Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center Tours and Tickets

Discover the iconic places that capture the innovative spirit of Seattle by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game to learn about the people whose dreams and forward-thinking created this unique city. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. You can play offline. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore the Seattle Cloud Cover, Anne Frank Chestnut Tree, the Space Needle and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our gifted writers. • Learn about the thought pioneers whose ambitions and hard work shaped Seattle and the world. • Walk through the city’s beautiful green spaces and parks, including the Olympic Sculpture Park and the Seattle Center • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

Experience the natural beauty of majestic Mt Rainier on this guided, small-group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls and historic towns to Mt Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington and one of the tallest in the lower 48 states. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt Rainier State Park and the aptly named Paradise, at 5,400 feet above sea level on the south slope, among others. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Elliot Bay and Seattle Harbor on this narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get an up-close look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals. Take in the view of the city’s skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt. Rainier. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the ship.

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States. Each small-group tour is unique, with insider tips from a professional, local guide.

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.

Discover Mt. Rainer National Park’s highlights on an all-inclusive, small-group full-day tour from Seattle. Explore wildflower meadows, alpine vistas, and waterfalls on foot as you enjoy magnificent views on a guided hike, or snowshoe trek, of Washington State’s highest mountain. Savor a delicious breakfast of pastries, fruit, and tea and coffee, an organic lunch with wine, and refreshments throughout your experience. Pick-up and drop-off are included.

Experience the food and culture at one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, on this walking tour. This is the original food and cultural tour of Pike Place Market. Enjoy a ton of diverse tastings, from fresh produce to pastries and much more. Feel like a market insider on this behind-the-scenes adventure to savor the flavors of this historic attraction.

Explore one of America’s largest air and space collections with admission to The Museum of Flight, and spend the day learning about the history—and future—of aviation. Watch a 3D air and space movie, see full-size aircraft, then slip into the cockpit of a Boeing 747. Purchase your ticket in advance so you can save time and go straight to the fascinating exhibits.