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Sky View Observatory

Experience breathtaking views of the Space Needle and Seattle skyline at Sky View Observatory on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. Book your tickets to gain a stunning bird's eye view of Seattle from 902 feet above the ground!

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Two people enjoying sunset views from Sky View Observatory in Seattle.
Person sitting in Sky View Observatory, Seattle, overlooking Puget Sound through large windows.
Seattle skyline with Space Needle and Mt Rainier in the background.
Seattle skyline with skyscrapers and highway, overlooking Elliot Bay.
Visitors dining at Sky View Observatory cafe with panoramic city views.
Cocktails on a table with a view of Seattle skyline from Sky View Cafe.
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  • Board a high-speed elevator that gets you to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center in a minute!

  • Spot Elliot Bay, the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, and the densely forested Olympics from the tallest observatory in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Behold Seattle’s futuristic Space Needle and discover the city like a local with interactive touch-screens that help you plan your own virtual itinerary.

  • Upgrade to enjoy extra $5 or $10 vouchers for the Sky View Café or gift shop. The Elite ticket also offers reserved window seating with the best view.

  • Did you know? You'll have to climb over 1,300 steps to reach the 73rd floor. No wonder guests take the speedy elevator ride instead!

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  • Board a high-speed elevator that gets you to the 73rd floor of the Columbia Center in a minute!

  • Spot Elliot Bay, the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, and the densely forested Olympics from the tallest observatory in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Behold Seattle’s futuristic Space Needle and discover the city like a local with interactive touch-screens that help you plan your own virtual itinerary.

  • Upgrade to enjoy extra $5 or $10 vouchers for the Sky View Café or gift shop. The Elite ticket also offers reserved window seating with the best view.

  • Did you know? You'll have to climb over 1,300 steps to reach the 73rd floor. No wonder guests take the speedy elevator ride instead!

from
$33.73
Seattle hop-on hop-off bus and Sky View Observatory sunset view.
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Seattle City Sightseeing bus under Chinatown gate on 5th Ave.
Person sitting in Sky View Observatory, Seattle, overlooking Puget Sound through large windows.
Seattle skyline with Space Needle and Mt Rainier in the background.
Seattle hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus parked on a tree-lined street.
Visitors enjoying a ride on the Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.
Seattle skyline with skyscrapers and highway, overlooking Elliot Bay.
Visitors dining at Sky View Observatory cafe with panoramic city views.
Cocktails on a table with a view of Seattle skyline from Sky View Cafe.
Seattle waterfront view with ferry and people relaxing near sculptures.
Seattle Great Wheel on waterfront with city skyline in background.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • See Seattle’s top sights with a hop-on-hop-off tour and Sky View entry for epic views, all wrapped in one fun, flexible, and budget-friendly combo.

  • Hop on and off across 17 city stops on a 24 or 48-hour bus tour, from Pike Place to the Space Needle and beyond. The city’s all yours to explore!

  • Buses swing by every 30 minutes with skyline views, local stories on audio guides, and a bonus walking tour that keeps the adventure rolling nonstop.

  • Your pass includes access to the 275 m-high Sky View observatory for 45–90 minutes. It's the tallest observatory west of the Mississippi since 1985!

  • Take in Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, the Space Needle, and more from a 360° platform that frames the Pacific Northwest in an unforgettable postcard-perfect style.

More details

  • See Seattle’s top sights with a hop-on-hop-off tour and Sky View entry for epic views, all wrapped in one fun, flexible, and budget-friendly combo.

  • Hop on and off across 17 city stops on a 24 or 48-hour bus tour, from Pike Place to the Space Needle and beyond. The city’s all yours to explore!

  • Buses swing by every 30 minutes with skyline views, local stories on audio guides, and a bonus walking tour that keeps the adventure rolling nonstop.

  • Your pass includes access to the 275 m-high Sky View observatory for 45–90 minutes. It's the tallest observatory west of the Mississippi since 1985!

  • Take in Mt. Rainier, the Cascades, the Space Needle, and more from a 360° platform that frames the Pacific Northwest in an unforgettable postcard-perfect style.

from
$75
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