
See Pike Place Market and Seattle Center, plus a one-way Seattle Monorail ride
3 Hours
Guide, tastings, monorail
Walk through downtown Seattle with a local guide, from the waterfront to Pike Place Market and on to Seattle Center. You’ll cover about 2 miles with stairs and inclines, with restroom breaks along the way.
Not suited for people with limited mobility; expect stairs and steep inclines. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Gratuity, Washington State taxes and fees, and meals and retail purchases are not included.
Ticket costs are fully refundable up to 48 hours before the tour start time. No refunds for tours cancelled within 48 hours of the tour start time.
No. The tour is not advised for anyone with limited mobility and is not suited for wheelchairs or strollers. Expect frequent walking, stairs, and steep inclines.
Expect roughly 2 miles of walking with stairs and inclines.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Sunscreen or an umbrella/rain jacket and layered clothing are strongly advised.
Pier 57 on the Seattle Waterfront
Step aboard the Seattle Monorail and feel the city shift beneath you. Gliding above street level on a route that has carried passengers since the 1962 World's Fair, this elevated rail line offers a quick, breezy way to move between downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center. The ride is short, but the perspective it offers of the urban streetscape below is genuinely distinctive.
Travelers consistently rave about the guides who lead these Seattle tours, with Colin and Gary earning particular praise for their extensive knowledge and engaging personalities. Colin stands out for his ability to weave together diverse topics, from architecture and local music history to unexpected subjects like the salmon lifecycle. Multiple reviewers mention his laid-back, service-minded approach and his knack for finding the best photo opportunities around the city. The tours themselves move at a comfortable pace, which visitors really appreciate. One reviewer specifically noted how the car-based format worked perfectly for her mother recovering from back surgery, making sightseeing accessible without exhausting walks. The guides bring Seattle to life with historical facts delivered with humor and enthusiasm, and they're flexible about adjusting to guests' interests. The comfortable vehicles and willingness to stop at multiple locations add to the relaxed, personalized feel of the experience.
Colin is an outstanding tour guide. He is an expert on all things Seattle. He took the time to plan a tour based on our interests. His pride in Seattle is remarkable. Our group most enthusiastically recommends Colin and Totally Seattle.
Lynne Smith
May 12, 2026
Colin is an outstanding tour guide. He is an expert on all things Seattle. He took the time to plan a tour based on our interests. His pride in Seattle is remarkable. Our group most enthusiastically recommends Colin and Totally Seattle.
Lynne Smith
May 12, 2026