Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Sky View Observatory

Get a bird's-eye perspective of Seattle and its environs.
Explore the colourful history of early Seattle on your own with this self-guided walking tour.
Onboard the bus, there is an English audio tour that will teach you all you need to know about the city's history and culture.
Take a City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour for one or two days to see the city.
Visit the Sky View Observatory and gaze down on Seattle from a height of 275 metres.
Use the sights from the observation deck to help you pick which sections of town to visit.

It's a good idea to see Seattle before you explore it. And there's no better spot to do it than from the Sky View Observatory, which is 275 metres above street level. The views from the Columbia Center's observation platform are simply breathtaking - on a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles in every direction! Our combo ticket also includes a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, allowing you to thoroughly experience Seattle.

With this combo ticket, you can explore Seattle with a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and a 1-hour Harbour Cruise. The City Sightseeing Seattle bus tour begins at the foot of Seattle's most recognisable structure, the Space Needle. Take the bus here to begin your tour of this magnificent city!

Hop off near the waterfront to see sights such as the Seattle Great Wheel, which stands 175 feet tall and provides spectacular views of Elliott Bay. The Harbour Cruise departs from the harbour front. This 1-hour fully narrated cruise circles Elliott Bay and provides spectacular views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges, as well as Mount Rainier. You'll also have a terrific perspective of the Seattle skyline.

Return to the bus and ride through the Pioneer Square historic district, where you may also take a self-guided walking tour to learn about Seattle's oldest neighbourhood. The highlights continue to come thick and fast, and you'll soon pass through Chinatown, where you may stop for some real Asian food. You'll arrive at Pike Place Market after passing by the Seattle Central Library, the Jimi Hendrix Statue, and the Paramount Theatre. This well-known farmers market has lots of fresh vegetables and places to dine, as well as some more eccentric activities, such as seeing fishmongers hurl their daily catch into the air, only to be grabbed and processed behind the counter!

24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Self-guided walking tour
Entrance to Sky View Observatory (General Admission)
Audio Guide in English
Live commentary in English

Hotel Transfers
Lunch
Entrance Fees

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
Mobile vouchers and printed vouchers are accepted at all stops.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Flexi Ticket: Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
Any queries? Please contact City Sightseeing Seattle on +1 (206) 829 9267

Voucher Type: Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted for this tour.

Wheelchair Access: Yes (Manual Room)

Onboard Wi-Fi: No

Pets: Not allowed on the buses.

Smoking: Not allowed on board

Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.

Multiday tickets can only be used on consecutive days.

Tours operate in all weather, rain or shine. Refunds due to weather will not be granted unless the service is suspended as a result of weather.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. NO REFUND possible in such conditions.

Self-Guided Walking Tour:

Distance: 1.1 miles

Explore the colourful history of early Seattle and the Pioneer Square historic district

Use your smartphone to guide you. Images of the objects talked about will be displayed on your screen.

Sky View Observatory:

Open daily: Spring/summer: 10am to 10pm, Autumn/winter: 11am to 7pm.

Hours may vary on certain holidays and for private events

Last entry: 1 hour before closing

On presenting your voucher at the Box Office, you will be given a ticket for the next available entry time; immediate entry is not guaranteed

Visit duration: 45-90 minutes

Luggage and large bags cannot be accommodated in the observatory; there are no lockers or storage facilities

Prams/strollers can be taken inside the observatory