16. Duwamish Longhouse And Cultural Center
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 431-1582
Address: 4705 W. Marginal Way SW (South)
Description: The Duwamish Longhouse now proudly sits near the mouth of the Duwamish River overlooking the Duwamish River Valley, not far from the landing site of early immigrants. The longhouse—as in ancient times—is the site where tribal business is conducted and cultural and educational events are held. In addition, the Duwamish tribe wants to share its longhouse with the public to reinforce its cultural and social traditions. Historic photographs, recordings, artifacts, a museum, and an art gallery of Seattle’s first people are on-site. Monthly special events as well as ongoing workshops, demonstrations, and lectures are available to the public. The longhouse and cultural center are open Mon through Sat, and are free of charge.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 325 5th Ave. North (Central)
18. Maritime Event Center
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 374-4000
Address: 2205 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 (Central)
Description: This nautical museum also serves as a unique setting for events on the Seattle waterfront, adjacent to the Bell Harbor International Conference Center. The exhibits form the Maritime Education Initiative, serving to educate the public and youth about the vital role of the maritime industry in the Pacific Northwest. Tours and classes are available at the high-tech, high-touch museum, which features information on not only maritime history but also global trade, transportation, and fisheries. Admission is free, but the museum is only open for regular admission on certain days and hours, and for special events and educational days.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 623 Broadway East (Central)
20. Argosy Cruises
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 623-4252
Description: This one-hour Seattle Harbor cruise gives a touch of Seattle history along with breathtaking scenery. Dinner cruises are also offered in the harbor, as well as boat tours to the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Or check out the lake cruises of Lake Union, where you can see the unique houseboat communities made famous in Sleepless in Seattle, and Lake Washington, with its luxurious waterfront homes and Mount Rainier backdrop. Argosy Cruises are offered as an optional combination ticket at other sights such as the Space Needle, and are part of the CityPASS.
21. Bill Speidel’S Underground Tour
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 682-4646
Address: 608 1st Ave. (Central)
Description: See the remains of original downtown Seattle on this unique tour that is filled with humor. Walk below historic Pioneer Square sidewalks and past abandoned 1890s storefronts, with exceptional tour guides filling you in on Seattle’s entertaining frontier past. Tours operate year-round and depart from Doc Maynard’s Public House. For adults only, there’s also the Underworld Tour, which includes a cocktail and many tales of red-light district shenanigans of graft, opium, sex, and general debauchery.
22. Chinatown Discovery Tours
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 623-5124
Address: 719 S. King St. (Central)
Description: Just minutes away from downtown Seattle, it’s possible to discover the traditions and soul of a 7,000-year-old culture. These intimate guided tours show the daily cultural life of the Asian community in Seattle, and share the stories of their history. Tours include a sit-down presentation, leisurely walked tour, and admission to the Wing Luke Asian Museum.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 900 1st Ave. South, Suite 412 (Central)
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
25. Kenmore Air
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (866) 435-9524
Address: 950 Westlake Ave. North (Central)
Description: If you really want a thrilling adventure tour that is quintessentially Seattle, opt for a seaplane tour. These “flightseeing” excursions take off and land from the water, and offer the most spectacular way to see the Emerald City from a bird’s-eye view. The 20-minute flight is narrated by your pilot as you take in the scenery below. Flights depend on weather conditions, and advance reservations are recommended.
26. Ride The Ducks Of Seattle
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (800) 817-1116
Address: 516 Broad St. (Central)
Description: Popular in many cities, the Duck Tours in Seattle are led by comedic captains who keep guests laughing on a fun-filled, musical tour of the Emerald City. The amphibious World War II vehicles operate on both land and water—so after you’ve seen downtown, Pike Place Market, and Pioneer Square, you will splash into the water for a whole new look at Seattle.
27. Savor Seattle Food Tours
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (888) 987-2867
Description: This culinary tour company is one of the top-ranked in Seattle and has been featured in Bon Appétit Magazine and USA Today. The original Pike Place Market tour takes you behind the scenes to meet some of the most talented food artisans and enjoy their savory creations. Other tours include Gourmet Seattle and Chocolate Indulgence; private and group tours are also available. It is recommended to purchase public tour tickets in advance, as they often sell out, especially during high summer season.
28. Seastar Tours
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 550-2623
Address: 3919 18th Ave. West
Description: You are invited aboard a real working boat used on the Deadliest Catch television show! The Emmy-winning series about Bering sea crab fishing only shows what visitors on this tour get to experience: what it’s like to be on the actual boat. Check out the pilothouse and crab pots, take pictures with the huge crustaceans, see how the guys live on board, and hear firsthand stories straight from the fishermen shown on TV. Tours are available throughout the summer season; in winter, the working boat returns to the seas for its next catch.
29. Seattle Bites Food Tours
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (425) 888-8837
Description: Local culinary and history enthusiasts lead these two-and-a-half-hour walking tours of Pike Place Market, pairing memorable stories with delicious gourmet food and drink. Each guest receives a souvenir eco-friendly reusable shopping bag and a coupon for 10 percent merchant discounts. The tour runs daily starting at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine, and is limited to a maximum of 14 guests. Advance ticket purchase is required.
30. Seattle By Foot
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (800) 838-3006
Description: These entertaining and scenic guided walking tours offer four unique itineraries: a City Tour, Coffee Crawl, Pub Crawl, and Funky Fremont. These are all great fun and can show you an insiders’ view of Seattle that you’re unlikely to get anywhere else; the groups are small, limited to 15. All tours are between two and two and a half hours long. Group and private tours can also be arranged.