Seattle: Waterfront Gold Rush History Tour with Great Wheel
ID: GYG1453382-2220706
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Seattle's waterfront with a local guide. Uncover Gold Rush stories, busy docks, and maritime trade. Learn how a frontier port became the Emerald City. Includes Great Wheel ticket.
Walk along Seattle’s iconic waterfront with a local guide and discover how the city grew from a rugged Pacific port into the Emerald City. Hear fascinating stories of the Gold Rush, arriving ships, ambitious merchants, and maritime trade that fueled Seattle’s rapid rise.
Begin at Pier 57 and the Seattle Great Wheel which is the tallest Ferris wheel on the West coast standing at 175' and reaching 40' out over Elliot Bay, Ride to the top of the Seattle Great Wheel. The sea view is amazing. You can see the blue water, the ferries, and the city skyline. It's beautiful!
then continue through Waterfront Park toward Pier 59, the Seattle Aquarium area, and Pier 62. Along the way, your local guide brings the waterfront to life with stories of sailors, prospectors, traders, and the fortunes made during Seattle’s boom years.
Finish overlooking Elliott Bay, where ships, mountains, and the modern skyline reveal Seattle’s enduring connection to the sea. Discover how its waterfront helped turn a remote settlement into one of America’s great Pacific cities.
Highlights
- Walk along Seattle's iconic waterfront with a local guide
- Ride the Great Wheel for gorgeous sea views and city skylines.
- Suitable for families, academics, or first-time visitors to Seattle.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The order and timing of stops may vary slightly depending on pedestrian conditions, events, and waterfront access.
Meet at the entrance of Miner's Landing
INCLUDED
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Seattle Great Wheel admission
- Guided sightseeing along Seattle’s historic waterfront
- Views of Elliott Bay, Seattle’s waterfront, and the Olympic Mountains
NOT INCLUDED
- Seattle Aquarium admission
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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.
