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Experience Pacific Northwest island life, history, and wine on this all-inclusive private day tour of beautiful Bainbridge Island. We’ll start the day with a scenic ferry ride from Seattle followed by a leisurely tour of this island’s colorful past. In the afternoon, it’s all fun as we explore the island’s budding winery scene by visiting two local producers. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, admission fees, winery tasting fees, and pick-up at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Seattle, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Experience Pacific Northwest island life, history, and wine on this all-inclusive private day tour of beautiful Bainbridge Island. We’ll start the day with a scenic ferry ride from Seattle followed by a leisurely tour of this island’s colorful past. In the afternoon, it’s all fun as we explore the island’s budding winery scene by visiting two local producers. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, admission fees, winery tasting fees, and pick-up at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.
Stop At: Washington State Ferries, 801 Alaskan Way Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104-1410
After being picked-up at your Seattle hotel or vacation rental in our Mercedes van, we’ll take the scenic Washington State ferry to Bainbridge Island. Enjoy complimentary drinks and pastries as you take in sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bloedel Reserve, 7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-3001
Our first stop on Bainbridge Island is the beautifully manicured estate of the wealthy Bloedel family. Prentice and Virginia Bloedel created this 150 acre forested reserve with an eye for conservation and aesthetic beauty. We’ll take a guided nature walk around the property to enjoy the lush gardens and varied landscape.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Winslow Green, 100 Winslow Way W, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
We’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch on one of the island’s scenic beaches or at a local restaurant, depending on weather conditions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, 4192 Eagle Harbor Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
After lunch, we’ll delve into island history at this National Park Service site, where we’ll learn and reflect upon the local history of Japanese-American internment during World War II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bainbridge Vineyards, 8989 NE Day Rd E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-1398
We’ll spend the afternoon visiting two Bainbridge Island wineries with excellent wine and fun atmospheres. Bainbridge’s wine scene has taken off in recent years and is now filled with friendly down-to-earth producers who have a clear passion for their work. The culture is relaxed, educational, and unpretentious. All tasting fees are included in the tour. For beer lovers, we’re happy to substitute a tasting flight at Bainbridge Brewing at our second stop.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Washington State Ferries, 801 Alaskan Way Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104-1410
Enjoy the scenic ride back to Seattle after a wonderful day on Bainbridge Island. Drop-off at your Seattle hotel or vacation rental included.
Duration: 30 minutes