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15 Seattle Tours to Book Before You Fly

38 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The good 15 seattle tours go weeks ahead in season and the rest sit empty for a reason. Below: which is which, and what you get for the money.

Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour - The Klondike Gold Rush and Seattle’s chance to grow
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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

Explore Seattle’s Pioneer Square underground passages, Klondike Gold Rush stories, Indigenous history, and practical tour tips in this detailed review.

“Beneath the Streets Underground History Tour is the ultimate experience for history geeks. What were conditions like for the first settlers who arrived here? Why is there an entire underground city beneath Seattle’s Pioneer District? How did the Great Fire and the Yukon Gold Rush transform the city? And what role did the underground play during Prohibition? These questions, and dozens more, are explored and answered on this engaging, informative, and fascinating tour.”

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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - Meeting Your Chef Outside Simply Seattle
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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

Taste Pike Place Market with a chef, sampling chowder, cheese, chocolate, produce, and more on a lively two-hour Seattle food tour.

“The variety of foods were delicious and Will was an outstanding guide. Travelers should know that there are very few opportunities to sit down in the tour. If standing for two hours is not comfortable, this may not be the right tour for them.”

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Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour - Christine Falls and the famous 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

Review of the Mt. Rainier Highlights Tour from Seattle, with waterfalls, forests, Paradise, seasonal routes, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“This travel host is exceptional. He tailored the day depending on visibility of the mountain so that we would have the best experience! So knowledgeable. Local to the area, All the inside information was just so fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise - Setting out from Pier 55 on the central waterfront
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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

Review of Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise, with waterfront sights, mountain views, port activity, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“This was an awesome tour with a very knowledgeable guide. The history and scenery you see while on this tour makes the price very reasonable!!”

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Seattle: City Highlights Tour - Meeting at MoPOP and settling into the mini-bus
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Seattle City Highlights Tour

6.Seattle City Highlights Tour

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

Review of Seattle City Highlights Tour: a three-hour small-group ride covering Pike Place, Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, and more.

“We have a great tour guide - Brian - very knowledgeable, attentive to our requests. The tour was very interesting. Highly recommend this tour and our guide - Brian.”

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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle - Longmire Gives You a Gentle Start
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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

Review of the Mt. Rainier day tour from Seattle, with waterfall stops, mountain views, guide insight, practical tips, costs, and seasonal limits.

“Perfect Day, highly recommend. Ron was the best, very knowledgeable and fun! Very well organized, we were able to see every thing. Glad the mountain was out! Would go again without a doubt!”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Starting With a Southern Cheese Biscuit
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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

Taste Pike Place Market’s best bites, learn its story, and get insider shopping tips on this small-group Seattle food tour.

“What started rocky ended wonderful..Original time was canceled, but my tour guide LUCKY was AMAZING!”

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Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket - What makes the Space Needle worth your time
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Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

10.Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,551 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Pair Seattle’s Space Needle views with Chihuly’s dazzling glass art in one ticket, with practical tips on timing, value, weather, and access.

“Loved this tour! It was crowded so photos were a challenge but learning about the space needle and taking in the views was great! The glass sculpture was the highlight of the tour. It was breathtaking!”

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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour - Snoqualmie Falls, the morning centerpiece
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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

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

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

Review of Seattle’s half-day tour to Snoqualmie Falls, Pike Place, Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks, Kerry Park, and more.

“It was an outstanding experience. The sights were very interesting themselves but Dale made a huge difference. He was very versed in the area and his communication was excellent !”

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Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle - The 25 to 60 minute ride from Seattle to Everett
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Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

12.Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Review of Seattle’s Boeing Factory Tour, with transport to Everett, factory views, flight exhibits, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Amazing!! You must experience this incredible tour to Boeing, especially if you have a passion for engineering, airplanes, construction, etc. The guides were great. I apologize for forgetting their names, but the guy who took us on his bus from Downtown Seattle was great! He has an incredible singing voice, and the lady who guided us at the actual factory was also topnotch! Some people were taken back by her ability to take control of the group, but it was appropriate since there were several very rude, talkative, loud, and obnoxious tourists. The views of landing planes were breathtaking, the cool, rainy weather was perfect. I just wish we were…”

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Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour - Lunch is flexible, but not included
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Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

13.Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,245 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of Seattle’s Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville wine tour, with winery stops, costs, timing, guide tips, and practical booking advice.

“It was a wonderful tour. James was a terrific tour guide. Should you want to get out of Seattle for a day trip, this an enjoyable tour to do.”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - The Market Route: Produce, Biscuits, and Smoked Salmon
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

14.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

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

Explore Pike Place Market before the crowds with local tastings, market stories, and a small group capped at 12 people.

“The tour was incredible. We lived in Seattle for several years and frequently visited Pike Place Market. We learned so much more about the Market and all the tastings were amazing! I would recommend this tour to everyone including locals. Also, our tour guide “Lucky” was great!”

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Seattle City Tour - Downtown Seattle begins with history
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Seattle City Tour

15.Seattle City Tour

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

Review of Seattle’s 3-hour small-group bus tour, with Pike Place, Space Needle views, Ballard Locks, local history, and practical tips.

“It was a perfect beginners introduction to Seattle, especially if you are short of time. Earl was fantastic- funny, friendly and with a deep understanding of the city. I loved the time spent discovering the city with Earl. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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★ 4.5One-Way Transfer: Pier 91 to AirportFrom $28522 reviews
★ 5.0Mt. Rainier highlights – old forest, falls and glaciersFrom $179564 reviews
★ 5.0Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos Ghost Walking TourFrom $38572 reviews
★ 5.0Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie FallsFrom $79589 reviews
★ 5.0Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in SeattleFrom $59593 reviews
★ 5.0The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place MarketFrom $140594 reviews
★ 4.8Harbor Cruise with Local GuideFrom $45599 reviews
★ 4.5Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGoFrom $148624 reviews
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