Top 6 Seattle Private Tours

1.One-Hour Private Seattle Sightseeing Cruise – BYOB!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Take a one-hour private cruise for up to six aboard Candére, departing from Lake Union’s north shore. Your captain guides you past the Space Needle, Gas Works Park, St. Mark’s Cathedral, and floating homes, with close views of seaplanes taking off and landing. Bring a small cooler, picnic, and a limited amount of beer or wine.

“Dillon was great host. I've lived in Seattle for 40yrs, and it was really fun to get his historical perspective on lake union that I'd never known. He was also really good about "reading the room" by giving us room to connect as a family on his boat, and be attentive when appropriate. Highly recommend.”

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2.Seattle City Tour 3-Hours (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore Seattle by private minibus with local guide Mario, stopping in Pioneer Square, at the Fremont Troll, near Ballard Locks and its salmon fish ladder, and at Kerry Park. The three-hour tour also gives you tips for Pike Place Market and getting around, with drop-off options that include your hotel, Pike Place, or the Space Needle.

“The tour was phenomenal. We stopped whenever we wanted. We saw the sites of just about everything. Mario was very informative and knowledgeable. He is a history buff that is waiting to explode. One of the best 3 hour tours we ever took.”

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3.Private Seattle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

In 2.5 hours, a local guide such as John, Tyler, or Brian takes your private group around Seattle in a Chevrolet Suburban, from Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market to the Ballard Locks and Space Needle. Expect a broad city overview, brief stops, and room to shape the route around your interests.

“Bryan was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and informative. In 2.5 hours, my wife and I feel like we have a good handle on Seattle.”

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4.Private Seattle Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $156Best value

Spend about two and a half hours walking Fremont with a private English-speaking guide, tasting two craft cocktails and locally made spirits. Hear about Seattle’s Prohibition past and bar scene, and look for the Fremont Troll, space-themed art, Lake Union, and Theo Chocolate along the way. Guide Lee has been praised for personal attention, though guides may vary.

“So much fun and information...I was the only person booked for the tour and the individual attention made it amazing...Lee my guide was wonderful ❤️”

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5.Olympic Full Day Private Tour & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $972

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private, medically trained naturalist guide, hiking mossy Hoh Rainforest trails and timing coastal stops to the tides. The plan can be tailored to your group, with a gourmet picnic lunch, private transport and park entry fees included. Guides such as Felicity, Lauren, Sydney and Sara have led past trips.

“My mom and I wanted to book our annual girls’ trip somewhere to remember and this trip to Olympic park was incredible.”

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6.Mount Rainier Full Day Private Tour and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $972

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Mount Rainier with a private naturalist guide. Shape the day around your group, from shorter walks to a longer hike near Sunrise or Paradise. Expect volcanic geology, old-growth forest, alpine meadows, and a picnic lunch. Guides such as Khadijah and Lauren have led outings here.

“Our guide Khadijah was incredibly patient and well-organized, with extensive knowledge of the outdoors and biology. The food provided was ample and varied. Our guide was a wonderful person, making the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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