Private tour in Seattle Elizabeth F

Sea to Sky City Tour

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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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Elizabeth F.

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Hi! So nice to meet you~ Welcome to the Pacific Northwest! I am a city guide, a mountain guide, an off-the-beaten-path guide. I have many years of experience working with International and Domestic travelers from all over the world. I have a love of Native and Local culture, art, and the natural world, and I blend all of these things into my tours, whether they are walking tours, tours in my SUV, or a combination of both. From the Seattle Grunge scene to the Dot. com explosion and now the era of electric cars and Amazon-everything, I have had the pleasure of showing this region to over 20, 000 guests on my tours over the years, changing my narrative as the landscape of this city has grown and expanded to be the world-class city it is today. I love bringing historic and local context into the sites that we visit, but I am also just as happy to bring my guests to their destination and help them create their own story of this fantastic place. I came here as a tourist myself over twenty years ago and I just never got back on the plane at the end of the vacation. Watching my guests come face to face with the many natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, whether it is a tour to Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, or one of our many Islands, is a great joy to me Commercial Driver License Class C with Passenger endorsement Interstate self-certification Commercial Auto Insurance Generally speaking, I cannot accommodate more than one small bag per passenger for Port Pickups. Consider using the Port of Seattle free Valet program at the following link: https://www.portseattle.org/page/port-valet-enjoy-seattle-luggage-free

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Overview of your Seattle 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.

Recent Reviews

Serge D.Belgium
September 2025

Great tour, giving an excellent overview of what Seattle has to offer. Also outside the downtown area. Highly recommended for your first day at Seattle.

Richard M.United States
April 2025

This was a lovely tour, tailored for us, as we had already visited some of the sights. LIz took us through the city, making ad-hoc stops at our request. Her knowledge of the history of Seattle is immense and you can tell she really enjoys sharing it. We had so much fun on this tour and loved every second of it. We ended up booking 3 tours total with Liz and I can confidently say after 10+ years of using Tours by Locals, she is by far the best tour guide we've ever had.

Mark B.United States
July 2024

Liz, was great. We saw the Seattle - Sea and Sky with a very personal touch, which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was an informative and relaxing tour!

Your Seattle tour itinerary

This 4 hour tour includes Pick up from your hotel, cruise terminal, or airport (see restrictions on luggage) Overview of city sights on our way to watery destinations, which will include West Seattle for views of the Puget Sound and city Skyline The Duwamish River Views of the Port of Seattle Seattles floating bridges Lake Union historic boat dock, center for wooden boats, and views of MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) Seattle floating homes Fishermans terminal with an option to stop for lunch (not included in pricing) Ballard locks and Salmon Ladder Stop along the Lake Washington Ship Canal Discovery Park and Magnolia Bluff for skyhigh views of the Sound Kerry Park for views of the Seattle Center, Space Needle, and city skyline Stop at the Seattle Center for pictures A return to your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal at tours end

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

SUV GMC terrain Larger vehicle can be arranged but will incurs an extra fee (make request for pricing at time of booking) I can accommodate up to 15 passengers with advance notice

What's included
Other: Airport or Port transfer included in pricing
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. We will make a lunch stop at Fishermans terminal or in Ballard during the tour
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Boat
Layover
Tour reference number
1356056
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Seattle best suited for?

This private tour in Seattle is perfect for sea lovers and those fascinated by maritime history. If you enjoy standing on a wooden dock looking at historic boats or watching planes take off from water, you'll find this tour delightful. It's also suitable for families, as it's kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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