City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise
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September 2026
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2.8/5
Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise worth booking?
City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise is a 1.3-hour experience in Seattle, United States, from $109 per person. It scores 36 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.8/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 36 / 100
- Rating
- 2.8/5 (13)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $109 per person
Hop-on a City Sightseeing bus tour to explore Seattle at your own pace. Enjoy recorded audio commentary in English played through the bus speaker system as you travel between the city’s most famous landmarks and attracti
What you get
About this experience
Hop-on a City Sightseeing bus tour to explore Seattle at your own pace. Enjoy recorded audio commentary in English played through the bus speaker system as you travel between the city’s most famous landmarks and attractions. For even more language options, guests can download the tour app and listen directly on their own mobile phone and earbuds. The tour also includes real-time live bus tracking in the app, allowing you to see exactly when the next bus will arrive at your stop - making it easy and convenient to plan your sightseeing throughout the day. Sit back, relax and enjoy sights such as Space Needle, Seattle Central Library, Seattle Sky View Observatory and Pike Place Market to name a few! Your ticket will also include either a one-way Locks Cruise, or a Harbour Cruise to experience panoramic views of Seattle from both land and sea. All tickets also include an audio-guided walking tour that can be downloaded to your smartphone. Book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
What's included
Included
- 2-hour one-way Locks Cruise (if Locks Cruise ticket is selected)
- 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
- Recorded information through a loudspeaker is provided in English
- 1-Hour Harbour Cruise (if Harbour Cruise ticket is selected)
- Audio-guided walking tour
- Recorded information through App (must use ones own phone and earphones) in 7 languages
- 10% discount at Andare Restaurant at Hyatt Regency (Stop 12)
- 10% discount at SuperKim Crab House Bar Restaurant (Stop 7)
- 10% discount at Tidal+ Restaurant at Hyatt Olive 8 (Stop 12)
- 10% discount at Qiao Lin Hotpot (Stop 12)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entry to attractions
Options you can book
24-Hour Ticket - Locks Cruise
48-Hour Ticket- Harbour Cruise
48-Hour Ticket - Locks Cruise
24-Hour Ticket- Harbour Cruise
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ko, cmn, ja, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- City Sightseeing Ltd - USA and Middle East
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 24th April - 22nd May: 10am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
- 23rd and 24th May: 10am - 5pm, every 20 minutes
- 25th May - 27th June: 10am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
- 28th June - 6th September: 10am - 5pm, every 20 minutes
- 7th September - 31st October: 10am - 4pm, every 30 minutes
- Tour duration: 80 minutes
- Meeting Point: Customers can join the bus tour at any of the stops along the route. Stop 1 is 398 Broad Street, on Broad Street by the Space Needle Loop at the intersection of Broad and John, across from McDonald’s at KOMO Plaza
- Recorded information through a loudspeaker is provided in English
- Recorded information through App (must be ones own phone and earphones) in English, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Same App gives access to live map and bus tracking in real time
- Mobile and printed paper voucher are accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Locks Cruise (if option is selected): Departs every day at 10:30am. Departs from Pier 55. Show your ticket at the stop and you will be provided with separate tickets for the bus and Locks Cruise
- Harbour Cruise (if option is selected): Please redeem this voucher at City Sightseeing Seattle - Stop 1, which is located at 398 Broad Street. Your voucher will be redeemed by a team member, and you will be provided with your individual bus and cruise tickets. You will then be able to book your desired time for the cruise on the date you require. Local staff will advise you of cruise times when you redeem your ticket. Please note that your ticket is valid for one cruise, and you can use your boat tour ticket up to 5 days after your redeem your bus tour. Departs from Pier 55. Duration: 1 hour
- Audio-guided walking tour: Pike Place Market
- For ADA accommodation, please contact City Sightseeing at 206-829-9267
- Due to road closures, Stop 18 will relocate every Saturday from 6th June to 31st October. On those days, Stop 18 will be located in front of the Via 6 building, at the west corner of 6th & Lenora (right side of the street)
- FIFA Match Day changes: Due to street closures near Lumen Field, Stops 6 - 9 will be unavailable on 15th, 19th, 24th & 26th June, and 1st & 6th July. Buses will operate directly from Stop 5 to Stop 10 on these dates
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
13 verified traveler reviews for City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
CitySightseeing tour a waste of time
The hop and on is waste of money. First, there are no numbers on the stands to tell you which stop is which. Second, the tour was a waste of time since it was all about stopping at hotels! The recorded tour voice was out order and you couldn't tell what the voice was talking about. We gave up and just walked around. The boat cruise was nice but short.
via Tripadvisor
Not the best tour company in town
Operators did a lousy job in explaining how to use the free options included in the purchase, consequently, we missed out on side tours. Brochures disclosed that buses ran every 30 minutes, yet the driver advised us that the buses ran every 45 minutes; and indeed buses did run every 45 minutes. The last bus leave stop #1 at exactly 4:30pm; there is just not enough time to fully enjoy many sites unless you want to walk back. Very poorly ran. Never ever again!
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it must have been to miss some of the included attractions due to a lack of clear information and to encounter differences between the advertised and actual service frequency. Your comments regarding the explanation of the included options, the waiting times between buses, and the operating schedule are particularly important to us. We will share your feedback with our Seattle team so that they can review both the information provided to guests and the communication of service schedules. We sincerely regret the frustration this caused and that you were unable to make the most of your visit. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, as feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we need to improve.
via Tripadvisor
Kept us waiting for hours
We paid for 2 one day tickets and went to Sp e Needle then tried to catch the bus again but we were told several times the bsu would be there in 20-20 minutes. We were also told there were only two buses running on a very busy day. We ended up catching a taxi to the the Seattle Aquarium as we had it booked for 3pm. Dont waste your money people as a one way trip definitely wasnt value for Money and we disnt get to see the other places that we wanted to
via Tripadvisor
Worst hop on hop off bus tour ever
Bus was old & dirty No earphone commentary..Just a few speakers placed on side below seats Impossible to hear Buses advertised as every 30 mins Once We'd booked we found there was only 1 bus that picked up every 90 mins Ive rated it a 2 because the Harbour tour was well worth a visit We should be given a refund for the bus ' service' or lack of Don't book the bus part..get a taxi to Pike Place & walk down to the Harbour front
via Tripadvisor
Not the best
The bus broke down so we could not start until about 1045 instead of 10. Then the driver was not very I formative or friendly. We’ve done hop on hop offs in other cities and they’ve always been wonderful, so we expected or hoped for the same. When we went to get on the next one after our exploration the people on that bus also said how much cleaner this bus was then the one that broke an hour ago…leading me to believe there was 2 broken buses. We bought the 2 day but decided against using the 2nd day. We will just take Lyfts and explore on foot. I would recommend other cites hop on hop off, not this one.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $109 to $142
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 36
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seattle.
How much does City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $109 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Seattle usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Seattle is not rushed.
Is City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 36 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.8/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Seattle, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Seattle can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Seattle and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City Sightseeing Seattle HOHO Bus and Locks or Harbour Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Seattle within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Seattle?
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Seattle's best days leave the city: Mount Rainier, the San Juans, Olympic National Park and Snoqualmie Falls are all day-trip range, and each one lives or dies on the driver-guide. In town, Pike Place food tours, underground history walks and harbour cruises dominate. Our ranking favours operators with small vans over full coaches on the mountain runs. On Outty we rank every Seattle experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle, Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour, Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
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June to September for clear Rainier views and reliable ferry weather. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Seattle?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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