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VOTED 10 BEST FOOD TOURS IN THE COUNTRY BY USA TODAY! Join us for Seattle’s original food and cultural tour of Pike Place Market! On our signature tour, we’ll take you on a journey through the lively and bustling days in the heart of Seattle: Pike Place Market. While our guides give you the most delicious tastings we could find at EIGHT different partners, you'll also learn the history of the market and hear the stories of the small-batch food and craft producers that make this place one of Seattle's most beloved landmarks. This is Pike Place Market 101! Savor Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

Embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of Seattle's vibrant Pike Place Market. Join a guided walking tasting tour that promises to delight your palate with delicious food and coffee samples. We will eat donuts, salmon, cheesecake and more. Of course, there are stops at the Gum Wall Starbucks and the flying fish market. Your gastronomic exploration includes the aromatic allure of Seattle's world-renowned coffee culture. Sip on a freshly brewed cup of rich, locally sourced coffee as you learn about the city's love affair with the bean. Thoughtful Chef Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate in the Pike Place market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

Capture the very best of Seattle on this city tour by bus. Your itinerary for the day includes many must-see spots, including Pike Place Market, the Central Waterfront, the Space Needle, and the locally sculpted Fremont Troll. Plus, this tour operates with a maximum of 15 people, ensuring you’ll enjoy a small-group experience from your expert guide.

Get out on the water, and soak up the views, while sipping your favorite cocktails, on this private sightseeing cruise, with space for six passengers. Admire views of seaplanes, houseboats, and the scenic shoreline on Lake Union, along with famous sights like the Space Needle from the water. Enjoy personalized attention from the captain as you cruise around.

90 minutes of pottery for all ages. Join us with your friends and family members. It is an ideal journey for beginners and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past and would like a refresher lesson. Join us to learn all about wheel throwing! Step-by-step instructions, wheel, tools, and all related supplies will be given. At the end of the session you have the following options: 1- Walk out with your raw pottery creation. Or, 2- (Optional) Glaze your creation and fire it for $30. Or, 3- (Optional) Just fire -bisque it for $10 What to wear? Shirts and shoes are required. Clay comes out of fabric without much effort, but we always suggest wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Explore many of Seattle’s key landmarks—and leave all the transit and planning to your guide—on this flexible, full-day tour. Meet in the morning, and travel in a comfortable bus or mini-coach. You’ll visit several top Seattle landmarks, including Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. You can also upgrade to explore destinations like the Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass, The Museum of Flight, and more (own expense).

Enjoy both types of spirit during a ghost tour that takes place across three of Seattle's best bars. A costumed guide helps to inject some theater into this experience, while exploring after dark makes for a spooky atmosphere. Plus, you'll hear lesser-know tales of haunting and horror that you're unlikely to find in the guide book and receive personalized attention in a small group.

Experience the best of Seattle on this small-group minibus tour in and around the Emerald City. Visit great attractions in downtown Seattle and at the Seattle waterfront. Travel to Pioneer Square, Chinatown and International District, plus Seattle Center (with the iconic Space Needle), hopping out for photo ops throughout the tour.

Thanks to beautiful scenery, a vibrant town and the ambiance of Bavaria, Leavenworth is the most popular tourist destination in Washington after Seattle. Come and see it for yourself! Before we get to town, we'll enjoy classic Northwest scenery, take pictures with Bigfoot and stretch your legs on a woodsy trail. Explore Leavenworth and choose a lunch spot on your own (there are plenty of German options!) Heading back, we'll visit Deception Falls for a full Northwestern day to remember.

Get a true taste of Seattle's coffee scene with a local guide, as you explore the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood where coffee culture and counterculture intersect. Step into various coffee shops to taste a wide array of different brews, from traditional favorites to unique creations. Learn about the coffee production process, gain insight into the local culture and discover the stories behind each cup of coffee. This walking tour through Seattle, known as the coffee capital of the USA, will not only leave you feeling energized but also more knowledgeable about the craft and culture of coffee. This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.

Transfer from your cruise terminal to the airport or your hotel — and tour Seattle in between — on this 3-hour post-cruise city tour. See Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, on this fully narrated excursion that includes pickup from your cruise terminal and drop-off at the airport or your hotel.

Each neighborhood in Seattle has a unique feel, architectural style and social scene. Let’s take a ride and explore some of them! We will check out Capitol Hill, center of nightlife, meander through the Volunteer Park neighborhood to see some of Seattle’s beautiful old Victorian-style homes, then we're off to Columbia City, Beacon Hill, and Georgetown. There are spectacular views all through this drive! If you’re a new resident of Seattle, or considering moving here, this is a great tour for you to start building a mental map of the feel of the city, guided by a resident of 30 years. For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

Leave the driving and planning to someone else, and enjoy a stress-free way to explore beyond Seattle city limits, on this two-in-one coach trip. Admire the Pacific Northwest scenery en route to Snoqualmie Falls (admission own expense), one of the most-visited waterfalls in Washington State. Then, continue to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style historical village rich in German culture. Sightsee independently, browse the souvenirs, and even opt to sample German food and beer.

