Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Seattle and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. Discover the city’s origins, iconic landmarks, and famous attractions. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Seattle Aquarium, Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, and even the Space Needle!
Embark on a self-guided walking tour of Seattle and immerse yourself in its rich history, stunning scenery, and vibrant culture. Discover the city’s origins, iconic landmarks, and famous attractions. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Seattle Aquarium, Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, and even the Space Needle!
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Seattle Great Wheel - Who can resist a giant Ferris wheel? Visit Seattle’s Great Wheel at the pier. Contrary to popular belief, the city did not construct this Ferris wheel! It was actually brought to life by Seattle entrepreneur Hal Griffith.
Note: This tour, spanning over 1.6 miles, highlights the key attractions of Seattle Downtown in 1-2 hours….
- Seattle Great Wheel - Who can resist a giant Ferris wheel? Visit Seattle’s Great Wheel at the pier. Contrary to popular belief, the city did not construct this Ferris wheel! It was actually brought to life by Seattle entrepreneur Hal Griffith.
Note: This tour, spanning over 1.6 miles, highlights the key attractions of Seattle Downtown in 1-2 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for long stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
- Miner’s Landing Pier 57 Seattle - On the right is the lively Miner’s Landing, filled with food and entertainment for the entire family. It’s almost always bustling with excitement!
However, Seattle wasn’t always this lively. Before these piers were built, the area was inhabited by various Native tribes collectively known as the Coast Salish.
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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop - Continue past the Frankfurter Hot Dog stand. Do you notice the sign on the next building that says “Ye Olde Curiosity Shop”? Quite intriguing! This shop was established long ago by Joseph Stanley from Ohio, who had a lifelong fascination with natural oddities and artifacts.
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Smith Tower - Do you see the stunning cast iron pergola just ahead? It used to be a cable car waiting station. Today, it’s part of Seattle’s most historic area: Pioneer Square. Before entering the square, look up Yesler Way beyond the pergola. Notice the tall white tower on the left side of the street? That’s Smith Tower.
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Pioneer Square - Stop here. Welcome to Pioneer Square! This is where modern Seattle began, thanks to Henry Yesler. When Yesler arrived in Seattle in 1852, it was merely a collection of homesteads and Salish dwellings.
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Sky View Observatory - To our right is the towering Columbia Center. Constructing a building of this magnitude required innovative techniques to ensure safety, including viscoelastic dampers. Let me explain that in simpler terms.
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The Rainier Club - On our right is The Rainier Club. Amidst Seattle’s sleek, modern architecture, this one stands out, doesn’t it? What’s the story? This is the location of Seattle’s oldest private club, founded in 1888, even before Washington became a state!
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Seattle Public Library - On the right is a striking glass and metal structure with a large diamond pattern. This is the Seattle Public Library. Although this building opened in 2004, the library’s history dates back to 1868! Less than two decades after Seattle’s founding, 50 residents came together to establish a library association.
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Benaroya Hall - Pause here and look ahead to the right. Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony. The interior hall is actually suspended on rubber pads! These pads isolate it from the building’s outer shell, preventing most external noise from reaching inside. Fascinating, isn’t it?
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Hammering Man - The museum entrance is just ahead, at the next intersection. It’s marked by a massive installation: a large silhouetted statue with a moving arm. Can you see it? It’s hard to miss! This is Jonathan Borofsky’s Hammering Man, a 49-foot statue honoring the working class, hammering for 20 hours a day, every day. In Jonathan’s own words:
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The Gum Wall - It’s impossible to overlook the gum covering these walls. This isn’t a coincidence, but rather a unique part of Seattle’s history. This spontaneous tradition began with visitors to the Market Theater waiting in line for Unexpected Productions’ improv shows.
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Pike Place Market - Pause here, with the big red Public Market sign ahead. It’s going to be very loud and crowded up there, so let me tell you now about the must-see attractions. One of the most iconic sights at Pike Place Market is the fish market, famous for its flying fish.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique culture with this self-guided walking tour of Seattle. Explore the wonders of marine life at the impressive Seattle Aquarium. Uncover the stories of the Coast Salish and learn how the city evolved from its early days as a homestead! Marvel at the towering skyscrapers and wander through Pioneer…
Discover stunning landscapes, rich history, and unique culture with this self-guided walking tour of Seattle. Explore the wonders of marine life at the impressive Seattle Aquarium. Uncover the stories of the Coast Salish and learn how the city evolved from its early days as a homestead! Marvel at the towering skyscrapers and wander through Pioneer Square, the vibrant heart of Seattle. Discover how the city became famous for its coffee and grunge music scene while passing by the lively Pike Place Market! Additionally, this package includes a tour of the iconic Space Needle!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action. Enter your unique password to access your tour. Ensure you have a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection for these steps. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.