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Half-Day Guided Tour of Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls

Half-Day Guided Tour of Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls

Overview

With two activities in one 4-hour tour, see the top sights of the Seattle area, both natural and manmade. First visit Snoqualmie Falls, a waterfall in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Then experience Seattle on a city tour that introduces you to the attractions and history that make Seattle one of the most livable cities in America. Listen to fun facts and engaging stories about Seattle from a guide, and learn how the city got its name and what the real story is about how much it rains. The itinerary ensures adequate time spent at each location, allowing individual feedback and suggestions from the guide.

City: Seattle

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
We can accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers
Secure luggage storage is available
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Shutter Tours - Day Tours

Join Shutter Tours for an exciting 4 hour sightseeing tour of Seattle.

Pike Place Market

This is our pickup location

Pioneer Square

After meeting your guide at Pike Place Market, your tour starts with a little Seattle history as you travel through Pioneer Square, where the early settlers decided to build the city. You'll learn how the great Seattle fire started as well as the Seattle Underground as we drive through Pioneer Square.

CenturyLink Field

CenturyLink Field is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). It is a modern facility with views of the Downtown Seattle skyline and can seat 69,000 people.

T-Mobile Park

T-Mobile Park is a retractable roof baseball park it is the home stadium of the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and has a seating capacity of 47,715 for baseball.

Snoqualmie Falls

Your first experience in the Cascade foothills will be a drive through the town of Snoqualmie, the real "Twin Peaks" of the Pacific Northwest. Then you'll enjoy the majesty of Snoqualmie Falls, which is sure to be a favorite memory on your tour with us. Time spent at falls is approximately one half hour.

Fremont Troll

Next stopping point is the Fremont Troll where you can take some time to get some photos of this one of a kind piece of public art. As we drive through Fremont you'll see a 16' tall statue of Bolshevik Russian Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. Your guide will share with you how this statue arrived in Seattle and the story behind its history.

Lenin Statue

The controversial Lenin statue originally came from Slovakia and is remenicant of the old communist style statues of a bygone era.

Fishermen's Terminal

During the months of September-March, we will visit Fisherman's terminal home of the Pacific fishing fleet.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

During the months of March thru August, we stop at the locks. At the Ballard Locks, you may see migrating salmon going through the locks system during the summer months, Sea Lions, Eagles and maritime traffic as they navigate this engineering marvel. Approximate time at the locks is a half hour, giving you time to explore the locks and fish ladder. (Note: This stop is not on tour September 1st-March 1st. See booking page for more info) Winter Tour Notes From October 29th thru March 1st, we do not stop at the locks due to the lack of boating activity and an empty fish ladder.

Kerry Park

Next we experience the #1 rated location in Seattle for taking a photo of the skyline, the picturesque viewpoint at Kerry Park.

Pike Place Market

Our final stop will be back at the Pike Place Market at approximately 2 PM.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (695)

April7901

May 2015

I'm one of those tourists that sticks to the familiar and the easily accessible. I don't rent cars, generally and I stick close to home base. Shutter Tours offers an easy way to get out of the downtown Seattle area and out to see sights I would not otherwise have seen with the Snoqualmie Falls and City tour. Terry (our guide) and Tracy (our driver) were fantastic. Lots of great info and tidbits on Seattle, its history, and its present. Terry was happy to provide photo tips for whatever level - from the most basic composition tips to more advanced information on shutter speeds and aperture. The small group (ours was 12 people) make the tour much more user-friendly than the giant 30-40 person tours. You can interact as much or as little as you like - perfect for a super introvert like myself. Not a lot of walking - a short trail to the viewing platform at the falls, and the same at Ballard Locks. The Locks trail was a bit of an incline, but even with a bum knee, it was perfectly fine for me. The stops were all lovely, though I would have gladly traded the chocolate tasting stop for a bit more time at the falls. The timing of the tour was spot-on. I was picked up at my hotel just before 10, and we left Pike Place Market very shortly after 10. We made our first drop-off at the cruise terminal just before 2:30. It should go without saying, but make sure you bring your camera (and that the battery is charged!). Wear shoes you can walk in. Enjoy the trip!

yembo85

Apr 2015

Great tour! Terry, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable of the history and neighborhoods of Seattle. The Snoqualmie Falls and City Tour was small and intimate (only seven of us!). We were picked up at Pike Place Market, drove to Snoqualmie Falls, and then worked our way back through the city. Stops at Ballard Locks, Theo Chocolate, The Fremont Troll, and Kerry Park. The photography tips alone were worth the trip. Whether using a DSLR or smartphone, Terry (a professional photographer) was able to give advice for taking the perfect shot. A wonderful four hour tour!

SaaviG

Mar 2015

My mother and I took the Snoqualmie Falls and City Tour today on our holiday in Seattle. It was a good half day tour, the way we wanted it. Extremely well planned and covered something for each age group. It was a pleasure to interact with Terry, our host, who conducted the tour nicely and made it "fun" with interesting facts about Seattle and Seattleites coupled with quick photography tips. He was extremely informative and helpful. The tour explores the real Seattle with a nice drive through the green neighbor-hoods. Highly recommended for those who visit Seattle. Thanks Terry Saavi