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See Seattle highlights if you only have a few hours between the time you exit your cruise ship and need to get to the airport with this private sightseeing experience for up to 4 designed specifically for cruise passengers heading to the airport.
After pickup from your cruise terminal, enjoy a relaxed, fully narrated drive through Seattle’s historic districts, waterfront, and vibrant neighborhoods while learning the stories that shaped the Emerald City. Visit the Ballard Locks, stop for photos at the Space Needle and the famous skyline viewpoint at Kerry Park. Drive downtown Seattle, Pioneer Square, and the stadium district as your guide shares local history and culture.
If time, you’ll also cross Lake Washington on I-90, one of the world’s longest floating bridges.
Your tour concludes with convenient drop-off at Sea-Tac International Airport or a Seattle or Sea-Tac Hotel of your choice.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will text you and coordinate with exact pick-up location.
Itinerary
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1
Begin your tour with convenient pickup directly from your cruise terminal at Pier 91 or, when applicable, Pier 66. Your guide will meet you after disembarkation, assist with loading your luggage, and begin the Seattle sightseeing experience from the port.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Visit the only place in the United States where boats can travel from fresh water to salt water via a lock system that you can watch close-up in action. While there, you may also see wildlife - from seals to salmon. This is a truly special sight to see while visiting Seattle.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Travelers will see Frankie Feetsplinter, a giant hand-built troll created from recycled wood by Danish artist Thomas Dambo outside the National Nordic Museum in Ballard. Depending on timing and interest, we may stop briefly for photos and a closer look at this playful piece inspired by Nordic folklore.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kerry Park
Absolutely the best view spot in Seattle. Take in views of Puget Sound, the Port of Seattle, Space Needle, city center and all three of Seattle's professional sports stadiums. This is the iconic view spot that you won't want to miss.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Space Needle
Get your photo taken at the base of the iconic Seattle Space Needle with an optional stop at MOPOP (the Museum of Pop Culture)'s gift shop to shop for items that represent Seattle's grunge music scene.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Seattle Center
Travelers may stop here for restroom access, an optional visit to the gift shop, and photos with views of the Space Needle before continuing the tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Amazon Spheres
Don't miss this architectural marvel in the middle of downtown Seattle. Guide will stop at or drive by the Amazon Spheres and offer stories of how Amazon has helped shape Seattle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Seattle Waterfront (Pass by)
Drive by the newly revamped and enhanced Seattle waterfront.
Admission ticket free -
8Pike Place Market
Optional 1 hour stop at pike place market. This is a private tour, if seeing the market is a priority for your group we can adjust the tour on the fly to make sure you experience it!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Lumen Field (Pass by)
Drive by Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, home to the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders and Seattle Mariners professional sports teams.
Admission ticket free -
Pioneer Square (Pass by)
Drive through Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, where you'll learn the history of early Seattle and see and learn about how the city recovered from the Great Fire of 1889.
Admission ticket free -
9Chinatown International District
In this unique corner of Seattle, you will see unique architecture and learn the history of Seattle's Asian communities and influence. Stop by the historic Panama Hotel for coffee, tea and history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Travelers will stop in West Seattle for panoramic views of the downtown skyline, Elliott Bay, and the surrounding city. From near the area where Seattle was first established, guests can see the city from a different perspective and look back across many of the neighborhoods and landmarks explored during the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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