I went on a tour about 6 months ago with my parents just as I was moving to Seattle for school, and we wanted to have a comprehensive tour of the city. I've kept reminding myself to review Earl and Puget Sound Tours but I have gotten sidetracked- 6 months later and I am finally putting fingers to keyboard for Earl because the tour was just that great and memorable.
Earl was very helpful in setting up the tour logistics, and soon he picked us up! We enjoyed conversation with him and with the other members of the tour bus/van. Soon Earl was driving us all over Seattle and, with witty & hilarious humor and vibrant energy, he gave us an in-depth introduction to Seattle. Having done lots of research before moving here, I was still learning a lot of important and interesting info, and I wasn't bored for even a second of our extensive tour.
I enjoyed the driving aspects of the tour as well as the parts where we got out to stretch our legs, perhaps get some coffee, and see the Ballard Locks where we saw the water levels changed to allow a boat through the waterway. We also were lucky enough to see sea lions and fish!
It was a fun experience for myself, my parents, and it seemed for everyone else on the ride, too. Clearly Earl has done his homework, works hard, and is very ambitious. Yet he's funny, down to earth, and kind, as well.
I highly recommend Puget Sound Tours, and Earl is a fantastic tour guide. Thanks Earl! Maybe I'll see you around the city and we'll have a good laugh!
Response from Host
Mar 2019
I am not sure how to respond to this, I mean a super grateful that you wrote a review 6 months later, while trying to get schooling done. If your studies are half as articulate as this review you are probably earning a 4.0, and I am remembering a little about this tour as we conversed about you moving to the the Pacific Northwest. Sorry you had to endure the coldest February on record, but the sun is coming. Hope you studies are going well. Thanks again.
Earl