History & Landmarks Seattle City Tour

Driving Tour
FromUS$675
Driving Tour
FromUS$675

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1960
  • Pick-up Time: 10.00am (recommended)
  • Duration: from 4 Hours
  • Location(s):Seattle
  • Group Size:Up to 7 people

Exclusive City Tours of Seattle, WA: A Full-Day Private Experience Visiting Key Landmarks and Exploring the History of Seattle

Wander into Seattle’s past and its vibrant present with a delightful tour combining history, culture, and contemporary marvels in one seamless journey. 

We’ll explore 15,000 years of Seattle’s story, from the region’s enchanting Old Growth forests to the modern innovation of the Amazon Spheres. It’s not just a tour; it’s your gateway to becoming a true Seattle expert — and you don’t even need to know the lyrics to a Nirvana song!

If you have any questions about this tour, please contact us. If you’d like to visit more wonderful destinations in the Pacific Northwest, consider booking one of our Specialty Experiences and tours from Seattle.

Book one of our Seattle history tours today! 

 

Seattle City Tour Meeting Location

For tours within Seattle city limits, pickup is included at no additional charge. Guests simply need to provide the name and address of their desired pickup location. For locations outside of the Seattle city limits, an additional fee will apply to cover transportation costs. Please refer to the booking page for more information. 

Seattle History & Landmarks City Tour Highlights

  • Expert Insight: Our skilled guides bring Seattle’s narrative to dazzling life, enriched by profound local knowledge.
  • Luxurious Travel: Luxury chauffeured vehicles catered to your group ensure style and comfort as you explore.
  • Quintessential Landmarks & Secrets Unveiled: Encounter renowned Seattle sights alongside the city’s hidden historical jewels.
  • Pioneer Square:See the historical district of the area that became known as Seattle. See the sights, architecture and hear the stories of the cradle of the city.
  • Chinatown International District: See the home of the most authentic Asian Cultural Center in the Pacific Northwest
  • Stadium District:See the epicenter of Seattle Sports by driving by T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field
  • Pike Place Market:Drive through the Market and hop out to experience the oldest continuously operating Farmer’s Market in the country
  • Scenic Queen Anne: Behold posh abodes, extraordinary panoramas—including the Space Needle—as we traverse the upper and lower Queen Anne neighborhoods.
  • Ballard Locks Wonders: Witness this engineering feat which serves as a cornerstone for Seattle's economy, along with its thriving local aquatic life.
  • Peeking into Tomorrow: The Amazon Spheres represent not just a corporate landmark, but a vision of Seattle’s urban future.
  • Seattle Center: Stop by the site of the 1962 worlds fair to grab photos of the iconic Space Needle

“Perfect behind the scenes tour of Seattle for our family! We were spoiled with fresh Pike Market. Offerings and incredible sights like Chihuly Gardens, Space Needle, Gas Works, and even caught the Mariners’ game fireworks. An unforgettable experience!”

What Sets Us Apart

You will NEVER share the vehicle with anyone outside of your own party. This gives us the utmost flexibility with our time together, allowing us to tailor your day to you! Our goal is for you to have the most relaxed and impactful day possible – making the most of your valuable time on vacation and experiencing the best of Seattle, the Puget Sound Region & beyond!

Seattle History & Landmarks Tours Include:

  • Pre-curated itinerary based on groups needs, interests & mobility levels
  • Private Pick up and drop off at locations of your choice
  • Credit Card Processing Fees
  • Bottled Water & snacks
  • A Promise that every guests leaves their guided experience feeling like a VIP

Seattle History & Landmarks Tours Excludes:

  • Meals/tasting fees
  • Retail purchases
  • Admissions fees to venues
  • State sales tax
  • Gratuity for excellent service

Choose Your Experience

Silver Package

Self Guided Tour with Driver

  • 1-6 passengers
  • Enjoy private pre-planned self guided tour in a luxury SUV executed by a professional chauffeur.
  • Totally Seattle experts create a pre-curated itinerary based on the groups needs, interests and mobility levels.
  • Guests receive email with information about tour stops that explain cultural and historical significance of each pre-planned tour stop.

$675 for the first 4 hours, $125 for each additional Hour

 

Gold Package

Expert Local Driver-Guide

  • 1-7 passengers
  • Enjoy a private driving tour in a luxury SUV with a warm, friendly and certified local tour guide executing a pre-curated private driving tour of Seattle designed just for you.
  • Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the sites that you are visiting from an expert Seattleite.

$785 for the first 4 hours, $175 for each additional Hour

Platinum Package

Certified Local Guide & Dedicated Chauffeur
  • 1-6 passengers
  • Enjoy a private driving tour in a chauffeured luxury SUV with a warm, friendly and certified local tour guide.
  • With parking and driving no longer a responsibility of the tour guide, this allows your guide to take you on private walking tours at busy locations throughout the city. 
  • Foreign Language Guide (French, German, Spanish) available on this tour package only at additional $50 per hour.

$1,250 for the first 4 hours, $250 for each additional hour.

Enhance Your Experience

Personalize Your Journey with Extended Hours ($125 per hour) to see & do more with your guide & time on tour such as:

Include Space Needle & Chihuly Garden & Glass Ticket

$90 per person

Recommended 2 extra hours added

Include Space Needle Tickets Only

$60 per person

Recommended 2 extra hours added

Include Chihuly Garden & Glass Tickets only

$55 per person

Recommended 1 extra hour added

Include Skyview Observatory Tickets

$45 per person

Recommended 1 extra hour added

Tastings and walking tour of Pike Place Market

$25 per person

Recommended 1 extra hour added

Underground Tour of Seattle W/Beneath the Streets

$50 per person

Recommended 2 extra hours added

MoPop Museum

$50 per person

Recommended 1 extra hour added

Pacific Science Center

$30 per person

Recommended 1 extra hour added

Museum of flight admission

$40 per person

Recommended 2 extra hours added

Walk through a PNW old growth forest & the beachfront that was the birthplace of Seattle

-

Recommended 2 extra hours added

Include tastings at local Seattle City Winery, cidery, brewery or spirits Tasting room

Recommended 2 extra hours added
Admission and tasting fees not included.

Visit Historically Significant Japanese Tea Garden

-

Recommended 2 extra hours added
Admission and tasting fees/cost of lunch are not included.

Visit the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

-

Recommended 1 extra hour added
Admission and tasting fees/cost of lunch are not included.

Visit the University of Washington Campus

-

(essential in April when the cherry blossoms are blooming)
Recommended 1 extra hour added

Stop of lunch at a local's favorite eatery

-

Recommended 1 extra hour added
Admission and tasting fees/cost of lunch are not included.

Extra fees when applicable:

SeaTac Airport Pick up
$100
Curbside
SeaTac Airport Pick up
$200
Baggage claim greeter
Cruise port Pickup
$100.00
(Pier 66 or Pier 91)
Pickups outside Seattle City limits
$50

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