The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

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About This Tour in Seattle

Discover the Emerald City on our grand 4-hour Seattle tour. Experience the vibrant tastes and sights of Seattle, while exploring distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown and catch the perfect views from Queen Ann Hill. This public tour provides an excellent overview of Central Seattle from a comfortable bus with large viewing windows. Our tour stops at least four times throughout the excursion. We allow you to get out some on foot to explore as we believe it helps in experiencing the city and neighborhoods properly. We only offer one tour a day so we thrive on making ours the most complete tour of Seattle without you feeling like you're being hurried. Another great benefit is there is NO extra charge to be picked up at 90 percent of Seattle hotels- we are the ONLY tour company to offer this benefit- GRATIS! IF PREARRANGED IN ADVANCE we can even offer drop-offs at Cruise Ports for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends (AFTER 2:30pm).

Why Visit Seattle?

Seattle combines natural beauty with innovative culture. Explore the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and stunning waterfront views. Experience world-class coffee culture, tech innovation, and proximity to incredible outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest.

Getting to Seattle

The easiest way to reach Seattle is by flying into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Fully narrated tour in English
  • Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
  • Fully insured Commercial buses
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional, local guide
  • IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
  • Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • No City Tour is run the same. Each of our tour guides provide a unique spin on how they show you around the City. The day's itinerary is dictated by your guide and will be provided by your guide upon pick up.
  • Please note that the duration of the City Tour may vary and could extend beyond the estimated time. Factors that may affect the length of the tour include your pick-up and drop-off location, traffic conditions, guest mobility, road construction, and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible experience for all guests.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

End Point

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with... 30 minutes

Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary.”

Birth of UPS commemorated here 5 minutes

Birth of UPS commemorated here. A private garden with an unusually large water feature that looks like your at Mt. Rainier National park.

After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike... 5 minutes

After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.

there is a lot going on here, Oldest... 15 minutes

there is a lot going on here, Oldest glass blowing studio in Seattle where they are making glass art live, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park, Waterfall Garden Park (birthplace of UPS), Occidental Park, Firefighter's Memorial, art galleries, antique stores, no chain- unique retail shops.

open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play

open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.

this is a optional part of the tour...

this is a optional part of the tour that may or may not be done depending on time. Wing Luke Asian museum, Pin Ball Museum, Tong Buildings

Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof

Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.

A must stop if visiting Chinatown

a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas

a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.

See and taste the soul of Seattle 20 minutes

See and taste the soul of Seattle. Food vendors, flowers, fishmongers, spice merchants, foreign delicatessens, the first Starbucks store, and Seattle's grossest attraction the gum-wall. We try to stop and let you out to grab a bite to eat. Restroom opportunity. Local food traditions and specialties. If stop is not possible then food can be purchased at Fisherman's terminal.

Learn about the Iron Dragon

Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill...

Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )

one or two or three viewpoints of Seattle,... 25 minutes

one or two or three viewpoints of Seattle, both sides of the isthmus that is Seattle the Salt water side and the fresh water side. Kerry Park, the Lynn st. viewpoint.

Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle 5 minutes

Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle. views of Mt. Rainier.

A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants

A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants.

view from Queen Ann Hill 5 minutes

view from above 5 minutes

view from above. a cool park in Seattle where they used to make gas for the streetlights in Seattle.

view from the Lynn St Viewpoint 5 minutes

view from the Lynn St Viewpoint.

view from above 5 minutes

view from above.

a funky neighborhood with diverting attractions: the Troll,... 10 minutes

a funky neighborhood with diverting attractions: the Troll, Lenin statue (not John Lennon), Theo's Chocolates, part of the berlin wall and lots of art.

See a giant art installation under at bridge...

See a giant art installation under at bridge inspired by the childhood book (3 Billy Goats Gruff)

view from Queen Ann hill

basically, a lock is an elevator for boats-... 30 minutes

basically, a lock is an elevator for boats- at the transition of salt and fresh water the locks allow the boats to back and forth between Puget Sound and the lakes. Additionally, Salmon, Seals, Sealions, nesting Great Blue Herons and other wildlife can be seen here regularly. Restroom opportunity.

the Seattle aquarium, the Great Wheel, the Edgewater...

the Seattle aquarium, the Great Wheel, the Edgewater Hotel (the only hotel you can fish out of your window), Ferry Terminals, Victoria Clipper, and Ivar's Acres of Clams. Also the SAM sculpture garden park.

Lit up at night on the water makes...

Lit up at night on the water makes for another place for great views and great fun too.

contains life from the Salish Sea

Seattle has a huge fishing fleet 10 minutes

Seattle has a huge fishing fleet. Ships from the tv show "Deadliest Catch" harbor here. A chance to get Chowder, Fish and Chips or other food items. restroom opportunity.

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