Things to do in Washington, United States: The Best City Tours

April 3, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Washington, United States including Seattle Shore Excursion: Private City Tour, Old Ballard Brewery Tour, Central Ballard Brewery Tour, Seattle Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted, Full-Day Private Seattle Tour, Snoqualmie Falls & Wine Tasting, up to 12 Guests, Scenic Seattle Panoramic Tour, The Bainbridge Island Sightseeing, Small-Group Family-Friendly Private Cycling Sightseeing Tour, Emerald City Bicycle Tour, 3 - 4 Hour Seattle City Tour.
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1. Seattle Shore Excursion: Private City Tour

Seattle, Seattle, Washington Customized Tours of Seattle
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Make the most of your time in port in Seattle with this private tour of the city's must-see highlights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. Visit local art galleries, sip coffee at the original Starbucks, and whiz up to the top of the Space Needle if you wish for incredible 360-degree views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. You'll learn all about the history of Seattle from your guide as you travel by van, making stops along the way to explore by foot and discover the best in food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of this private shore excursion, you’ll know Seattle like a local!

Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by 14 passenger vehicle, Port pickup and drop-off, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Admission to Space Needle, luggage fees

Reviewed By 908nydiaa

Falls were breathtaking! Mark tour guide through Viator was great! Thank you for making it memorable

2. Old Ballard Brewery Tour

Reuben's Brews - The Taproom, 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA Seattle Brewery Walking Tours
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TOUR INCLUDES REUBEN'S BREW, PEDDLER BREWING COMPANY, AND LAGUNITAS TAPROOM AND BEER SANCTUARY.  Our tour starts and ends just a few short blocks from Old Ballard's Historic District. In our guided beer tasting we will learn what to look for when you are tasting a beer and what makes each style unique. We will learn why the close proximity of Northwest barley fields, the most productive hops growing region in the world and visionary brewing pioneers have made Seattle the center of the craft brewing renaissance. At each brewery our Cicerone certified Beer Guide will lead a guided tasting of four, 4-once beers, for a total of 12 different beers. This is about 3 pints of beer. * 3/4 of a mile, 1,500 steps * Each guide a certified cicerone * 12 different 4 oz beers * Free 4-oz souvenir tasting glass * Free souvenir Bottle Key-Chain opener * Beer & Food Pairing Guide

Inclusions: Beverages, Local guide, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By 821daisyp

I really faffed up and we were an HOUR late. Despite this Tim made it work. He is FASCINATING and very funny. I am really looking forward to doing another of his tours but in a different area. We had a tremendously fun evening and I strongly recommend Tim to anyone who has even a vague interest in beer. Also afterwards we had the option of hanging about with him and his lovely wife but we had to head home back to the dogs-which in hindsight we could have brought with us.

3. Central Ballard Brewery Tour

Reuben's Brews - The Taproom, 5010 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA Seattle Brewery Walking Tours
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TOUR INCLUDES REUBEN'S BREWS, STOUP BREWING, AND OBEC BREWING.  In the center of Ballard's Brewing District, these three breweries stand out. At each guided tasting we will learn about the different beer styles, what to look for when you are tasting beer, the history of beer, and the craft brewing renaissance in the Pacific Northwest. For example we'll learn how an obscure export ale for British soldiers was reborn in the Pacific Northwest to become the most popular craft beer style in North America or how a small Czech town gave its name to one of the world's most popular beer styles. At each brewery our Cicerone certified Beer Guide will lead a guided tasting of four, 4-once beers, for a total of 12 different beers. This is about 3 pints of beer. * 3/4 of a mile, 1,500 steps * Each guide a certified cicerone * 12 different 4 oz beers * Free 4-oz souvenir tasting glass * Free souvenir Bottle Key-Chain opener * Beer & Food Pairing Guide

Inclusions: Beverages, Local guide, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By Kdauz5594

Our tour was amazing. Tim, our tour guide, was great! He was the friendliest guy and definitely knew his stuff. I learned so much about craft beer! Definitely a great experience.

