Welcome to Seattle! Home to grunge music, outdoorsy locals and really good coffee, the largest city in Washington State also boasts eclectic neighbourhoods, coastal ambiance and a thriving downtown. Take a private Seattle tour and visit the main attractions and quieter thrills of this beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest with a friendly local guide.

On a sunny day (they do happen! And when they do, it's glorious) take a ride up the Space Needle for a view of the city and outlying islands. Or get closer to the water with a ferry ride out to Bainbridge Island. Your guide will happily take you to one of Seattle's many interesting museums, or explore Pioneer Square or the Capitol Hill neighbourhoods on foot. Don't forget Pike Place Market, home to the legendary "flying fish" fishmongers.

Whether you want to delve into Seattle's café culture, explore its arts scene or simply get a great city overview, your guide can accommodate your personal interests on your private Seattle tour.

Seattle

Half Day Seattle Tour With Private Luxury Transportation

Welcome to Seattle!

I came to Seattle in 1994 and one of the first things I did was explore the nooks and crannies of the city by foot in my car so I could orient myself to the area. From there I expanded out to each neighborhood, city Park, mountain range, and beyond. As a foodie and a photographer I found Seattle the perfect place to settle in and since then I have become extensively knowledgeable on the aspects of each part of the city, it's history and culture and what it brings to the area as a whole

Let's learn a little bit about the interesting neighborhoods that surround Seattle's bustling downtown core. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken by comfortable transportation for a panoramic driving tour of the area as well as some great sights

Our journey will introduce you to almost every local neighborhood in Seattle with stops for great views, photos, art, architecture and history along the way.

Now including luxury Mercedes Sedan

This 3-hour city tour dives into Seattle's booming tech, dot. com, and start-up industry. It is a city tour that focuses on 5 different neighborhoods that house the headquarters of companies that shape our lives every day. We will stop for snacks, strolls, and selfies along waterways and urban landscapes. We will see Amazon's Headquarters and Campus, drive through the neighborhoods that "Paul and Jeff built" and observe the watery landscape that inspires Google and Adobe staffers.

From Starbucks to manufacturing traditionalists, gaming to clothing companies, We will talk about the entrepreneurs that are continuing to shape our culture, our skyline, and our technologies, as well as the incredible philanthropy that these giants are engaged in, trying hard to "out-shine" one another through giving

From Amazon to Zillow

Seattle city tour focus on start ups

Full Day Private Seattle Tour by Private Car

When I arrived in Seattle in 1994/95 I made it my personal goal to truly understand every inch of the city to understand my neighborhood and the areas around it. When my family opened up a travel agency and I became a professional guide around the world I decided to learn my city in a way that would allow me to share it with my customers as if they live there themselves.

I made a personal goal of mine to truly dissect the city and learn it's history and culture in a way that was interesting and informative

This tour has it all with pick up from your ship and return to your hotel or the airport.

I have a great personality and will show you the city in a way only a professional local guide can.

Space Needle, Chihuly, Pikes Place, The Troll and more!

This is the quintessential Seattle experience put into a four-hour intimate tour that explores the many faces of the city.

Seattle is a cosmopolitan city where technology, nature, and the arts meet, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the Puget Sound, it invites to explore the many facets of the city and its breathtaking views.

The city's vibrant culture, with theatres, opera, outstanding galleries and museums and excellent restaurants is captivating. Yet through all this, it clings to its own unconventionality. Many of Seattle's iconic stops are included as well as some hidden gems to provide you with a real feel of this beautiful city.

I highly recommend to take this tour early on in your Seattle visit in order to benefit from all the information and directions!
At every location we will make a brief photo stop. The tour can be scheduled as a night tour.

Space Needle and Downtown from the viewpoint in Queen Anne

Watching Salmon jumping up the Fish ladder at Ballard Locks

Space Needle with Downtown Seattle, Mt.Rainier in the mist

The Smith Tower is oldest skyscraper in the city.

Experience the Highlights of Seattle in this 4 hour private tour

Half Day Seattle Tour with Private Guide

Dive into a 6 hour exploration of Seattle with me as I share my knowledge of this city. I am a visitor-turned-local ever since
I passed through here on my way to Alaska. When my summer adventure in Alaska had ended, I came to Seattle for a "brief" visit and never did leave. This town has it all !

Best of Seattle

6 Hour Port to City HIghlights Tour

Chihuly Gardens, Space Needle, Pike Place Market + Scenic Drive

I've been in Seattle since the early 1990s and have personally made it a goal to learn about each aspect of the city and the area around it. I find it fascinating to learn about new restaurants, city parks, the quirks and funky neighborhoods that makes Seattle such a unique city.

I design my tours so they appeal to experienced travelers and newbies alike and families love my outgoing personality and the ability to keep kids entertained throughout the duration of the tour. I enjoy showing people my city and teaching them why Seattle is one of the most unique metropolitan areas in the United States

This is a great tour to see the most famous sites of the city. The new glass enclosure at the Space Needle is quite amazing and the driving tour will take you to some of the most unique neighborhoods that many tourists don't get a chance to see. We will explore the city in a comfortable and informative way that will entertain and enlighten.

