Top Seattle Historical Tours - page 2

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seattle's tech center in South Lake Union is not only filled with the expansive Amazon and Google campuses, it beckon's with some of the city's best street food. From hand-rolled sourdough bagels to perfectly balanced ginger beer, Eat Seattle stops at six different locations for tastings and stories about each local business. We'll conclude at the Amazon Spheres, an architectural marvel you can explore from the outside.

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.)

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 is home to “haunted” sights with unsavory histories not always apparent to independent travelers. On this walking ghost tour, explore downtown Seattle’s most haunted sights, including alleyways, old theaters, mortuaries, and the city’s first cemetery with a guide. Meet madames who ran brothels and court houses, ghostly vaudevillians, and other unruly characters along the way.

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!

Travel amid a stunning landscape on a memorable day trip through the Cascade Mountains. Your vehicle will climb Stevens Pass, motor alongside the Skykomish River and present views of Bridal Veil Falls and Deception Falls en route to Leavenworth. On arrival in the Bavarian town, you’ll have two hours for lunch (own expense) with free time to explore its wine shops and art galleries. Then continue over Blewett Pass, glimpse an old gold mining town and stop at Snoqualmie Falls, a premier natural attraction.

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.

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

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!

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

Enjoy a saucy audio tour of Ballard, Seattle's quirky neighborhood of salmon, coffee, and music. Fourteen years ago I fell in love with the area, so much so that I stayed. I'm a veteran tour guide and know all the great stories. As we walk past favorites like Hattie's Hat and Tractor Tavern, I will explain how this 19th century boomtown became the fun, eccentric, and historic neighborhood it is today.

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

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.

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!

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.

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 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.