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With two activities in one 4-hour tour, see the top sights of the Seattle area, both natural and manmade. First visit Snoqualmie Falls, a waterfall in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Then experience Seattle on a city tour that introduces you to the attractions and history that make Seattle one of the most livable cities in America. Listen to fun facts and engaging stories about Seattle from a guide, and learn how the city got its name and what the real story is about how much it rains. The itinerary ensures adequate time spent at each location, allowing individual feedback and suggestions from the guide.
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What makes Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour a unique experience ?
Join Shutter Tours for an exciting 4 hour sightseeing tour of Seattle.
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After meeting your guide at Pike Place Market, your tour starts with a little Seattle history as you travel through Pioneer Square, where the early settlers decided to build the city. You'll learn how the great Seattle fire started as well as the Seattle Underground as we drive through Pioneer Square.
CenturyLink Field is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). It is a modern facility with views of the Downtown Seattle skyline and can seat 69,000 people.
T-Mobile Park is a retractable roof baseball park it is the home stadium of the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and has a seating capacity of 47,715 for baseball.
Your first experience in the Cascade foothills will be a drive through the town of Snoqualmie, the real "Twin Peaks" of the Pacific Northwest. Then you'll enjoy the majesty of Snoqualmie Falls, which is sure to be a favorite memory on your tour with us. Time spent at falls is approximately one half hour.
Next stopping point is the Fremont Troll where you can take some time to get some photos of this one of a kind piece of public art. As we drive through Fremont you'll see a 16' tall statue of Bolshevik Russian Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. Your guide will share with you how this statue arrived in Seattle and the story behind its history.
The controversial Lenin statue originally came from Slovakia and is remenicant of the old communist style statues of a bygone era.
During the months of September-March, we will visit Fisherman's terminal home of the Pacific fishing fleet.
During the months of March thru August, we stop at the locks. At the Ballard Locks, you may see migrating salmon going through the locks system during the summer months, Sea Lions, Eagles and maritime traffic as they navigate this engineering marvel. Approximate time at the locks is a half hour, giving you time to explore the locks and fish ladder. (Note: This stop is not on tour September 1st-March 1st. See booking page for more info) Winter Tour Notes From October 29th thru March 1st, we do not stop at the locks due to the lack of boating activity and an empty fish ladder.
Next we experience the #1 rated location in Seattle for taking a photo of the skyline, the picturesque viewpoint at Kerry Park.
Our final stop will be back at the Pike Place Market at approximately 2 PM.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- We can accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers
- Secure luggage storage is available
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Snoqualmie Falls and City Tour
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With two tours in one, you'll visit beautiful Snoqualmie Falls and then experience the city of Seattle. Explore the sights and history that make Seattle one of the most livable cities in America.
Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Shutter Tours LLC.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1062 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Tipping if you are satisfied with the quality of the tour is always appreciated. • Meeting location is Pike Place Market Information Booth at the SW corner of First and Pike at the Pike Place Market. https://www.shuttertours.com/directions/index.html • Please dress accordingly based on the weather. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
