Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Explore the magic of the Emerald City on this grand 4-hour tour of Seattle. 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).
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*****YOUR PICK UP TIME BEGINS SOONER THAN 10 AM.***** Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
Additional Information
- 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.
Includes
- Fully narrated tour in English
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
- Fully insured Commercial buses
- Professional, local guide
- IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park : After the Timber and Fishing industries the Klondike gold rush put Seattle on the map. Restroom opportunity.
Free Admission
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T-Mobile Park : Where the MLB Mariners play- unique retractable roof.
Free Admission
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open air stadium where NFL Seattle Seahawks, and MLS Seattle Sounders FC play.
Free Admission
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Seattle 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
Free Admission
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Learn about the Iron Dragon
Free Admission
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A must stop if visiting Chinatown
Free Admission
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a distinctive building designed by Rem Koolhaas.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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A unique building right in the heart of the Amazon Campus full of exotic plants.
Free Admission
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Space Needle : Space needle, Mopop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle Grace Hospital (film location, Grey's Anatomy )
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 25 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Kerry Park (Franklin Place) : Classic Seattle viewpoint, a photo here proves you are in Seattle. views of Mt. Rainier.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Lake Union : view from above.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
view from Queen Ann Hill
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
view from above. a cool park in Seattle where they used to make gas for the streetlights in Seattle.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
University of Washington : view from the Lynn St Viewpoint.
Free Admission
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view from Queen Ann hill
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Fremont District : 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.
Free Admission
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See a giant art installation under at bridge inspired by the childhood book (3 Billy Goats Gruff)
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
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.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks : 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.
Free Admission
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Seattle Waterfront : 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.
Free Admission
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Seattle Great Wheel : Lit up at night on the water makes for another place for great views and great fun too.
Free Admission
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Seattle Aquarium : contains life from the Salish Sea
Free Admission