Uncover Seattle: Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Seattle is a hidden gem among the cities of America and is well worth a visit. Birthplace of Starbucks and home to a dazzling array of seafood, Seattle is a foodie’s paradise.
Seattle is not just a destination for food-lovers. The city is home to an array of landmarks and stunning views providing something new to see at every turn. This self guided audio tour is the perfect way to experience it all in your own time and at your own pace.
The tour is expertly written by travelling researcher, past editor-in-chief and author Maurice J. Gallagher. Maurice’s writing is superbly narrated by voice artist Linda Browne whose velvet-like voice is a popular feature of many of our city audio tours. Linda will expertly guide you through the city uncovering its history and quirks along the way.
Simply download the self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point.
Please note this tour is only available in English.
What's Included
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio device
Meeting Location
2001 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way.
Make your way to the Victor Steinbrueck park to begin your tour.
Highlight One: Alki Point. This charming seaside settlement boasts some of the best views in the city.
Highlight Two: America's first Starbucks store, founded in Seattle in the early 1970s. It is still standing on Pike Place and features its original branding.
Highlight Three: the oldest continuous Farmer’s Market in America, Pike Place Market. It offers a veritable feast of local foods. Meat, vegetables, seafood and delicacies are abundant at this lively market as well as crafts, flowers and knick-knacks.
Highlight Four: Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. This famous landmark is open to the public and offers a stunning view from the top. See if you can spot Mt Rainier.
You will also see Pioneer Square, Klondike Gold Rush Park, and the stunning historic 5th Avenue Theatre.
Download the tour today and get started on your discovery of the Emerald City. You might even find out how it got its nickname!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and get it ready before you start your journey
- Available only in English.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Audio files and GPS map.
- Self-Paced.
- Admission Fees.
- Food/Drink.
- Transportation.
- Audio device.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Uncover Seattle: Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Uncover Seattle: Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Audio files and GPS map
- Self-Paced
- Admission Fees
- Food/Drink
- Transportation
- Audio device
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and get it ready before you start your journey
- Available only in English.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
