Seattle City Tour with Space Needle, Ballard Locks & Fremont Troll - 3 Hours
by Seattle's Best Tours
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Seattle is known for its mix of historic neighborhoods and modern landmarks. This three-hour bus tour covers many of the city's main sights and some local neighborhoods. The tour begins with a visit to Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original neighborhood, where guests can see Waterfall Garden Park, the city’s first fire station, and the home of a well-known parcel delivery company. Afterward, the group drives through Chinatown and the International District to view local restaurants and shops. The tour includes stops for photos at Lake Union, famous for having the most floating homes in the United States, including the style featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle. There is also a brief stop at Kerry Park for a panoramic view of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle, with Mount Rainier visible on clear days. The Ballard Locks, or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, are visited for about 25 minutes where guests may see salmon migrating, seals, sea lions, and birds such as eagles and blue herons depending on the season. Guests will pass several landmarks including the Space Needle (photos taken from the bus), the Museum of Pop Culture, the Fremont Troll (stop only if parking allows), Lumen Field stadium, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Amazon Spheres, and the Lenin Statue. Pike Place Market is viewed from the bus but guests who wish can be dropped off there after the tour. The tour includes bottled water and departs from the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pioneer Square
Seattle’s original neighborhood and historical district. Stop for photos at Waterfall Garden Park, the city’s first fire station, and the home of a famous parcel delivery company.
Pike Place Market
The farmers market is viewed from the bus since a full visit takes several hours. Guests may request to be dropped off here after the tour.
Space Needle
World-famous Space Needle viewed from the bus with photos taken during the tour. Guests can choose to finish the tour here for their own visit.
Lake Union
A brief stop for photos of the floating homes on Lake Union, the largest number in the U.S., including the style of home featured in Sleepless in Seattle.
5 min
Kerry Park
Stop for 10 to 15 minutes at this viewpoint overlooking the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. If the weather is clear, Mount Rainier, also known as Mount Tacoma by the First Nations, can be seen in the distance.
8 min
Museum of Pop Culture
Located next to the Space Needle, guests can take photos or be dropped off here at the end of the tour.
5 min
Fremont Troll
Stop at the Fremont Troll is optional and depends on parking availability and traffic enforcement in the area.
Waterfall Garden Park
A waterfall located in the middle of Pioneer Square, viewed during the tour.
5 min
Lumen Field
Drive by the stadium that is the home of the Seattle Seahawks.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Drive by glass art.
Amazon Spheres
The headquarters of Amazon.com, including the first Amazon no-pay grocery store, visible during the tour.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Also called the Ballard Locks, the tour stops here for about 25 minutes. During the right season, guests may see salmon returning to spawn, seals, sea lions, eagles hunting fish, and blue herons nesting.
25 min
Lenin Statue
Statue of Vladimir Lenin, the communist Russian leader, seen briefly on the route.
Chinatown International District
Drive through the neighborhood to view various restaurants and shops.
Meeting point
Tour bus arrive on the 8th Avenue side of the Hyatt at the charter bus loading zone near the corner of 8th Avenue & Howell Street. At completion of tour we can drop off at the pick-up location or Space Needle or Pike Place Market.
End point
Tour bus arrive on the 8th Avenue side of the Hyatt at the charter bus loading zone near the corner of 8th Avenue & Howell Street. At completion of tour we can drop off at the pick-up location or Space Needle or Pike Place Market.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Seattle City Tour with Space Needle, Ballard Locks & Fremont Troll - 3 Hours
by Seattle's Best Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
Seattle is known for its mix of historic neighborhoods and modern landmarks. This three-hour bus tour covers many of the city's main sights and some local neighborhoods. The tour begins with a visit to Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original neighborhood, where guests can see Waterfall Garden Park, the city’s first fire station, and the home of a well-known parcel delivery company. Afterward, the group drives through Chinatown and the International District to view local restaurants and shops. The tour includes stops for photos at Lake Union, famous for having the most floating homes in the United States, including the style featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle. There is also a brief stop at Kerry Park for a panoramic view of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle, with Mount Rainier visible on clear days. The Ballard Locks, or Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, are visited for about 25 minutes where guests may see salmon migrating, seals, sea lions, and birds such as eagles and blue herons depending on the season. Guests will pass several landmarks including the Space Needle (photos taken from the bus), the Museum of Pop Culture, the Fremont Troll (stop only if parking allows), Lumen Field stadium, Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Amazon Spheres, and the Lenin Statue. Pike Place Market is viewed from the bus but guests who wish can be dropped off there after the tour. The tour includes bottled water and departs from the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pioneer Square
Seattle’s original neighborhood and historical district. Stop for photos at Waterfall Garden Park, the city’s first fire station, and the home of a famous parcel delivery company.
Pike Place Market
The farmers market is viewed from the bus since a full visit takes several hours. Guests may request to be dropped off here after the tour.
Space Needle
World-famous Space Needle viewed from the bus with photos taken during the tour. Guests can choose to finish the tour here for their own visit.
Lake Union
A brief stop for photos of the floating homes on Lake Union, the largest number in the U.S., including the style of home featured in Sleepless in Seattle.
5 min
Kerry Park
Stop for 10 to 15 minutes at this viewpoint overlooking the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. If the weather is clear, Mount Rainier, also known as Mount Tacoma by the First Nations, can be seen in the distance.
8 min
Museum of Pop Culture
Located next to the Space Needle, guests can take photos or be dropped off here at the end of the tour.
5 min
Fremont Troll
Stop at the Fremont Troll is optional and depends on parking availability and traffic enforcement in the area.
Waterfall Garden Park
A waterfall located in the middle of Pioneer Square, viewed during the tour.
5 min
Lumen Field
Drive by the stadium that is the home of the Seattle Seahawks.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Drive by glass art.
Amazon Spheres
The headquarters of Amazon.com, including the first Amazon no-pay grocery store, visible during the tour.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Also called the Ballard Locks, the tour stops here for about 25 minutes. During the right season, guests may see salmon returning to spawn, seals, sea lions, eagles hunting fish, and blue herons nesting.
25 min
Lenin Statue
Statue of Vladimir Lenin, the communist Russian leader, seen briefly on the route.
Chinatown International District
Drive through the neighborhood to view various restaurants and shops.
Meeting point
Tour bus arrive on the 8th Avenue side of the Hyatt at the charter bus loading zone near the corner of 8th Avenue & Howell Street. At completion of tour we can drop off at the pick-up location or Space Needle or Pike Place Market.
End point
Tour bus arrive on the 8th Avenue side of the Hyatt at the charter bus loading zone near the corner of 8th Avenue & Howell Street. At completion of tour we can drop off at the pick-up location or Space Needle or Pike Place Market.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.