Overview
Get up close and personal to the Emerald City on this private sightseeing tour of Seattle’s highlights. On this personalized tour, decide between must-see attractions including Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the Ballard Locks, as well as Chinatown and other diverse neighborhoods that give Seattle its character.
Choose from popping into local art galleries, grabbing coffee from the original Starbucks, browsing the vendors at Pike Place, or soaking up sweeping views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the iconic Space Needle (admission not included).
Your private guide will provide commentary on the sights while showing you the best places for food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of the tour, you’ll know Seattle like a local!
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Professional guide
Private tour
Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
Pickup at location of choice in the greater Seattle area
Private Transportation in a fully insured Commercial Bus
Gratuities
Admission to Amusements
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Vehicles are marked with our Company name "Customized Tours"
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
It is recommended to call and confirm departure time and hotel pick-up as early as possible with the local supplier at +1 206 878 3965
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
What to expect
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Pioneer Square
20 min
This stop is old Seattle, brick clad buildings house a secret and are full of interesting antique and art galleries. Unique retail shopping, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, Waterfall Garden Park and The Firefighters Memorial are all features on this pleasant part of the city.
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Elliott Bay Waterfront
20 min
Washington State Ferries, Seafood restaurant and fish and chowder bars, Aquarium, the Great Wheel, and Sculpture Garden park.
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Pike Place Market
20 min
USA's oldest continuous running farmers market. Fishmongers, fruit and vegetable vendors, flower vendors, the soul of the city and must see place in Seattle. A stop here can be arranged if desired.
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Space Needle
20 min
Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, MOPOP, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Queen Anne Hill
20 min
Nice neighborhood with Queen Ann style homes and great views.
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Olympic National Forest
20 min
view only on clear days
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Mount Rainier
20 min
views only on clear days
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Chinatown International District
20 min
optional part of the tour based on time, but has areas of interest including markets, museums, Tong buildings and art.
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
20 min
Seattle 3rd most popular attraction. The locks are basically boat elevators moving boats from salt to fresh water and vise versa. Salmon are going through a fish ladder from mid June to October. Other wildlife can be found depending on the Season.
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T-Mobile Park
20 min
Home of the Seattle Mariners our major league team.
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Fishermen's Terminal
20 min
Home to a large fishing fleet of over 700 vessels, including some of the crab boats from the show (Deadliest Catch)
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Lumen Field
20 min
Home of the NFL franchise the Seattle Seahawks.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
20 min
A great park on Seattle's waterfront full of art and miles of a shorline walk.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Seattle Private City Highlights Tour
Can I cancel Seattle Private City Highlights Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Vehicles are marked with our Company name "Customized Tours" Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
- Pickup at location of choice in the greater Seattle area
- Private Transportation in a fully insured Commercial Bus
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Admission to Amusements
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pioneer Square, Elliott Bay Waterfront, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Queen Anne Hill, Olympic National Forest, Mount Rainier, Chinatown International District.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Customized Tours
