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First Time in Seattle: What to See & Do

Market mornings, ferry rides, mountain ridges above the puget sound. The essential first-timer's hit list for Seattle — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Top experiences in Seattle

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Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour

Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle's original neighborhood.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $32 a person

Small Group National Mall Night Tour with 10 Top Attractions

Visit 10-iconic Washington DC landmarks in three hours!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $99 a person

Seattle's Original Guided Harbor Cruise

During this 1-hour cruise around Elliott Bay, experience all the beauty and history Seattle has to offer.

Top-rated · 4.7★
Bestseller

From $46 a person

Seattle Pre-Cruise Tour: Transportation & Seattle City Tour

Making a short stop in Seattle before embarking on a cruise?

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From $131 a person

Seattle by Land and Sea Experience Tour

Make the most of your time in Seattle with the Ultimate Seattle Experience.

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From $185 a person

Seattle City Highlights Tour

Get to know the beautiful city of Seattle on a 3-hour, sightseeing tour with the best tour guides in the Northwest.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $88 a person

Seattle Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with All Day Pass

Let's Go Seattle is much more than transportation.

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From $49 a person

Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket

Seattle’s must-see architectural marvel is now a can’t-miss experience after the Space Needle's transformational renovation.

4.7★ · 1716 reviews
Bestseller

From $78 a person

1h to 1h 30m

Exquisite Creatures Exhibit By Christopher Marley

“Just magical. So awestruck and inspired.” Acclaimed artist Christopher Marley transforms nature's wonders—from colorful insects to fossils to sea life—into a stunning, immersive...

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $34 a person

10h to 12h

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

On this full-day tour of Washington State’s Mt Rainier, you’ll visit the majestic 14,411-foot (4,392-m) volcano and learn about the area from your informative guide.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $175 a person

1 min to 1h 30m

Museum of Illusions Seattle Admission Ticket

Discover a world where reality bends at Museum of Illusions Seattle.

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Short pick · ≤2h

From $41 a person

The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls

Discover The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls in one day with our amazing tour package that takes you to the city’s top attractions and the breathtaking...

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $145 a person

1h 20m

City Sightseeing Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Experience the best of Seattle on a fantastic City Sightseeing bus tour!

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From $65 a person

Seattle Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Immerse yourself in the heart of Seattle with a walking tour led by a seasoned local guide.

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From $128 a person

1h 30m

Seattle Sunset Cruise

There’s no better way to experience a summer evening in Seattle than from the water.

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From $57 a person

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

With two activities in one 4-hour tour, see the top sights of the Seattle area, both natural and manmade.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $94 a person

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

End your cruise adventure in Seattle with this award-winning tour package!

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $175 a person

8h 30m

Discover Seattle: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Seattle with our self-guided tour, exploring the Emerald City at your pace.

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From $1 a person

The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

Discover the Emerald City on our grand 4-hour Seattle tour.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $111 a person

1h to 2h

Sky View Observatory at the Columbia Center Admission Tickets

Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Seattle at the Columbia Center, enjoy the stunning views of the Emerald City from the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific...