Top Seattle Culture - page 3

Let's explore the busiest locks in the nation, the Hiram Chittenden Locks! On this walking and driving tour, we will watch boats "lock through" and learn how the locks operate. In the late spring, we can visit the largest Great Blue Heron colony in the city to watch and listen to the chicks, and see baby salmon (smolts) going out to sea. From mid-June through September we will see adult salmon returning to navigate the fish ladder on their way home to spawn. We will learn how this critical component of our maritime industry and history transformed Seattle, and its role in managing our freshwater lake systems. Then we're off to Gas Works to learn about this one-of-a-kind park, where we will see float planes taking off and landing, and enjoy stunning views of the city. Finally we will visit the houseboat communities along Lake Union, a uniquely Seattle experience! For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

Skip the awkward group walking tours and get to know the darker side of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Following your local guide, you’ll travel from Kerry Park to Pioneer Square and beyond, fitting in some true crime legends as you learn about the city and its debaucherous past. Whether it’s your first time in Seattle or your fiftieth, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective on the Emerald City.

This Seattle food tour is unlike any other, tapping into the rich history and cuisine of the Chinatown International District. Come join a local guide to experience flavors from around the world, all located within one unique neighborhood! Your Seattle foodie tour include tastes from all over the globe, from Japanese festival foods to Filipino-inspired treats. You may enjoy tea from a historic hotel and navigate an Asian supermarket for a special snack with your tour guide. Perhaps we’ll stop by an Asian bakery or a restaurant serving up traditional Chinese staples. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and origins of Seattle’s International District, and your Seattle walking tour may pass by some important landmarks, including the Chinatown gate and beloved historic restaurants and museums. You’ll also pass by modern-day sites that have supported the community for decades. Come hungry: we plan to fill you up while supporting our local businesses on this food tour adventure!

Learn about the history of the neighborhood , walk among some great outdoor street art, enjoy some excellent craft cocktails and taste spirits that are made right here in the area! Throughout our walking tour, we’ll be passing by some interesting landmarks in Fremont, including a historic canal, modern-day tech headquarters, some truly bizarre outdoor art, and the famous Fremont Troll, all part of the wonderfully weird Center of the Universe! Highlights +Enjoy a taste of some locally made spirits - made right here in the Pacific Northwest +Discover some funky art throughout the Fremont neighbourhood +Learn the stories behind the cocktails and their ingredients +Get to know why Fremont earned the nickname 'Center of the Universe` +Hear about Seattle's Prohibition past and its modern-day drinking scene +Get up close and personal with a beloved city attraction, the Fremont Troll

Located at the base of the Space Needle in the Seattle Center Campus, Climate Pledge Arena is the world's most sustainable arena. On this 75-minute guided tour, you'll see the arena as well as areas usually kept 'behind the scenes' such as the locker rooms for both the Seattle Kracken and the Seattle Storm (subject to availability), the owners suite and more!

Center of Seattle’s LGBTQ community for years, "the hill" is vibrant, inclusive and delights with small independent shops, booming nightlife and attitude. We will learn about it's history and visit one of Seattle’s oldest parks with great views of the Space Needle. Along the way, we will check out a few of Seattle’s best book stores, some great record shops, sample locally made ice cream and confections, enjoy the best espresso in the city (in my opinion!) and see some of the most famous bars and live music venues in the city. This is a great way to plan your weekend agenda while in town if nightlife is your thing. These are the places I take my friends and family when they visit, I'd like to share them with you. With a max of 3 people, this is a personal "best of Seattle" tour that explores the places most visitors never see. Come explore with a 30 year local! For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

Step aboard a boat for a cruise on Lake Union, hosted by a skipper/bartender who will mix drinks for you between steering the ship. Traveling with a small group of just six people means you'll get tons of personalized attention and the chance to ask questions. Take in sights of Lake Union's draw bridges, seaplanes, and scenic shoreline while listening to engaging narrative and sipping drinks.

See two spectacular waterfalls in just half a day with this shared guided tour. After meeting your naturalist guide in central Seattle, head to Snoqualmie Falls and then hike to Twin Falls. Along the way, explore an ancient rainforest and learn about the unique environment and indigenous culture of the Cascades from your guide.

Explore Seattle in a unique way, following clues and solving puzzles as you learn about the city's history and event surrounding the Klondike Gold Rush, the Seattle Underground and Great Seattle Fire. As you solve each challenge, you'll be brought to many exciting and historic locations throughout downtown. No map, GPS or tour guide needed, and the game is done on your desired time and at your own pace (typical completion time is about 1.5 hours.)

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from the water on this comfortable, 2-hour, cocktail cruise along Lake Union. Watch seaplane arrivals and departures and see landmark Seattle locations like the iconic Space Needle, Seattle Great Wheel, the Fremont Bridge, Gas Works Park, the University of Washington and much more — plus a plethora of floating homes, including the one from the popular movie ‘Sleepless in Seattle.’ Choose from a morning, midday, afternoon or evening cruise. The first round of drinks is included.

VOTED 10 BEST FOOD TOURS IN THE COUNTRY BY USA TODAY! Get ahead of peak crowds and join us for this special offering as we take you behind the scenes on an early-morning exploration of Pike Place Market. Our guides on this tour are deeply rooted members of the community who will truly take you to “Meet The Producer” using their years of experience in the neighborhood. Feel like a local as you walk and eat your way through the best morning bites we can offer! Learn the names and stories of the people who operate the businesses, as our guides give you the full history of how Pike Place became The Soul of Seattle. 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.

