Seattle Tours and Attractions



For those visiting Seattle for the first time, taking a tour is an excellent way to get a crash course on local history, attractions and upcoming events. Seattle is home to delicious regional cuisine, and the Savor Seattle Food Tour takes guests on a culinary adventure through the famous Pike Place Market. This two-hour walking tour gets behind the scenes at the top local vendors and acclaimed restaurants. Don’t miss out on the gorgeous Puget Sound while in Seattle. The best way to truly experience it is to take a lake cruise. The Royal Argosy Lunch Cruise features a three-course lunch and some of the best views of the Sound. For land lovers, the Seattle Double Decker Tour is an easy way to see the best sites of Seattle. Hop on or off at any attraction, or ride the entire loop for a complete tour. Check out the list below for other Seattle tours.

Featured Tours

Cruise West British Columbia Cruises

Cruise West British Columbia Cruises

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Come visit and retrace Captain Vancouver’s historic voyage to what is now British Columbia. Visit quaint ports, amazing cities and beautiful wilderness that has barely changed since Vancouver first visited it in 1791.

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Go Seattle Card

Go Seattle Card

Go Seattle Card is the only all-inclusive ticket to Seattle's top attractions. For one price, the Go Seattle Card gives visitors unlimited sightseeing with free general admission to over 30 attractions, over $500 in value and savings at shops and restaurants, free gifts at select attractions, and a full-color pocket guidebook to the city. Enjoy the freedom to visit Seattle's attractions at your leisure, with the flexibility to choose from a selection of activities including a whale watch, historic sites, museum admissions, excursions and more. Take advantage of exclusive values and save up to 20% on shopping and dining throughout the city.

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Boeing Tours

Seattle Boeing Tour

Seattle Boeing Tour

The Seattle Boeing Tour is a unique way to get to know modern and future aviation. Flight fans will love seeing the largest production line in the world, experiencing the wonder of modern aeronautical design, and even getting the chance to digitally design and test planes. Hotel pickup is offered at many Seattle hotels.
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Seattle Boeing Factory Tour

Seattle Boeing Factory Tour

Seattle's Boeing Plant is located in the world's largest building (98.3 acres under one roof). Learn the Boeing story from a knowledgeable guide and a state-of-the-art video presentation before entering the vast factory. There you will see the assembly line and top-of-the-line Boeing airplanes, including the 777, 767, and the largest airplane in commercial service, the 747.
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City Tours

Explore Seattle Tour

Explore Seattle Tour

Exploring Seattle is easy with this city tour that visits destinations like Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square Historic Area, Queen Anne Hill, the Space Needle, Chinatown, Downtown, Puget Sound and more. On this three-hour Seattle tour, travelers will cruise in comfort on the coach, but have ample time to get off and explore many sights on foot.
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Seattle CityPass

Seattle CityPass

Get to know the Emerald City at your own pace with the Seattle City Pass. Valid for nine days, this affordable pass booklet includes admission to an Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, the Seattle Aquarium, the Woodland Park Zoo, the Pacific Science Center, and either the Museum of Flight or the Experience Music Project and more.
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Seattle Space Needle

Seattle Space Needle

See some of the best views from the O Deck of the Seattle Space Needle, 520 feet above the ground. With complimentary telescopes in hand, gaze out on Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, Lake Union, Elliott Bay, Safeco Field and the whole of Seattle’s cityscape. With these tickets for the Seattle Space needle, also enjoy shopping and dining at the top floor restaurant.
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Seattle City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Seattle City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

This seasonal tour allows participants the flexibility to experience the best of Seattle on their own time. Guests on this aptly named tour hop on and off a deluxe double-decker bus at their leisure to linger at favorite Seattle attractions, or move on to the next sight. A Double Decker bus departs from designated stops every 30 minutes, so participants can stay at each site for as long as they want without rushing to meet the bus. Stops on the Hop-on Hop-off Tour include the downtown shopping district, Seattle Center, Waterfront, Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market.
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Seattle CityPass

Seattle CityPass

The Seattle CityPass allows users to customize their Pacific Northwest vacation by offering discounted tickets to the city’s premier attractions in one handy booklet. Good for nine days, Seattle CityPass users can visit attractions such as the Pacific Science Center, Seattle Aquarium and Woodland Park Zoo, or take a one hour Argosy Harbor Tour and choose from a visit to the Museum of Flight or the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum.
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Show Me Seattle!

