What Does the Seattle CityPASS Include?

If you are planning a trip and comparing multi-attraction tickets, the first thing you want to know is simple: what do you actually get for your money? The Seattle CityPASS bundles admission to five top attractions into one ticket, and the value comes from mixing fixed favorites with flexible choices. Here is a clear, attraction-by-attraction breakdown of what the Seattle CityPASS includes, plus exactly how the pass works once you have it.

At a glance, the Seattle CityPASS gives you 2 always-included attractions and lets you choose 3 more from a shortlist of Seattle’s best. It costs around $129 for adults (roughly $139 when purchased through GetYourGuide) and about $99 for children ages 5–12, and it can save you up to 47% compared with buying each ticket separately. The ticket is valid for 9 consecutive days starting from your first attraction visit, so you can spread your sightseeing across a long weekend or a full week.

Want the bigger-picture verdict before you buy? See our companion guide on whether the Seattle CityPASS is worth it.

The 2 attractions always included

Every Seattle CityPASS comes with these two anchor attractions built in. They are the ones almost every first-time visitor wants anyway, which is a big part of why the pass pays off.

Space Needle (Day & Night ticket)

The Space Needle is Seattle’s signature landmark, and CityPASS includes the Day/Night ticket — meaning you get one daytime visit and one nighttime visit within a 24-hour window. That is a genuinely nice perk: you can see the city and Mount Rainier under blue sky, then come back to watch the skyline light up after dark.

The observation deck sits about 520 feet above the city, with floor-to-ceiling glass and open-air viewing. One level down is The Loupe, the world’s only revolving glass floor, where you can look straight down through rotating glass to the structure and ground below. It suits absolutely everyone, from families to couples to photographers.

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium sits right on the downtown waterfront and is included in every pass. It now spans the historic Pier 59 and Pier 60 buildings plus the brand-new Ocean Pavilion, a major expansion that adds a large tropical Pacific habitat and sweeping underwater viewing.

Expect sea otters, harbor seals, a touch pool, jellyfish, and the immersive Ocean Pavilion tanks. It is an easy, weatherproof stop that works well for families and anyone who wants a break from the streets — and it pairs naturally with a waterfront stroll.

Choose 3 more

Here is where the pass gets flexible. Alongside the two anchors, you pick any three of the following five attractions. Choose based on your interests and how much time you have.

Chihuly Garden and Glass

Located at the base of the Space Needle, this is one of the most visually stunning attractions in the city — a series of galleries, a soaring glasshouse, and an outdoor garden filled with Dale Chihuly’s vivid blown-glass sculptures. It is compact, indoor-friendly, and ideal for art lovers, couples, and anyone already at Seattle Center.

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour

This narrated one-hour harbor cruise takes you out onto Elliott Bay for skyline views, working-waterfront scenery, and Puget Sound sightlines toward the Olympic Mountains. It is a relaxed way to rest your feet while still sightseeing, and it suits anyone who wants a different vantage point on the city. Prefer a small-group feel with local narration? Compare it with our Seattle harbor cruise with a local guide.

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Housed in the striking Frank Gehry building at Seattle Center, MoPOP celebrates music, sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture with hands-on, high-energy exhibits — think Nirvana and Pearl Jam history, a sound lab, and rotating blockbuster shows. Best for music fans, teens, and anyone who likes an interactive, offbeat museum.

Woodland Park Zoo

A sprawling, award-winning zoo a little north of downtown, with naturalistic habitats for gorillas, big cats, bears, and more. It is the most time-intensive pick and involves the most travel to reach, but it is a standout for families and animal lovers with a full day to spare.

Pacific Science Center

Set beneath the white arches at Seattle Center, this science museum offers interactive exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, planetarium shows, and an IMAX theater. It is a strong choice for families with curious kids and a reliable rainy-day option.

How the pass works

The Seattle CityPASS is fully mobile, so there is nothing to print. Here is how you use it:

• Mobile tickets: After purchase you receive your pass on your phone. Each attraction has its own scannable ticket within it.
• Scanning in: At each attraction, staff simply scan your mobile ticket at the entrance — no separate ticket counter or voucher exchange needed.
• Reserving time slots: Some attractions (including the Space Needle) ask you to reserve a time slot in advance at my.citypass.com. Booking your slots early, especially in summer, avoids sold-out windows.
• 9-day validity: Your pass is valid for 9 consecutive days, counting from the day you use it at your first attraction. Plan around that window.
• 1-year activation: If you buy now but travel later, an unactivated pass expires 1 year from the date of purchase, giving you plenty of lead time to book a trip.

One important note: the CityPASS covers admission only. It does not include transport, food, or parking, so budget separately for getting around, meals, and any parking near Seattle Center or the waterfront. For help sequencing your visits and dodging the busiest hours, see our guide to the best time to visit Seattle attractions.

Prefer fewer stops? Consider Seattle C3

If five attractions feels like too much for a short trip, there is a lighter alternative: Seattle C3. Instead of the fixed Space Needle and Aquarium plus three choices, C3 lets you pick any 3 attractions from a longer menu — which includes options like the Museum of Flight, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Sky View Observatory, alongside many of the same attractions in the main pass.

C3 is a smart pick if you want the freedom to swap in a museum you specifically care about, or if you simply have fewer days in town. The full CityPASS still wins on value if you plan to hit all five headline attractions.

Ready to book?

The Seattle CityPASS packs the Space Needle and Seattle Aquarium together with three of your favorite Seattle experiences into one mobile ticket, valid for nine flexible days. Prices and inventory do change, so check the current CityPASS price and book with free cancellation before you go: view live availability and browse all experiences, or head straight to the Seattle CityPASS — save up to 47% at 5 top attractions.