Seattle: 1962 World's Fair & Space Age Walking Tour
ID: GYG1444463-2216509
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover how the 1962 World's Fair turned Seattle into a future city. Explore Seattle Center with a local guide and hear stories of the Space Needle, Space Age dreams, and iconic fair landmarks.
Step back into 1962 and discover the World's Fair that transformed Seattle. Follow a local guide through Seattle Center as fascinating stories reveal the optimism, futuristic architecture, and Space Age ambitions that reshaped the city.
Visit the International Fountain, see the Space Needle from outside, explore the Armory, and discover the striking architecture of MoPOP. Continue past Artists at Play and Climate Pledge Arena while hearing how this former fairground evolved over the decades.
Along the way, your local guide brings the fair to life through stories of its people, bold ideas, and surviving landmarks. Discover how one extraordinary event helped turn Seattle into a symbol of innovation and the future.
Highlights
- Discover how the 1962 World's Fair transformed Seattle into a city of the future
- Explore Seattle Center and uncover the stories behind its iconic landmarks
- Suitable for families, academics, or first-time visitors to Seattle.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The tour is conducted outdoors, so weather-appropriate clothing is advised.
Admission to the Space Needle and MoPOP is not included, only exterior visits.
The itinerary may be slightly adjusted depending on the actual situation on the day of travel.
Meet at the International Fountain
INCLUDED
- Professional local English-speaking guide
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Stories and historical interpretation of the 1962 World's Fair
- Guided exterior visits to major Seattle Center landmarks
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission to Space Needle
- Admission to MoPOP
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
