3 Hours Electric Bike Tour of Seattle's Waterways, Nature and Neighborhoods
Overview
The electric bikes make taking a three hour tour effortlessly. You will ease up the hills of Seattle while smiling. After the tour you will have seen many unique sites, expanded your knowledge of the waterways, the animals of the Sound and the neighborhoods, and you will have had an enjoyable and memorable experience that's truly all about Seattle. The electric bikes allow for close up viewing of the gardens, boat docks and other sites. Your guide is a local. I grew up in Seattle, taught in Seattle schools, I care about the city and the natural settings and continue to build my knowledge of Seattle. The helmets have an intercom system that helps us communicate while riding the bikes. Your safety is a priority, we stick mainly to bike paths and lightly traveled roads. Please check out the reviews on my website. Must be 16 to take the tour. The bikes are only designed for adults. I charge per bike. I do not charge for children riding on the back of the cargo bike.
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sunset Hill Park, 7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
This is a view spot of the water and mountains. On a clear day you can see the Olympic Mountains, West Point Lighthouse and the ferries crossing the Sound. You can hear the seals barking and watch the cargo and tugboats float by. I tell you all I know about Seattle in 10 minutes and highlight the some of the most charismatic creatures that inhabit our waterways.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ballard, NW Market St and 22 Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
The Ballard Locks are Seattle's 3rd most popular attraction. We walk the bikes through the Carl English Botanical Gardens before seeing the boats pass through the locks. The locks opened in 1917 and connects salt water to the fresh water of Lake Washington. It's the busiest lock in the United States and also popular with migrating salmon and the seals, sea lions, eagles, and osprey who come for an easy meal. There's a fish ladder with an underwater viewing gallery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-1679
Seattle 's roots are in the fishing industry and the Fishermen's Terminal is the place to see real live fishermen and fisherwomen, and the Alaskan fishing fleet. 50% of all seafood sold in the United States is associated with this marina. We can ride the electric bikes all the way down the docks and get right up to the boats. I'll tell you how salmon fishing operates and why the Alaskan fishermen spend the off-season in Seattle rather than just stay in Alaska.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th St Corner of Wallingford and 45th, Seattle, WA 98103-6856
Not the Center but Gasworks Park in the Wallingford neighborhood. Favorite place to take pictures and on the 4th of July watch the fireworks. It was a gasification plant, the old machines are still there. There a great view of the city, the Space Needle and I'll point out the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sunset Hill Park, 7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
This is a view spot of the water and mountains. On a clear day you can see the Olympic Mountains, West Point Lighthouse and the ferries crossing the Sound. You can hear the seals barking and watch the cargo and tugboats float by. I tell you all I know about Seattle in 10 minutes and highlight the some of the most charismatic creatures that inhabit our waterways.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ballard, NW Market St and 22 Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
The Ballard Locks are Seattle's 3rd most popular attraction. We walk the bikes through the Carl English Botanical Gardens before seeing the boats pass through the locks. The locks opened in 1917 and connects salt water to the fresh water of Lake Washington. It's the busiest lock in the United States and also popular with migrating salmon and the seals, sea lions, eagles, and osprey who come for an easy meal. There's a fish ladder with an underwater viewing gallery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119-1679
Seattle 's roots are in the fishing industry and the Fishermen's Terminal is the place to see real live fishermen and fisherwomen, and the Alaskan fishing fleet. 50% of all seafood sold in the United States is associated with this marina. We can ride the electric bikes all the way down the docks and get right up to the boats. I'll tell you how salmon fishing operates and why the Alaskan fishermen spend the off-season in Seattle rather than just stay in Alaska.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th St Corner of Wallingford and 45th, Seattle, WA 98103-6856
Not the Center but Gasworks Park in the Wallingford neighborhood. Favorite place to take pictures and on the 4th of July watch the fireworks. It was a gasification plant, the old machines are still there. There a great view of the city, the Space Needle and I'll point out the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Must be 16 to operate the electric bike.
- Not recommended for non bike riders. Prior electric bike experience is not required. Not recommended for riders under 16.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We are outdoors and the bikes make maintaining a safe distance easy. Outdoor masking is optional at this time. The guides are happy to wear a mask if needed for the health, safety and comfort of travelers.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LoriC46
September 2022
Really enjoyed our ride. We were David's second tour in one day and you would never know. He was very good and informative. Would definitely recommend his tour.
Really enjoyed our ride. We were David's second tour in one day and you would never know. He was very good and informative. Would definitely recommend his tour.rshull34
September 2022
Great trip with David. Really enjoyed the tour! David showed us how to use the bikes and then we were off on a tour of Seattle. Loved the combination of culture, history and environment information that he shared with us while riding around the city. Really fun!
Great trip with David. Really enjoyed the tour! David showed us how to use the bikes and then we were off on a tour of Seattle. Loved the combination of culture, history and environment information that he shared with us while riding around the city. Really fun!E4051FKanthonym
August 2022
This was the third bike tour my family and I have taken during our 3 week USA vacation. This was the best one in terms of the quality and comfort of the e bikes and the fun they provided. No effort required to travel at up to 20mph! David, an ex school teacher of 30 odd years, was a great guide a...
This was the third bike tour my family and I have taken during our 3 week USA vacation. This was the best one in terms of the quality and comfort of the e bikes and the fun they provided. No effort required to travel at up to 20mph! David, an ex school teacher of 30 odd years, was a great guide and was extremely knowledgable about the Seattle area. The scenery was stunning on this nature trail that takes in the dock and some really cool suburbs. Bike helmets have a brilliant easy to use intercom system so everybody can hear the guide as we rode along and could speak to each other. This was a very slick operation and is highly recommended for anybody wishing to see some lovely beauty spots away from downtown Seattle.Seth_R
August 2022
Excellent experience! Dave was a fabulous tour guide. Fun and educational, well prepared for every turn and stop along with water bottles, tools, and first aid kit. Would recommend this tour to anyone up for having a great time!
Excellent experience! Dave was a fabulous tour guide. Fun and educational, well prepared for every turn and stop along with water bottles, tools, and first aid kit. Would recommend this tour to anyone up for having a great time!Stay22705666650
July 2022
This tour is very fun and a cool activity. The guide is very nice, informative and does a great job at explaining things, especially how to use the bikes. You’ll wait in front of a random house in a nice neighborhood at first which is a bit awkward but the bikes are in the garage. I wish it went ...
This tour is very fun and a cool activity. The guide is very nice, informative and does a great job at explaining things, especially how to use the bikes. You’ll wait in front of a random house in a nice neighborhood at first which is a bit awkward but the bikes are in the garage. I wish it went more into the downtown area but it would be a longer tour if that was the case since it begins north of the city. It was a great experience and would highly recommend if you are looking for a chill tour and nice stroll through the northern neighborhoods outside of downtown.483jamillahw
October 2023
Joe is a wonder tour guide! The bikes are in excellent condition! He grew up in Seattle and taught in Seattle Schools, so expect to learn from the best of the best! You MUST join him for a tour in your interested in learning about marine life, the Olympic Mountains, different neighborhoods, Water...
Joe is a wonder tour guide! The bikes are in excellent condition! He grew up in Seattle and taught in Seattle Schools, so expect to learn from the best of the best! You MUST join him for a tour in your interested in learning about marine life, the Olympic Mountains, different neighborhoods, Waterways, and electric bikes!