Space Needle
Space Needle tower at night in Seattle, USA
Space Needle tower at night in Seattle, USA

Space Needle Tours and Tickets

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Seattle’s landmark Space Needle, one of the most distinctive icons in the Pacific Northwest, rises 605 feet (184 meters) above the city. It was built for the 1962 World’s Fair and was the tallest structure in the Western United States at the time of its construction. The tower features a rotating lounge and an observation deck at 520 feet (158 meters) with 360-degree panoramic views over the Seattle skyline and its surrounding mountains.

  • 400 Broad St., Seattle, Washington, 98109

Tours and Tickets to Experience Space Needle

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Seattle Harbor Cruise with Live Narration
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Seattle Harbor Cruise with Live Narration

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Seattle from Elliott Bay and Seattle Harbor on this narrated cruise. Learn about Seattle’s historic waterfront and get an up-close look at one of the world's largest shipping terminals. Take in the view of the city’s skyline with a spectacular panoramic background of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, including majestic Mt. Rainier. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the ship.
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  • 1 hour
  • Free Cancellation
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$45
Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour
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Premier 3-Hour Seattle City Tour

Seattle is famous for its bustling waterfront, numerous green spaces, and historic neighborhoods. Ideal for first-time visitors, this sightseeing tour provides an overview of top attractions such as Pioneer Square, the Space Needle, and Pike Place market. Sit back and relax while your guide provides historical and cultural background for each destination, and enjoy stops to walk and take photos.
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  • 3 hours
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Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour - Including A Holiday Twist*
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Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour - Including A Holiday Twist*

It might seem a little bit intimidating exploring one of the largest cities in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region all on your own, but there’s no need to stress. This guided tour helps you conquer all the hot spots of Seattle, including the Space Needle, Chinatown, and T-Mobile Park. Plus, your guide knows all the quickest ways around, so you can see more in less time.  
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  • 4 hours
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$107
The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls
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The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls

Experience the top sights of Seattle and the majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls in a single day on a small-group sightseeing tour. In addition to a driving tour of the city’s highlights, this robust and well-paced itinerary includes a cup of coffee at Starbucks Headquarters, a stroll at the offbeat Gas Works Park, a photo opportunity with the Fremont Troll, and more. A scenic visit to the Snoqualmie Falls completes your Seattle adventure.
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  • 7 hours
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$145
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3 Hour Seattle City Tour
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3 Hour Seattle City Tour

Capture the very best of Seattle on this city tour by bus. Your itinerary for the day includes many must-see spots, including Pike Place Market, the Central Waterfront, the Space Needle, and the locally sculpted Fremont Troll. Plus, this tour operates with a maximum of 15 people, ensuring you’ll enjoy a small-group experience from your expert guide.
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  • 3 hours
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$89
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Space Needle & Seattle Center Small Group Private Walking Tour
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Space Needle & Seattle Center Small Group Private Walking Tour

This Seattle tour has it all: art, history, culture, and incredible views from the top of the iconic Space Needle! Our Seattle tour starts with a walk around the Queen Anne neighborhood and Seattle Center. As we pass by landmarks like the Museum of Pop Culture and Chihuly Garden and Glass, your local tour guide will point out the grounds’ lesser-known artworks and institutions, from the famous musical International Fountain to surrounding entertainment complexes like the Seattle Opera. For any Seattle music fans, we can include a stop at a local radio station and record store to browse some vinyls and enjoy some local coffee. Then it’s off to the Space Needle for timed entry to the observation deck. Once there, you’ll enjoy a 360-degree Space Needle tour with your guide, who will point out other city landmarks and provide some Seattle history background. After the tour, continue enjoying spectacular views of the city, Puget Sound, and on clear days, the Olympics and Mount Rainier!
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  • 2 hours
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$162
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Seattle Sightseeing City Tour with Hotel Pick-up
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Seattle Sightseeing City Tour with Hotel Pick-up

