Explore Seattle’s Viking Beer Crawl in Ballard
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in reasonable health to walk moderate distances at a relaxed pace over several hours.
Overview
Join the Viking Beer Crawl in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood for a 3.5-hour private tour featuring craft beers, tasty bites, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Explore historic bridges, salmon runs, and local hotspots on foot.
Viking Beer Crawl
3h 30 min • Brewery & Restaurant Tour
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About This Adventure
Embark on a 3.5-hour walking tour through Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, where you'll explore two breweries, two restaurants, and a café within the National Nordic Museum. Witness salmon swimming upriver, raise historic bridges, and enjoy delicious food and drink while discovering the region's natural beauty and rich history.
Duration
3 Hours and 30 Minutes
About
Why do salmon swim upriver? Do bridge trolls make good security guards? Does that scruffy man drinking a craft beer work on the shipyard, or in tech?
Welcome to life in Seattle. For 3.5 epic hours, we pack in the greatest joys of the Northwest on foot!
This tour pays visit to 2 breweries (under 21 is allowed), 2 restaurants and 1 cafe inside the National Nordic Museum, all within walking distance from natural wonders, engineering marvels and a city's proud history.
Food and Drink are included.
Watch Salmon swim upriver to their ancestral spawning grounds with your own eyes!
Raise the bridges (and the boats!) as they have for over 100 years.
Cheers (Skal!) your new friends and eat fish off a stick like the Viking you always knew you were.
Ballard is a short distance from downtown, accessible in 25 min by bus, <15 min by car, or 30 min by scooter/bike share.
The tour includes a total of 2.75 miles of walking on mostly flat ground, but there is plenty of time in-between for rest.
Adventure Tips
Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes
You'll be walking for 3.5 hours, so sturdy and comfortable footwear is important to enjoy the tour fully.
Bring a Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings by carrying water with you to refresh during the walk.
Arrive Hungry
Food tastings are part of the adventure; coming with an appetite will help you make the most of the experience.
Check Bridge Lift Schedules
Timing your visit to see historic bridges raise can enhance the sightseeing aspect of the tour.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Salmon
- Bald Eagles
History
Ballard has strong Scandinavian roots and was once a separate city before joining Seattle, with historic bridges and maritime culture.
Conservation
Efforts around the Ballard Locks help protect salmon runs and maintain clean waterways in the region.
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Adventure Hotspots in Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supports your feet during the 3.5-hour walking portion of the tour.
Light Waterproof Jacket
Protects you from Seattle’s frequent rain and drizzle in fall and other wet seasons.
fall specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Helps you stay hydrated between beer tastings along the route.
Daypack or Tote Bag
Useful for carrying extra layers, water, and any tour souvenirs.