
Emerald City Bicycle Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 165 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Emerald City Bicycle Tour worth booking?
Emerald City Bicycle Tour is a 3-hour experience in Seattle, United States, from $110 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 165 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (165)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $110 per person
Join us on an Epic Bicycle Adventure experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells that makes Seattle a gem of a city. After gearing up (see meet up location) we bicycle through Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park on our way
What you get
About this experience
Join us on an Epic Bicycle Adventure experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells that makes Seattle a gem of a city. After gearing up (see meet up location) we bicycle through Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park on our way to the heart of the city Seattle Center. Our bicycle guides navigate you through the hipster neighborhoods of Ballard, Fremont, South Lake Union, Seattle Center, and Queen Anne on an amazing interurban bicycle trail. Less than 2 miles is not on a protected bike trail, very safe. Must be at least 12-years-old and 5 feet tall. Daily 9:30am-12:30pm.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Bicycle use
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Seattle Bicycle Tours
Start your bicycle tour on Seattle's waterfront utilizing a fast network of inner city bicycle trails. Your guide will provide you with lots of fun facts and pictures on this picturesque city bike tour. You will bike in 8 out of 13 neighborhoods that makes up Seattle. Most of the tour is on a protected bike lane so its very safe. Seattle is the number one bicycle city in America.
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Olympic Sculpture Park
Enjoy the Elliot bay bike trail that goes through the outdoor Olympic sculpture park on our way up the the heart of the city in uptown Queen Anne.
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Seattle Center
This is the site of the 1962 world's fair. Check out the Space Needle from your bike seeing all the fun things the center has to offer.
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Seattle
After the city center we head to the tech capital of Seattle in south lk Union. You will see how the city has evolved and experience the amazing bicycle trails and traffic signals made for cyclists. You will see house boats and sea plans as we bike on the west lake cycle trail up to the Fremont neighborhood.
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Ballard Locks Visitor Center / Museum & Gift Shop
After you cruises like a local on the west lake cycle trail through the vibrant eclectic neighborhood of Fremont we head to Ballard where the locks system is located. You will see the busiest locks (boat elevator) in the USA. You will see how ships can go from the ocean to the lakes and visa versa and also see the salmon fish ladder.
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Seattle Waterfront
When we leave the Ballard Locks we head on the Burke Gillman bike trail in the neighborhood of Magnolia on our way back down to Seattle's waterfront.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Seattle
We meet at Vine St Storage on the Corner of Alaskan Way and Wall Street, We are directly across from the Edgewater Hotel and below the Seattle School. Look for the Green A board signs that say SeattleBicycleTours. This is where we gear up and it's conveniently located on the Elliot Bay bike trail.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We meet at Vine St Storage on the Corner of Alaskan Way and Wall Street, We are directly across from the Edgewater Hotel and below the Seattle School. Look for the Green A board signs that say SeattleBicycleTours. This is where we gear up and it's conveniently located on the Elliot Bay bike trail.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SeattleBicycleTours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 165 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
165 verified traveler reviews for Emerald City Bicycle Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Loved It!
Amazing! We were able to truly experience Seattle in the most intimate and personal way! The guide was patient, informative, and engaging and we loved it! Thank you for a creating a great experience!
via Viator
Great Seattle adventure!
Fantastic bike tour through Seattle with great history and explanation of the city. Also the bonus of a little geocache side adventure!!
via Tripadvisor
Brisk morning ride
Brisk morning ride through downtown and many of Seattle's water edges, including seeing seals and herons. Good pace, friendly accommodating guide.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended bike tour
Rina led our small group on a pleasant and informative trip to some Seattle highlights on nice (non-e) bikes. We saw a nice variety of sights. We were on dedicated bike paths on almost the entire tour. It felt very safe. I recommend this tour! I found it a little tricky to find the group as the sign wasn't out, and it wasn't clear where to go around the building. But I called the number and found the group without too much trouble. We had interesting stops from the Seattle Center to the bottom of Lake Union, through Ballard and back to the waterfront.
via Tripadvisor
All you need to know about Seattle
Tour guide (can’t remember her name ) was very knowledgeable about Seattle and ran a safe and pleasant excursion. She was very polite to pedestrians.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 58
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 71
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Emerald City Bicycle Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Seattle.
How much does Emerald City Bicycle Tour cost?
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Prices start at $110 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 Emerald City Bicycle Tour take?
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Plan for about 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 Emerald City Bicycle Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 165 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Seattle, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Emerald City Bicycle Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Emerald City Bicycle Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Emerald City Bicycle Tour?
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Around 58 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Emerald City Bicycle Tour 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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