's to blame for Seattle's 'PayUp' law not working

Amazon Must Comply With DOL Subpoena for Anti-Union Travel Costs

By Rebecca Rainey

Amazon.com Inc. must hand over to the US Labor Department information related to payments for executives’ travel to dissuade employees about unionization, a federal judge in Seattle ruled.

The Wednesday decision is a win for the agency, which had argued in its request for the court to enforce its subpoena that the information was needed as part of an investigation into whether Amazon violated reporting requirements under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.

That law requires certain companies to submit annual reports, called LM-10s, that detail expenditures on activity meant to influence employees about unionization.

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