The 13 Waterfall Tours in Seattle That Earn Their Price

1.Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,293 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

This four-hour Shutter Tours outing pairs Snoqualmie Falls with Seattle sights such as Pioneer Square, the Fremont Troll, Pike Place Market, and Kerry Park. Guides including Dale and Terry add local stories and phone photography tips. The air-conditioned minivan holds no more than 13 people.

“This was a once in a lifetime experience. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny. Terry made the tour 100% enjoyable. Terry never missed a beat in giving us so much history about Seattle, some of us were ready to pack up and move here. The waterfalls was extremely beautiful and again Terry gave all of us pointers on how to take the best picture shots. He even was available to take many photos for us. The troll under the bridge was one of my favorites. Probably because my students will love the pictures I took for them. When Terry took us to the Seattle Skyline you could hear…”

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2.Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,245 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Leave Seattle with a local guide such as Mark, James, or Don for Woodinville wine tastings, lunch, Snoqualmie Falls, and Boehms Candies. The six-hour trip includes hotel pickup, transportation, and winery visits, but tasting fees and lunch cost extra. Groups can reach 24 people.

“Great tour with Mark. He did a great job getting us to all of our destinations and made the travel fun.”

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3.Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Leave downtown Seattle in an air-conditioned vehicle for a moderate, roughly two-hour forest hike to Twin Falls and Upper Falls, then see Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, Snoqualmie, and Borst Lake. Guides such as John, Susan, Brie, and Rachel add trail stories and local context.

“Easy central pickup spot. Knowledgeable guide, fun hike! Enjoyed meeting the people on the tour and chatting in Danish & German. Tour operator Susan was great!”

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4.Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet at Zeitgeist Coffee in Seattle at 8 a.m. for a small-group trip to 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls in Olallie State Park. Guide Jonny sets a friendly pace, shares local nature and history, and helps with photos. Expect a moderate, sometimes muddy hike of roughly 2.4 to 3 miles.

“The trail was enjoyable. There was a lot to see and Johnny was very knowledgeable. The waterfall was nice to see.”

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5.Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Leave Seattle with guide Jared or another Hart Guides leader for a four-hour, small-group trip to Twin Falls and Snoqualmie Falls. Choose an easy or moderate forest walk, hear stories about geology, Indigenous history, plants, and local lore, and return with time for photos and Seattle tips.

“Honestly this trip was a fantastic thing to do not only do you get to see the biodiversity around Seattle you get great facts and down to earth leader too! Such great value for money which is just a bonus - thank you!”

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6.From Seattle: Pacific Northwest Waterfalls & Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 4h 30m · from $79

Join a small group of up to 14 for a half-day outing from downtown Seattle to Twin Falls, Snoqualmie Falls, North Bend, and Borst Lake. Guides such as Susan, Gemma, Scott, and Matt lead the forest hike, provide poles and snacks, and share local stories from logging to Twin Peaks.

“everything was great. weather was perfect, nate was very engaging.”

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7.Seattle: Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 10 hours · from $179

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Rainier National Park from downtown Seattle with a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Susan, Rachel, Ed, and Marc lead scenic stops, forest walks, waterfalls, and snow hikes. Transport, park entry, walking gear, and seasonal snowshoes are included.

“I loved it! Susan was very nice, sharing knowledge with us, took us to many beautiful spots , a little bit of hiking, snow, waterfalls,etc. Well planned, she was very kind to take pictures of us, and give recommendations. Totally worth it, I’m glad I went for this option..”

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8.From Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Travel from Seattle or Bellevue to Snoqualmie Falls and Woodinville in a small group of up to 14. Your guide, such as Slava, Mehrdad, Daniel, or Farshid, handles the driving, photos, snacks, and timing. Wine, whisky, lunch, and optional stops are paid separately.

“Slavs was a very entertaining guide he alsotakes great pictures. Tour was worth every penny!”

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9.From Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · from $344

Join a small group of up to 10 for an 8.5-hour outing from Seattle. See Snoqualmie Falls from upper and lower viewpoints, enjoy a seasonal picnic lunch, and taste 4 to 6 wines at 2 or 3 boutique Woodinville wineries with guides such as Brent, Colin, or Stephanie.

“Jann our guide was awesome and knowledgeable. We had a small group so it was a stub personal tour. Lots of laughs, fun and some great food. The scenery was beautiful and Jann was always ready to take photos of you wanted.”

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10.Snoqualmie, Twin Falls & Ancient Forest (Transport Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $66Best value

Meet guide Jonny at Zeitgeist Coffee in Pioneer Square for a four-hour morning trip to Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls, and Olallie State Park. Expect scenic walks, Cascade Mountain views, old-growth trees, and a flexible pace for different hiking abilities. Water and snacks are not included.

“Jonny was great! Super informative and communicative. This is definitely a must if you want to explore some amazing trails and see some awesome views. Great value for the money too!”

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11.Seattle: Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $179

Trade Seattle for Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth on a full-day English-guided trip. You get 45 minutes at the nearly 270-foot waterfall, then about three hours to eat, shop, walk, and explore the Bavarian-style town. Pickup is available in central Seattle, Chinatown, or near SeaTac.

“I was not too satisfied with this trip. We were only given 30 minutes at the falls and three hours at Leavenworth public street center. In my opinion, it was not proportionate. I would have liked to hike the waterfall instead of spending so much time at Leavenworth. It was a nice stop, but I was not as interesting in shopping as I am seeing nature. My tour guide Ilya, gave us some fun facts which I appreciated.”

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12.Seattle: Waterfall Wonderland Hike in Wallace Falls Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $259

Join a small group of up to five for a guided 6-mile hike from Seattle to Wallace Falls State Park. Your Wilderness First Responder guide leads you past lower, middle, and upper falls, with lunch, snacks, gear, and hotel pickup included. Guides Sophia and Kevin have earned special praise for their care and local insight.

“The trail is very good though want to do the 9 miles. The guide is really nice”

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13.The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Spend a full day combining Seattle highlights with Snoqualmie Falls. You’ll ride in a private group with hotel pickup, hear local stories from an English, Russian, or Persian-speaking guide, sample handmade chocolate, and stop at Pike Place Market, Gas Works Park, the Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks, and Kerry Park.

“Excellent. Covered so much territory, so many sites. Slava the tour guide was an outstanding driver and a great commentator.”

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