What to do and see in Seattle, Washington (WA): The Best Walking Tours

An abbreviated version of our 2 hour tour, this chef-guided, small-group food tour takes a journey through Pacific Northwest culture by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and where locals hang out. Enjoy diverse tastings at 6 different places within the market and 8 different tastes— and food options like macaroni and cheese, coffee, piroshky pastries, yogurt, and much more. All groups are kept to smaller sizes to ensure easier navigation of the market, more tastings, and a better platform to ask questions and interact with the group.

Inclusions: 6 vendor stops, sampling the best tastes Pike Place Market, Discounts on our local vendors, Food, Chef Perspective and Historical Facts, Snacks

Exclusions: Parking is not included in the ticket price. There are several garages near the market and street parking is available (free on Sunday), This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Book a local Seattleite for a personalised exploration of the city. Your local host will build the best experience for you based on your interests. Discover what it is like to see the city through the eyes of a local. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them. Your meeting place and time as well as your itinerary are flexible, so you can plan and experience with your host to meet your needs.

Inclusions: Private and personalised 4 hour meet-up, Working together to build the perfect itinerary for you, Local host, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Any tickets into attractions/venues, Gratuities, Public/private transportation during the meet-up

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

TOUR INCLUDES FIGUREHEAD BREWING, the FIDHERMEN'S TERMINAL AND ROOFTOP BREW COMPANY. On the south shore of Salmon Bay, beneath the Ballard Bridge, and north of the BSNF train yards is Seattle's historic Fishermen's Terminal and the home port for the North Pacific Fishing Fleet. Think of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch and you will know exactly what kind of intrepid fishermen sail from this port. Luckily for them, and for us, there are two great breweries on either side of the port, and we are going to taste six great beers at each. At each brewery our Cicerone certified Beer Guide will lead a guided tasting of six, 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

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

Seattle proudly claims to be the city which has the most coffee shops of any city in America, and you’ll quickly discover the coffee here is more than just a drink - it’s part of the local culture. Experience the Seattle coffeehouse culture and discover just how passionate locals and baristas are about what’s in their cup! Whether the weather is drizzly or the sun is shining, enjoy your day sipping three unique brews at different cafes, coffee shops and roasteries as you learn about the process that goes into roasting the coffee beans and creating a perfectly balanced blend. Discover trendy brews and the coffee shops that locals really love. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, Includes 3 Coffee Tastings and 1 Cake/Pastry per person, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

This chef-guided, small-group food tour takes a journey through Pacific Northwest culture by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and where locals hang out. Enjoy diverse tastings at 10 different places within the market and 16 different tastes— and food options like macaroni and cheese, coffee, smoked salmon, yogurt, and much more. All groups are kept to smaller sizes to ensure easier navigation of the market, more tastings, and a better platform to ask questions and interact with the group. Please note that we leave it up to the parents to decide whether this experience is a good fit for their young children.

Inclusions: 10 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market, Discount card, Chef guide

Exclusions: Parking is not included in the ticket price. There are several garages near the market and street parking is available (free on Sunday), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Combine the best the Northwest has to offer in this all-inclusive full-day adventure: a beautiful hike in the National Park with big views of Mt. Rainier, an organic picnic lunch outside, and wine tastings at beloved wineries in the Yakima Valley! At the height of summer, Mount Rainier's flower-flanked trails provide the relaxation, fresh air, and peace that only comes with a walk in a quiet, wild place. Our TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" guides run the only day tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies to "road tours." We're lovely & professional nature educators (not bus drivers) that have dedicated their lives to artful travel. Our all-inclusive small group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers. Sleep in a little - we'll bring coffee, bakery, fruit, and tea. We’ll bring snacks, water and sparkling water for the day. Don’t worry about a thing!

Inclusions: Local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' naturalist guide. We guarantee you'll love your trip leader!, We're legally permitted to explore & walk beyond 1 mile from the main road. Other companies can't., Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, AirBNB, or rental., Morning coffee from our favorite local roaster, tea with bakery/pastries and fresh fruit., A beautiful local & organic lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and views., All wine tasting fees included in our tour price., Transportation in a Mercedes van, a new Ford Transit van, or a luxury SUV (when group is small)., Mount Rainier National Park entrance fees., Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided., We'll press local coffee and brew tea in the morning!

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Experience Mount Rainier's highlights on a day tailored to you. Our TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" guides run the only day tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies - our competitors offer "road tours." We're lovely & professional nature educators (not just bus drivers) that have dedicated our lives to artful travel. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers. Sleep in a little - we'll bring coffee, bakery, fruit, and tea. Don't waste daylight waiting in line at a busy lunch counter or concession stand - we'll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch. We’ll bring snacks, water, and sparkling water for the day. Don’t worry about a thing. Savor Mt. Rainier's hidden beauty on foot with waterfall walks, giant trees, alpine vistas, wildflower meadows, and wildlife on our all-inclusive day trip.

Inclusions: Award-winning local naturalist guide. We guarantee you'll love your trip leader!, Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental., Lovely guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group. Spend lots of time outside., Morning local coffee, tea with pastries and fruit., We'll press local coffee and brew tea in the morning!, A beautiful local & organic lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and big views of the mountain!, We're legally permitted to explore & walk beyond 1 mile from the main road. Other companies can't., Transportation in a new Mercedes van, a new Ford Transit van, or a luxury SUV (when group is small)., Additional warm clothing available upon request., Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided., National Park Entrance fees., Use of snowshoes and poles (during winter months).

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Explore Mt. St. Helens on a day tour tailored to you. Our local, TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guides have been 'Certified Excellent' every year since 2010! Walk along the blast-swept Eruption Trail with panoramic views of the devastation and the mountain’s crater. The recovering landscape teems with purple lupine – you may even glimpse a herd of Roosevelt elk! You’ll also have time to explore the Johnston Ridge Visitor Center. We’ll offer stops at some of our other favorite highlights like Coldwater Lake or the Hummocks Trail. This isn’t just another driving tour of a beautiful landscape - we prefer to keep travelers outside the vehicle for walks to experience our places firsthand. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers. Sleep in a little - we'll bring coffee, bakery, fruit, and tea. We'll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch and eat outside when it's nice! We’ll bring snacks, water, and sparkling water for the day. Don’t worry about a thing!

Inclusions: All-inclusive, full-day tour of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument., TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide. We guarantee you'll love your trip leader!, Lovely guided hikes and treks tailored to your group's tastes. Spend lots of time outside., Morning Snack: Local coffee, tea with pastries and fruit., Lunch: Local, organic, beautiful lunch with local wine! We'll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and big views., Snacks: Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided., Transportation in a new Mercedes van, a new Ford Transit van, or a luxury SUV (when group is small)., Additional warm clothing available upon request., Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental., Pick-ups near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma upon request., Mt. St. Helens National Monument entrance fees., We'll press local coffee and brew tea in the morning!

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