Sky View Observatory

Sit back, relax, and enjoy Seattle's most popular and important sights on this sightseeing bus tour. Hop on and hop off at any of the allocated tour stops to explore the sights that interest you the most. As you travel, enjoy panoramic views of the city from the open-top deck on the bus, plus a wonderful audio commentary giving you all the information you need. Hop off at popular landmarks including the space needle, one of the cities tallest structures and home to a wonderful observation deck and revolving restaurant. With the All About Seattle Ticket, not only will you have access to all 17 bus stops, but you can enjoy the Scenic Panoramic Tour which gives you completely unrivaled views of the city. This ticket also includes a walking tour in the Pioneer Square Historic District, allowing you to take an in-depth look at some of Seattle's fascinating past.  Tour Stops:: • Space Needle & Seattle Centre • FRS Clippers • Edgewater Hotel • Pier 66 Cruise Terminal • Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises • Pioneer & Occidental Square • Historic Chinatown Gate • Panama Hotel & Tea House • Seattle Sky View Observatory • Seattle Central Library • Seattle Convention Centre • Pike Place Market • Pike Brewing Company • Seattle Art Museum • Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises • Original Starbucks at Pike Place Market • Amazon Spheres

See Seattle from the Columbia Center Sky View Observatory, the Pacific Northwest's tallest public viewing area. Located 1,000 high, this observatory offers a stunning panorama of Seattle's skyline. Choose between 3 ticket options, where you can upgrade to receive a credit to spend at the Sky View Café or gift shop, and even enjoy reserved window seating with the best view. Plan your itinerary from the vantage point of the observatory. Decide between whirling on the Great Wheel, strolling through Pike Place Market, or journeying to the San Juan Islands. Interact with touchscreen technology to explore destinations, tours, and areas so you can create a virtual itinerary. Overlook the city’s skyscrapers, residential neighborhoods, shipping port, and sports stadiums, then look beyond to the mountains, the sea, and the sky. Be captivated by 360-degree panoramic views including Mt. Rainier, Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, the Space Needle, and much more.

Discover Seattle's most popular and important sights on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Create your own itinerary and hop-on and hop-off at the stops that interest you the most. As you travel you'll be able to enjoy panoramic views of the city from the open-top deck, and the wonderful audio commentary will provide you with all the information you need. Your ticket will allow you to see such sights as the futuristic Space Needle, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair, or Pike Place Market where you can see fish being thrown! Included in your ticket is entry to Sky View Observatory. From the 360-degree viewing platform, you'll be able to see sights such as Mt. Rainier, Mt Baker, the Olympic Mountains and the Space Needle to name a few. Located atop the Columbia Center in Downtown Seattle and completed in 1985, it's the tallest building in the city. Enjoy all of this and so much more when you book your City Sightseeing ticket today!  Tour Stops:: • Space Needle & Seattle Centre • FRS Clippers • Edgewater Hotel • Pier 66 Cruise Terminal • Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises • Pioneer & Occidental Square • Historic Chinatown Gate • Panama Hotel & Tea House • Seattle Sky View Observatory • Seattle Central Library • Seattle Convention Centre • Pike Place Market • Pike Brewing Company • Seattle Art Museum • Pier 55 & Argosy Cruises • Original Starbucks at Pike Place Market • Amazon Spheres

