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Seattle Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Sky View Observatory

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  • Seattle
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Seattle by hop-on hop-off bus, then take in the city and surrounding peaks from Sky View Observatory.

About this tour

See Seattle from two perspectives: the open deck of a hop-on hop-off bus and the lofty Sky View Observatory. This Seattle Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour and Sky View Observatory ticket lets you shape your own day, with 24- or 48-hour options and stops near many of the city’s best-known sights.

Ride past landmarks including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the historic Chinatown Gate, hopping off whenever a neighborhood catches your eye. Onboard English audio commentary shares stories about Seattle’s history and culture, while a self-guided walking tour offers another way to explore the city. The bus runs on a seasonal schedule, with departures every 20–60 minutes, and you can board at 600 Broad Street or at another stop along the route.

Your ticket also includes entry to Sky View Observatory, where a 360-degree platform looks out over Seattle and surrounding peaks, including Mount Rainier. Check the observatory’s hours before your visit; the last entry is one hour before closing, and large bags cannot be stored there. Choose your ticket, then set out to discover Seattle at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Ride an open-top bus past Seattle’s major sights and hop off where you like
  • Take in city history and culture with onboard English audio commentary
  • Admire Seattle, Mount Rainier, and the surrounding mountains from Sky View Observatory
  • Explore early Seattle on a self-guided walking tour
  • Use your ticket on any day within 12 months of your selected date

What's included

Included

  • 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Self-guided walking tour
  • Entry to Sky View Observatory
  • English audio guide and headphones
  • Stops near major sights
  • Flexible ticket valid any day within 12 months of the selected travel date
  • Free Arnocular Extended Reality app
  • 10% discount at Bambinos Pizzeria, Frankfurter, SuperKim Crab House Restaurant, Tidal+ Restaurant, Andare Restaurant, Qiao Lin Hotpot, Bistro on Yale Bar, Pike Brewing Company, and Can Can Cabaret

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry to other attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink

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Important information

  • Bus tour meeting point: 600 Broad Street; you can also board at any stop along the route
  • Bus schedules vary by season, with departures every 20–60 minutes
  • Sky View Observatory hours vary; check locally before visiting
  • Last entry to Sky View Observatory is 1 hour before closing
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  • Sky View Observatory visit takes approximately 45–90 minutes
  • Large bags and luggage are not permitted at the observatory; no storage or lockers are available
  • Strollers are allowed inside the observatory; service animals are welcome
  • Sky View Observatory may close for private events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I board the bus?

The meeting point is 600 Broad Street, but you can join the tour at any stop along the route.

How long is the bus tour?

The bus tour takes approximately 80 minutes.

How long is my ticket valid?

Choose a 24- or 48-hour ticket. The flexible ticket can be used on any day within 12 months of your selected travel date.

What is included at Sky View Observatory?

Entry is included. The visit typically takes 45–90 minutes, and the last entry is 1 hour before closing.

Can I bring luggage to the Observatory?

Large bags and luggage are not permitted, and there are no lockers or storage facilities. Strollers and service animals are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.47 from 17 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.

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