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Emerald City Standard Bike Tour

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Seattle, USA
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Overview

Join us on an Epic Bicycle Adventure experiencing the sights, sounds, and smells that makes Seattle a gem of a city. After gearing up (see meet up location) we bicycle through Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park on the way to the heart of the city Seattle Center. Our bike guides navigate you through the hipster neighborhoods of Ballard, Fremont, South Lake Union, Seattle Center, and Queen Anne on an amazing interurban bicycle trail. Less than 2 miles is not on a protected bike trail, very safe. Must be at least 12-years-old and 5 feet tall. Daily 9:30am-12:30pm.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Use of bicycle
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction entry fees: Not required (this is a pass-by tour)
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11 Vine Street
Seattle, WA 98121, USA

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Seattle Bicycle Tours (pass by)

Start your bicycle tour on Seattle's waterfront utilizing a fast network of inner city bicycle trails. Your guide will provide you with lots of fun facts and pictures on this picturesque city bike tour. You will bike in 8 out of 13 neighborhoods that makes up Seattle. Most of the tour is on a protected bike lane so its very safe.
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Olympic Sculpture Park (pass by)

Enjoy the Elliot bay bike trail that goes through the outdoor Olympic sculpture park on our way up the the heart of the city in uptown Queen Anne.
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Seattle Center (pass by)

This is the site of the 1962 world's fair. Check out the Space Needle from your bike seeing all the fun things the center has to offer.
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Seattle (pass by)

After the city center we head to the tech capital of Seattle in south lk Union. You will see how the city has evolved and experience the amazing bicycle trails and traffic signals made for cyclists. You will see house boats and sea plans as we bike on the west lake cycle trail up to the Fremont neighborhood.
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Ballard Locks Visitor Center / Museum & Gift Shop (pass by)

After you cruises like a local on the west lake cycle trail through the vibrant eclectic neighborhood of Fremont we head to Ballard where the locks system is located. You will see the busiest locks (boat elevator) in the USA. You will see how ships can go from the ocean to the lakes and visa versa and also see the salmon fish ladder.
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Seattle Waterfront (pass by)

When we leave the Ballard Locks we head on the Burke Gillman bike trail in the neighborhood of Magnolia on our way back down to Seattle's waterfront.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Must be 12-99 years old
  • Must be able to operate a bicycle
  • 13 mile bike ride moderate elevation gain

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Emerald City Standard Bike Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Use of bicycle
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction entry fees: Not required (this is a pass-by tour)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Must be 12-99 years old
  • Must be able to operate a bicycle
  • 13 mile bike ride moderate elevation gain
  • Restroom available before tour at the Edgewater hotel there is also a restroom stop at the locks.
  • Stroller/ child seat is not available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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