Seattle Private City Tour and Pike Place Market 4 Hours

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   For groups starting at Pier 91, meet your private guide at the confirmed pickup point at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal and begin your Seattle tour. This is an alternative to Pier 66, hotel or other agreed pickup, not a visit to both cruise terminals. Allow about 10 minutes for meeting and boarding, included in the four-hour duration.

   10 minutes

2. Stop 2

   For groups starting at Pier 66, meet your private guide at the confirmed pickup point near Bell Street Cruise Terminal on the Seattle waterfront. This is an alternative to Pier 91, hotel or other agreed pickup, not a visit to both cruise terminals. Allow about 10 minutes for meeting and boarding, included in the four-hour duration.

   10 minutes

3. Stop 3 Pass by

   Drive through Ballard as part of the route to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Hear local neighborhood stories from your guide. This is a narrated driving segment, with the Locks visit listed separately; shopping and brewery visits are not scheduled.

4. Stop 4

   Visit the Ballard Locks and public grounds while your guide explains how the locks connect Seattle's waterways. Boat movements and seasonal salmon viewing vary. The typical stop is about 30 minutes; sightseeing time may be adjusted for your pickup, drop-off, traffic and interests.

   30 minutes

5. Stop 5 Pass by

   Travel through Fremont with commentary from your local guide before or after the Fremont Troll photo stop. This neighborhood drive is part of the city sightseeing route. The separate Troll entry covers the short stop outside the vehicle.

6. Stop 6

   Meet the Fremont Troll beneath the Aurora Bridge and take photos of one of Seattle's best-known public artworks. This short stop may be shortened or omitted when the route is customized or additional airport-transfer time is needed.

   10 minutes

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Travel through Queen Anne on the way to the Kerry Park viewpoint. Your guide introduces this Seattle neighborhood from the vehicle. This driving segment is part of the city route; the separate Kerry Park entry describes the photo stop. Route order may change.

8. Stop 8

   Take in the Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay from Kerry Park. Enjoy time for photographs and local stories from your guide. Views of Mount Rainier depend on the weather.

   15 minutes

9. Stop 9

   Stop at Seattle Center for exterior photos of the Space Needle and nearby architecture. Exterior photo stop only. No ticket purchase is required; interior admission is not part of this itinerary.

   10 minutes

10. Stop 10 Pass by

    See the Seattle Center area from the vehicle as you approach or leave the Space Needle photo stop. Your guide introduces this landmark district. The separate Space Needle entry includes the outdoor photo time; this entry does not add another stop, a campus walking tour or paid admission.

11. Stop 11

    Pause at MoPOP in the Seattle Center area for exterior photos and a short restroom break, subject to facility access. Your guide will direct you to an available restroom nearby if needed. Exterior photo stop only. No ticket purchase is required; interior admission is not part of this itinerary. Allow about 10 minutes within the four-hour tour.

    10 minutes

12. Stop 12 Pass by

    Drive through the South Lake Union corridor as your guide introduces modern Seattle and the changing cityscape. This narrated driving segment connects the city highlights; museum visits, boat rides and indoor attraction admission are not included. The route may vary with traffic.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    See the Amazon Spheres from outside as your guide introduces modern Seattle and its changing cityscape. This is a pass-by on the sightseeing route; access inside the Spheres is not included.

14. Stop 14

    Enjoy one dedicated hour to explore Pike Place Market independently. Browse the shops and food stalls, choose somewhere to eat, or take photographs. Before your free time, your guide provides recommendations and confirms your meeting point and departure time. This is independent exploration, not a guided food tour. Meals, tastings, drinks and purchases are at your own expense.

    1 hour

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Drive through Seattle's historic Pioneer Square while your local guide introduces the city and shares neighborhood stories. This is a narrated driving segment; the route and order may change with your pickup location, traffic and interests.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Travel through the Chinatown-International District as your guide shares stories of the people and communities that helped shape Seattle. This is an exterior, narrated driving segment; indoor visits and paid attractions are not included.

17. Stop 17 Pass by

    Pass the historic Panama Hotel during the Chinatown-International District driving segment while your guide shares its place in Seattle's Japanese American history. Exterior viewing only; a hotel, tea room or museum visit is not included. Route order may vary with traffic and pickup location.

18. Stop 18

    Optional, time permitting: cross to West Seattle for a brief viewpoint or photo stop before continuing toward your selected drop-off. Your guide chooses the location to suit the route and conditions. This detour is not guaranteed and may replace or shorten other sightseeing. The Market hour and pickup/drop-off still fit within the four-hour tour; airport timing takes priority.

    10 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pickup included for all travelers

Pickup is available from downtown Seattle hotels, Seattle airport hotels, Pier 66, Pier 91 and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Guests arriving by public transit can arrange pickup at any Seattle light rail station or at King Street Station. Enter your requested pickup and drop-off locations when booking. Your guide will confirm the exact street-level meeting point before the tour. The four-hour duration includes pickup, all driving, one hour of independent Pike Place Market time and your selected drop-off. Airport transfers may require shortening other sightseeing stops. Cruise groups of 8 or more traveling with luggage must use Port Valet. Please share your ship and flight details when applicable.

How to get there

Pickup is available from listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation