The 15 Guided Tours in Seattle That Earn Their Price

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - Starting with the market’s working food stalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Taste Pike Place Market with a chef, sampling chowder, cheese, chocolate, tacos, and local specialties in a lively two-hour tour.

“Eric was a great host and I appreciated the history and the local story that he was willing to share. Also, just a fun guy to hang out with. Will definitely look forward to another tour with him. The food experience was great and all the food was actually really good. Highly recommended.”

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Guided, Seattle Underground Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Seattle: Guided Underground Walking Tour

2.Guided Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,144 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Explore Seattle’s buried streets and 1890s passageways while learning how the Great Fire reshaped Pioneer Square.

“Guide was very good. This tour is a very interesting insight on the history of the neighbourhood”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Seattle Harbor Cruises, Tour Reviews

Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

3.Seattle’s Original Guided Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,077 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Seattle’s one-hour Argosy harbor cruise pairs live history with skyline, mountain, stadium, port, and waterfront views for $45.70.

“The cruise was fantastic! Our host was so knowledgeable and friendly and so was the rest of the staff! We lucked out with an absolutely beautiful day which made the experience unforgettable!”

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Guided, Half-Day, Snoqualmie Falls Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

4.Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,293 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

See Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle highlights in four hours, with a small group, local guide, photo tips, and seasonal stops.

“Dale was amazing. It felt like a personnel tour just for us. The best city tour we’ve ever been on, but the trip to Snoqualmie Falls was the highlight, absolutely breathtaking. Many thanks”

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Boeing Factory Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

5.Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

See Boeing jets built in Everett, tour the Future of Flight center, and enjoy guided transport from downtown Seattle for a practical half-day outing.

“Amazing!! You must experience this incredible tour to Boeing, especially if you have a passion for engineering, airplanes, construction, etc. The guides were great. I apologize for forgetting their names, but the guy who took us on his bus from Downtown Seattle was great! He has an incredible singing voice, and the lady who guided us at the actual factory was also topnotch! Some people were taken back by her ability to take control of the group, but it was appropriate since there were several very rude, talkative, loud, and obnoxious tourists. The views of landing planes were breathtaking, the cool, rainy weather was perfect. I just wish we were…”

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Food Tours, Guided, Pike Place Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

6.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Taste nine Pike Place Market specialties with a local chef, skip select lines, learn food-shopping tips, and save 10% at partner vendors.

“Scott was fantastic! So personable, kind and informative. His passion is clear and he is just a wonderful person; thank you!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Seattle Harbor Cruises, Tour Reviews

Seattle: Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

7.Harbor Cruise with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 599 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

See Seattle from the water on a one-hour Argosy harbor cruise with local narration, skyline views, mountain sights, and working port activity.

“A little rainy and overcast. We were offered to rebook for another day. We continued with harbour cruise as we weren’t able to rebook. The tour guide who shared all highlights was very knowledgeable. The only complaint I had was there was young woman speaking into microphone while we were lined up to get onto the boat. I don’t know if she knew, but none of us could here a word she was saying. Only thing I caught was rain poncho. We had stopped at 3 stores prior to the harbour tour and none sold rain ponchos. I guess I heard what I needed to - lol. The harbour tour…”

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Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Snoqualmie Falls Tours, Tour Reviews

Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

8.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Hike old-growth forest to Twin Falls, see 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls, and visit North Bend and Snoqualmie from Seattle in half a day.

“If you love hiking and want to explore the area, it's a good plan. Beautiful views and excellent guide, givrs you a lot of information and is also very punctua”

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Guided, Mount Rainier Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

9.Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 412 reviews · 11 hours · from $173

Explore Mount Rainier from Seattle on an 11-hour guided minibus tour with hikes, waterfalls, wildflowers, forests, and expert local commentary.

“Our guide Erika is fantastic. She is knowledgeable, super helpful and tells us a lot about Rainier and Seattle. I had a fantastic day. It would be even greater if we could drop by the reflection late for a while but definitely recommend this trip.”

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Guided, Mount Rainier Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Seattle: Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour

10.Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 1 day · from $148

Trade Seattle for waterfalls, glaciers, snowshoe trails, and Paradise on a guided Mount Rainier day tour with lunch and transport.

“I had an excellent experience on the Mt. Rainier tour with Tony as my guide. From the very beginning, he was attentive, professional, and extremely careful while driving, which made the entire trip feel safe and well organized. Tony was always happy to answer my questions, and his friendly, engaging conversation during the drives made the experience even more enjoyable. Communication was smooth and clear at all times, which really added to the overall comfort of the tour. I highly recommend this tour and would absolutely recommend Tony as a guide. He truly made the experience memorable :)”

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2-Hour Experiences, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

11.2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $55

Cruise Gig Harbor, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Point Defiance for Mt. Rainier views, local history, and possible seals, eagles, and porpoises.

“Great experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and very personable. Saw lots of wildlife to include bald eagles and harbor seals.”

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Ghost & True Crime Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

12.Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 204 reviews · from $27Best value

Explore Seattle’s haunted streets, Gum Wall, Butterworth Building, and corpse elevator with a lively local guide on this 90-minute walking tour.

“It was amazing loved the tour guide she was very nice”

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Guided, Pike Place Market Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

13.Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Taste 8+ Pike Place Market specialties, hear colorful Seattle stories, and find local food stops with a small group and guide.

“I loved the tour, I learned so much. Bob was a great tour guide!!”

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Guided, Snoqualmie Falls Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour

14.Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

See Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls from Seattle on a small-group hike with guide Jared, forest trails, Cascade scenery, and useful local insight.

“Tour was great. Nice hike to Twin Falls. Plenty if time to take in all the views. Snoqualmie Falls is a must see!! Breath taking 🤩”

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Food Tours, Guided, Pike Place Market Tours, Tour Reviews

Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

15.Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $72

Taste chowder, salmon, crab, oysters, sushi, and more while a chef guide reveals the stories and vendors of Seattle’s Pike Place Market.

“Our guide was excellent. She is a professional chef and multiple restaurant owner who has a wealth of knowledge about Seattle history and the History of Pikes Market. She was very professional and friendly.”

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