What Our Guests Say About Shutter Tours
We can tell you what makes a Shutter Tours experience different, but our guests usually say it better. Travelers consistently mention our knowledgeable local guides, small-group atmosphere, photography help, comfortable pace, and the chance to experience both Seattle and the Pacific Northwest beyond downtown.
The comments below are short excerpts from reviews submitted by guests after touring with us.
Thousands of Travelers Have Shared Their Experience
Shutter Tours has earned a 4.9 rating on Tripadvisor with more than 1,600 reviews. We are grateful to every guest who takes the time to share what they enjoyed and what we can improve.
What Guests Mention Most
Guides Who Make the Day Personal
Guests frequently mention Dale, Dennis, and Terry by name, describing them as knowledgeable, funny, kind, accommodating, and genuinely interested in making sure everyone enjoys the day.
Photography Help Included
Our guides shoot professionally and regularly help guests with smartphone techniques, camera settings, composition, photo locations, and family or group pictures.
A Lot of Seattle in a Few Hours
Reviews often mention how much guests see without the experience feeling rushed, including Seattle neighborhoods, local landmarks, Snoqualmie Falls, and places they might not have discovered on their own.
Small Groups and a Comfortable Pace
Travelers appreciate being able to ask questions, hear the guide, spend meaningful time at each stop, and avoid the feel of a large sightseeing bus.
Families, Seniors and First-Time Visitors
Families and multigenerational groups regularly tell us they appreciate the manageable walking, flexible guides, and an itinerary that works for different ages and interests.
A Useful Introduction to Seattle
Many guests take our tour early in their visit and use the guide's stories and local recommendations to decide what they want to explore more deeply afterward.
Featured Guest Reviews
Dale Was the Best
“Dale was phenomenal. He was flexible, informative, and funny.”
Dennis Made Four Hours Fly By
“Dennis was amazing and very knowledgeable. His personality is so kind!”
Perfect Mix of Nature and City
“Terry was fantastic. Super nice guy and very knowledgeable. Perfect half day of nature and city.”
Great for Senior Travelers
“We traveled with our elderly parents who had some mobility challenges and the travel accommodations worked out fine.”
Well Worth the Time and Money
“Dennis the tour guide was great! Very knowledgeable. Well worth the time and money.”
Photography Is Part of the Experience
“The photo advice was fantastic as well... includes some cool tricks for capturing your experiences.”
Fun for Different Generations
“Very professional and interesting tour that was entertaining for both my teens and parents.”
A Local Rediscovered Seattle
“It was so much fun to play tourist in my own backyard! We learned and saw things we had not seen before.”
A Great Post-Cruise Adventure
“We picked this tour while waiting for our flight home from our Alaska cruise and it was a winner.”
The Guides Behind the Reviews
A sightseeing route matters, but the person showing you around can completely change the experience. Our guests repeatedly mention the personalities, local knowledge, storytelling, photography experience, and personal attention of our guides.
Dale
Known for humor, Seattle knowledge, photography tips, and going out of his way to make every guest comfortable.
Dennis
Guests regularly mention his calm style, storytelling, Seattle history, photography background, and comfortable pacing.
Terry
Shutter Tours owner, professional photographer, and fourth-generation Seattleite who enjoys sharing the city, its history, and better ways to photograph it.
Ready to Experience Seattle With Us?
Join a small-group Seattle and Snoqualmie Falls tour, visit the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in season, or ask us to create a private tour for your group.