Seattle City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for Seattle CityPASS, Seattle C3, and individual tickets.
| Feature |  Seattle CityPASS |
💰 Best price Seattle C3 | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $139.00 (Adult, 2 fixed + choose 3 of 5) | $108.00 (Adult, choose 3 of 10) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 9 consecutive days from first use | 9 consecutive days from first use | Per ticket |
| Space Needle | Included (fixed, Day/Night Pass) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $40.00 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Included (fixed) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $45.00 |
| Chihuly Garden and Glass | 1 of 3 picks (of 5) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | $35.00 |
| Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) | 1 of 3 picks (of 5) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $26.50 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 1 of 3 picks (of 5) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $22.95 |
| Pacific Science Center | 1 of 3 picks (of 5) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $22.94 |
| Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour | 1 of 3 picks (of 5) | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | From $37.00 |
| Museum of Flight | Not included | 1 of 3 picks (of 10) | $29.00 |
| Pike Place Market | Not needed — always free | Not needed — always free | Free |
| Format | 100% Digital | 100% Digital | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | 2 guaranteed flagship attractions (Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium) plus your choice of 3 more from a 5-attraction list — best if you want the Space Needle and Aquarium guaranteed. | A cheaper, more flexible choose-3-of-10 pass covering every attraction on this guide, including Museum of Flight — best if you're not set on the Space Needle or Aquarium specifically. | Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or specifically Pike Place Market, which needs no pass at all since it's free. |
| Check price on Seattle CityPASS ✓ Verified 2026-09-23 | Check price on Seattle C3 ✓ Verified 2026-09-23 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Seattle CityPASS
$139.00 (Adult, 2 fixed + choose 3 of 5)
💡 2 guaranteed flagship attractions (Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium) plus your choice of 3 more from a 5-attraction list — best if you want the Space Needle and Aquarium guaranteed.
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- Validity
- 9 consecutive days from first use
- Space Needle
- Included (fixed, Day/Night Pass)
- Seattle Aquarium
- Included (fixed)
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- 1 of 3 picks (of 5)
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- 1 of 3 picks (of 5)
- Woodland Park Zoo
- 1 of 3 picks (of 5)
- Pacific Science Center
- 1 of 3 picks (of 5)
- Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
- 1 of 3 picks (of 5)
- Museum of Flight
- Not included
- Pike Place Market
- Not needed — always free
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on Seattle CityPASS ✓ Verified 2026-09-23
Seattle C3
$108.00 (Adult, choose 3 of 10)
💡 A cheaper, more flexible choose-3-of-10 pass covering every attraction on this guide, including Museum of Flight — best if you're not set on the Space Needle or Aquarium specifically.
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- Validity
- 9 consecutive days from first use
- Space Needle
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Seattle Aquarium
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Woodland Park Zoo
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Pacific Science Center
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Museum of Flight
- 1 of 3 picks (of 10)
- Pike Place Market
- Not needed — always free
- Format
- 100% Digital
Check price on Seattle C3 ✓ Verified 2026-09-23
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're only visiting 1-2 sites, or specifically Pike Place Market, which needs no pass at all since it's free.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Space Needle
- From $40.00
- Seattle Aquarium
- From $45.00
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- $35.00
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- From $26.50
- Woodland Park Zoo
- From $22.95
- Pacific Science Center
- From $22.94
- Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour
- From $37.00
- Museum of Flight
- $29.00
- Pike Place Market
- Free
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-23.
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Checked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-23.
| Fact | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
| Chihuly Garden and GlassAttraction details | Multiple independent sources (chihulygardenandglass.com ticket page returned 404 at time of research) | |
| Pike Place MarketAttraction details | Pike Place Market (official, pikeplacemarket.org) | |
| Seattle AquariumAttraction details | Multiple independent sources (official seattleaquarium.org/tickets/ does not publish one fixed adult rate) | |
| Seattle C3Pass details | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle C3 × Chihuly Garden and GlassPass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle C3 × Seattle AquariumPass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle C3 × Space NeedlePass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle CityPASSPass details | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle CityPASS × Chihuly Garden and GlassPass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle CityPASS × Seattle AquariumPass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Seattle CityPASS × Space NeedlePass inclusion | CityPASS (official) | |
| Space NeedleAttraction details | Space Needle (official, spaceneedle.com) |
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Things to do in Seattle
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Seattle has one provider, CityPASS, selling two different pass products
Unlike New York, Chicago, or San Francisco, Seattle does not have a separate Go City pass or a Turbopass product — both confirmed absent from their published destination lists as of this audit. Instead, CityPASS, Inc. sells two distinct Seattle products side by side: the main Seattle CityPASS and the cheaper, more flexible Seattle C3.
02. Seattle CityPASS guarantees 2 attractions, then lets you choose 3 more from 5
Space Needle (with the Day/Night Pass) and Seattle Aquarium are fixed. You then pick 3 of 5 remaining options: Chihuly Garden and Glass, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Woodland Park Zoo, or Pacific Science Center.
03. Museum of Flight is on Seattle C3's list but not on the main CityPASS's list
It's one of Seattle C3's 10 choosable picks, but it is not among the main Seattle CityPASS's 5 choosable options at all — the same 'one product has it, the other doesn't' pattern already documented for Chicago's Art Institute, here occurring between two products from the same provider rather than two competing companies.
04. Pike Place Market is completely free
No pass is needed for Seattle's most-visited landmark — the same free-landmark pattern already documented for Chicago's Millennium Park and San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
You Want the Space Needle and Aquarium Guaranteed
Seattle CityPASS's fixed 2 plus choose-3 structure works well if the Space Needle and Seattle Aquarium are must-sees and you already know your other 3 picks.
You Want the Cheapest Flexible Option
Seattle C3 starts $31 lower than the main CityPASS and lets you choose any 3 of 10 attractions — including Museum of Flight, which the main CityPASS doesn't offer at all.
Museum of Flight Is a Priority
Choose it on Seattle C3 specifically — the main Seattle CityPASS doesn't include it as an option at all, so it won't factor into that pass's value.
A Free Photo-and-Food Day
Skip any pass — Pike Place Market is free to visit and wander at any time, with vendors charging only for what you buy.
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and city-pass compatibility for Seattle's most-visited sites.
Space Needle Guide
Ticket pricing for Seattle's iconic tower, and confirmed inclusion on both Seattle passes.
Seattle Aquarium Guide
Dynamic ticket pricing explained, and confirmed inclusion on both Seattle passes.
Chihuly Garden and Glass Guide
Ticket pricing, and why it's a choosable pick rather than a fixed attraction on either pass.
Pike Place Market Guide
Confirmed free access to Seattle's historic 1907 public market.
🗝️ Seattle's Secret Places
Three hidden spots — verified against Seattle Parks and Visit Seattle's own listings.
Kerry Park (Franklin Place)
The postcard view of the Space Needle, Elliott Bay and (on a clear day) Mount Rainier — free, and open from early morning to late at night.
Waterfall Garden Park
A 22-foot waterfall crashing down inside a tiny, secluded park wedged between Pioneer Square's brick buildings — free, and easy to walk past without noticing.
Kubota Garden
A free, 20-acre Japanese-style garden in South Seattle built by a single self-taught landscaper — most visitors to the city never make it this far south.
Things to do in Seattle
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a pass to visit Pike Place Market?
Does Seattle CityPASS include Museum of Flight?
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