Seattle City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

Overview

Explore the Emerald City on a 4-hour commented tour aboard a comfortable bus equipped with large observation windows. This public tour allows you to discover Seattle's iconic neighbourhoods, including Chinatown, and enjoy a full panorama from Queen Anne Hill. The itinerary includes stops at Queen Anne Hill, the Ballard Locks, and the Fish Ladder. The tour features at least four stops, allowing travellers to get off and explore the sites on foot. The service includes free pick-up from most downtown Seattle hotels and the airport. For cruise passengers, a return to the port can be arranged after the tour for an additional fee, subject to prior request.

Itinerary

1. Seattle

   Celebrate the Holiday's - “Holiday magic awaits with a festive bonus stop added to our itinerary.”

   · 30 min

2. Waterfall Garden Park

   Birth of UPS commemorated here. A private garden with an unusually large water feature that looks like your at Mt. Rainier National park.

   · 5 min

3. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle

   After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.

   · 5 min

4. Pioneer Square

   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.

   · 15 min

5. Lumen Field

   open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Chinatown International District

   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

   · Non-stop passage

7. T-Mobile Park

   Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.

   · Non-stop passage

8. A must stop if visiting Chinatown

   · Non-stop passage

9. Seattle Public Library

   a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Pike Place Market

    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.

    · 20 min

11. Hing Hay Park

    Learn about the Iron Dragon

    · Non-stop passage

12. Space Needle

    Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )

    · Non-stop passage

13. Queen Anne Hill

    one or two or three viewpoints of Seattle, both sides of the isthmus that is Seattle the Salt water side and the fresh water side. Kerry Park, the Lynn st. viewpoint.

    · 25 min

14. Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle. views of Mt. Rainier.

    · 5 min

15. A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants.

    · Non-stop passage

16. view from Queen Ann Hill

    · 5 min

17. view from above. a cool park in Seattle where they used to make gas for the streetlights in Seattle.

    · 5 min

18. view from the Lynn St Viewpoint.

    · 5 min

19. view from above.

    · 5 min

20. a funky neighborhood with diverting attractions: the Troll, Lenin statue (not John Lennon), Theo's Chocolates, part of the berlin wall and lots of art.

    · 10 min

21. See a giant art installation under at bridge inspired by the childhood book (3 Billy Goats Gruff)

    · Non-stop passage

22. view from Queen Ann hill

    · Non-stop passage

23. basically, a lock is an elevator for boats- at the transition of salt and fresh water the locks allow the boats to back and forth between Puget Sound and the lakes. Additionally, Salmon, Seals, Sealions, nesting Great Blue Herons and other wildlife can be seen here regularly. Restroom opportunity.

    · 30 min

24. the Seattle aquarium, the Great Wheel, the Edgewater Hotel (the only hotel you can fish out of your window), Ferry Terminals, Victoria Clipper, and Ivar's Acres of Clams. Also the SAM sculpture garden park.

    · Non-stop passage

25. Lit up at night on the water makes for another place for great views and great fun too.

    · Non-stop passage

26. contains life from the Salish Sea

    · Non-stop passage

27. Seattle has a huge fishing fleet. Ships from the tv show "Deadliest Catch" harbor here. A chance to get Chowder, Fish and Chips or other food items. restroom opportunity.

    · 10 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.

How to use your ticket

*****Please note that pickup times shown when booking through a third party are general and will vary based on your specific hotel***** Please call and confirm departure time and hotel pick-up as early as possible with the local supplier at +1 206 878 3965 This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity. The tour runs with a minimum number of guests to keep the experience great. If the minimum isn't met, you'll have flexibility options to reschedule, switch tours, or get a full refund.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Pushchairs and prams are permitted.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended.
• The activity may be cancelled after confirmation if the minimum number of participants is not met, with an alternative or full refund offered.
• The itinerary is determined by the guide and may vary from one tour to another; it will be provided during pick-up.
• The duration of the tour may vary depending on traffic, guest mobility, roadworks, or the pick-up location.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 24 travellers.
• Booking confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled in the event of bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a comprehensive city overview by bus
• Families with young children (pushchairs accepted)
• People with limited mobility or moderate fitness levels
• Tourists staying in downtown Seattle hotels

What makes it different

• Free pick-up from most downtown hotels
• Bus with large observation windows for better visibility
• Option for cruise port return (additional fee applies)

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