Travel throughout Seattle to get a well-rounded view of the city. Guests ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while they learn about the highlights from a local guide. The tour covers destinations throughout the city as well as stops at Kerry Park, Pioneer Square, and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. This is a door-to-door experience with hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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  • 3 hours
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Seattle 1-Day City Tour with Pike Place Market,Gas Works Park
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Seattle 1-Day City Tour with Pike Place Market,Gas Works Park

Explore many of Seattle’s key landmarks—and leave all the transit and planning to your guide—on this flexible, full-day tour. Meet in the morning, and travel in a comfortable bus or mini-coach. You’ll visit several top Seattle landmarks, including Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. You can also upgrade to explore destinations like the Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass, The Museum of Flight, and more (own expense).
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  • 8 to 10 hours
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Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

Seattle is a city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, in the state of Washington. It is the largest city in the state, and the 18th largest city in the country with a population of 750,000. Seattle is known for its picturesque location, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, as well as its mild climate and frequent rainfall. The city is also famous for its coffee culture, with the birthplace of Starbucks located in Pike Place Market. Other notable landmarks and attractions in Seattle include the Space Needle, a futuristic tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Museum of Pop Culture, the Seattle Art Museum, and the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle is also home to several major technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing.
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  • 8 to 10 hours
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$175
Seattle Locks Cruise
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Seattle Locks Cruise

Pass through the renowned Ballard Locks and learn about the complex system on a cruise that transports you between the freshwater of Lake Union and the saltwater of Puget Sound. The one-way cruise can be used as transportation, making it ideal for travelers who want to avoid traffic and enjoy a unique journey from the Seattle waterfront to the AGC Marina on South Lake Union (or vice versa).
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  • 2 hours
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Seattle Half Day Tour with Space Needle, Boat Ride & Underground
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Seattle Half Day Tour with Space Needle, Boat Ride & Underground

Welcome aboard the Best of Seattle experience with Tripshepherd. Our exploration starts with the futuristic Space Needle. Bask in the panoramic cityscape views from this architectural marvel. Next, we embark on a scenic city drive, a brief immersion into the city's lively pulse. The journey continues with a serene harbor cruise, a unique opportunity to appreciate Seattle's waterfront. Our adventure then takes an intriguing turn underground with the renowned Beneath the Streets experience. As we navigate forgotten paths and alleys, you'll discover the underground areaways born out of Seattle's resilient rebirth, providing a unique glimpse into the city's vibrant past. As we traverse the city, we'll cruise by renowned landmarks like the historic Smith Tower, the eclectic Seattle Art Museum, and the bustling Pike Place Market. The journey concludes at Kerry Park, where stunning views of the city skyline, the majestic Mount Rainier, and the shimmering waters of Elliott Bay await.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
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Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle
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Evening Colors Sunset Sail Tour in Seattle

Enjoy Seattle’s cityscape, Olympic Mountain and Mt. Rainier views aboard Seattle's premier tall ship. After hoisting the sails, we’ll cut the engine and enjoy the tranquility on our beautiful schooner. As the sun sets, we will celebrate another beautiful summer day in the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy a beverage and the beautiful views as we sail back to the city.
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  • 2 hours
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$65
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Seattle: Time Travel Exploration Game and Tour
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Seattle: Time Travel Exploration Game and Tour

Unlock clues on your phone and solve unique challenges while learning about the innovators who helped shape this unique Pacific Northwest city. Challenges will take place at well known landmarks, as well as little known gems throughout the city. As challenges are solved, you will be guided to your next destination. No guide is needed, this tour can be done on your own time, at your own pace. Enjoy the adventure!
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  • 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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5-hour Seattle and Suburbs Attractions Tour
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5-hour Seattle and Suburbs Attractions Tour

Enjoy Seattle's attraction in downtown as well as suburbs.This tour explores the best of Puget Sound Area including falls, parks and beaches. This tour will have a maximum of 5 travelers per SUV (Honda Pilot) This trip will have a maximum of 14 people per VAN (For Transit)
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  • 5 to 6 hours
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$165
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Seattle Summer Views Cruise
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Seattle Summer Views Cruise

