

Things to do in Seattle
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.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Seattle?
Outty ranks 584 bookable experiences in Seattle, United States. The highest scoring is Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle at 95 out of 100, followed by Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour, Pike Place Market Tasting Tour, Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market. Prices start at $17 per person and 6 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. June to September for clear Rainier views and reliable ferry weather.
- Ranked experiences
- 584
- In the 90+ Club
- 6
- From
- $17 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top attractions in Seattle
Landmark by landmark: every ranked tour, ticket and guided visit in one place.

Pike Place Market
92 experiences • 4.8/5

Space Needle
64 experiences • 4.7/5

Pioneer Square
51 experiences • 4.8/5

Seattle Waterfront
51 experiences • 4.8/5

Snoqualmie Falls
36 experiences • 4.7/5

Kerry Park (Franklin Place)
33 experiences • 4.8/5

Mt. Rainier National Park
32 experiences • 4.8/5

Bainbridge Island
28 experiences • 4.7/5

Fremont District
27 experiences • 4.8/5

Seattle Center
26 experiences • 4.8/5

Lake Union
21 experiences • 4.8/5

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
19 experiences • 4.8/5
Top tour operators in Seattle
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Seattle they cover.
Book Taxi Barcelona
3508 experiences across 241 cities
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
taxiGo DMC
1181 experiences across 264 cities
PROFI DRIVER
887 experiences across 133 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Tour Travel & More
685 experiences across 120 cities
Guydeez
382 experiences across 158 cities
Most Popular in Seattle
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Seattle City Tour
Most Highly Reviewed in Seattle
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Seattle City Tour
Last Minute in Seattle
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Seattle City Tour
Family Friendly in Seattle
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

Seattle Wine and Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

Mt. St. Helens National Monument from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

Bike Tour Seattle. 5 star Electric Bike Tour Seattle's waterways

One-Way Transfer: Pier 91 to Airport
Food & Drink in Seattle
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

Seattle's Sweetest Food Tour: Delicious Donuts, Beignets, & More

Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Coffee Culture & Tastings

Pike Place Market: Original Food Tour - Tips Included!
Culture & History in Seattle
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

Mt. Rainier National Park Seattle 1-Day Small Group In-Depth Tour

Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Outdoors in Seattle
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Seattle City Tour

Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views

Mt. Rainier National Park Seattle 1-Day Small Group In-Depth Tour
Nightlife in Seattle
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

The Best of Seattle City Highlights Tour

Shared 3 Hour Sunset Cruise from Gig Harbor on Puget Sound

Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
Highest rated in Seattle
The top of the Outty Ranking across 584 local experiences
- 1Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle9h • from $17594.9
- 2Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour4h • from $9493.1
- 3Pike Place Market Tasting Tour2h • from $6991.5
- 4Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market2h • from $7591.5
- 5Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour10h • from $15091.0
- 6Seattle City Tour3h • from $8990.9
- 7Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market2h • from $6989.8
- 8Guided hike on Mt. Rainier - old forest, falls and glacier views10h • from $17989.6
- 9Seattle's Sweetest Food Tour: Delicious Donuts, Beignets, & More2h • from $6589.3
- 10Mt. Rainier National Park Seattle 1-Day Small Group In-Depth Tour10h • from $16889.3
- 11Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour10.5h • from $34488.7
- 12Seattle Coffee Tour: Capitol Hill Coffee Culture & Tastings2h • from $4288.2
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Planning questions about Seattle
- What are the best things to do in Seattle?
- Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle is the highest ranked experience in Seattle, scoring 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,201 traveler reviews. Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour, Pike Place Market Tasting Tour, Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market, Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 584 bookable experiences in Seattle, United States, and 6 of them score 90 or above.
- Which attractions should I visit in Seattle?
- The landmarks with the deepest choice of tours and tickets are Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Seattle Waterfront, Snoqualmie Falls, Kerry Park (Franklin Place). Each has its own page on Outty listing every ranked way to visit, from timed entry tickets to guided and combination tours.
- How much do activities in Seattle cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Seattle is $108 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $17 on Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Mount Rainier National Park. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Seattle for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Seattle currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Seattle good for families?
- Yes. 14 of the experiences we rank in Seattle are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Seattle?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.
- When is the best time to visit Seattle?
- June to September for clear Rainier views and reliable ferry weather. 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.
- Can I cancel a booking in Seattle?
- 117 of the 120 experiences we rank in Seattle offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Seattle gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Seattle so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.