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which functions as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map, all in one. Note: This 1.6+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Seattle Downtown in 1-2 hours. Once downloaded, your walking tour of Seattle begins at the breathtaking Seattle Aquarium. Here you’ll discover the rich aquatic life that abounds in Puget Sound From there, you’ll pass the Seattle Great Wheel and hear how a shrewd businessman transformed a pier into a tourist hub, full of bakeries, restaurants, and other shops. As you keep walking, you’ll learn about Puget Sound and the drastic decline in orca whales while getting a laugh or two over some scatological stories! Your journey then takes you to Miner’s Landing, where you’ll step back in time, learning of the Coast Salish. Hear how they fished from canoes and how their ancestors arrived some 12,000 years ago! Up next, you’ll revisit the founding of modern Seattle. You’ll get the story of the Denny family, their dangerous trek west, and a homestead that rose up into modern Seattle! Speaking of danger, you’ll also get to know the shrewd Chief Siahl. In the process, you’ll discover how he stepped in to curb tension between his people and the settlers. You’ll also meet David “Doc” Maynard, friend of the chief. Your journey next takes you to Ye Olde Curiosity Shop, where you’ll be introduced to Joseph Stanley. Uncover his fondness for all things odd. If the shop name sounds familiar, it is indeed a reference to Charles Dickens! Then you’ll pass Ivar’s Fish Shop and revisit the fight to bring the railroad to Seattle, full of twists and turns. That’s not the only story! You’ll also go back to 1889 and the infamous fire, started by glue! But you’ll see how the city rebuilt and also gained its first fire department as a result. As you stroll through the bustling downtown, you’ll see the majestic Smith Tower. 38 stories, it was the tallest building west of the Mississippi upon its completion in 1914! You’ll get to unearth some of the stories and rumors associated with it, including connections to Imperial China, stuntmen, and Prohibition! Visit Pioneer Square in Seattle to learn about the city's first steam-powered sawmill and the rise of logging, its first major industry. Don't forget to admire the 60-foot totem pole from Alaska! As you continue, hear about the Klondike Gold Rush and the World Fair, a battle of technological might at the height of the Cold War. You’ll also learn how Microsoft and Amazon arose, with the latter beginning as an online bookstore! As you head toward Pike Place Market, uncover Starbucks and meet Howard Schultz. Hear how he wanted to create a community oasis and ultimately bought the franchise. Then pass Benaroya Hall and hear how grunge arose, with Nirvana putting Seattle on the musical map! The journey concludes at bustling Pike Place Market, where fishmongers actually fling fish across the counters, making it look like they’re flying!

Seattle is a city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, in the state of Washington. It is the largest city in the state, and the 18th largest city in the country with a population of 750,000. Seattle is known for its picturesque location, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, as well as its mild climate and frequent rainfall. The city is also famous for its coffee culture, with the birthplace of Starbucks located in Pike Place Market. Other notable landmarks and attractions in Seattle include the Space Needle, a futuristic tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Museum of Pop Culture, the Seattle Art Museum, and the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle is also home to several major technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing. Itinerary: Kerry Park (20 mins) → The Spheres (Pass-by) → Space Needle + Chihuly Glass Garden (Optional, 1 hour) → Pike Place Market (2.5 hours) → Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center (Ticket included, 45 mins) → Old Town Seattle (Pass By Pioneer Square and visit Chinatown) → Hong Kong Kitchen Snack & Tea time Kerry Park Kerry Park is a popular public park located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. It's renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, including the iconic Space Needle, downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, and the distant Olympic Mountains. The Spheres The Seattle Amazon Spheres are an iconic feature of the city's downtown area and part of the Amazon headquarters campus. Space Needle The Space Needle is an iconic landmark and observation tower located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was built in 1962 for the World's Fair and stands at a height of 605 feet (184 meters). It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seattle and offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. Pike Place Market Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's most iconic and beloved landmarks, located in the heart of downtown overlooking Elliott Bay. It's one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States, dating back to 1907. Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center The Sky View Observatory in Seattle is an incredible spot to get panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Located on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, which is the tallest building in Seattle, the observatory offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Seattle Chinatown Chinatown also known as the International District, is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of downtown Seattle. It's a cultural hub with a rich history, blending Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, and other Asian cultures. The area is famous for its diverse dining scene, with numerous restaurants offering authentic Asian cuisine.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Plus, enjoy a Bonus Tour of Space Needle! Seattle: Start your expedition in the heart of the Emerald City. The Seattle Aquarium offers an intimate glimpse into the marine life of the Puget Sound. Your footsteps then echo through the historic cobbles, absorbing tales from the Seattle Great Wheel, a symbol of the city's waterfront transformation. As you explore Miner's Landing, immerse yourself in stories of the Coast Salish, custodians of this region long before the city's skyline emerged. Venture to Pioneer Square, Seattle's heartbeat. Amidst its bricks and alleyways, stories of logging barons intertwine with the intrigue of an Alaskan totem pole. Relive moments from the Klondike Gold Rush, delve into Seattle's rich maritime heritage, and experience the fierce World Fair rivalry. As you navigate through the city's streets, trace the transformative footprints of tech behemoths like Microsoft and Amazon. Savor the aroma of Seattle's famed coffee culture at the original Starbucks and feel the electric pulse of its grunge legacy, epitomized by icons like Nirvana. Your Seattle story crescendos at the lively Pike Place Market, where the city's culinary and artisanal soul flourishes. Olympic National Park: Transition from the urban mosaic to the pristine canvas of Olympic National Park. Initiate your exploration at the park's visitor center, a treasure trove of both natural wonders and the rich tapestry of indigenous histories. Meander through the mystical Hoh Rainforest, feeling the weight of time among its ancient, moss-clad trees. The Elwha River recounts tales of ecosystems reborn, while vistas from Hurricane Ridge paint a panorama of nature's masterpiece. Rialto and Ruby Beaches serenade with the rhythmic dance of the Pacific, with each wave sculpting stories in the sands of time. Mount Rainier: The journey ascends to the iconic Mount Rainier. This volcanic titan dominates the horizon, its glaciers and meadows embodying the Pacific Northwest's rugged splendor. Traverse through its subalpine meadows bursting with wildflowers, and explore old-growth forests echoing with whispers of eons gone by. Experience the park’s vast wilderness, from its glacier-fed rivers to the high alpine lakes. Tales of early explorers, pioneering mountaineers, and indigenous tribes converge here, amidst the backdrop of this dormant giant. As your expedition culminates amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of Mount Rainier, reflect on a journey that's seamlessly woven the tales of a bustling city with the timeless narratives of nature. An adventure that promises memories, insights, and stories that'll echo in your heart forever.

