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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

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)

Hermione62

May 2014

A great first day in Seattle that not only gave us a great insight into Seattle's history but also explained present day Seattle. Not only did we get to see a lot of Seattle but this tour took us out of the city to the fabulous Snoqualmie Falls . Our guide, Terry, was very professional making our whole tour relaxed, comfortable and informative. Although we were not camera buffs Terry gave us some great tips to ensure our photographic memories were enhanced. We enjoyed the relaxed pace and casual yet professional style of Shutter Tours. Highly recommend this tour for those who appreciate small groups, quality and want more than the usual the touristy tour.

downlander5

May 2014

Had a great tour. Terry contacted me to arrange convenient pickup the day before. He was informative on the city giving interesting insights. Tour gives a good overall view, with the bonus of the Snoqualmie falls. Recommended

travelsfromFL

Mar 2014

Shutter Tours is the best way to see Seattle and its surrounding areas. Terry (tour guide) is a Seattle native that shares the beauty, culture and history of his city. The sites that you visit are not only breathtaking, but they are often historic. Being in the comfort of his well-appointed and modern bus allows you to cover areas that you would never see by walking or catching the local transportation. A trip to Seattle without visiting the Snoqualmie Falls is almost a wasted trip- not many people that limit themselves to a walking tour would ever get to experience this site. If you're a Jimmy Hendrix or Nirvana fan- there's a special treat on the tour for you too. Whether you're looking for beautiful landscapes, engineering marvels or the musicology of the Seattle area- Shutter Tours provides something for everyone. I travel at least 6-8 times per year and this is one of the best tours I've ever joined.