Seattle Private City Tour

Seattle Tour.

The name Seattle comes from “Sealth”, who was a Native American Chief of the Suquamish tribe in 1851. The city is over 83.9 sq. miles and has over 147.52 miles of freshwater shoreline and 53.38 miles of saltwater. The population within the city itself is 612,000 (WA state is 6,733,3000). Seattle itself is pretty diverse in comparison to the state, (Seattle Average Races: White: 68%, African American: 8.2%, Native American 1.2%, Asian: 14.4%, Hispanic 6.3%. WA Average Races: White: 81.2%, African American: 3.3%, Native American 1.4%, Asian: 6.6%, Hispanic 8.8%). Seattle is known for its rain… and the current record for the most amount of rain fallen in a day in Seattle is 5.02″ and the most amount fallen in a year is 55.14″.

Seattle experiences daily tourism from around the world. An average of 9 million visitors per year visit the city to tour one of the oldest cities with its rich history. The city also has some of the biggest Co. Headquarters including Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom and Costco. As for how educated the city is… according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 37.4% of people in Seattle have a college degree.

*Sources include U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey, King County Visitor Impact Study by Seattle’s Convention, Visitors Bureau, CIC Research, Inc; and Dean Runyan Associates for Seattle’s Convention. Please click here to learn more.

Smith Tower

Smith Tower.

This tower is the oldest one in the city and has been the tallest until the Space Needle took over in 1962. The Smith Tower is a skyscraper that is an example of Neoclassical Architecture which is located in Pioneer square. It has only been washed once on the exterior in 1976 because the building remains clean by itself! A unique aspect of this tower is that it is one of the only buildings on the west coast that contains elevator operators. Doors are latticed which means the rider can see everything clearly through the transparent glass windows.

There is also a special Chinese Room on the 35th floor that has furniture and a hand-carved ceiling that were gifts from the Empress of China with an observation deck. The building is crowned with a glass dome which is illuminated with blue light except during December, during when it becomes green instead. Take a tour of this ancient building or reserve the Chinese Room for your special occasion.

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market

The public market located in Seattle is one of the oldest in the entire country! Home of the flying fish, famous piggybank, and great entertainers, everyone enjoys fresh produce, flowers, and exotic groceries. At the market, you will find some of the freshly grown organic groceries and the sweetest tasting fruit! Nothing can compare to taking a bite of freshly grow apples, strawberries, peaches, and savoring every moment of it.

The market also carries gorgeous flowers that smell wonderful and make anyone’s day that more special. Over 225 local and regional artisans host their own craft markets that contain lots of different nifty items for tourists. Everything from toys, body products, jewelry, kitchenware, paintings, and a wide variety of locally made items.

Going deeper into the market, there are numerous shops that are simply fun to roam around. Are you a collector? There might be something for you here… the market contains lots of different historical artifacts and collectible items that are extremely rare and hard to find. It’s no wonder this market is repeatedly in the national media and television shows, attracting up to 10,000 visitors daily and often seen as world-famous.

We offer service to and from the market. Often times there’s a lot of headache finding parking locations, or even getting to the market because of so many tourists. With our service we will get you there at your leisure, and pick you up as scheduled. Town car rates start at $78*

Seattle city tour

Washington Museums.

The state of Washington has unique museums including transportation, music, art, and many other historical museums. Cities South of Seattle contain many sites that provide an opportunity to revisit the history of transportation. Go bold and revisit the Space Shuttle Trainer at the Museum of Flight. Learn about the different different styles of airplanes including commercial and military.

If surfing over the water at great speeds is more of your interest, then take a day and visit the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, which is one of the only museums dedicated only to thunder-boats!

The latest museum that adds on to the museums of transportation is the LeMay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. The humongous building contains one of the biggest classical car collections in the entire world!

If transportation isn’t in your basket, then visit the Seattle Art Museum! The iconic Hammering Man at the SAM will capture your attention and draw you into the museum. The range of art varies from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary American photography and videography. The collections include Asian, African, Native American and European artistry.

Are you interested in the history of Nirvana or Jimi Hendrix? What about Woodstock and why Jimi destroyed his guitars at every show? The Experience Music Project Museum will provide answers to those questions! The museum consists of three floors. The first floor is the sky church floor that seats up to 800 people. It features a high quality lights and sounds with a behemoth indoor HD LED screen. The second floor provides the history of artists as well as a stage where visitors can experience what it’s like to be on stage! The third floor is a crowd’s favorite, featuring interactive professional equipment that come with tutorials on how to use them!