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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $79.00

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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)

launcher69

Aug 2014

This was our first activity on our visit to Seattle, and we really enjoyed it. Terry was a great tour guide, so helpful and enthusiastic! We enjoyed Snoqualmie Falls very much and got some great photos thanks to Terry's photo tips. He also took us to several locations where optimal photos were to be had of the city's best spots. We weren't sure we were going to like Seattle, but Terry really helped us to learn to enjoy what the city had to offer, and we are glad we went. I'd recommend this tour to anyone, but especially those making their first visit to this beautiful city.

Lisa M

Jul 2014

I was interested in a tour to take me to Snoqualmie Falls and found Shutter Tours which gave an added bonus of an introduction to the city of Seattle as well. The whole process of booking and meeting up for the tour was super easy. Terry was a great tour guide. He told us many stories and little known facts about Seattle during the whole tour making time fly by. The tour was four hours which was the perfect amount of time since we were only in Seattle for three nights and it left time to do other activities compared to a day trip which would take all day. We did the tour on our first full day in Seattle which was perfect so we could get orientated to the city and decide what all we wanted to see in more detail. The tour group was small with a max of 15 people which made it relaxing. Terry took good care of all of us and frequently made sure we were all enjoying the tour and our time in Seattle. He even packed bottled water and snacks. I would recommend this tour for people looking to see the falls and an overview of Seattle with a focus on photography.

Response from Host

Jul 2014

Thank you for your nice review and having our tour be on your first day in the city is always a great way to get your orientation. I'm a history junkie about Seattle and glad you enjoyed all the stories and I think it important to share the context of what you are seeing. Thank you for appreciating the historic and fact side of the tour as well as the other parts of your trip. Terry Divyak Owner - Shutter Tours

Mike2131

Jul 2014

First of all, I must agree with other reviewers - Terry was awesome. Friendly, knowledgeable, and a wealth of some great stories and history of Seattle. The small group size (13), photo tips, and comfortable van made for a pleasurable tour experience. The stops were well chosen to let the passengers see areas of Seattle that they might not otherwise visit. This was especially true for us since we had the Seattle City Pass and were going to hit a lot of the main "must see" locations in the Downtown/Pike Street Market/Pioneer Square/Waterfront Districts. Staring with Snoqualmie Falls was terrific since it got us into the country. It was beautiful and I had forgotten it was the setting for the old TV show Twin Peaks. From the Troll to the chocolate tasting to the final photo stop on Queen Anne Hill, it was a terrific tour. I think our favorite were the locks and fish ladder in Ballard. The nesting Great Blue Herons were an extra plus. For us, the tour started and ended at the Pike Street Market Information Booth - very convenient since we were staying at the Inn at the Market. Hotel pick-up and drop off is available in selected areas as well. All in all a wonderful excursion and very highly recommended.

Response from Host

Jul 2014

We love getting out into the Cascade Mountains and seeing Snoqualmie Falls and I think its a perfect was to get out of the city and see "Twin Peaks" I'm happy you enjoyed the stories and history of Seattle and maybe you'll remember your trip to Seattle every time you step into a Starbucks. One of our favorite historic stories to share. We are lucky to have the Great Blue Heron, "Heronry" again this year at the locks and I'm glad you enjoyed see all the nests. Terry Divyak Owner - Shutter Tours