Cultural & Theme Tours in Seattle

Seattle Beer Wander - Ballard Brewery District (opens in a new tab)

10 2 h

Walk through a neighborhood where there is a brewery on every block. With visits to at least five of the 20+ breweries in the area, this tour offers insights into the brewing process and the reasons behind Seattle's brewery boom. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide in a small group setting, making it perfect for beer enthusiasts looking to deepen their appreciation of local brews. On this tour, you’ll sample many classic and unique beer styles. Get a taste of the history of Seattle's craft beer scene and experience how alive and well it is today. If you're a beer lover and visiting Seattle, don't miss this tour! - Explore the Ballard Brewery District with over 20 breweries - Sample classic and unique beer styles at five local breweries - Learn about Seattle's craft beer history and brewing process - Enjoy a small group experience for personalized attention

Seattle Gay History Tour Queers Queens and Everything in Between (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Explore Seattle's vibrant queer history on this 90-minute walking tour beginning at Pike Place Market and concluding in Pioneer Square. Discover hidden stories of "secret" societies, openly queer bars, and pivotal political movements that shaped the Emerald City. Led by knowledgeable guides from Emerald City Tours, this journey celebrates the diverse characters and places that have contributed to Seattle's rich LGBTQ+ narrative. - 90-minute guided walking tour through historic Seattle locations - Tour starts at Pike Place Market and ends in Pioneer Square - Learn about significant queer figures and movements in the city - Perfect for LGBTQ+ community members and allies alike

Experience Mining For Genuine Montana Sapphires in SODO, Seattle (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

This activity is for the magpies, crows, beach combers, and those who like to do something a little different! Learn about sapphire mining, hunt for treasure, and share a unique experience with your friends and family!

Free cancellation

From Seattle: Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 11 h – 12 h

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Pacific Northwest on a day trip from Seattle to two iconic landmarks: Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier National Park. This adventure combines volcanic history with breathtaking mountain vistas, lush forests, and educational insights into the region's natural beauty. Witness the aftermath of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Finish the day at Mount Rainier National Park, where glaciers, waterfalls, and alpine meadows showcase the area's stunning scenery. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone eager to appreciate Washington State's wilderness. - Full-day trip from Seattle to Mount St. Helens and Mount Rainier - Explore volcanic landscapes and learn about the 1980 eruption - Experience Gifford Pinchot National Forest's serene beauty - Enjoy scenic viewpoints, nature walks, and photo opportunities at Mount Rainier

Free cancellation

Touring Olympic National Park, Mountains, Lake, and Rainforest (opens in a new tab)

1 10 h – 11 h

A road-based tour with short hikes throughout the day, where we enjoy beautiful highlights of Olympic National Park with panoramic views of mountains and ocean from Hurricane Ridge. Here we also enjoy a picnic lunch on a short hike. We then explore the rainforest at Crescent Lake, where we go for a short hike along the beautiful lakeshore, followed by a stop in the quaint town of Poulsbo with waterfront views. Finally, we cross Puget Sound again and see the best views of the Seattle skyline on the ferry back to Seattle.

Pike Place Market: Insider's Breakfast Tour - Gratuity Included! (opens in a new tab)

90 2 h 30 min

Pike Place Market at 8 am is a different market. The vendors are unhurried, the crowds haven't arrived, and the people who've worked here for years have time to chat with you one on one. This is the insider's version, a morning food tour led by professional storytellers with deep roots in the market community. You'll chat with a fishmonger who's spent years at Pike Place Market, taste two smoked salmons, and watch the legendary fish toss up close. You'll savor a fresh mini-donut straight off the Daily Dozen donut robot and experience the market the way locals do: early, unhurried, and real. Three things we do that nobody else does: - Guide Guarantee. Love your guide or your next tour is on us. - Tips included. Gratuity is built into your ticket. - Professional storytellers. Our guides aren't just enthusiastic locals. They're trained professionals who earn All-Star status annually through continual education, rigorous training, and 5-star review achievement.

Mad Scientist Cocktail and Mocktail Lab (opens in a new tab)

76 2 h

lab·o·ra·to·ry | ˈla-b(ə-)rə-ˌtȯr-ē — a place for experimentation, discovery, and invention. Most cocktail experiences teach you how to make their drinks. This one is designed for you to create your own. Please contact us directly for booking more than 2 people, as most likely we will have availablity for you. Rather than following recipes, you’ll explore a fully equipped drink laboratory with hundreds of ingredients and specialized tools rarely available outside professional or experimental settings. It’s a space built for curiosity, where you can test bold ideas, unexpected flavor combinations, and techniques you wouldn’t typically try at home. The experience is intentionally unscripted after the introduction, so no two sessions—or drinks—are ever the same. Guidance is always available, but the focus remains on creative freedom, personal expression, and discovery. Also available as a mobile lab for offsite private events for 13-250 attendees.

Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley Tour from Seattle (opens in a new tab)

36 8 h 30 min

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a spring festival attended by thousands of visitors. This Seasonal Tour is the largest and leader grower of tulip, daffodil, and iris bulbs in North America. You've never seen all these beauties in one day. Gorgeous Photo Ops Food & Drinks in Tulip Farms Retail Marketplace Beer & Wine Garden Indoor Garden Display Trolley Rides (weather permitting) Exploring in one of the most romantic getaways in Washington State, La Conner town. In the 1970's, La Conner became known as a 'must-visit' destination community in Washington State. Snow Geese are typically seen in the Skagit River Delta (Skagit County) Fire Island Farms claim to fame celebrated visitors: tens of thousands of snow geese.

Seattle City Tour ICONIC Sites & Landmarks Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

80 8 h – 10 h

Perfect for first-time visitors and anyone working with limited time, the itinerary blends downtown's biggest icons with quieter corners locals actually love, from a converted gasworks park with skyline views to the market stalls where the city's food culture began. You will move between stops with ease, taking in panoramic views from one of the tallest buildings on the West Coast, standing beneath a towering glass installation, and walking streets that trace Seattle back to its founding. Whether you are chasing photo spots, aviation history, or simply the best view in town, this tour lines it all up so you can experience the Emerald City without missing a thing.

From Seattle: Private Seattle City Tour (opens in a new tab)

63 2 h 30 min

Explore Seattle at your own pace on this private & professionally-guided City Tour. The tour begins from your hotel, where your personal local expert will pick your party up in a Pearl Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. From there, sit back and relax while your guide follows a 50-mile, 7 neighborhood route of the best sites in Seattle. Comfortably take in sites from T-Mobile Park to the Fremont Troll on this 3-hour tour. Scheduled stops include Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Kerry Park, unless otherwise requested. Tour includes history and short photo opportunities at Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Special requests granted when possible. Luggage not included in rate.

Private tourFree cancellation

Small-group Mt. St. Helen National Park Tour from Seattle (opens in a new tab)

12 8 h – 10 h

It was once a premier camping destination, with a Mt. Fuji-like cone and pristine forest. The 8,365-foot-high mountain, formerly 9,665 feet high, is one of a string of volcanic Cascade Range peaks. Experience the history and stories of Mount Saint Helens eruption in 1980. With an up-close look at the volcano and its geology, you will learn interesting facts about the past and present in a scenic natural wonder.

Boeing Factory Tour (Private Tour) (opens in a new tab)

4 5 h

This private experience makes your visit to the Boeing Factory truly worth your time and investment. From the moment we pick up your group in a new, private vehicle in downtown Seattle, your driver-guide will explain everything you’ll see and do during the 40-minute scenic drive north. At the Boeing facility, you'll join the official Boeing guide for a 90-minute tour inside the factory. For seniors or guests with mobility challenges, we arrange an alternate route with no stairs, offering a flat walking path or wheelchair access when available. This option still provides the rare experience of walking inside the production line. After the factory visit, your guide will be waiting to continue the experience—exploring the Sky Deck or the Future of Flight museum—before heading back to Seattle (a 40 to 60-minute return drive). This is a fully private and customizable tour, perfect for travelers who want a smooth, comfortable, and enriching Boeing Factory visit.

West Seattle Electric Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

27 3 h

Meet us at the Vine St storage unit directly across from the Edgewater Hotel on the corner of Alaskan Way and Wall St, look for the green SBT sign. This is where we equip you up with your bike helmet and complimentary water. After gearing up we escape the bustle of the city biking over to Colman Dock on the new waterfront where we catch the West Seattle water taxi over to Alki bech. This tour showcases city scape views, the birth place of Seattle, the historical district (Pioneer Square), and maybe find some hidden waterfalls along the way. 930-1230pm.  If you want an electric bike just make sure to select that option for your tour. We may not be able to provide an electric bike if its not booked.

Mid-Day & Sunset Sailing on Seattle's Majestic Puget Sound (opens in a new tab)

36 2 h 30 min

Experience the magic of being carried by the wind, just as Peter Puget was when he mapped these waters back in 1792. From Seattle’s Shilshole Bay Marina we sail west across Puget Sound toward the magnificent Olympic Mountains. Along the way we will watch for orcas, schools of our local porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagles, great blue herons, and other wildlife. On the Sunset Cruise, we’ll enjoy the light show as the sun drops behind the well-named Mount Olympus and other peaks in the Olympic Range and illuminates feathery horizon clouds into glorious colors. Captain Grant, who holds a 100-ton Master of Inland Waters License from the U.S. Coast Guard, is dedicated to sharing the joy of being on the water with others. A former reporter for the Seattle Times, former Science and Medical writer for the Associated Press, and author of four books (one of which was named one of the year’s 10 Best nonfiction books by the American Library Association) Grant is a natural story teller.