Welcome to Washington state’s largest city, Seattle, home to one of the greatest ecological diversities seen in the country. Here on this tour, you are going to find the most amazing sights that this city has to offer! Seattle is a seaport city in Washington State! Many people believe it looks like the classic movie "Sleepless in Seattle," but it is far from it! Explore a technological landmark known as the Space Needle or visit the very first original Starbucks in the world! Itinerary: Gas Works Park (30 mins) → Pike Place Market (120 mins, where first Starbucks located) → Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center (Optional, 60 mins) → Space Needle (outside visit) → Chihuly Glass Garden (Optional, 75 mins) → The Museum of Flight (Optional, 120 mins) The Museum of Flight You will get a chance to catch the sight of the world’s most valuable airlines, military aircrafts, spacecrafts and much more here at the famous Museum of Flight! Filled with its richness in history, it will make you feel like you can travel through time and space. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a popular tourist attraction in Seattle and provides visitors with a unique and immersive experience of Chihuly's work. The exhibition is open year-round and offers guided tours, as well as a cafe and a gift shop where visitors can purchase Chihuly-inspired merchandise. Space Needle（Outside visit） The Space Needle is an iconic landmark and observation tower located in Seattle, Washington, USA. The Sky View Observatory in Seattle is an incredible spot to get panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Located on the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center, which is the tallest building in Seattle, the observatory offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Pike Place Market Visitors to Pike Place Market can explore multiple levels filled with stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, flowers, artisanal goods, crafts, and international cuisine. It's a vibrant and bustling marketplace where locals and tourists alike come to shop, eat, and soak up the lively atmosphere. Gas Works Park On the northern shore of Lake Union formerly known as Brown’s Point, Gas Works Park stands as a re-imagination of a former gasification plant in the iconic park of the city of Seattle. This unique project is perhaps one of the first examples of the conversion of a post-industrial landscape into a public park. Gas Works Park has a play area with a large play barn, and a big hill popular for flying kites. Special features include a sundial and a beautiful view of Seattle.