{"id":90402,"date":"2015-04-23T09:49:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/4-free-tours-to-try-in-seattle\/"},"modified":"2020-05-12T06:57:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:57:43","slug":"4-free-tours-to-try-in-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/4-free-tours-to-try-in-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"These 4 FREE Tours Will Make Your Seattle Trip Unforgettable"},"content":{"rendered":"

As rain clouds form and the smell of coffee whiffs through the air, Seattle tends to look on the bright side of its rather dismal weather disposition. With mountains meeting ocean and skyscrapers, the city is striking even under a gloomy cloud of rain. One of the best ways to understand what makes Seattle great is by going on a tour, generally led by locals with great pride for the Emerald City. Even if you don\u2019t have a big budget, these four free tours in Seattle will\u00a0give you a vast understanding of the city.<\/p>\n

Get Your Cellphone Tour on at the Seattle Public Library<\/h2>\n

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Most libraries tend to frown upon the use of cell phones on site. However, the Seattle Public Library is a bit of a showpiece. Free and self-guided tours<\/a> of the impressive innovative structure are offered by cell phone. Visitors merely follow the cellphone signs posted around 19 locations in the library. The Seattle Public Library is no snooze; the space is known in town for its award-winning architecture, 10th-floor views of Elliott Bay, and wealth of public art on display. Not to mention, the library is home to over one million books, movies,\u00a0and music offerings.<\/p>\n

Learn About the Core of Seattle on a Seattle Free Walking Tour<\/h2>\n

For visitors who haven\u2019t spent much time in Seattle, a tour offered by the non-profit organization Seattle Free Walking Tours<\/a> is right up your alley. The company offers tours that delve into the core of Seattle. The Seattle 101 tour provides an insider\u2019s guide to the city, including some of its icons like Pioneer Square and the Waterfront. The company also runs the Market Experience Tour, a detailed look at Pike Place Market, the oldest running farmer\u2019s market in the country. While both tours are technically free, tips and donations are encouraged.<\/p>\n

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Tour and Taste Wine at Chateau Ste Michelle<\/h2>\n

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If you want to make a little day trip outside of Seattle but you don\u2019t want to spend a dime, Chateau Ste Michelle opens up its doors for free wine tours and tastings<\/a>. Acclaimed for its award-winning wines, Chateau Ste Michelle is also the oldest winery in Washington. The Columbia Valley vineyard sits just 20 miles from Seattle, making it possible to pop in for a free tour and tasting. Guided tours and tastings are offered from 10AM to 5PM,\u00a0giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking in the premier grape-growing region. Tours conclude with a sampling of the winery\u2019s wines.<\/p>\n

Go Behind the Curtain at the Paramount Theater<\/h2>\n

Even if you can\u2019t catch a show or performance at Seattle\u2019s Paramount Theater, visitors can still go behind the curtain on a free tour every first Saturday of the month<\/a>. For around 90 minutes, attendees gain an inside look at the historic theater. Originally opened as the Seattle Theater, the Paramount Theater boasts roots in 1928. It was restored in the 1990s, giving it a truly impressive interior structure that’s perfect to catch a play, concert, comedy act, or dance performance.<\/p>\n

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