Learn more about flight on a tour of the Boeing Factory 30 miles north of Seattle. Hear stories about the Boeing company and its founder, and learn what the future holds at the Future of Flight Aviation Center.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4.5 hours
- Starting time 8:45 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the history of the Boeing company and its vast factory
- See commercial aircraft in various stages of production
- Learn what the future holds at the Future of Flight Aviation Center
Full description
Following pick-up from your downtown Seattle hotel, head north by comfortable minibus and listen to an informative commentary about William Boeing and his obsession with flight.
Arrive at the Future of Flight Aviation Center to explore the 28,000-square-foot Aviation Gallery and play with the interactive exhibits and displays. Learn about the principal features of powered flight, as well as the design and technical details of various commercial airplanes. Then, get the chance to digitally design and test your own!
Next, go to the Boeing Factory to take a tour of the plant with a professional Boeing guide. Avail of the only public tour of a commercial jet assembly plant in North America and learn more about the company and its commercial aircraft. Walk through the world's largest building by volume and view airplanes in various stages of assembly. Marvel at the elegance of the facilities and see stunning aircraft, such as the beautiful Dreamliner.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop off in Seattle
- Tour of the Boeing Factory with a Boeing guide
- Visit to the Future of Flight Aviation Center
Not suitable for
- People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)
- People with mobility impairments
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet at Charter Bus Zone in front of Wells Fargo Bank on 4th Ave between Pine St and Olive Way. Please arrive 10-minutes before departure. Pickup is available for downtown Seattle hotels only. Seats are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Please call to check availability
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Not allowed
- Video recording
- Cellphones
- Cameras
Know before you go
- You must be at least 4 feet (122 centimeters) tall to enter the Boeing Factory
- No babies are allowed
- No personal items are allowed in the factory
- You can leave your purse, camera, cell phone, binoculars and backpack etc. in a locked tour shuttle, or use a locker at the Future of Flight Aviation Center
- The factory tour involves walking a short distance of about 1,600 feet (500 meters). You will be required to climb 21 stairs, but it can be done by wheelchair with advance notice
- A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Future of Flight Aviation Center
- Restrooms are available at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, but not during the 1.5-hour Boeing Factory tour
