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Top 15 Guided Tours in Seattle

36 tours  ·  from $8 a head

A short list to send a friend heading for Puget Sound: 15 guided tours, with the price, the traveller verdict and the one detail to check before booking.

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - From chowder to spice: how the stops fit together
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

1.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend about two hours walking Pike Place Market with a chef guide and a group of no more than 12. Sample food from around nine vendors, which may include chowder, Beecher’s cheese, tacos, truffles and chocolate. Routes vary, so not every stop is guaranteed. You’ll start and finish outside Simply Seattle.

“Great way to spent time at the famous pikes market and have fun trying new foods with a chef who knows his stuff!”

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Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour - Three Passageways From Seattle’s 1890s
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Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour

2.Guided Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,144 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Beneath the Streets leads a one-hour walk through three underground passageways beneath Pioneer Square, with stories of Seattle’s 1889 fire and the street-raising that reshaped the city. Guides including David, Dave, Mark, Patti, Jim, Sarah, and Terrilyn have led tours. Expect historic spaces, a few stair climbs, and a mix of underground and street-level stops.

“Was amazing! So much history, the guide was brilliant!”

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Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise - The Space Needle and skyline from the bay
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Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

3.Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,077 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Cruise Seattle’s historic waterfront with live narration, indoor and open-air seating, and views of the Space Needle, Great Wheel, port, and mountain ranges. Guides such as Casey, Nate, and Angie have led engaging trips. The one-hour route also passes working container terminals, a welcome change from a sightseeing tour focused only on city landmarks.

“Easy cruise along the water seeing the sites. I would recommend this tour. You just kicked back relax and look around.”

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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour - Snoqualmie Falls in the Cascade foothills
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Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

4.Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,293 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

This four-hour tour pairs 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls with Seattle sights including Pioneer Square, the Fremont Troll, and Kerry Park. A guide such as Dale or Terry may add local stories and smartphone photography tips. Travel by air-conditioned minivan in a group of no more than 13, with seasonal stops at the Ballard Locks or Fishermen’s Terminal.

“Dale was a terrific tour guide, very informative, we learned so much on this tour. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. He also taught us how to take outstanding photos with our phones. D”

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Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle - The no-phone rule and what to bring
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Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

5.Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Ride from downtown Seattle to Boeing’s Everett Future of Flight center with a local guide, then join Boeing staff for an 80-minute factory tour. Look for 747, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft on the production line, explore interactive exhibits, and use the included transport to avoid arranging a trip out to Everett yourself.

“The tour lived up to expectations and was very enjoyable. Timings, meeting points, etc were all clearly explained. The commentary from the driver was excellent. Boeing factory is awesome! Tour was a little on the pricey side but otherwise very happy to recommend.”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - What the nine stops can taste like
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

6.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

A local chef leads a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market, with nine tasting stops, market stories, and tips for choosing produce, meat, and seafood. Depending on the day, samples may include chowder, tacos, cheese, gelato, or chocolate-covered Rainier cherries. Groups average 10 to 12 people, and a 10% discount card covers selected vendors.

“Robert was a great tour guide. we had so many delicious samples. Highly recommend this tour”

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Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide - The working harbor is part of the show
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Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

7.Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Sail from Pier 55 for an hour of English-language narration, skyline views, and a look toward Seattle’s working harbor. The route takes in landmarks such as the Space Needle, Harbor Island, and Alki Beach Pier. Guides vary, with past trips led by Alexis, Astrid, Shawn, and Amy. Food and drinks have been available to buy onboard.

“Cruise was very good. I learnt a lot from the guide, this is a great way to see the City and the surrounding areas from a distance”

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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls - North Bend and Snoqualmie’s railway past
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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

8.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Leave downtown Seattle in an air-conditioned vehicle for a two-hour moderate hike through Olallie State Park to Twin Falls and Upper Falls. Guides such as John, Susan, Brie and Rachel lead the walk and share local details. The 4.5-hour outing also visits Snoqualmie Falls, the historic town of Snoqualmie and Borst Lake.

