Seattle Community Adventures
to Learn, Serve & Immerse
Building Community Starts Here
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Global Family Travels' Seattle Community Day Tours and Pacific Northwest Regenerative Adventures unite our Learn, Serve & Immerse travel pillars to offer impactful, community-focused outings to learn about this beautiful region’s diverse communities, natural surroundings and history in fun and engaging ways. These adventures are offered in partnership with many non-profits in Greater Seattle and support local communities and businesses. Click on the links below to book an adventure!
Many of these community-based experiences are also offered as Educational Outings and Team Building Experiences. Download our brochure and read our latest Seattle newsletter to learn more. Please contact us to express interest or join our Seattle Community Tours mailing list for updates!
Seattle’s Central Waterfront has long been a place of gathering, evolving from Indigenous homelands stewarded by Coast Salish peoples to a bustling industrial center, and now into a revitalized civic space. The newly reimagined Waterfront Park invites visitors to explore this layered history through public art, parks, and pathways like the scenic Overlook Walk. In partnership with the HistoryLink, and the Seattle Waterfront Historic Association, we invite you to explore the history, communities and parks that make up Seattle's Waterfront, while learning some history along the way! Our guided walking tour delves into the cultural, ecological, and historical transformations of the shoreline, from natural forces to massive infrastructure changes. As Seattle reconnects with its roots, the waterfront’s story becomes one of resilience, inclusion, and sustainable urban renewal.
In partnership with 206 Zulu, Experience Education, and Urbanists, participants on this small group walking adventure in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood explore the varied street art, from graffiti, tags, and “sticker bombs” to elaborate spray paint, brush work, and stencil pieces, while guides address topics such as ownership, power, and identity in public art. If you go on this tour, be sure to read this article featured in the Seattle Times: See Seattle’s street art with this new urban art tour. This trip is available for families and educational groups!
Get a truly unique perspective of Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market with one of our Pike Place Market Tours. Explore the maze of the market and its historic buildings with our knowledgeable local guides. Or enjoy a fusion of Pacific Northwest staples and immigrant-inspired cuisine and histories on our guided foodie tour in partnership with We Venture. These community-based experiences are part of our Seattle Community tour offerings, which as Educational Outings and Team Building Experiences.
On this family-friendly 3-4 mile guided outdoor adventure in Newcastle’s former coal mining area district, participants take a step back in time to learn about the area’s coal mining history, witness the power of Mother Nature and urban development, and witness the beautify of native flora and fauna.
This immersive journey explores the rich cultural heritage and environmental stewardship of the Coast Salish peoples, focusing on their deep connection to salmon habitat conservation and land preservation. Traveling through to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and the Nisqually region, participants will engage with tribal experts, visit cultural heritage centers, and take part in hands-on conservation efforts, including restoring salmon habitat and learning about sustainable practices. This program is ideal for a student trip or team building get away and can be further customized.
Spend time in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest with family or friends on a week-long, customizable adventure! Combine a couple of our Seattle Community day tours with fun outdoor activities to the Pacific Northwest, such as a visit to the Olympic Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, and one of our beautiful national parks, such as Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens.
Contact us with your interests and we will help you customize an amazing experience!
This 6-day rejuvenating retreat in the Greater Seattle area is designed to spark mental clarity and creative healing. Through cultural immersion and daily chakra-themed mindfulness practices with retreat leaders, Camron and Molly, we will enjoy regenerative adventures through Global Family Travels' (GFT) three travel pillars of Learn, Serve & Immerse. These community outings give you the opportunity to learn about the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful region, diverse communities, and local non-profit partners in fun and engaging ways.
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Not sure how to book a tour, have more questions about the trip itineraries or looking for something a bit more personalized? Contact us or explore custom trips we’ve done in the past. We’d love to hear from you!
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