Top 9 Bainbridge Island Tours

1.Guided Seattle Sailing Adventure from Bainbridge Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Join Captain Scott of Sail Rumbera for a private two-hour sail from Bainbridge Island. Walk from the ferry landing and Winslow to the departure area, pass through Eagle Harbor, then raise the sails and take in Seattle, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and Puget Sound. Expect local history, a chance to help sail, and possible wildlife sightings.

“Our family enjoyed the peaceful sail around the sound. Being from out of town and non sailors, Scott provided us with engaging information on sailing and the areas history. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to see the area in a relaxing atmosphere out on the water.”

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2.Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Luxury Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Join Captain Ben for a two-hour private sail on a 44-foot ketch, departing Bainbridge Island for a route along the island shore or toward Seattle’s skyline. Your group of up to six can take the wheel, learn sailing basics, or relax while you watch for mountain views and wildlife. The meeting point is on Bainbridge, a 30-minute ferry ride from Seattle.

“Somehow we managed to find a rare day in the Puget Sound — no wind at all! But Captain Ben still gave us a great tour that even our college-age kids enjoyed. The sailboat was beautiful and Capt. Ben has a wealth of knowledge about the area. We’ll be back to try sailing!”

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3.Full-Day Small-Group Bainbridge Island Wine and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $299

Ride the ferry from Seattle, walk through Bloedel Reserve, visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, and sample wines at two Bainbridge wineries. The nine-hour tour includes lunch, tasting fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in a Mercedes van. Groups are capped at seven, and Daniel is the guide named for this experience.

“Daniel is an excellent guide …provides a full day of activity and information at a leisurely pace. Recommend highly.”

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4.All – Inclusive Bainbridge Island Winery & Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $350

Meet at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at 2:45 pm, then ride in a heated, air-conditioned vehicle to three or four island wineries. You may meet winemakers, taste new wines from the barrel, and finish with a dinner of jambalaya, salad, and a chocolate cupcake. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and includes a souvenir wine glass.

“This was an excellent way to spend a day on Bainbridge Island. It was rainy on the ferry ride over, but as soon as we got off the boat the sun came out. Our tour guide was excellent and provided an entertaining time! We got to meet and talk to so many nice local people.”

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5.Bainbridge Island Discovery and Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $155

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Bainbridge Island Ferry terminal for a 150-minute island tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Stops may include the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, a peaceful labyrinth, Rockaway Beach, a Seattle-view lookout and the island’s troll. Finish with an included whiskey tasting at a local distillery.

“It was a great opportunity to explore the hidden places of clean and peaceful Bainbridge. If you stop by Seattle, I highly recommend visiting. The tour guide speaks easy-to-understand English, is lively and friendly, and has great driving skills as a bonus.”

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6.Bainbridge Island Discovery and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $167

Meet at the Bainbridge Island Ferry terminal for a small-group tour of up to six people, led by an English-speaking guide such as Joseph, Egle, or Eve. Visit the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Pia the Troll, scenic viewpoints, and a boutique winery. The tour costs $167 per person; wine tasting adds $10 to $12.

“This was an entirely brilliant Private tour with our guide of the beautiful Bainbridge Island completed but a wine tasting at the Eleven Winery. We don't know how this tour could be improved. Great value for money and highly recommended.”

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7.Bainbridge Island Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $115Best value

In two hours, an English-speaking guide takes you from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal to the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Rockaway Beach, Halls Hill Lookout, the Labyrinth, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll. The group is limited to six, with an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water included. Eve has guided a recent tour.

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8.Sail Bainbridge Island & Seattle Waters – Classic Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours

Sail for two hours from Bainbridge Island aboard a 44-foot classic ketch with Captain Ben, a USCG licensed captain with more than 5,000 miles of ocean passage experience. Take the wheel or relax on deck while you look for sea birds and marine life, with Seattle, Bainbridge Island, and distant Mount Rainier in view.

“Our family had an unforgettable sailing trip with Sail Bainbridge. It’s about a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle to the beautiful Bainbridge Island, where we also checked out some charming shops and great cafes during our day. The Sail Bainbridge boat is absolutely gorgeous, super sturdy and comfy, making us feel safe and relaxed the whole time. Captain Ben was so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the area’s natural beauty. Sail Bainbridge has been doing this for 10 years, and after looking at other options around Seattle, we knew they had the most beautiful boat and offered private sails just for our family instead of group trips with…”

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9.Bainbridge Island E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $185

Seattle Bicycle Tours leads a small-group, 4.5-hour e-bike outing from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Ride to the ferry, take in Salish Sea views, explore town with an English-speaking guide and stop at a local coffee and bakery shop. The group is limited to six. Ike is one guide named by a past participant.

“We enjoyed the ferry and island experience. The route we rode was gorgeous!”

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