The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour
Overview
Discover the Emerald City on our grand 4-hour Seattle tour. Experience the vibrant tastes and sights of Seattle, while exploring distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown and catch the perfect views from Queen Ann Hill. This public tour provides an excellent overview of Central Seattle from a comfortable bus with large viewing windows. Our tour stops at least four times throughout the excursion. We allow you to get out some on foot to explore as we believe it helps in experiencing the city and neighborhoods properly. We only offer one tour a day so we thrive on making ours the most complete tour of Seattle without you feeling like you're being hurried. Another great benefit is there is NO extra charge to be picked up at 90 percent of Seattle hotels- we are the ONLY tour company to offer this benefit- GRATIS! IF PREARRANGED IN ADVANCE we can even offer drop-offs at Cruise Ports for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends (AFTER 2:30pm).
What's Included
- Fully narrated tour in English
- IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully insured Commercial buses
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
- Professional, local guide
- Meals
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waterfall Garden Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pioneer Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lumen Field (pass by)
Chinatown International District (pass by)
Pike Place Market
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Space Needle (pass by)
Queen Anne Hill
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kerry Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Amazon Spheres (pass by)
Houseboats Of Seattle | Iconic Floating Homes for Sale
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gasworks Park Marina
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fremont
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fremont Troll (pass by)
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seattle Waterfront (pass by)
Seattle Great Wheel (pass by)
Fishermen's Terminal
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- No City Tour is run the same. Each of our tour guides provide a unique spin on how they show you around the City. The day's itinerary is dictated by your guide and will be provided by your guide upon pick up.
- Please note that the duration of the City Tour may vary and could extend beyond the estimated time. Factors that may affect the length of the tour include your pick-up and drop-off location, traffic conditions, guest mobility, road construction, and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible experience for all guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour 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.
- Fully narrated tour in English.
- IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends.
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Fully insured Commercial buses.
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels.
- Professional, local guide.
- Meals.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fully narrated tour in English
- IF ARRANGED IN ADVANCE we offer Port drop-off for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends
- Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully insured Commercial buses
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
- Professional, local guide
- Meals
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- No City Tour is run the same. Each of our tour guides provide a unique spin on how they show you around the City. The day's itinerary is dictated by your guide and will be provided by your guide upon pick up.
- Please note that the duration of the City Tour may vary and could extend beyond the estimated time. Factors that may affect the length of the tour include your pick-up and drop-off location, traffic conditions, guest mobility, road construction, and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best possible experience for all guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
