Top Seattle Half-day Tours

Escape to the beauty of Snoqualmie Falls, one of Washington’s most popular scenic attractions, on this winery tour from Seattle. Visit an independent, family-run winery as well as the beloved, world-class Chateau Ste. Michelle, one of Washington’s oldest and most acclaimed wineries. The tour travels over Lake Washington on Seattle’s famous floating Evergreen Point Bridge to Woodinville, home to many of Washington’s wineries. With wine tasting available and beautiful scenery, it’s a relaxing day away from the hustle of the city.

See where (and how) airplanes are built on this guided small-group tour of the Boeing factory near Seattle. Tour the massive Boeing assembly plant, the world’s largest building by volume, and see signature Boeing planes in production. Explore the interactive exhibits and displays in the 28,000-square-foot Aviation Center Gallery and visit the educational Future of Flight Aviation Center museum.

See how airplanes are built on this small-group trip to the Boeing factory near Seattle. Visit the massive Boeing assembly plant, the world’s largest building by volume, and see a variety of different planes in production. Then explore the interactive exhibits and displays in the Aviation Center Gallery and visit the educational Future of Flight Aviation Center museum.

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

Experience the best of Seattle on this small-group minibus tour in and around the Emerald City. Visit great attractions in downtown Seattle and at the Seattle waterfront. Travel to Pioneer Square, Chinatown and International District, plus Seattle Center (with the iconic Space Needle), hopping out for photo ops throughout the tour.

Cycle through Seattle on this half-day tour that combines exercise with sightseeing. After getting matched with the appropriate gear, you'll follow your guide and group of just 12 fellow adventurers to some of Seattle's top sights, stopping to listen to insightful commentary along the way. Highlights include the Ballard Locks, Olympic Sculpture Park, the Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods, the fish ladder. Travel most of the way via protected bike lanes and an interurban bicycle trail.

It might seem a little bit intimidating exploring one of the largest cities in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region all on your own, but there’s no need to stress. This 4-hour guided tour helps you conquer all the hot spots of Seattle, including the Space Needle, China Town, and T-Mobile Park. Your guide knows all the quickest ways around, so you can see more in less time.  

Get a behind-the-scenes look at airplane design and manufacturing on a 4.5-hour Boeing factory tour that includes the Future of Flight Aviation Center, and round-trip transport from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels. Watch the factory floor and flight line from above, get a virtual tour of a 787 flight deck, then use a simulator to design and test your own airplane.

Sail the seas around Seattle on this private, 3-hour adventure to Puget Sound. Climb aboard the S/V Kingsley and set sail from the Shilshole Bay Marina with an experienced captain leading the way. Learn how to sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. See an abundance of marine wildlife, the downtown Seattle skyline — including the iconic Space Needle — plus incredible views of the Olympic Mountains, featuring majestic Mount Rainier in the distance.

See the best of Seattle on this private, 3-hour, sightseeing tour. Pick and choose the sites and attractions with the most appeal and let an expert guide lead the way. Consider the many options: the iconic Space Needle, the famous Pike Place Market and the Elliott Bay waterfront. How about Pioneer Square, the birthplace of Seattle, or the Ballard Locks? Get sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mt Rainier. This customizable tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Taste Seattle's best wine, coffee, and chocolate during this Viator Exclusive culinary tour. At Starbucks Reserve Roastery, tour the behind-the-scenes roasting operation and taste some of the famous coffee company's best brews. Indulge your sweet tooth at Fran's Chocolate Factory, then finish out your culinary adventure with a wine tasting at Browne Family Vineyards. All tastings are included; hotel pickup is available on request. This Viator Exclusive tour is not available anywhere else.

During the tour, we will make three stops in places of tourist importance. The first stop will be the Pioneer Square neighborhood located in the historic district of the old metropolis where we will visit the origins of Seattle on a walk suitable for the whole family and full of history, architecture and photography. We will continue to the Ballard locks for our second stop. There we will see the ships enter and leave the Pacific Ocean to the lakes that surround the city. Finally, we will end with one of the most impressive panoramic views before finishing the tour where we can take some of the best photos of the city center. The tour ends at the Space Needle tower, Pike Place Market or returned to your hotel. Generally it is a 3-hour tour but it can be extended if the group wishes. This tour is highly recommended for children and adults of all ages.

Go wine tasting just outside Seattle at two of Woodinville’s award-winning wineries on this private full-day tour. You’ll travel to this top wine-producing region in the comfort of a private vehicle, stopping at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery and Snoqualmie Falls at the foothills of the Cascades. Bite into boutique chocolate in Issaquah before returning to Seattle via the Evergreen Pt Bridge across Lake Washington.