Visit beautiful Vancouver, Canada, consistently named one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life. We’ll leave from Seattle and see some of the city’s top sights including, Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown and Granville Island. We’ll stop to see the Gastown Steam Clock and have to option to experience the FlyOver Canada 4D experience (your own expense). Required documents include an ArriveCAN, E311 Declaration Card, and passport/green card.

lab·​o·​ra·​to·​ry | \ ˈla-b(ə-)rə-ˌtȯr-ē A place providing opportunity for experimentation, observation, or practice in a field of study. This is an ever-changing and high concept cocktail workshop (aka. laboratory) for those with 0 to 100 levels of experience. Unconventional, not a class; learn through experimentation! You get to take risks in this lab that you wouldn't normally take at home with hundreds of ingredients at your fingertips. Tools include smoking gun, test tubes, shaker sets, etc. It is my goal as your host to work with each of you and fine-tune each event to fit your individual mixology goals. By design, any awkwardness and negative judgement is kicked out the door in order for the madness to ensue!

Travel throughout Seattle to get a well-rounded view of the city. Guests ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while they learn about the highlights from a local guide. The tour covers destinations throughout the city as well as stops at Kerry Park, Pioneer Square, and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. This is a door-to-door experience with hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Cycle through Seattle on this half-day tour that combines exercise with sightseeing. After getting matched with the appropriate gear, you'll follow your guide and group of just 12 fellow adventurers to some of Seattle's top sights, stopping to listen to insightful commentary along the way. Highlights include the Ballard Locks, Olympic Sculpture Park, the Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods, the fish ladder. Travel most of the way via protected bike lanes and an interurban bicycle trail.

Get to know the landscape of Seattle on a private sightseeing tour that provides an introduction to the city--great for the start of your stay. Traveling in a Suburban (avoid the bus tours), you'll pass by Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and other major attractions across seven neighborhoods. Along the way, stop for photo ops and learn about local history.

This Seattle tour has it all: art, history, culture, and incredible views from the top of the iconic Space Needle! Our Seattle tour starts with a walk around the Queen Anne neighborhood and Seattle Center. As we pass by landmarks like the Museum of Pop Culture and Chihuly Garden and Glass, your local tour guide will point out the grounds’ lesser-known artworks and institutions, from the famous musical International Fountain to surrounding entertainment complexes like the Seattle Opera. For any Seattle music fans, we can include a stop at a local radio station and record store to browse some vinyls and enjoy some local coffee. Then it’s off to the Space Needle for timed entry to the observation deck. Once there, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree Space Needle tour with your guide, who will point out other city landmarks and provide some Seattle history background. After the tour, continue enjoying spectacular views of the city, Puget Sound, and on clear days, the Olympics and Mount Rainier!

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Take in some of Seattle's best views from the Smith Tower with this ticket, which will give you all-day access to the tower's 35th-floor Observatory, including its exhibits 360-degree open-air deck. While you're up there, you can order a Prohibition-inspired cocktail or simply enjoy the views. Once you've had enough, you can ride back down to the ground level on the building's historic Otis elevator.

Seattle’s beloved Pike Place Market is nine acres of buskers, fish mongers, local farmers, artists, and specialty businesses. Explore this fascinating destination to learn about its offerings, history, scandals, and ghost stories. As a retired chef and market tour guide, my hope is to help guests become familiar with all the joys of the market, including its layout, vendors, foods, history, and scandalous past.

Join a small group of fellow travelers and a friendly guide for a scenic drive through the Cascade Mountains, where you’ll marvel at the evergreen forests, a towering volcano that rises above the surrounding landscape, sparkling lakes, and historic towns along the way. Stop at scenic viewpoints and waterfalls as you capture breathtaking photos at picturesque viewpoints. You’ll also have free time to explore the park’s trails, wildlife, and visitor center at your leisure. Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, or a thrill-seeker, you’ll find something to love about Mount Rainier at your own pace. Mount Rainier is more than just a mountain. It’s a national treasure that offers something for everyone. This tour includes convenient pickup and drop-off from selected locations in downtown Seattle and airport hotels. Don’t miss this chance to see one of America’s most spectacular natural wonders. Book your Mount Rainier Tour from Seattle today and prepare for a memorable adventure!