4. Seattle Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted

Seattle, WA, USA City Unscripted Seattle
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It would be impossible to discover everything that Seattle has to offer in just one day, but with a local by your side you can certainly try! Discover the city’s highlights and the most famous sights, seeing its must-see attractions and ticking the top spots off your Seattle bucket list. Even with only one day to explore, you can visit the top attractions as well as a few secret local spots along the way! So get the best of both worlds as you see Seattle’s most famous sights like Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the Space Needle as well as hidden gems that are just around the corner - that only locals know about!

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Kidoctr

Booked the VIP Ultimate Seattle Food Tour for 6 people on January 6th for March 18th. I was notified that our host was being briefed on March 3rd and I was contacted by March 4th. Details were exchanged and a proposed itinerary was received on March 15th. We paid $976 for this 4 hour tour and I was told that our "budget" for food for the 6 of us was $213. The itinerary included 3 stops where we were expected to order off the menu and share. Transportation between restaurants was not included. I asked our host what their recommendations were (why those particular restaurants were selected) and commented that making 3 reservations, being responsible for our own transportation, and ordering off the menu/sharing was something we could have just done on our own. On the morning of March 17th - ONE DAY BEFORE OUR TOUR - I received notification that our tour was canceled "due to COVID" (which isn't being honest, IMO). What horrible service.

5. Full-Day Private Seattle Tour, Snoqualmie Falls & Wine Tasting, up to 12 Guests

Nature Nuts Adventure Travel
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If your group has just one day to see the best of Seattle, this private tour is for you! Spend the morning exploring Seattle's top city highlights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Chihuly Glass Museum, Kerry Park and Lake Union. In the afternoon, we'll escape the city to visit thundering Snoqualmie Falls and head up to Woodinville winery country for a premium tasting flight. -Customizable Private Guided Tour for up to 12 people -Explore Seattle’s top attractions on foot—not just a drive-by for a blurry photo -Complimentary private transfer for your group between cruise ship, Seattle hotel, or Sea-Tac airport -Explore the Cascade foothills and feel the mist blowing off 268-foot high Snoqualmie Falls -End this memorable day with a premium wine tasting in an award-winning winery in Woodinville, valued at $15/person

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Complimentary wine tasting flight at an award winning Woodinville winery., Door-to-door pick up anywhere in Seattle, including hotels, Sea-Tac Airport and cruise terminals, Storage and transfer for up to 20 pieces of luggage

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance tickets to Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum

Reviewed By LordKira168

I live in downtown seattle and decided to do something during pandemic since the US border is close. Michael made sure nobody feels left out from the group. He gave great suggestions on where to eat while we are at La Conner. Got some nifty stuff from Nasty Jack’s Antique store. Spectacular views of tulip fields with Mt. Baker on the background. I recommend to also do the Olympic and Mt. Rainier national parks tour because Michael drives safe and great tour guide.

6. Scenic Seattle Panoramic Tour

600 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA Gray Line Seattle
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On this tour you will experience why Seattle came to be known as the “Emerald City”. The Scenic Seattle tour provides views of lakes, locks, mountains, and forest vistas, all without leaving Seattle's city limits.

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Reviewed By joan0314

What a great way to see the city! The narrative along the way was very interesting and we learned a lot! It was nice having the opportunity to ride or get off and explore a bit. I would highly recommend this!

7. The Bainbridge Island Sightseeing

Winslow Green, 100 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA Tour Bainbridge
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You won't want to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience. Learn some great historical facts, and see how the island comes to life on all sides. As we whisk you across the island we'll give you everything you need to know about Bainbridge Island. Remember to bring your camera, we'll make a few stops to capture the best. Join us to create some everlasting memories you can cherish for a lifetime. We promise you wont regret booking this tour of Bainbridge Island. ✓ Rated the "Most Amazing Experience On Bainbridge Island." ✓ Awarded "Best of Bainbridge" 2019 ✓ See the top sights ✓ Best affordable tours ✓ Convenient start time ✓ Friendly and knowledgeable local tour guides ✓ Small group of 15.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Knowledgeable local tour guide, Views of Seattle, Views of 2 Volcano's ( Including Mt Rainier! ), Wild Life Watching

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Reviewed By Travelgal94105

This is a great way to see and lean about Bainbridge Island. Tour was interesting and got to see much of the island. Recommend booking.

