You can always find somewhere new to explore in Washington, but sometimes it can be nice to just lay back and let someone else guide you around the best spots. This summer, check out any of these 10 unique tours across the state where you can go on a new kind of informative adventure.

Have you been on any of these tours before? Would you like to check any of them out this summer?

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Theo Chocolate is known for being the first organic and fair-trade chocolate company in the country, and there’s nothing quite like a Willy Wonka-experience touring their factory in Fremont. Not only do you get to sample some of their sweets, but you’ll also learn incredible facts about the origin of cocoa. Tours are $10 per person, and last about an hour long. Learn more info here.

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Many people don’t know that Seattle is basically a city built on top of an old city. In the early 1900s, a huge fire damaged the entire central business district downtown, and rather than fixing all of the destruction, they decided to just re-build everything on top. But you can still explore around the old city by way of these underground tours. With an entertaining, informative guide, you’ll be able to head from place to place downtown for an exclusive look at the century-old relics still remaining. For more info, take a look at their website here.

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A trip to Walla Walla is just not complete without going wine tasting. But if you’re not quite sure where to start, or would just like something for a change, try looking into one of these local Winery Tours. Their five-hour tasting tours lead around to five of the many excellent wineries in the Walla Walla area. For more info, check out their website here.

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We’re known for our coffee in Seattle, so it’s no surprise that you can wake up and enjoy a caffeine-filled tour around some of our best local cafes, bakeries, and coffee roasters. Tours last about two hours, beginning daily at 9am and 11am, and cost about $49 a person (all coffee and food included). Check out more details on their website here.

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Even if you’re not much of a coffee drinker, Seattle also has a fantastic food scene worth touring. Savor Seattle Tours actually feature a variety of routes, for all kinds of tastes. You can take their signature tour through Pike Place Market, a Chocolate Indulgence Tour, or their “Booze ’n Bites” tour, which leads around to different bars in the city during Happy Hour. Check out all of their options available online here.

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You can take some exciting food tours in eastern Washington as well. Relish! offers both Food and Wine walking tours around downtown Spokane, with great bites, drinks, and plenty of fascinating stories about Spokane’s history. For more info, check them out online here.

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You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy all that our grandest park has to offer. Mount Rainier Park has day-long, fun-filled tours that lead from the Nisqually entrance all the way up to Paradise Jackson Visitor Center. You’ll pass through a variety of beautiful alpine scenery, and even get to see Narada Falls, Reflection Lake and Christine Falls. Check out more details online here.

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Lady of the Lake has been providing scenic boat rides over Lake Chelan for more than 100 years. Their ferries lead out into the heart of the Lake Chelan Wilderness, and stop by Stehekin Valley where you can get off and find miles of hiking trails to explore. Check out more info on their relaxing boat tours here.

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Deception Pass Tours will give you a whole new perspective on one of our most beloved state parks in Washington. Their hour-long cruises lead underneath the iconic Deception Pass Bridge in a thrilling fast jet boat. The tours are actually pretty affordable - at about $33 for seniors and $39 for adults - and if you’re looking to up the romance, you can even plan for the Sunset Cruise at 6pm. For more info, check them out online here.

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