Best Tours & Experiences in Seattle for Kids & Families
3 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.
Looking for the best tours & experiences in Seattle for kids? As coffee culture, tech hub, and the most beautiful backdrop in America, Seattle offers guided activities and unique local experiences that families won't find anywhere else. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for something new, we've rated every option for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value so you can skip the guesswork.
Tours with kids are hit or miss. Walking tours over 90 minutes lose most children. We rate each for pace, engagement level, and whether there are enough stops to keep little legs moving. Private and small-group tours almost always work better with families. In Seattle, expect mild year-round but drizzly — pack rain jackets, not umbrellas. Pro tip: Pike Place Market is a must but go early before crowds. The best family activities are in Seattle Center, all walkable from the Space Needle.
Below you'll find our curated list of tours & experiences in Seattle, WA — each with detailed age ratings (infants through teens), cost estimates for a family of four, and the practical parent details that matter: parking, stroller access, nursing rooms, and honest reviews of what makes each spot worth your time.
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Ballard Locks)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Pike Place Market
Ages: Best for all ages
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Ages: Best for all ages
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