No need to hit the highway to experience the city. Follow Seattle's 'emerald necklace” of parks, woodlands, neighborhoods, the Locks, college campuses, and shorelines. Local chocolate is sure to sweeten the day.
Many Seattleites cite the region's natural beauty, proximity to outdoor adventures, and local experiences as the primary motivations for living here. It is because of this that Seattle has chosen 'Metronatural” as its tagline. With some of the world's most stunning wilderness and waterways surrounding Seattle it's amazing how much wildness survives within the city limits!
This half-day tour takes you around the city to Seattle's numerous urban parks and woodlands, unique neighborhoods, the Ballard Locks, college campuses, and shorelines. Take this opportunity to search for Pacific Northwest birds and marine-life and to question an expert on local natural history, geology, and ecology.
Then, head to historical Seattle for details on Pioneer Square, the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. Plus, take in views of the iconic Space Needle, Smith Tower, and Pike Place Market. Your final stop takes you to the Fremont neighborhood for a stop at the only organic, fair trade, bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United State for samples of confections that are sure to delight your palate, ignite your imagination, and inspire you to think and act sustainably!
Inclusions :

• Tour of urban green spaces
• Tour of historic Seattle
• Visit the Seattle Locks
• Chocolate samples
• Morning or afternoon tea and refreshments
• Highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide
• Comprehensive naturalist commentary
• Travel in an adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes or Jeep
• Downtown Seattle hotel pick-up and drop-off

Duration:
Approximately 3 1/2 hours
Departure time and location:
8 AM; from downtown Seattle hotels
Return time and location:
11:30 AM; to downtown Seattle hotels
Note:
Reservation confirmation is required. Tour guide gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.