Make the most of summer in Seattle on an evening river cruise that takes you past the city's skyline from a vantage point on the water. Pass by Elliott Bay, Alki Point, and into Puget Sound as the sun begins to set—perfect for snapping golden hour photos. Up on the top deck, enjoy locally sourced food and drinks (own expense) from the onboard bar and catch glimpse of the Olympic Mountains.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour
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2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour

Hop aboard a schooner for a 2-hour sailing journey out into the Puget Sound, ideal for photographers or anyone who wants to capture images of the city from the sea. You'll board right in downtown Seattle's Pier 66 terminal and set out into the water for some fantastic views of the city's skyline and the mountains beyond.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$45
Blake Island Adventure
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Blake Island Adventure

Escape to Blake Island with ease on this private boat tour from Seattle, with space for up to six passengers. Depart from Bell Harbor Marina and soak up the scenery while learning about the sights on the narrated ride over. Enjoy three hours at Blake Island State Park to spend how you want, whether it’s relaxing on the beach, going on nature walks, or looking for wildlife.
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  • 5 hours
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$750
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Welcome to Seattle: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour
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Welcome to Seattle: Private 2.5-hour Highlights Walking Tour

See the best of Seattle with insight from your very own private guide. You'll start at Seattle's beautiful waterfront off Elliott Bay, where you'll stop at the Pike Place Market and the world's first Starbucks. Then, after hopping on the monorail—a 1964 World's Fair legacy—explore Seattle Center, where you'll catch expansive views from atop the Space Needle and meander through magnificent glass art at Chihuly Gardens and Glass.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$290
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Seattle Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Seattle Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Seattle is a town ripe for discovery and this invigorating smartphone-guided scavenger hunt is a novel and invigorating way to explore the Emerald City. The 3-hour event force you to solve clues and navigate the city streets, all while taking in the overlooked cultural gems of the city and learning some local history. Note: Pricing is per individual but teams must book together to be in same adventure.
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  • 3 hours
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$21
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Scenic Seattle Panoramic Tour
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Scenic Seattle Panoramic Tour

Take in fantastic views of Seattle from a variety of different spots with this group tour. You'll visit the iconic Space Needle, take in views of the Puget Sound from Kerry Park, and check out Lake Union and the Seattle Skyline from Gas Works Park, and visit the Ballard Locks, all with a local guide.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Night Tour of Seattle
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Night Tour of Seattle

As the sun sets over the Olympic mountain range, take in Seattle’s most popular vista points with incredible views of the Emerald City skyline during this two-hour, live-guided tour. Hear wonderful stories and anecdotes about the Emerald City from your knowledgeable and entertaining narrator as you explore Seattle’s many interesting and diverse neighborhoods including popular points of interest from Alki Beach to the historic Seattle Waterfront.
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  • 2 hours
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$43
Uncover Seattle: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Uncover Seattle: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore the top landmarks and must-see attractions of Seattle on your own schedule and at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour. Simply download tour, open the map, and start the tour. While there is a suggested starting point, you can start anywhere, and spend as long as you wish at each site.
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  • 2 hours
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Private 2.5-Hour Seattle City Tour
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Private 2.5-Hour Seattle City Tour

Get to know the landscape of Seattle on a private sightseeing tour that provides an introduction to the city--great for the start of your stay. Traveling in a Suburban (avoid the bus tours), you'll pass by Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and other major attractions across seven neighborhoods. Along the way, stop for photo ops and learn about local history.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$400
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Seattle Shore Excursion: Private City Tour
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Seattle Shore Excursion: Private City Tour