Unlock clues on your phone and solve unique challenges while learning about the innovators who helped shape this unique Pacific Northwest city. Challenges will take place at well known landmarks, as well as little known gems throughout the city. As challenges are solved, you will be guided to your next destination. No guide is needed, this tour can be done on your own time, at your own pace. Enjoy the adventure!

The one and only tour of Seattle you'll ever need - in just 45 minutes! Explore the city's rich history, stopping by world-famous attractions and some hidden gems. We'll stretch our legs, do some food shopping in Pike Place Market - and build some uniquely Seattle snacks that showcase local cuisine and history! My goal is that at the end of the tour you will not only see some beautiful sites, but also understand how all that history shaped Seattle into the city it is today. This is the most fun "lunch & learn" you've ever attended!

Mount up on an electric bicycle for an easy, sweat-free tour of West Seattle with a small group. You can cover tons more ground in West Seattle than you could on foot and use the pedal assist to get you up the hills. Your guide will provide all navigation and commentary for your small group of four people or fewer. Travel back to the main city on a scenic ferry ride.

Enjoy a day exploring native Suquamish culture on this private day trip from Seattle. After pickup from your Seattle hotel, airport, or cruise terminal, take the ferry across the Bainbridge Island. Visit Chief Seattle’s grave, and spend time at the longhouse at Suquamish Indians Museum, and speak to a docent about the history and future of the Suquamish.

Explore the little-known history of Oahu’s WWII red-light district on a small-group (max 12), 90-minute walking tour. Hear tales of debauchery from you r historian guide as you see the sights of Chinatown. Stop at tattoo parlors, bars, and former brothels as you learn how the ladies of the night went on strike to demand better pay. This tour is wheelchair accessible and ideal of visitors wanting to see a different side of the island’s past

Visit Mt. Rainier National Park in comfort with this full-day SUV tour from Seattle. Your knowledgeable local area will take you to a mix of popular attractions and lesser-known sights, making four stops along the way so that you can take short hikes and visit waterfalls along the way. When possible, you’ll travel back a different way than you came, to maximize how much of the park you’ll get to experience.

With its scenic beaches, charming shops, and views of the Olympic Mountains, West Seattle offers a picturesque charm you just can't find downtown. See the best of this quaint Seattle neighborhood with this guided tour. As you explore with just four travelers, you stroll along the waterfront, wander in the forest at Schmitz Park, and enjoy views of Bainbridge Island from Alki Beach—all just a stone's-throw from the downtown hustle and bustle.

This Christmas tour is unique in that it takes you to some of the most special and festive holiday highlights in Seattle area. The Christmas lights in the botanical garden are beautiful and the Snowflake Lane holiday parade on Bellevue Square is one of a kind.

See many of Seattle's highlights in just three hours with this small-group tour of the city. After meeting your guide at Pike Place Market, you'll head to Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, and Kerry Park. After the tour, your guide will drop you at the Space Needle or Pike Place Market or take you back to your hotel.

Come join us on a historic tour through Pioneer Square and pair it with one of the best things to do in Seattle: see the city from 35 floors up! Your Seattle tour starts with a walk through the historic neighborhood, where you’ll easily be able to imagine the city’s early pioneer days with the help of your local tour guide. Top Seattle attractions we’ll pass by include Klondike National Historical Park, Waterfall Garden Park, and the Seattle waterfront. As you take in the neighborhood’s charm and architecture, your Seattle guide will narrate the fascinating history of the area, from indigenous settlement to Pacific Northwest pioneer town. Learn the surprising background of the city’s founding, immigrant influence, and the vice that gave this neighborhood a certain reputation. We’ll then take our tour above the streets to enjoy incredible 360-degree views of Seattle, the Sound, and the distant mountains from Smith Tower, a stunning building with a fascinating history of its own!

Snoqualmie Falls is one of Washington state's top tourist attractions, just a short drive from Seattle. Plunging 270 feet, this world-famous waterfall offers spectacular views, as well as lessons in geology, native culture, and energy production. This entertaining tour covers all of it with visits to the upper and lower observation decks, hike to the bottom (optional), and gift shop. We'll transport you in a clean and luxurious vehicle, with seats for up to 6 people (5 is most comfortable.)

Your drinks are on us: On this tasting tour, you’ll enjoy 3 cocktails carefully selected by a local guide. We’ll start near Pioneer Square, where you’ll hear about the city’s founding and historic preservation, its indigenous past, and the once-flourishing grunge scene that started right here in downtown Seattle. We may get to visit one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle, a modern-day speakeasy, or just venues with great cocktails with fascinating backgrounds. We’ll enjoy time-honored libations, Prohibition-inspired creations, and tipples with a twist on the classics. While you’re sipping on excellently crafted cocktails, your guide will entertain with stories of Seattle’s gritty past, from unlikely beloved city criminals to the resurgence of cocktail culture in the 90s. And whether you’re new to the cocktail scene or an aficionado, you’ll impress at your next party or outing thanks to your guide’s knowledge of the ingredients that go into making your mixed drink so delectable.