Seattle Tours
Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour
4.5

Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour

By Tours Northwest
Recommended by 94% of travellers
94% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Get an overview of Seattle on a half-day bus tour that includes stops at top destinations. Get a closer look at attractions such as the Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and Ballard Locks, and pass by landmarks including Pike Place Market, and Seattle’s pro baseball and football stadiums. Hear live commentary from your guide and get great photo ops throughout the tour.
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Ages 3-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Ideal for first-time visitors of all ages
  • Enjoy views of the Olympic mountains and Seattle skyline
  • Travel in comfort by air-conditioned mini-bus

  • Local, professional guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
  • 3 convenient meeting locations throughout downtown Seattle
What's not included
  • Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Entry/Admission - Space Needle


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
    Please wait on the 4th Avenue side of the Library, between Spring and Madison Street, 25 minutes ahead of the tour. We will arrive in a white mini coach that says Tours Northwest.
  • Option 2
    Urban Coffee House, 1900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
    Please wait on 4th Avenue (4th & Stewart) in front of Urban Coffee House 15 minutes ahead of the tour. We will arrive in a white mini coach that says Tours Northwest.
  • Option 3
    Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
    Please wait at the circle driveway at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). We will pull into the circle driveway 5 minutes ahead of your tour in a white mini coach that says Tours Northwest.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5396P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Please contact local service provider to confirm meeting location after you have received your confirmation
    • Tour cannot pickup from private residences
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
    • Please allow up to 4 hours for pickup and drop-off service
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Meeting location pickups commence 30 mins prior to tour start time
    • We may ask you to walk a couple blocks during pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
    • This tour cannot accommodate for luggage
    • Tour does not include hotel pickup
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5396P10