Take a trip to the Boeing Factory with your group of up to 7 people in your own private car with your very own expert guide. Your guide will give you interesting insight into the history of Boeing and Seattle on your trip to Everett where the factory is located. Once you arrive, learn how airplanes are built on a guided tour of the Boeing factory. Tour the massive Boeing assembly plant, the world’s largest building by volume, and see a variety of different planes in production. Explore the interactive exhibits and displays in the Aviation Center Gallery and visit the educational Future of Flight Aviation Center museum. Your guide will wait for you to complete your tour and provide you with personalized service back to Seattle.

Mount up on an electric bicycle for an easy, sweat-free tour of West Seattle with a small group. You can cover tons more ground in West Seattle than you could on foot and use the pedal assist to get you up the hills. Your guide will provide all navigation and commentary for your small group of four people or fewer. Travel back to the main city on a scenic ferry ride.

See Seattle like a local on a private shore excursion that takes in all the highlights of this famous Northwest city. While your ship is in port, take private transport to must-see locales such as the Chinatown-International District, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. The 3-hour tour includes stops to explore Seattle’s food, shopping and entertainment. You can even get out to view Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the top of the Space Needle (own expense).

You’re a serious beer enthusiast who wants the best of what the Seattle brewery scene has to offer. Learn how Ballard has become one of the most famous brewing districts in the world, and let your guide show you some of the top local brewpubs. Enjoy tasting with like-minded people, find something you’ve never tasted before, and discover new brews you’ll love.

Sip craft beer by the Seattle waterfront on a brewery tour of the Fisherman’s Terminal neighborhood, visiting local brew pubs in an area with a vibrant fishing tradition. It’s a great chance to see a Seattle neighborhood that retains some grit and industrial character as you walk to Urban Family Brewing Co., Figurehead Brewing Co., Fisherman’s Terminal, and Rooftop Brew Company, tasting a series of traditional beers along the way.

Just a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle and you'll be among the best wineries and wine tasting in Washington! You may have heard about some of the award-winning wines grown and produced on Bainbridge Island, but you have to experience the charm first hand. Our winemakers love what they do, and our tour guides will help show you the way to an experience of a lifetime! ✓ Visit 3-4 of the island's wineries and meet with the winemakers. ✓ Gourmet Dinner included. ✓ Up to 15 tastings! ✓ Receive V.I.P. treatment, possibly get to taste from the barrel of the newest wines! ✓ Complimentary Tour Bainbridge souvenir wine glass.

Get to know the landscape of Seattle on a private sightseeing tour that provides an introduction to the city--great for the start of your stay. Traveling in a Suburban (avoid the bus tours), you'll pass by Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and other major attractions across seven neighborhoods. Along the way, stop for photo ops and learn about local history.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city on this tour and enjoy the best views Seattle has to offer. Make sure to bring your camera on this excursion. You will have a state of the art Rad Power Electric Bike on this 15 mile 3 hour tour. Meet us at the Vine St Storage Unit directly across from the Edgewater Hotel on the corner of Alaskan Way and Wall St, look for the green SBT signs. (see meet up location) This is where we equip you up with your electric bike and helmet. After gearing up we voyage in style through Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park on a beautiful bike trail on Seattle’s waterfront on our way to Magnolia which hosts Seattles biggest park known as Discovery Park and the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Your bicycle guide will navigate you through the complex maze of trails on this 3 hour 15 mile electric bicycle journey to one of Seattle’s nicest neighborhoods. Must be 13-years-old and 5’0 to ride the Rad Power Electric Bike. $99 per person.

Coffee is part of the local culture of Seattle, and knowing which roasteries and cafes to try can be overwhelming. Let a local coffee expert be your personal guide through the city. Enjoy a day of sipping three unique brews at independent coffee shops. Learn about the process of roasting beans and creating a balanced blend, and even try your hand at pulling an espresso shot at the La Marzocco Espresso Lab.

With the trend towards craft food and drink in the Pacific Northwest, it can be overwhelming to know where to go to get the best bites. Join a passionate foodie on a customized private tour of Downtown Seattle's food scene. You’ll taste your way through Pike Place Market, taste locally-brewed beer, and wrap up your experience with specialty chocolates and desserts.

Waiting to take off on a cruise? Get to know the beautiful city of Seattle on a small-group guided sightseeing tour around town. Hop in a mini-coach and enjoy a relaxing ride to the city’s most popular attractions, like the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and many more, including a great view of Mt. Rainier. Hotel pickup and port drop-off are included. Luggage will be safely stowed during the tour, and a timely return to the cruise port is guaranteed.