Per Person price includes advanced ticket purchase, ticket delivery to your guide for two sites: CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS + SPACE NEEDLE with visits to the Exhibition Hall, Glasshouse and Garden + Space Needle Observation Deck visit.

A great highlights tour of Seattle with visits to its most important areas

Seattle's Best Wine, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

Get off the beaten path to see some of the quaint lakeside towns across Lake Union toward the Tech Valley where local urban wineries are hidden gems to be found and enjoyed!

Chateau St. Michelle; Washington's oldest and most acclaimed winery features award-winning wines and unparalleled tasting experiences. The history of its property and the large selection of wines will delight with every taste.

We will also visit one of Seattle's famous chocolate producers in a funky neighborhood known as the Center of the Universe! Theo's chocolate factory is one of the most unique in the country. The First Organic, Kosher Certified, Fair Trade-Certified, Chocolate Factory In The US. We will visit their shop so you can purchase some of their Award-Winning Creations

Prepare for a fun day!

I can customize the tour in case you have any specific interest. Feel free to send me a message.

Enjoy some of the best WA wines and spirits

belly up to the bar and enjoy a sample tasting

modern wineries offering a relaxing environment for enjoying some of the best that WA has to offer

On sunny days you can sit outside and enjoy the tasting

Half day tour - all about lakes & wines from Seattle!

***Not available on Sat/Sun***

Explore the beautiful alpine meadows, wander through mystical old growth forests, and watch glacial waterfalls crash into rocky canyons on this private day tour to Mount Rainier National Park.

The Park is home to Washington State's most famous mountain and prominent peak in the Cascades: Mount Rainier. The active volcano looms over the Puget Sound region at over 14, 400 feet. The snow-capped peak is endearingly referred to locally as "The Mountain" and is a must-visit Seattle day trip.

Throughout the trip, you'll hear about the history, culture, and geology of the region from your expert guide.
Watch out for wildlife, deer, marmot and even a bear might be seen.

Mount Rainier National Park with a private tour guide

Mt. Rainier Private Day Tour

If standing on a wooden dock looking at historic boats makes you as happy as it makes me, this is the tour for you
If watching planes take off from water inspires you, then we are going to have a lot of fun on this tour
From Boeings beginnings on Lake Union to watching Salmon on their annual migration, from sea kayaks to giant freighters, and the working man (or woman)'s boats, to our famous houseboats, we will venture to the waters edge throughput this tour and get up close and personal to our maritime history.

Seattle Sea Lovers Adventure

Sea to Sky City Tour

Private tour to Mount Rainier and picnic lunch with WA wine

THIS TOUR IS JUNE 10 - OCTOBER 10 ONLY EACH YEAR

The tour will start with the pick up; then we will travel the 107 miles from Seattle to the Henry M. Jackson Mount Rainier National Park Visitor Center. We will take the highway until we break off into the beauty that is the Rainier Valley

We will stop along the way to admire the views and visit 3 of the most famous lakes and falls; Christine Falls, Nahuata Falls and Reflection Lake. Once we reach the visitor center located on Paradise road we will take an hour to enjoy the views, take a hike; the choice is yours.

The facility offers exhibits, films, guided ranger programs, a book store, a snack bar, a gift shop, and public restrooms, as well as informational brochures and maps

You will enjoy a lovely light picnic lunch featuring local WA wine at the Visitor Center before we return to Seattle.

After the visit we will make our way back to Seattle.

An amazing full day trip to the visitor center of Mount Rainier from Seattle

Come enjoy some of the Best of the Northwest in this three hour city tour with Port pick up* (SeaTac, Pier 91, Pier 66) , or, Alternately, a pick up at your hotel with a drop at the airport**. I will show you why I fell in love with this cosmopolitan wonderland when I passed thru here on my way to Alaska some years ago. From Seattle's Pike Place Market to the Tech Boom, from diverse neighborhoods to Seattle's place in pop and music culture, we will wind our way thru the Emerald City's history and Contemporary culture, with some stops for snacks and photos all along the way

* For Port Pick ups, please utilize the Port of Seattle's Port Valet (free Port to Airport luggage service). I cannot accommodate more than one bag per passenger.
Go Here for more info and to see if your cruise line and airline participate: portseattle. org and search for Port Valet
** For airport or hotel pick ups with luggage, we will discuss your luggage handling needs prior to completing the booking)

Port to Port

Port to Port_Seattle City HIghlights

Seattle Driving Tour with Airport Pick Up and Cruise Ship or Hotel Drop Off

Airport pick up with a great Seattle city tour. Going on one of the great cruises that depart from Seattle? Coming in a day before the cruise? Why not enjoy a private airport pick up, a great overview tour of the city with stops for photos and visits to some of Seattle's most interesting neighborhoods; then get dropped off at your cruise ship or downtown Seattle hotel. I make arriving in Seattle easy and fun!

Why me? I'm fully vaccinated and have been guiding in Seattle for many years. When I moved to the area in 1994, I made it a point to go out in my car every day to explore a different part of my city. Over the years I have become an expert in the culture, neighborhoods and lifestyle that The Emerald City has to offer. Not only do I do this for a living but I also own my own travel company and have been professionally guiding since 1995. I know you will have the best time possible when joining me on one of my tours.

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