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Custom Seattle Heritage Bike and Walking Tours Routes and RatesCustom departures, year round, depending on availability.
* Discounts: two-people 20%, three-people 40%, four to nine people 50%, ten or more people 75%. * Fees are for guide only and don't include meals, drinks or bicycles - bikes can be rented locally (Ibike has some free loaner bicycles available - restrictions apply). Average out of pocket expenses (drinks, snacks, meal, etc.), per person, $20, plus or minus $15. General Features of All Programs: Small group exploration of the fascinating cultural and ethnic diversity (Native American, Asian American, African American, Pacific Islander and European American) and natural and social history of Seattle. Enjoy the extraordinary natural beauty of the mountains, waterways and forest, public art, architecture, historic sites, and beautiful bicycling. Sample of Custom Bicycle Tour Routes (map with selected routes) The distance covered in a tour is quite flexible. There is an inverse relationship between the distance and the amount we talk. While downtown we tend to talk more and ride less. As we get out of downtown, we tend to ride more and talk less. You can use this rule of thumb in working with us to design your tour. Celebrating the Ethnic Diversity of Seattle (four hours) - This is the program that works best as a walking tour. From the time of the arrival of the first outsiders in the region the newcomers have been multi-ethnic. The program recalls the stories and events that lie behind the Euro-America facade of the Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, International District (China Town, Japan Town, Little Saigon), the old Jewish neighborhood. Women in the Character and Culture of Seattle (four hours) - the route takes in the Pike Place Market, Capital Hill, the University District and Fremont, highlight the contributions of women to the character and culture of Seattle, including politicians, suffragists, educators, artist, social activists, businesswomen. "est" Tour (four hours) - A fun tour of a hundred of the oldest, tallest, and quirkiest sites in Seattle. Interfaith Heritage (four hours) - Explore a slice of reverent and irreverent Jewish, Christian, Moslem, and Eastern faith, history and legacy in Seattle from Pioneer Square to Capital Hill and through the Central District.. Labor, Leftists and the Common Folk that shaped Seattle (four hours) - A social history of Seattle. Popular Culture (four hours) - Seattle dominate popular musical culture has changed over time from vaudeville, to burlesque, to jazz, to garage rock, to hip-hop, to grunge, with more others sub-trends in between. There is also the opera, symphony and more theatre per capita than any place else in the country. We will survey these, along with some film locations and other tidbits that we let you in on the changing pulse of the city. Emerald Necklace (six hours) - A scenic ride mostly along boulevards and green belts and on bike paths. Similar to the "Seattle's Historic Neighborhoods" route, but with few stops, not as many side trips and less historical/cultural content. Seattle's Historic Neighborhoods (eight hours) - A scenic and historic route through Seattle neighborhoods. The basic routes includes the Waterfront, Ballard, Fremont, University District, Leishi, Columbia City, China Town/International District and Pioneer Square. Some of the points of interest that can be included are Mirtle Edwards Park, Fisherman's Terminal, Discovery Park, fish ladders, Burke-Gilman Trail, Center of the Universe, Fremont Troll, Kite Hill, University of Washington Campus, Washington Park Arboretum, Viretta Park, Lake Washington and Kubota Garden (Japanese). Sub-themes can include ethnic communities, women, labor, popular culture, public art and architecture. Bainbridge / Suquamish (eight hours) - This route starts with a ferry boat ride across Puget Sound. We then bicycle on forested Bainbridge Island, stopping to visit some sites of historical and cultural interest. In time we working our way out to the Suquamish Reservation where there are more sites of historical and cultural interest, and we can visit the Suquamish Museum. We return back across Bainbridge Island by a different route, take the ferry again and end up at our starting point in Seattle. Starting/Ending Point: any convenient location in greater Seattle, Washington, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, bike rental location, etc. Skill Level: Suitable for Fit Beginners / Intermediate / Experts Mileage: 5-80 km, 3-50 miles. Cycling Conditions: paved roads, mostly flat and small hills, maybe a couple of big hills. Accommodations: not provided, information available. Van Support: no vehicle support, all local transit buses have bike racks and head back to near the starting point. Meals: not included in the cost of the tour, information on unique restaurants and cafes available. Other Activities: Discussions, visits, walking Bike: Touring, hybrid or mountain bikes are suitable. Bicycle helmets are required by local law. Bike Rental: Available from local bike shop for $5-8 per hour, or $25-32 for all day. [Ibike has a limited selection of free vintage loaner bikes are available for custom tour clients. Ask for details.] Payment: Full payment required to hold reservation. Cancellation: A $50 administrative fee is forfeited for cancellation of a pre-paid tour. Online Registration for Bike or Walking Tour Custom Seattle Bike and Walking Tours Routes and Rates (PDF) |
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Regional Background Information and Links Getting There: Multi-modal Options for Seattle, King County & the Northwest Rolling the Islands of the Salish Sea (2 week program)
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