Seattle · BAINBRIDGE ISLAND TOURS
Good bainbridge island tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from Bainbridge Island with Captain Scott for two hours of Mt. Rainier, Seattle skyline, wildlife, and peaceful Puget Sound views.
“A wonderful sail on Elliot Bay with Captain Scott. He gave us loads of background information about the area, wildlife, general history and social life. A very enjoyable afternoon.”
Sail a classic 44-foot ketch from Bainbridge Island with Captain Ben for skyline views, mountain scenery, wildlife, and a private Puget Sound escape.
“Somehow we managed to find a rare day in the Puget Sound — no wind at all! But Captain Ben still gave us a great tour that even our college-age kids enjoyed. The sailboat was beautiful and Capt. Ben has a wealth of knowledge about the area. We’ll be back to try sailing!”
Spend nine hours on Bainbridge Island with a small group, scenic ferry rides, Bloedel Reserve, island history, lunch, and wine tastings.
“Daniel was very knowledgeable of the area, thoughtful to the tiniest of details, & fun. He made sure we had a great lunch & was able to answer lots of history questions.”
Tour Bainbridge pairs a 30-minute ferry ride with private winery visits, complimentary tastings, a gourmet dinner, and a souvenir glass.
“This was a great tour! Paul was extremely knowledgeable about the area and was a great host. We highly recommend doing this tour if you're staying in Seattle.”
Explore Bainbridge Island’s memorial, Puget Sound views, lookout, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll with a local guide in a small group.
“It is informative - I would not have gotten as much from the trip without the guide. The guide was friendly, engaging, and well informed. You could tell she loves her community and loves sharing it with others.”
Explore Bainbridge Island, Fay Bainbridge Park, and Bloedel Reserve by luxury minibus on a private, guide-led Seattle-area escape.
“Paul was a wonderful guide with a great history of Bainbridge Island. We also had Jenny along shadowing. This tour is an absolute don’t miss if you visit Bainbridge!! The natural beauty of the preserve cannot be captured in photos. There is eveRead more”
Explore Bainbridge Island’s memorial, beaches, troll, labyrinth, and local whiskey with a small-group guide from Seattle’s ferry terminal.
“We missed the distillery because of poor planning on the tour company’s part, and then the tour operator lied to us.”
Explore Bainbridge Island’s Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, forest paths, a labyrinth, island views, and the Bainbridge Museum of Art.
“Eve was very sweet, and Bainbridge Island is a beautiful place. Enjoy a perfect afternoon with this tour.”
Explore Bainbridge Island by small-group vehicle, visit the Japanese Exclusion Memorial and Rockaway Beach, then taste Pacific Northwest whiskey.
“The Japanese Exclusion Memorial was very cool. The exclusive whiskey tasting was good. I was disappointed that the tour said private and it wasn’t. Also, it said we had to be there at noon and the guide didn’t arrive until 12:30. That is a long time to wait. They did take us to a nice lookout spot with a view of Seattle. The troll was interesting too.”
Explore Bainbridge Island by private van, visiting memorials, beaches, Pia the Troll, a forest labyrinth, and a boutique winery.
“The tour with Joseph was amazing! He gave us history, showed us around the island, we enjoyed wine and fun! If you are thinking about it definitely do it! And the ferry ride is awesome each way. We got a beautiful sunset coming back!”
Ride Seattle’s waterfront, ferry to Bainbridge Island, and explore its artsy town by e-bike in a small, guided group.
“Totally new to e- bikes! I was nervous! Rena was great, very patient and a good teacher! I took to it and I loved it!! I can't think of a better way to see and learn about the Seattle area! Bainbridge Island was so peaceful and beautiful! It was a Perfect Day!!”
Explore Bainbridge Island’s Japanese American memorial, two wineries, local wines, and Pia the Peacekeeper Troll on a small-group tour.
“This was an awsome tour. Our driver Paul was extremely nice and had great taste in wines as well. The three wineries that we toured all had amazing wine; we bought bottles from all three and wound up joining the wine clubs of two. The ferry ride over was cool as well. I just wish that I had more time to explore the island because they had a number of nice shops and restaurants.”
Explore Bainbridge Island’s memorial, beaches, lookout, labyrinth, and troll sculpture on a two-hour small-group tour from the ferry terminal.
Sail Puget Sound from Bainbridge Island on a private classic ketch with Captain Ben, Seattle skyline views, wildlife, and hands-on sailing.
“I loved this sail so much the first time that we brought our kids along for the second experience, and they absolutely loved it too! As a returning customer, I can honestly say it’s totally worth the cost, and don’t think twice—do this, you won’t regret it! We saw a rare elephant seal, which was incredible to witness, and Captain Ben also saw orcas with clients the day before—something I didn’t even know we might see! Going to have to go a third time. Be sure to grab a coffee from the adorable, Instagram-famous Pegasus Coffee at the marina before heading out—it's the perfect start—and they also offer amazing sunset…”
Ride an e-bike from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, enjoy a ferry crossing, local coffee, waterfront views, and a small-group tour.
“We enjoyed the ferry and island experience. The route we rode was gorgeous!”
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