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Seattle Walkabout

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Highlights:

• Visit historic Pioneer Square.
• Learn about the Great Seattle Fire.
• Hear stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
• Discover the history of the Space Needle.
• Soak up the bustle of Pike Place Market.
• Enjoy a green art space at Olympic Sculpture Park.

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Walking & Orientation
Inclusion:

Highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide, morning tea/coffee and scones, refreshments, all park entry fees.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Meeting point:

  Fonte Coffee – 1321 1st Ave.

• Start time: 9.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Sculpture Park - 2901 Western Ave

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Seattle Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Dress standard:

  Wear comfortable shoes.

• Child policy:

  Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Many Seattleites cite this region’s natural beauty, and proximity to outdoor adventures, as their main motivations for living here. Come and discover just how much beauty and nature survives within the city limits on this fun and informative walking tour of Seattle. See iconic points of interest, inspiring examples of how nature-lovers can enjoy the cityscape, as well as some of Seattle’s hidden gems.

 

Start off by joining a nature expert on a guided walk through Seattle. Experience the wonder and resilience of nature in and around this dense urban environment. During the walk you will have the opportunity to spot Pacific Northwest birds and other wildlife. Along the way enjoy expert interpretations of local and natural history, architecture, culture, geology and urban ecosystems.

 

Hear about the three fault lines that live under the city, and the powerful geological forces that have been shaping this region since the Ice Age. Visit historic Pioneer Square in the oldest part of Seattle. Learn about the Great Seattle Fire and the Klondike Gold Rush. Hear the history of the Space Needle, Smith Tower and Pike Place Market. Spend time visiting the Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine-acre green space for art. Throughout the walk your guide will point out some of Seattle’s important industries, both past and present, as well as highlighting those leading the way in environmental and social sustainability.

 

Come on this urban escape and look beyond the skyline, and the postcard views, to experience the wild heart of the ‘Emerald City’ first hand!

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

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