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Most visitors will walk Seattle's waterfront and see a nice view. This tour shows you what's actually behind it.
From Pioneer Square — where the city literally started — along the newly rebuilt waterfront to the ferry terminal, we connect the dots between Seattle's past and the city you see today. Join with a local guide as they share the stories these streets don't tell on their own.
You'll learn why the city burned down and rebuilt itself in a year, how the waterfront went from industrial grit to public park, and what makes Seattle's relationship with the water unlike any other city in the country.
Small groups, big stories, and a walk you'll remember long after you leave. Please let us know ahead of time about any mobility restrictions. The tour includes roughly 1.5 miles of walking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide on Western Avenue, on the sidewalk outside of Freya Bakery. Pease refrain from asking bakery staff for any information about the tour, and do not block the door.
Itinerary
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1
Experience Seattle's original geography in action. Don't worry, we're going down, not up.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Seattle Aquarium
Part of Seattle's new waterfront development, the expanded aquarium tells a story of the Northwest dating back through pre-historic times.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Historic Seattle Pier that has evolved alongside the city. suiting its various needs over the decades.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Seattle Great Wheel
A more recent part of Seattle's waterfront development, the wheel has gained iconic status in the city's skyline.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Something distinctly Northwest. The largest ferry system in the country has been vital to Seattle's development and is still a core part of the Puget Sound's infrastructure to this day.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Part of the city's modern waterfront project, this space is designed to connect visitors to the Puget Sound and the unique natural beauty and wildlife of the region.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Pioneer Square
Get a sense of Old Seattle during its biggest boom eras. This is the pace to go in Seattle for architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Connect to the region's long history through this monument.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Seattle's premier art museum, but the real story of the city sits right across the street...
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Our grand finale is at the city's long awaited connecter between land and SEA.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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