Take the Arboretum TRAM TOUR and visit six continents in one hour!
INCLUDED
This fully narrated 1-hour tour guides you through Seattle’s outdoor living museum:
- Learn about plants from nearly 100 countries.
- Discover the Arboretum’s connection with horses.
- Sample a 16th-century beverage made from the root of a woody plant.
TOUR RATES
PRIVATE 1-HOUR TRAM TOURS
$220 plus tax (10-person max)
2024 SCHEDULE
We are currently closed for private tram tours until Spring 2024. We are planning on having hop-on hop-off public tours this April. Stay-tuned!
FAQ
Do I have to purchase tickets in advance? Yes! For private tram tours we need to ensure we have a tour guide available for you. Our 1-hour tour times are generally 11 to 12 and 12:30 to 1:30.
What about inclement weather? Tours will run rain or shine. We ask that you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly if inclement weather is predicted. In cases of high winds, snow, or impassable roadways, you will be notified in advance and refunded accordingly.
Are there bathrooms along the way? No. Public restrooms are available at the beginning of the tour in the Graham Visitors Center.
Will locals enjoy the tour as well, or is it mostly for tourists? Absolutely! While you may be familiar with the Arboretum you will also have the opportunity to discover new things about Seattle! Additionally, this tour is an excellent way to entertain out-of-town guests.
Are tickets refundable? All ticket sales are final. If there are extenuating circumstances please contact tramtour@uw.edu, but please note this is answered Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm
Is the tour suitable for children? Including children is up to the discretion of the adults accompanying the children. Content is directed to adults, however.
Is the tour wheelchair and stroller accessible? Unfortunately, no. The tram does not have room for a wheelchair or stroller. If you are able to leave them in the Visitors Center and are able to sit on the Tram then yes, you can tour! Note: All mobility-impaired tram passengers must be able to climb aboard on their own, or with assistance from a professional caregiver that comes with them on the Tour. A UWBG step stool is provided, but no physical assistance will be given from Tour staff.
Where does the Tour depart? Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98122. Check-in at the information desk located in the Graham Visitors Center anytime after 10AM. Tours will begin boarding about 5 minutes before departure.
Is there public parking available nearby? There are multiple parking lots for free near the Visitors Center. On a busy day these can fill early! We also recommend taking public transportation and/or using resources such as Uber, Lyft, or bike-share programs. We are about a 20-minute walk from the UW Light Rail Station. Specific parking and public transportation directions will be included in the meeting location details after purchasing tickets.
How many people will be on the tour? Each tour is capped at 10 people per tour guide.
Do you offer private tours? Yes! Private Tours (both walking and tram tours) are available year round. To schedule a private tour, please email tramtour@uw.edu
DISCLAIMER
By purchasing individual Tour tickets, or renting/buying-out the entire Tour, and/or by attending the Tour, the ticket holder, for itself and any children it is accompanying on the Tour under age 18, acknowledges and understands the hazards and limitations of the Tour in full and furthermore forever releases UWBG and its agents, employees or officers from all debts, claims, demands, and damages, actions, and causes of action, whatsoever, which You or Your Guests may now have, or may hereafter have, as a result of taking the Tour. Further, the ticket holder, for itself and any children under age 18 it is accompanying on the Tour, shall indemnify and hold harmless UWBG for any theft, property damage, or injuries caused by the ticket holder while attending the Tour. The Tour takes place in a 13-passenger tram that has lap belts but no sidewalls. Tours can travel up to 10 mph and make frequent stops as well as traveling over speed bumps and taking sharp turns. All mobility-impaired tram passengers must be able to climb aboard on their own, or with assistance from a professional caregiver that comes with them on the Tour. A UWBG step stool is provided, but no physical assistance will be given from the Tour staff.
Contact us:
To schedule a tour, email us at tramtour@uw.edu or call 206.543.8800
UW Botanic Gardens Tram Tour
Tour departs from: 2300 Arboretum Drive East, Seattle, WA 98112