The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour
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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).
Your experience
Stop 1
Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary.”
Stop 2
Birth of UPS commemorated here. A private garden with an unusually large water feature that looks like your at Mt. Rainier National park.
Stop 3
After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.
Stop 6
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
Stop 7
Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.
Stop 8
A must stop if visiting Chinatown
Stop 9
a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.
Stop 10
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.
Stop 11
Learn about the Iron Dragon
Stop 12
Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )
What’s included
- Fully narrated tour in English
- IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional, local guide
- Fully insured Commercial buses
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting and pickup
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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