Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour

Summary

Make the most of a layover in Seattle while waiting to take off on a cruise with this sightseeing tour around town. Hotel pickup includes the storage of any luggage. Just take a seat in the mini-coach and enjoy the comfort and convenience of this comprehensive tour of downtown Seattle’s main attractions and landmarks in and around the city. See the famous Space Needle, then it’s off to Pike Place Market, one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the United States. Also stop at historic Pioneer Square and Ballard Locks, which provide a link for boats between Puget Sound, the Ship Canal, and Lakes Union and Washington. On a clear day, majestic Mt. Rainier will be visible in the distance, plus there’s a perfect place to catch a beautiful panoramic view of Seattle’s skyline. See it all, and cover an impressive 50 miles of real estate, in just a few hours. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Seattle port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Making a short stop in Seattle before embarking on a cruise? Take this three-hour pre-cruise tour of Seattle and discover the best of the beautiful Emerald City! You’ll cover 50 miles in a comfortable, small-group mini-coach and enjoy the views of the city’s most iconic attractions, such as Mt Rainier, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and much more. No need to worry, your guide will pick you up at your Seattle, SeaTac, or Tukwila hotel, take care of your luggage, and drop you off at Seattle’s cruise terminal with plenty of time to board your cruise.

What’s included?

  • Local, professional guide

  • Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus

  • Luggage handling and storage onto the bus for the duration of tour

  • Drop-off at your cruise ship at Pier 66 or Pier 91

  • Hotel pickup and return is available for most downtown Seattle, SeaTac, and Tukwila hotels

  • Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)

  • Food & drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Beginning October 25, King County and Public Health will require people ages 12 and older to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to participate on our tours. You do not need to show identification with proof of vaccination. Mask mandate will still be in effect.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Tours Northwest

About operator:

Tours Northwest is a local, family-owned company that has been operating in Seattle for the 28+ years. We offer our Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour and the educational 4.5-Hour Boeing Factory Tour year-round. Beginning in May, we showcase our all-day scenic tour to Mt. Rainier, as well as our 5-Hour Seattle One Day Tour and 9-Hour Seattle/Boeing Combo Tour! Our tours offer a perfect orientation overview of the Pacific Northwest with authentic and memorable insights of the city of Seattle and surrounding areas, covering geography, culture, food, history and architecture. We provide hotel services from most hotels in downtown Seattle. Our 14-32 passenger mini coaches are comfortable with large over-sized windows so you won't miss a thing. We take pride in having the best tour guides in Seattle and great reviews on every platform. As well, we have our personable and helpful office staff that answer phones LIVE and PROMPTLY from 7AM to 10PM PT.

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