“Such a fun experience. It rained on us but it made it such a better experience. Twilight vibes for sure ✨”

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From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour - A route that bends to weather and road access
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From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

9.Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 412 reviews · 11 hours · from $173

Leave Seattle at 6:55 AM for an 11-hour Mount Rainier day trip in a 22-passenger minibus. Your English-speaking guide, such as John, Erika, Ron, or Mark, shares commentary and chooses stops around the day’s conditions. Expect mountain viewpoints, forest and meadow scenery, time for short walks, and a chance to buy lunch.

“It was an efficient way to explore Mountain Rainier National Park in one day.”

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From Seattle: Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour - Winter: snow at Longmire and the Wonderland Trail
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From Seattle: Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour

10.Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 1 day · from $148

Spend a full day at Mount Rainier National Park with round-trip transport from selected Seattle and airport-area stops, an English-speaking guide, and a group capped at 12. Summer brings Longmire, Christine Falls, Narada Falls, Paradise, and Reflection Lakes; winter focuses on Longmire and a section of the Wonderland Trail. Guides such as Ryan, Tony, and Chris have led trips.

“I had an excellent experience on the Mt. Rainier tour with Tony as my guide. From the very beginning, he was attentive, professional, and extremely careful while driving, which made the entire trip feel safe and well organized. Tony was always happy to answer my questions, and his friendly, engaging conversation during the drives made the experience even more enjoyable. Communication was smooth and clear at all times, which really added to the overall comfort of the tour. I highly recommend this tour and would absolutely recommend Tony as a guide. He truly made the experience memorable :)”

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2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges - Gig Harbor’s homeport character from the water
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2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

11.2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $55

Board an ex-Navy boat in Gig Harbor for a two-hour cruise with a Coast Guard-certified captain. You’ll pass the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Point Defiance, and Salmon Beach, with local history and wildlife to watch for along the way. Captain Ethan has led some trips, and the boat carries up to 30 people.

“Beautiful scenery not seen on land. Excellent background info. Safe and for all ages. Going under the Narrows Bridge was a once in a lifetime event.”

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Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour - Post Alley and the Gum Wall after dark
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Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

12.Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · from $27Best value

Follow a local guide through downtown Seattle’s haunted corners, including Union Street, Post Alley and the Gum Wall, the Butterworth Building, and the Market Theater. You’ll hear ghost stories alongside accounts of the city’s darker past. The walk starts and ends outside the Four Seasons Hotel, costs $27 per person, and is listed as 1.5 hours.

“Laurel was very interactive and knowledgeable. We loved it!”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour - Stories that give the stalls a human scale
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

13.Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours exploring Pike Place Market with an English-speaking local guide and taste at least eight foods, from smoked salmon and clam chowder to gelato and bakery treats. You’ll hear about the market’s past and its vendors while finding your way through crowded aisles and tucked-away stops. Tours meet by Honest Biscuits at the market’s north end.

“Woody was very knowledgeable about Pike Place history and very friendly. The amount of food was fantastic. I was so stuffed!”

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Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour - Twin Falls: a trail through the forest
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Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour

14.Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Leave Seattle in a small group of up to 10 for Twin Falls and Snoqualmie Falls. Guide Jared shares Pacific Northwest history, ecology, Indigenous history, and local lore on the drive and trail. Choose an easier or more moderate hike, then take time for waterfall views and photos. Transportation and state park entry fees are included.

“Jared was an amazing, personable, and knowledgeable guide! You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and loves to share it with others! The hike and view are beautiful, and it's something you do not want to miss out on. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!”

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Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma - Chowder, salmon jerky, and grilled rock cod
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Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

15.Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $72

Join a chef guide, often Carolyn, for a two-hour seafood tasting through Pike Place Market. Sample chowder, salmon jerky, grilled rock cod, sushi-grade fish, oysters, crab, and shrimp ceviche while hearing about the market and its vendors. The group is capped at 14, and the tour begins at 2001 Western Ave.

“Very chill and enjoyable. Plenty of food. Not too long or too short. Very much liked it. I would recommend to friends. Thanks foe the tour.”

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