Show Me Seattle!

This personalized tour allows first-time visitors to Seattle see all of the area’s top destinations in one event-filled trip. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the famous Space Needle and Pike Place Market, along with stops at a glass-blowing studio and the Chinatown/International district. Additional destinations on this 3 ½-hour tour include the Fremont Statues, Historic Pioneer Square, University of Washington, City Center, Lake Union, Hiram Chittenden Locks and Fish Ladder.
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Cruise Tours

Harbor Cruise of Seattle

Harbor Cruise of Seattle

The Harbor Cruise of Seattle is a luxurious way to see the sights of the city. Various fun activities are planned for children onboard, and adults can mingle with snacks and drinks while taking in the skyline, views of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and one of the world’s largest shipping terminals aboard this posh cruise ship.
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Kirkland Lake Cruise of Lake Washington

Kirkland Lake Cruise of Lake Washington

Cruising along beautiful Kirkland Lake, travelers will enjoy breathtaking natural sights, as well as sights like the Husky Stadium at the University of Washington. This peaceful cruise lasts for one and a half hours, and snacks and beverages are available for purchase onboard.
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Seattle Brunch Cruise

Seattle Brunch Cruise

A luxurious two-hour cruise, the Sunday Brunch Cruise of Seattle affords outstanding views of Seattle and Puget Sound while travelers enjoy a full Sunday Brunch and live background music. The menu consists of an array of Northwest and traditional breakfast cuisine, including scrambles, chicken and apple sausages, French toast, tropical fruits, Waldorf salad, prawn cocktails and more.
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Seattle Dinner Cruise

Seattle Dinner Cruise

Drifting along the waters of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound during sunset, guests aboard the Seattle Dinner Cruise are sure to enjoy more than just the sights. This luxurious, romantic Seattle cruise features a three-course meal, live entertainment, dancing, a special gallery and a mahogany- and marble-bedecked dining room with beautiful chandeliers.
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Seattle Locks Cruise

Seattle Locks Cruise

One of the most popular lake cruises in Seattle, the Seattle Locks Cruise not only visits Elliott Bay, Lake Union and Puget Sound, but also visits the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Expert guides onboard will regale guests with details about the places they visit, the history of Seattle and the functioning of the Locks.
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Lake Washington Cruise from Kirkland

Lake Washington Cruise from Kirkland

Featuring impressive views of Mount Rainier and the surrounding wilderness, this 1 ½-hour tour cruise travels past some of the most affluent homes of the Seattle area. Completely narrated, this scenic tour offers a beautiful and historic perspective on Seattle and the Lake Washington area.
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Lake Washington Cruise from Seattle

Lake Washington Cruise from Seattle

This 2 hour tour cruise travels past some of the most picturesque houseboat districts to luxury waterfront homes and the Husky Stadium, former home to the NFL's Seahawks. Completely narrated, this scenic tour dramatic scenery and the volcanic Mt. Rainier as the tour cruises Lake Washington.
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Seattle Dinner Cruise

Seattle Dinner Cruise

All aboard for a Seattle dinner cruise aboard the Royal Argosy! As you cruise along, savor a first hand look at the Seattle waterfront and city skyline that has become one of the most famous in America. Every guest is insured a private table and select from a wide variety of entrees freshly prepared by the chefs in one of three kitchens on board the ship.
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Seattle Harbor Cruise

Seattle Harbor Cruise

This one hour Cruise tour will let you experience the best of Seattle Harbor and Elliott Bay while you relax and spend a lavish holiday. Listen to the live narration about some of the very special highlights of the city of Seattle. Various fun activities for children have been arranged.
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Seattle Locks Cruise

