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The 15 Seattle Tours That Earn Their Price

26 tours  ·  from $30

Good seattle tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour - Pioneer Square above the old street level
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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

1.Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,006 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk through Pioneer Square and three historic underground passageways with a local English-speaking guide. Hear about Seattle’s Great Fire era, Skid Row, the Klondike Gold Rush, and Coast Salish peoples. Guides such as David, Patti, Sarah, and Imogen bring plenty of humor and personality.

“Enjoyable historical through Streets and underground of Seattle. Daniel was knowledgeable and moved us at a reasonable pace.”

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - What you taste at the main stops
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

2.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Top rated

Walk Pike Place Market with a chef guide such as Will, Sylas, Noah, Scott, or Eric, stopping for about nine tastings. Expect chowder, Beecher’s cheese, chocolate, produce, spices, and rotating specialties. The two-hour tour moves at a steady pace and includes a discount card for later shopping.

“Be prepared for deliciousness! Some stairs but overall easy pace. Great variety of food samples and stories. Loved the history bit about the Gold Rush, Eddie Bauer and Nordstrom’s.”

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Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour - Christine Falls and the classic bridge view
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Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

3.Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Mt. Rainier National Park from Seattle with a guide such as Lucas, Cory, Joel, or James. Expect hotel pickup, scenic stops, short walks, waterfalls, old-growth forest, and time at Paradise. Weather may change the route, and winter can add snowshoeing.

“We had a lovely day with Cory who looked after us so well and even though the weather wasn't on our side it rained all day. We manged two walks in the National Park, enjoyed time in the lodge and then on the way home hot chocolate/ice cream in a very unique American store. If you can do this tour you will not be disappointed. Thank you Cory Alan and Julia 44 years .....”

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Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour - The Great Seattle Fire and a city forced to start again
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Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour

4.Guided Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,144 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Follow an English-speaking guide beneath Pioneer Square through three 1890s passageways and more than four city blocks. Hear how the Great Seattle Fire reshaped the city, see buried storefronts and retaining walls, and prepare for six flights of stairs with no elevator.

“Very informative. Our tour guide was hilarious and we really loved her. Learned a lot about Seattle history.”

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Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise - Seattle’s piers, aquarium, and waterfront story
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Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

5.Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,077 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Spend one hour aboard Argosy Cruises with live narration, indoor and outdoor seating, and broad views of Seattle’s waterfront, Space Needle, Great Wheel, working port, Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier when weather allows. Food and drinks are sold onboard.

“Great views of the city!! Interesting details about the skyline and history of specific buildings. Worth the price!”

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Seattle: City Highlights Tour - Starting at MoPOP and moving into downtown Seattle
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Seattle City Highlights Tour

6.Seattle City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Tour Seattle by air-conditioned mini coach with a local guide, making short stops at Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, and the Space Needle. You will also pass Pike Place Market, the Amazon Spheres, Fremont, stadiums, waterfront sights, and more. Choose from three downtown pickup points.

“Tour was great. Tyler was a great tour guide. He shared a lot of history and was very knowledgeable.”

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Seattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket - Riding 520 feet up the Space Needle
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Seattle: Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket

7.Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,890 reviews · from $67

Ride the Space Needle’s 42-second elevator to sweeping Seattle views, then explore eight Chihuly galleries, a glasshouse, and an outdoor garden. You exchange your voucher at the Needle for the next available entry, while Chihuly can be visited anytime that day. Digital photos and an audio tour are included.

“Great attractions! Price was cheaper than at the ticket office.”

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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle - Downtown pickup and the ride to the park
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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

8.Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,828 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend up to 11 hours traveling from downtown Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park in a climate-controlled minibus. Your guide may be Ken, Ron, Andreas, John, Erika, or Mark. Expect Longmire, waterfalls, forest walks, mountain views, and a flexible route shaped by weather and season.

“We had a wonderful trip to Mt. Rainier. Our tour guide, Ken, was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was such a wonderful experience from beginning to end and I’d highly recommend checking this tour out.”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Savory stops and the truffle tasting
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

9.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Join Show Me Seattle for a two-hour English walking tour through Pike Place Market. Guides such as Bob, Chip, Woody, and Lucky lead groups of up to 12 to eight or more tastings, including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, and local specialties.

“Our experience with Woody was great, he took us to all the cool spots, very knowledgeable and friendly. The little dishes we got were all so yummy, our favorite was definitely the clam chowder. We would do this again, thank you Woody!”

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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour - Starting at Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square
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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

10.Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,293 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

Start at Pike Place Market, then ride in an air-conditioned minivan to Snoqualmie Falls and back through Seattle. Guides such as Dale and Terry share local history, help with phone photography, and adjust stops by season. The group is capped at 13, with a 10 a.m. start and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“The tour guy Dale was great he was so interesting and had lots of good info when visiting Seattle plus he had camera tips when taking pictures”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - Meeting at indi chocolate on Western Avenue
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

11.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start at 9 a.m. with a small group of up to 12, meeting at indi chocolate near Pike Place Market. Your guide leads you through smoked salmon, pastries, produce, chocolate, and other samples while sharing market stories. Guides may include Lucky, Chip, Bob, Woody, or Jerry.

“Bobs was great. Enjoyed learning about the market. Food was yummy, especially the gelato and cookie.”

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Seattle City Tour - Starting downtown at the Hyatt Regency
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Seattle City Tour

12.Seattle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,147 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours touring Seattle by small bus with guide Earl, who has lived in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years. See Pike Place Market, Kerry Park, Lake Union, the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, and the Fremont Troll, with photo stops and local stories along the way.

“Earl is very knowledgeable, funny, and easy to talk with. A good heart; Earl gave an extended tour and also gave us a ride back to our hotel.”

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Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour - Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls
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Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

13.Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $368

Join Evergreen Escapes for a 12-hour Olympic National Park day trip from Seattle, limited to 10 people. Guides such as Marty, Evan, Alex, and Matthew lead easy to moderate walks through forests, waterfalls, lakes, beaches, and mountain country. Lunch, snacks, ferry travel, park fees, and winter snowshoes are included.

“Every tour i had at National Parks/Historical Landmarks /Nature has always been thru small group guided tour for years and I can honestly say this is one of the most comfortable and memorable getting closer to beautiful nature. It was made better by the tour guide Evan , who maintained his professionalism and accommodating friendly attitude without being annoying. Evan made sure everyone is treated equally and fairly without being disrespectful or intrusive. He made sure we take our time and enjoy the opportunities we have yet have all the bases covered. His knowledge was very helpful and you can tell he respects every one of us and avoids anything…”

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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour - Starting with biscuits on Western Avenue
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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

14.Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $62

Explore Pike Place Market with Show Me Seattle on a two-hour walking food tour limited to 12 people. Guides such as Woody, Nola, Chip, and Rowan lead you to eight or more tastings, including chowder, smoked salmon, Persian kebab, biscuits, pastries, and Italian gelato.

“We try to have a guided tour when we travel. We usually get so much out of these tours that we just wouldn’t anywhere else. Rowan, our guide, was exceptional! Fun, energetic and so knowledgeable on the market. He guided us all thru it and we were sad when it was over!”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - Meeting your chef outside Simply Seattle
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

15.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Walk Pike Place Market with a chef such as Will, Noah, Robert, or Jonathan, stopping nine times for seafood, tacos, cheese, sweets, and more. You will hear market stories, skip selected lines, pick up shopping tips, and receive 10% off at partner vendors.

“Will is an excellent guide! Don’t let the baby face fool you, he knows his stuff. Great overview of the market area and some damn tasty food spots. Highly recommend going for the Hokkaido scallop.”

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