Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Tours and Tickets

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).

Find out what makes Seattle one of the most popular areas in the US on this half-day Snoqualmie Falls and Seattle city tour. Visit Snoqualmie Falls, and then journey into the vibrant interior of Seattle itself. Sit back and enjoy the sights of the Emerald City from your window seat as you pass Pioneer Square, Fremont Troll, and a top city vantage point. Ample time at each stop is included.

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

It might seem a little bit intimidating exploring one of the largest cities in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region all on your own, but there’s no need to stress. This 4-hour guided tour helps you conquer all the hot spots of Seattle, including the Space Needle, China Town, and T-Mobile Park. Your guide knows all the quickest ways around, so you can see more in less time.  

Let's explore the busiest locks in the nation, the Hiram Chittenden Locks! On this walking and driving tour, we will watch boats "lock through" and learn how the locks operate. In the late spring, we can visit the largest Great Blue Heron colony in the city to watch and listen to the chicks, and see baby salmon (smolts) going out to sea. From mid-June through September we will see adult salmon returning to navigate the fish ladder on their way home to spawn. We will learn how this critical component of our maritime industry and history transformed Seattle, and its role in managing our freshwater lake systems. Then we're off to Gas Works to learn about this one-of-a-kind park, where we will see float planes taking off and landing, and enjoy stunning views of the city. Finally we will visit the houseboat communities along Lake Union, a uniquely Seattle experience! For a private version of this tour (1 to 4 people) please call/text

Capture the very best of Seattle on this city tour by bus. Your itinerary for the day includes many must-see spots, including Pike Place Market, the Central Waterfront, the Space Needle, and the locally sculpted Fremont Troll. Plus, this tour operates with a maximum of 15 people, ensuring you’ll enjoy a small-group experience from your expert guide.

Experience the best of Seattle on this small-group minibus tour in and around the Emerald City. Visit great attractions in downtown Seattle and at the Seattle waterfront. Travel to Pioneer Square, Chinatown and International District, plus Seattle Center (with the iconic Space Needle), hopping out for photo ops throughout the tour.

Take in fantastic views of Seattle from a variety of different spots with this group tour. You'll visit the iconic Space Needle, take in views of the Puget Sound from Kerry Park, and check out Lake Union and the Seattle Skyline from Gas Works Park, and visit the Ballard Locks, all with a local guide.

Waiting to take off on a cruise? Get to know the beautiful city of Seattle on a small-group guided sightseeing tour around town. Hop in a mini-coach and enjoy a relaxing ride to the city’s most popular attractions, like the iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and many more, including a great view of Mt. Rainier. Hotel pickup and port drop-off are included. Luggage will be safely stowed during the tour, and a timely return to the cruise port is guaranteed.

See Seattle like a local on a private shore excursion that takes in all the highlights of this famous Northwest city. While your ship is in port, take private transport to must-see locales such as the Chinatown-International District, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. The 3-hour tour includes stops to explore Seattle’s food, shopping and entertainment. You can even get out to view Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the top of the Space Needle (own expense).

See the best of Seattle on this private, 3-hour, sightseeing tour. Pick and choose the sites and attractions with the most appeal and let an expert guide lead the way. Consider the many options: the iconic Space Needle, the famous Pike Place Market and the Elliott Bay waterfront. How about Pioneer Square, the birthplace of Seattle, or the Ballard Locks? Get sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mt Rainier. This customizable tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

See many of Seattle's highlights in just three hours with this small-group tour of the city. After meeting your guide at Pike Place Market, you'll head to Pioneer Square, Ballard Locks, and Kerry Park. After the tour, your guide will drop you at the Space Needle or Pike Place Market or take you back to your hotel.

Travel throughout Seattle to see the best of its offerings with the help of a private driver. After pick-up from your requested location, you'll be off to see the city's best sightseeing destinations, including Pioneer Square, Kerry Park, and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. You'll meander through neighborhoods such as Wallingford, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, and Ballard, among others. Tour can be customized to suit your interests. Features private driver only.

Spend the day exploring the highlights of Seattle that you want to see with this private sightseeing tour with a driver to take you around. Customize the itinerary to your interests, which can include Pikes Place Market, the Space Needle, Kerry Park, and more. Includes a stop at Snoqualmie Falls outside the city.

Perfect for first-time or time-pressed visitors, this half-day tour of Seattle will introduce you to the city’s top highlights—plus Snoqualmie Falls, located beyond city limits. Meet at a time and place that work best for you, and hop aboard your comfortable, private car. You’ll see Seattle highlights like Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and much more. Then, wrap up the tour with a trip to the spectacular Snoqualmie Falls.

Have only a short amount of time to see Seattle? Discover the city’s top attractions—and enjoy a completely hassle-free way to explore—on this private tour. Meet your guide at a time and place that work best for you, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You’ll see highlights like Pioneer Square, visit the famed Pike Place Market, admire the soaring Space Needle, discover the Ballard Locks, and more.

Transfer from your cruise terminal to the airport or your hotel — and tour Seattle in between — on this 3-hour post-cruise city tour. See Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle and the oldest Starbucks, on this fully narrated excursion that includes pickup from your cruise terminal and drop-off at the airport or your hotel.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from the water on this 2.5-hour narrated cruise along Ballard Locks, one of the the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and take in the view of the city’s skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt Rainier. See the houseboat and waterfront homes of the area’s rich and famous. Food and beverages are available for purchase on board the boat.

Travel throughout Seattle to get a well-rounded view of the city. Guests ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while they learn about the highlights from a local guide. The tour covers destinations throughout the city as well as stops at Kerry Park, Pioneer Square, and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. This is a door-to-door experience with hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Seattle has a many historic neighborhoods, each with their own personality and unique attractions. We'll visit the best of Fremont, Queen Anne, and Ballard on this engaging city tour. On the way, you'll get a little bit of context and history, as well as some beautiful views of the city's skyline, Puget Sound, lakes, and locks—we'll even visit an enormous troll living under a bridge!