Seattle Locks Cruise

Originally built to transport coal and lumber from the eastern shores of Lake Washington into the city, the Seattle locks are an engineering marvel. This scenic tour offers views of the Seattle skyline and mountain scenery along with an informative and educational narration about how the locks function and their historical significance for the Emerald City. Participants on the tour will cruise on Seattle’s major waterways including Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, Lake Union and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The tour also includes a trip to the “Sleepless in Seattle” floating houseboat district.
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Seattle Lunch or Brunch Cruise

Seattle Lunch or Brunch Cruise

All aboard for a dining experience unique to Seattle! Come along for a delightful cruise on famous Elliott Bay, where you can enjoy a sumptuous three course lunch aboard The Royal Argosy. As you cruise along, you will see the stunning skyline that has become one of the most famous in America. Every guest is insured a private table and select from a wide variety of entrees prepared by chefs onboard the Royal Argosy.
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Tilicum Village Dinner and Cruise

Tilicum Village Dinner and Cruise

The Tilicum Village Dinner and Cruise offers a historical and cultural perspective on the Puget Sound area’s Native American community. The cruise stops at Blake Island in the center of the Sound where guests will sup on a buffet dinner of local Native American foods, including local clams, salmon roasted on cedar stakes over an open fire and wild rice. The tour also includes carving and cultural demonstrations, along with free time to explore the island’s beaches and trails.
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Food Tours

Pike Place Seattle Food Tour

Pike Place Seattle Food Tour

The Pike Place Seattle Food Tour is a dynamite choice for foodies. The tour guide will lead travelers through the bustling market as the group stops to talk to growers and enjoy tasty, exotic samples of unique fare. Fresh fruits, locally roasted coffee, sweet and savory cherry-inspired treats, award winning chowders, piroshky pastries and coconut cream pies are just a few of the culinary goodies that await.
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Pike Place Market Food and Cultural Walking Tour

Pike Place Market Food and Cultural Walking Tour

This 2 hour culinary tour of Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market offers epicurean travelers the chance to sample the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine. Pike Place Market - famous for the stand where fishmongers toss the day’s catch back and forth across the counter – where tour participants will get the chance to sample local specialty items such as artisan cheese, Chukar cherries, and smoked salmon. You will be provided with personal audio devices on this tour. Enjoy crystal clear sound from your tour guide, while still being able to soak up the lively hustle and bustle of Pike Place Market.
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Scenic Tours

Snoqualmie Falls and Winery Tour

Snoqualmie Falls and Winery Tour

An indulgent and breathtaking Seattle tour, this sightseeing journey visits Silver Lake, the striking Snoqualmie Falls and beautiful destinations within the Cascade foothills, like the farmlands and forests where many Hollywood films have been made. A stop to the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery allows for tasting many of the region’s wines.
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Mt Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Mt Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Snow-capped Mount Rainier is an icon of the Pacific Northwest and there’s no better way to experience the mountain’s majesty and beauty than on a tour of its rocky outcroppings and breathtaking vistas. This 10-hour tour begins with a scenic bus ride into Mount Rainier National Park and stops for a slideshow at the famous Whittaker School of Mountaineering. The afternoon continues with a lingering tour of the park’s scenic lookouts, including waterfalls and views of the summit. A restful drive back to Seattle will include even more scenery and offer a final perspective on this regal peak.
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Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle Winery Tour

Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle Winery Tour

This scenic wine tour begins with a journey through the rolling Cascade foothills to the renowned Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia wineries, where guests sample vintages while admiring vineyard views. The tour continues past vibrant flower farms and idyllic horse ranches to the edge of Snoqualmie Falls, a spectacular 270-foot cascade of water. On the return trip, the coach crosses over floating bridges offering picturesque views of the University of Washington campus and, time permitting, makes a sweet stop at Boehm’s Swiss Chocolate Factory.
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Whale Watching Tours

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

Whale Watching from Friday Harbor

In spring, summer and fall, magnificent Orca whales ply the waters around Seattle's San Juan Island, located 1 1/2 hours north west of Seattle. The mild and protected waters are home during the summer months to Orca, Minke and Gray Whales, Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron, Porpoises and more. Onboard, professional naturalists provide commentary throughout the cruise for a fun and educational Seattle adventure tour.
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