Seattle Tours: Book Tickets Now

Ride a hop-on hop-off bus past the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, or head across Puget Sound to Olympic National Park.

Olympic National Park: All-Inclusive Small Group Day Trip from Seattle

From $319.69

Seattle Center & Space Needle: Guided Walking Tour

From $135.00

Seattle is easy to explore with a guide or a plan already in place. You can loop through downtown on a hop-on hop-off bus, learn the story of the 1962 World’s Fair on a walking tour at Seattle Center, or spend a day among glaciers, rain forest and coastline at Olympic National Park.

Book your tour tickets online and choose the one that fits your time.

Which Seattle Tour is Right for Me?

Hop-on hop-off bus tours in Seattle

A hop-on hop-off bus is a simple way to get your bearings in a new city. The Seattle loop takes about 80 minutes if you stay on board, and the stops include the Space Needle and Seattle Center, Pioneer Square and Occidental Square, Seattle Central Library and Pike Place Market.

Tours are narrated in English, so you can listen as you ride and get off wherever something catches your eye.

Plan a few extra hours if you want to explore any of the stops properly.

Guided walking tour of Seattle Center and the Space Needle

Seattle Center covers 74 acres and was built as the site of the 1962 World’s Fair. The Space Needle went up for the fair, and the grounds have been a gathering place ever since. A guided walking tour covers that history as you move through the area on foot, and it shows you more than a quick photo stop would.

It is a good option for anyone who likes hearing the story behind a place while they are standing in it.

Olympic National Park day trips from Seattle

Olympic National Park sits on the Olympic Peninsula, across Puget Sound from Seattle, and protects more than 900,000 acres. It holds three very different landscapes: glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forest and a long stretch of wild Pacific coast. The Hoh Rain Forest on the western side is among the wettest places in the continental United States, and Roosevelt elk live in the park.

A small group day trip from Seattle takes the planning out of a long journey and lets you spend your energy on the scenery.

Good to Know Before Booking Seattle Tours

The hop-on hop-off loop takes about 80 minutes without getting off, so plan extra time for any stops you want to explore.

Stops on the bus route include the Space Needle and Seattle Center, Pioneer Square, Seattle Central Library and Pike Place Market.

The guided walking tour covers Seattle Center on foot, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a layer for changeable weather.

You can reach Seattle Center by monorail from Westlake Center downtown, in about two minutes.

Olympic National Park is across Puget Sound on the Olympic Peninsula, so the day trip takes up most of the day.

Weather in the park can differ from the city, so bring layers and a waterproof jacket.

Each tour starts from its own meeting point, so check the location and start time on your booking before the day.

Booking online ahead of time makes it easier to fit tours around the rest of your Seattle plans.

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Seattle's Top 5 Picks

Seattle Aquarium

A Pier 59 waterfront aquarium focused on Puget Sound marine life, with a 400,000-gallon Underwater Dome at its center.

Sky View Observatory

A 360-degree viewing floor 902 feet up on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center, with Mount Rainier and the Space Needle in sight.

Woodland Park Zoo

A 92-acre zoo in Phinney Ridge known for habitat-style exhibits, from grizzly bears on the Northern Trail to giraffes on the African Savanna.

Smith Tower

A 1914 Pioneer Square skyscraper with a 35th-floor observatory, an open-air deck and the carved Chinese Room.

National Nordic Museum

A Ballard museum, in a purpose-built building that opened in 2018, devoted to the heritage of the five Nordic countries and Nordic Americans.

FAQs about Seattle Tours

What tours can I take in Seattle?

You can ride a hop-on hop-off bus around downtown, join a guided walking tour of Seattle Center and the Space Needle, or take a small group day trip to Olympic National Park.

How long is the hop-on hop-off bus loop in Seattle?

The full loop takes about 80 minutes if you stay on the bus the whole way.

Where does the Seattle hop-on hop-off bus stop?

Stops include the Space Needle and Seattle Center, Pioneer and Occidental Square, Seattle Central Library and Pike Place Market.

Is a hop-on hop-off bus a good way to see Seattle for the first time?

Yes, it gives you an overview of the city and lets you get off wherever you want a closer look.

What does the Seattle Center and Space Needle walking tour cover?

It is a guided walk around Seattle Center, the former 1962 World's Fair grounds where the Space Needle stands.

How do I get to Seattle Center from downtown?

The monorail from Westlake Center reaches Seattle Center in about two minutes.

What is Olympic National Park known for?

It is known for glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forest and a wild Pacific coastline.

How big is Olympic National Park?

The park covers more than 900,000 acres on the Olympic Peninsula.

Can I visit Olympic National Park as a day trip from Seattle?

Yes, a small group day trip from Seattle lets you see part of the park without planning the route yourself.

What should I wear for an Olympic National Park day trip?

Comfortable shoes, layers and a waterproof jacket are a good idea, since the weather can change quickly.

Can I book Seattle tours online in advance?

Yes, you can book online ahead of your visit and plan the rest of your trip around it.