Aviation fans, this one is for you. The Boeing Everett Factory Tour from Seattle, Washington, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look inside the world's largest building by volume, where commercial jets take shape. The journey begins with a guided coach ride from downtown Seattle up to Everett, so there's no need to worry about driving, directions, or tickets.

At the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center, Boeing staff lead an 80-minute guided factory tour with a front-row view of current airplane production, including the 777 assembly line. Along the way, guests learn about the Everett site's history and the central role it plays in the future of commercial aviation, and can explore the center's exhibits. It's an unforgettable gift for aviation enthusiasts, engineering buffs, and anyone who has ever looked up at a passing jet and wondered how it was built.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All ages are welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Height: Guests must be at least 4 feet (122 cm) tall to go on the factory tour.
• Physical limitations:
  • The factory tour involves traveling approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 km) round trip, with flights of stairs; elevators are available on all floors
  • Guests must be able to climb 3 stairs to board the coach

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Carrying children on the tour is not allowed for safety reasons.
• Individuals with disabilities:
  • Boeing Future of Flight is an accessible facility
  • The tour coach does not have a wheelchair lift, but wheelchairs and mobility scooters that fold or collapse can be stored on board
  • A limited number of wheelchairs are available at Future of Flight and should be requested at the time of booking
• Languages: Tours are conducted in English.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 4.5 hours, including the 80-minute factory tour
• What's included:
  • Round-trip guided coach transportation from downtown Seattle to Everett (about 35 miles north)
  • Boeing Everett Factory Tour ticket
  • 80-minute guided factory tour led by Boeing staff at the Future of Flight Aviation Center
• Who will be present: A Show Me Seattle guide on the coach and Boeing staff leading the factory tour. Show Me Seattle tours have no more than 14 guests.
• Photo/video: Cameras, phones, and other electronics are not allowed on the factory tour, so photos cannot be taken inside the factory.
• Specific rules to follow:
  • This is a hands-free tour, and all belongings must be stored before the tour begins
  • No purses, handbags, waist pouches, or backpacks
  • No binoculars or electronics, including cameras, video equipment, drones, phones, or tablets
  • No food or drinks
  • No weapons
  • No smoking or vaping

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: The factory tour takes place indoors, with coach transportation to and from Everett.
• Arrival: Be ready for pickup at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Seattle at 8:45am, and allow 10 minutes for traffic.
• What to bring: Keep belongings to a minimum, since everything must be stored before the factory tour
• Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: Restrooms and complimentary lockers are available at Boeing Future of Flight

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Show Me Seattle tours have a 4-guest minimum. If the minimum isn't met, guests can reschedule.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

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