The 4 Best Seattle Observation Deck Tickets

1.Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 189 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

At Columbia Center, ride an elevator 73 floors in about 70 seconds to Sky View Observatory, 902 feet above Seattle. Look for Mount Rainier, the San Juan Islands, and the Space Needle, then use the wall displays and digital tour planner to make sense of the view. Tickets start at $28.35, with packages that include cafe or shop credit.

“Even though it was cloudy I still was able to see Mt Ranier. Also learned about the history of Seattle.”

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2.Smith Tower Observatory Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 119 reviews · 15 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Seattle’s Smith Tower, your admission includes a ride in a historic Otis elevator, exhibits about the tower and city, and access to the 35th-floor open-air observatory. Take in a 360-degree view of Seattle and Puget Sound, then buy a Prohibition-inspired cocktail or a locally themed bite at the bar.

“Great experience and awesome views !! Lots of historical information on the way up and a very entertaining elevator operator made for and excellent afternoon. Beautiful old building with an entertaining past.”

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3.Smith Tower: Observatory Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 19 reviews · from $23

Visit Smith Tower in downtown Seattle’s Pioneer Square, ride its original elevators, and explore the 35th-floor observatory and bar. Your $23 ticket includes admission and a $10 food and drink credit when you spend $20 per person. Look for the Wishing Chair and stories tied to rum runners, typewriters, and Chinese royalty. Personalized tours are an optional add-on.

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4.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Sky View Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · from $75

Pair a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour with entry to Sky View Observatory, 275 metres above downtown. Ride past the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and historic Pioneer Square, using English audio commentary to plan your stops. The bus runs every 30 minutes, while the observatory opens Friday through Sunday.

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