Henry Art Tours-Come See the Fun Side of Seattle Art/Pubs/History (opens in a new tab)

33 3 h

Come See The Fun Side of Seattle! The Henry Immersive Experience is a truly unique sightseeing tour. Hop aboard the most colorful tour bus you have ever been on and get ready to explore Seattle through the eyes of artists. As we visit over 20 colorful murals painted by Henry we will learn more about the artist, the development of several of Seattle's most iconic neighborhoods and how art is central to the vibrancy of our city. Our dedicated tour guide will provide an entertaining and slightly educational adventure that will be fun for the whole family. Along the way we will visit the "Hidden Wizard Gallery" to view a collection of Henry's most creative canvas paintings, see two more murals and browse through a selection of Henry merchandise. There will be a couple of stops along the way to grab a tasty beverage, take a break if needed and get up and close with some of Henry's art for that photo that will keep you smiling all year long. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Food Tasting & Arts Tour of Pike Place Market (opens in a new tab)

32 2 h

This tour is a treat for all senses. First and foremost, we'll try some of the delicious treats only available at Pike Place Market! We will also learn about the history of the Market and view much of the incredible art on display. We'll also take the time to be serenaded by one of the many street performers. Walking through the fascinating labyrinth of the Pike Place is a special treat. Take in breath taking views of Elliot Bay and the surrounding mountains (weather permitting!) and enjoy special attention from your guide due to small group sizes. Wander Northwest Walking Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

Seattle Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour with a Guide (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

Immerse yourself in the heart of Seattle with a walking tour led by a seasoned local guide. Begin your journey amidst the bustling energy of Pike Place Market, where vibrant stalls, fresh produce, and local artisans offer a glimpse into the city's dynamic culture. Traverse historic neighborhoods like Pioneer Square, tracing the city's evolution through its architecture and fascinating stories. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as the Space Needle, an architectural marvel that epitomizes Seattle's innovative spirit and skyline. As you wander through the city, indulge in the flavors of the region, sampling local delicacies like freshly caught seafood, artisanal cheeses, and world-renowned coffee that showcase Seattle's diverse culinary scene. Throughout the tour, your guide will weave together the past and present, offering a comprehensive understanding of Seattle's rich heritage and vibrant contemporary life.

Free cancellation

From Seattle: Private Snoqualmie Falls Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 2 h 30 min

Just a short drive outside the Seattle city limits takes you to one of Washington’s top tourist attractions, Snoqualmie Falls. This world-famous waterfall plunges over 270 ft down into the Snoqualmie River and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Join us for breathtaking views and learn more about the creation of the falls, how it helps supply power to the Puget Sound region, what the falls mean to the native people and more. Options include both Upper and Lower Observation Decks, hike (or catch a ride) to the bottom, gift shop & more. Expect professional, courteous service and an entertaining tour. We operate clean, well-maintained vehicles featuring leather interior and comfortable seating. Our Suburban seats 5 comfortably (6 max). Includes heat & A/C, radio/CD, Auxiliary, USB port & limited rear luggage space. Special requests granted when possible.

Private tourFree cancellation

Mad Scientist Drink Fusion Lab, A Mocktail Focused Workshop (opens in a new tab)

17 1 h 30 min

Laboratory: a place for experimentation, discovery, and invention. Most mocktail experiences teach you how to make their drinks. This one is designed for you to create your own. Rather than following a script, you’ll explore an ever-evolving zero-proof drink lab with hundreds of ingredients—syrups, bitters, teas, spices, fresh citrus, and non-alcoholic spirits—plus specialty tools like smoking guns, test tubes, and shaker sets. It’s a chance to experiment with bold flavors, unexpected combinations, and creative techniques you likely wouldn’t try at home. After the introduction, the experience becomes intentionally open-ended, so each guest can take a different creative path. Your host acts as a friendly “head scientist,” offering guidance when needed while keeping the atmosphere playful, welcoming, and judgment-free. Contact us directly if you have any large group inquiries for team building, parties, and other group activities.

Forks Town, Twilight Movie, Olympic Small Group 1 Day Tour (opens in a new tab)

14 10 h – 13 h

Step into the world of the Twilight Saga with this immersive film-themed day tour to Forks and Olympic National Park. This is the ultimate experience for fans of the iconic series — visit real filming locations, see Bella’s red truck, and explore spots featured in the movies, such as Rialto Beach where werewolves roamed. Beyond the cinematic magic, enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Olympic National Park, with its lush rainforests and dramatic coastline. This small-group tour blends pop culture with nature, making it perfect for movie lovers, curious travelers, and anyone looking for a truly unique adventure.