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    About the operator
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    • Tours Northwest
      2,655
      Seattle, United States
      Joined in October 2009
    • A9276YOgeorgeb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      It was a great tour around the city with historical facts. Ron was a great guide and brought a lot of enthusiasm. Would do agai!
      Written 23 January 2025
    • Homero M
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Uninteresting tourist attractions
      Tour on a closed bus, slow and slow, through uninteresting tourist attractions, with three stops in unattractive places, except for the last one with a beautiful view of Seattle. Excellent guide, very cultured and prepared, friendly and helpful.
      Written 4 January 2025
    • Morris156666
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tríp in Seattle
      It was a very good experience and the guide was very attentive, polite and helpful. I highly recommend it. Thank you!
      Written 2 January 2025
    • ellabelleza
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful Day Trip!
      This trip was well worth it and so much fun! Our guide John was knowledgeable about so many things, and it was a beautiful day for a visit. We ran into a hiccup with our food stop, but John was adaptable and was always in a good mood and found the group an alternative. The views were amazing! John took us to the best spots especially for pictures. Overall, we loved this day trip for our anniversary. Highly recommend it!
      Written 1 January 2025
    • Ayesha S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Seattle History 101
      Gary is a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide. He is very passionate about sharing history of his hometown in great detail with fun and humor. Highly recommended.
      Written 16 November 2024
    • R4928JNpaulas
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good tour
      Great trip. Freat driver.Gary was terrific. Entertaining and respectful.. we enjoyed every bit of the tour. The stops were enjoyable. The information was interesting
      Written 11 November 2024
    • Traveler62098227703
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour guide
      Gary was a great guide. Informative, funny and very accommodating. He came early for pick up and dropped us off where we requested to be dropped off at the Space Needle. Highly recommended tour especially for first time visitors to Seattle. Only room for improvement would be more stops for photo ops.
      Written 9 November 2024
    • Louise L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Trip was for my grandsons 16th birthday wush!!!
      Enjoyed the sights and explanations of the views. Jeff was a wonderful host. First time in Seattle so was happy to have a way to experience this city!!!
      Written 9 November 2024
    • Mdkramer2
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exemplary tour guide
      Our tour guide was extremely friendly and went out of his way to make sure we all had a good knowledge of the Seattle area. He provided a map of our tour route and we got to ask as many questions as we wanted. He had a wonderful personality and was very outgoing.
      Written 8 November 2024
    • P3241XXvaibhavs
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informational, scenic, and comfortable
      Our tour guide John was friendly and fun. He was extremely informative, brought us to the best sights, and was aware of the weather and planned accordingly. It was an amazing experience!
      Written 28 October 2024
    • hasanZ4641UK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Rainier
      Nature Excellent views and history Amazing history Exclent tour guide Good stops organized Do it again
      Written 26 October 2024
    • PNW_Native_24
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must see tour in Seattle
      Had the chance to experience the 3 hour tour with Gary today with a clear view of Mt. Rainier. The scenic views are jaw dropping and priceless. After the tour I ready to explore all the amazing recommendations of food Seattle offers. So many choices! I was left with a lot of knowledge of the history of the emerald city and even how wild life operates in the puget sound. Seattle has a historical music background along with art, industries and sports. You get the full Seattle experience when riding with Gary. Had so much fun and definitely recommended this tour to start your travels right with classic Pacific Northwest vibes.
      Written 25 October 2024
    • rsow99
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour!!!
      We were visiting Seattle for the weekend and decided to take the day trip to Mt. Rainier. One of the best day tour and worth the the trip. it was perfect weather and serene atmosphere. Our guide and driver John was so knowledgeable, joyful and took us to all the great spots. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone on a short trip to Seattle.
      Written 23 October 2024
    • Laura I
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Ever!
      Shuttle to Refract Open Studios was amazing. Guides were so knowledgeable and our driver top notch. Best $ ever dpent on a tour.
      Written 21 October 2024
    • Doug S
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      North Glass Tour
      Love it and the guides involved. I would have liked an itinerary ahead of time also an opportunity to see a glass blower if possible. Overall, a fun day!
      Written 19 October 2024
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    jdabarno
    Punta Gorda, FL2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    This tour is packed with information and allows you to get to know the city and its surrounding areas in a short period of time and our guide Steve was amazing and personable. Time is allotted for photos and bathroom breaks. I recommend this tour for folks that didn't have a lot of time but wanted to get as much in as possible for a reasonable price. The pickup spots were convenient and easy to get to.
    Written 8 July 2024
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    Donna S
    Granger, IA68 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is definitely a bus tour I would recommend if coming to Seattle. And if possible you should inquire if you can get Bryan for your tour guide. He starts by learning everyone’s names and home locations and makes everyone feel so at home right away. The bus carries 25 passengers so it’s a small group which is nice. Doesn’t really matter which side to sit on - but if I had to choose one side I would maybe lean towards the right side of the bus but there are great photo ops on both sides. The bus stops multiple times for 15-25 min which gives you plenty of time to go to the restroom, stretch your legs and look around and take pictures. And Bryan is so knowledgeable about everything Seattle and even explains how salmon spawn and travel through Puget Sound. He also offers a QR code where he offers a recommendation document. It was just such a fantastic way to see the city - highly recommend it early in your visit so you can plan different places to return to.
    Written 3 June 2023
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    DFW_Happy_Travelers
    Dallas, TX52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Couples
    Our tour of Seattle was even more interesting thanks to Ron, our Tours Northwest guide. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable about each of the areas we toured. Most of the areas were the typical tourist attractions. But several of the areas were "off the beaten path" and places that we would not have known about. His humor and insight made this trip the highlight of our trip to Seattle. He offered to take photos of us and suggested changes to the itinerary, based on the changing weather conditions, so that we could optimize our views of the city. This is definitely the way to explore and experience Seattle.
    Written 27 November 2023
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    Cristiana U
    Miami, FL13 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    Several recommendations:
    1 That the driver does not complain so much about the traffic, that made us feel stressed the tourists
    2 The water he offered us was not cold enough
    3 I had no charger in the cart for our cell phones
    4 Had us on the bus, waiting for all tourists more than 15 min without air conditioning (summer August)
    5 I recommend taking silence breaks alternated with explanation, so we can process as much information
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    Written 2 August 2024
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    Written 8 August 2024
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    RooeyFamily
    Canberra, Australia56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour was really enjoyable. The places that are visited on the tour are a great representation of the city but it is the commentary that makes this tour fantastic. Our guide Ken was so knowledgeable and so easy to listen to. I highly recommend this tour as a great way to learn about Seattle in one afternoon.
    Written 24 April 2024
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    applejanna
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    Our guide Avery was excellent, very knowledgeable about the area and very entertaining in his delivery of various information and stories. I feel like we saw many places we otherwise never would have seen since we don't have a rental car. We saw placs such as Pioneer square, the Ballard locks (where we saw a boat go through the lock process!), Queen Anne neighborhood with an amazing view of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier! I feel the tour was a very good value and I would highly recommend this tour for tourists and locals alike. I suggest people do this early on in their trip here so they can spot places they would like to see more of. There were multiple bathroom opportunities and the bus was very comfortable. Avery was great at communicating everything to us, including before the tour occured.
    Written 28 March 2022
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    Dave G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This tour exceeded expectations largely due to the guide, Bryan. The tour visited most of the points of interest including Ballard Locks. Most stops were brief and intended to provide ideas for planning your Seattle activities.

    Bryan did a great job of explaining the city highlights including history and demographics. He was also very accommodating in dropping off guests at convenient stops for their next activity.
    Written 29 September 2024
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    Julie O
    London, UK23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Solo
    It was my first time in Seattle and I wanted to get my bearings for this city. I booked my tour online in UK, flew to Seattle and turned up to meet the tour guide named Ken the following morning. He was a native of the city so knew so much of its history. He gave us talks, added humour and made the whole three hour experience unforgettable.
    Three hours went by in a flash and he packed so much information in that time. There are so many things I want to go back and see in more detail due to the facts Ken told us. I was able to take several pictures and friends have asked me about them and I have been able to give such detailed background info because of the information and historical facts provided on the tour. I would definitely recommend you do this tour rather than a full group open deck bus tour as it won’t be nearly as personal.
    Written 15 February 2022
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    Rachel R
    New York City, NY10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My tour guide was Steve, he was prompt, funny, approachable and extremely knowledgeable of the area. I had one day to see the most I could while in Seattle. The van was clean and comfortable. This tour hits all the major attractions and a great way to tour the city if you’re short on time.
    Written 17 September 2023
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    cecbric
    dallas, texas7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our tour guide Ken was exceptional throughout the tour. He made the 3 hour tour interesting and informative, and you could tell he enjoyed what he was doing. Wish more guides were like him. Ask for Ken the next time you plan a city tour of Seattle.

    Cecilia & Santiago
    Written 27 September 2023
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