8. Small-Group Family-Friendly Private Cycling Sightseeing Tour

801 Front St, Leavenworth, WA 98826, USA Leavenworth Radtours
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The sightseeing tour includes scenic views of Leavenworth plus historical anecdotes provided by your tour guide. The two stops on our route include a visit to Tumwater Bakery and Pizza to grab food and drinks to enjoy during your tour. The second stop is the Wenatchee River Institute located in a spectacular setting that features accessible walking trails with panoramic views of the Wenatchee River and the Stuart Range. Your guide will help you experience this wonderful place. Our amazing 6-passenger bike offers 6 very comfortable seats with pedals, an electric motor assist (to make it fun and easy), and a professional guide who will make sure you have a blast visiting Leavenworth! Features of the bike include cup-holders, a center storage bin for purses and phones, a rear storage bin for other items, and super comfortable adjustable seats! Tours do require a minimum of 4 riders to get rolling and can accommodate up to 6 riders in total.

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Reviewed By JayQuellin9

The day before we booked the tour, the lady working told us there was no pedaling involved if we didn't want to. We assumed that meant there was a motor ????‍♀️ The next day on our tour, Gabe took us the ridiculously long way to a cider house, as opposed to just going up the street, so we only had time to enjoy that place & a short ride to the next place. He didn't come in with us to the cider house, either. It was also not made aware to us that we couldn't actually drink on the bike. We figured a bike "tour" would include a tour but I guess not. Definitely disappointed & not worth the money.

9. Emerald City Bicycle Tour

11 Vine St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA
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Join us on an Epic Bicycle Adventure experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells that makes Seattle a gem of a city.  After gearing up (see meet up location) we bicycle through Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park on our way to the Ballard Locks. You will get a chance to rest and explore this amazing area and really cool fish ladder. Our bicycle guides navigate you through the hipster neighborhoods of Ballard, Fremont, South Lake Union, Seattle Center, and Queen Anne on an amazing interurban bicycle trail. You will experience breathtaking views, old railroad bridges, a boat museum, Theo's Chocolate factory and so much more. We end our adventure biking through the Heart of Seattle on our way back to the waterfront. Only 2 miles is not on a protected bike trail. Must be at least 12-years-old and 5 feet tall. Daily 9:30am-12:30pm. 

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10. 3 - 4 Hour Seattle City Tour

Crowne Plaza Seattle-Downtown, 1113 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA Puget Sound Tours
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1st we offer Senior/Military Discounts. This 3-hour Seattle Tour is more like 3.5 hours. If you need to end your fun at exactly 3 hours, this may not be the tour for you. SENIOR DISCOUNT (Born in 1965 or before) I will check your I.D. This tour is both structured & spontaneous, guaranteed to learn and laugh. Yes, you will see the famous sights, but, also you get to see some small local area's where most tours don't go! Believe me, I know the best places for photos and coffee and just like the game show Jeopardy, you just might when a fabulous prize. If you get thirsty, I have free water, sometimes soda, and even beer, I have said enough, I don't want to tell everything. Just book the tour. Military must provide proof of, active duty, reserves, retired or proof of Honorable Discharge at start or tour.

Inclusions: Pick Up Locations: The Westin, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, Mayflower, Crown Plaza, Fairmont, Warwick, Sometimes Soda & Beer is available, not guaranteed, water always available

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Reviewed By Jan S

The tour guide was fun and engaging and provided lots of interesting details one might not get anywhere else.

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