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Space Needle, Seattle

In a nutshell

Seattle's 184-metre landmark, with a rotating glass floor and 360-degree views of the city and mountains.

Rating & popularity

#1 of 5

in our Seattle guide

Visit duration

1 h 15 min

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Seattle's 184-metre landmark, with a rotating glass floor and 360-degree views of the city and mountains.

Know before you go

Sunset is the best time; book ahead on clear days.

What to book

An observation-deck ticket.

What to check before you pay

  • Confirm the ticket is for a fixed time slot or is open-dated.
  • Check whether a guide, audio guide or extra areas are included.
  • Read the cancellation window – most partner tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before.
  • Look at where the meeting point is; some 'skip the line' products still start at a separate desk.

Space Needle tours & tickets

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Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Combination Ticket (opens in a new tab)

1,906 3 h

Seattle’s must-see architectural marvel is now a can’t-miss experience after the Space Needle's transformational renovation. Explore 2 new levels of thrills, plus views of sparkling waters and snow-capped mountains. Step out on The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor, for never-before-seen views of the structure and city. Lean into tilting glass walls on the open-air outdoor observation deck. Float over Seattle on one of 24 Skyrisers, angled glass benches perched around the outdoor deck. Located next to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass lets you immerse yourself in a world where curiosity, creativity and color come to life. Throughout the Galleries, ever-changing Garden and signature Glasshouse, you’ll be inspired by artist Dale Chihuly’s innovation and passion. All guests receive complimentary digital photo downloads and access to daily Gallery Talks and live glass demonstrations. Admission includes complimentary audio tour (smartphone required).

from$77.88

Private Space Needle & Seattle Cultural District Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 2 h

Discover Seattle's vibrant cultural district on a private walking tour with a local guide. Explore the area surrounding the iconic Space Needle as you uncover city's history, architecture, art, and music. See landmarks including the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the International Fountain while learning the stories that shaped the city. Then ascend 520 feet to the top of the Space Needle with included admission and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of Seattle, Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier. With a private guide and personalized experience, this tour is the perfect introduction to one of Seattle's most iconic neighborhoods. Highlights - Private walking tour of Seattle Center and Uptown - Enjoy 360-degree views of Seattle and Puget Sound - See MoPOP, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the International Fountain - Learn about Seattle's history, culture, and music scene - Personalized experience with a local guide

from$136

Seattle Space Needle: Time Travel Puzzle Quest (opens in a new tab)

9 1 h – 1 h 30 min

The year is 2742. A rogue time traveler has vanished into 21st century Seattle, and you are the agent sent to find him. Track his signal from the Olympic Sculpture Park to the Space Needle, cracking codes at 13 landmarks along the way. Break a cipher on the Space Needle's plaque. Decode reversed text at a Chris Cornell statue. Find a hidden word in the Opera promenade windows. Every stop mixes real Seattle history with a sci-fi storyline that twists at the end. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at the Olympic Sculpture Park. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo. Discover how a sapling from Anne Frank's window reached Seattle, why the Space Needle sparked a panic in 1989, and which legend says whales once swam underground between two bays. About 60 minutes, 13 stops, 3 km through the Seattle Center. Available every day. Perfect for curious minds who want more than a standard walking tour.

from$7.98

Chef Food Tour of Seattle Space Needle and Seattle Center (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h

The Space Needle Food Tour is the only chef-guided experience that blends Seattle’s culture, history, and flavor in the heart of the city’s most iconic neighborhood. You’ll visit 5 food stops and enjoy 2 beverages, with carefully selected bites that highlight the best of the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, you’ll support small, local food businesses and learn from a chef who brings the area’s food and stories to life. * Please this tour DOES NOT go up in the Space Needle. It is is a food tour in the surrounding area

from$85

Space Center Houston Admission Ticket (opens in a new tab)

1,524 1 day

Space Center Houston is one of Houston’s top attractions, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston’s first Smithsonian Affiliate and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awardee. The center features more than 400 space artifacts as well as numerous permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program – all for one admission price.

from$32.63

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