See Seattle like a local on a private shore excursion that takes in all the highlights of this famous Northwest city. While your ship is in port, take private transport to must-see locales such as the Chinatown-International District, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. The 3-hour tour includes stops to explore Seattle’s food, shopping and entertainment. You can even get out to view Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the top of the Space Needle (own expense).
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  • 3 hours
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What are people saying about Space Needle

fun easy and greatSeattle Half Day Tour with Space Needle, Boat Ride & Underground
Ethan_P, Aug 2024
fun easy and great
Erica was great, kind and very informational learned a lot about Seattle and would come back again because of her.
Space needle with ❤️Space Needle & Seattle Center Small Group Private Walking Tour
Ronald_S, Aug 2024
Space needle with ❤️
Our guide William Forland was kind and knowledgeable exceeded our expectation in my opinion. My only comment was to change the meeting location to Mopop.
ThoughtsSeattle Half Day Tour with Space Needle, Boat Ride & Underground
Shelley_C, Oct 2024
Thoughts
I thought we were to be ready at 8:30am in lobby & that Liam was to be our driver. There was confusion about arrival time & were not picked up until 9:15. The car was small, we were a party of 4 tall adults - the tour was to have up to 7 patrons & a driver. I want to make clear that Lilly, our driver was very nice. But she did not tell us much history of the city. She took us to a nice overview park on Queen Anne before seeing the space needle & suggested a pastry shop after. Next week went to boat tour because of problems with underground tour tickets. Boat tour very informative & enjoyable. Ended with underground tour which we all very much enjoyed. Note, as Lilly's shift was over, we walked back to our hotel. I thought we were to have had end to end service. I enjoyed our day because we were with our friends. We did get Seattle history from the tours we were taken to. However, one of our party has used Viator tours in other locations & stated they are normally informative in all aspects. That being said. This half day could have been arranged by us using Uber rides between tours.
Spectacular Space Needle!Space Needle & Seattle Center Small Group Private Walking Tour
Lynn_M, Aug 2024
Spectacular Space Needle!
We had a wonderful time on our walking tour with over an hour stop to explore the space needle. Our guide sam was amazing. It was just the three of us and we went all around the sights of the world's fair. What it was then and what unique gems they are now. It was fun and informative. We then got to go to the main attraction the space needle. It was amazing. We loved the glass windows and chairs to sit and take pics. What a view from any spot. We even got a drink and enjoyed the multiple views from every window. Sam was great and he took some great pictures of us that we will love to look back on and remember all the fun we had in Seattle.
People Also Ask
Q:How much is the ticket to the Space Needle?
A:
Tickets to the Seattle Space Needle start at roughly US$35 per person, though they can be slightly more expensive during peak hours. Children and seniors receive discounted entry, and several packages grant access to the Needle and other Seattle attractions. The Seattle CityPASS also grants entry to the attraction.
Q:Do you have to make reservations to go in the Space Needle?
A:
Yes. To visit the Seattle Space Needle, you must reserve your entry for a specific date and time. Reserving tickets online before your visit will ensure a smooth experience. If you don’t have time to book online, try the on-site kiosk or self-service ticket machines.
Q:How long is the wait to go up the Space Needle?
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Wait times for the Space Needle vary greatly depending on the weather and time of year. Since tickets are sold in 15-minute time slots, booking in advance will minimize your wait time. However, if you’re buying tickets on-site during the high season, you may need to wait more than an hour.
Q:Is it worth going to the top of the Space Needle?
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Yes, it’s worth going to the top of the Seattle Space Needle. Arguably the city’s most recognizable landmark, it offers 360-degree views overlooking the city and mountains beyond, with the best vistas on sunny days. The Space Needle also has a rotating restaurant for those looking to extend the experience.
Q:What is the best time of day to visit the Space Needle?
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For a relaxed experience, the best time to visit the Seattle Space Needle is in the morning, right when it opens. However, sunset or after-dark viewings are also popular and offer a new way to see the city. Whenever you go, time your visit for clear weather.
Q:How long does it take to visit the Space Needle?
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It’s worth spending at least 45 minutes to 1 hour at the Seattle Space Needle. Double the time if you decide to extend the experience with a meal at the rotating restaurant. If you haven’t prebooked tickets, plan for up to 1 hour of additional waiting time to see the landmark.

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