Curious about what goes on at the Port of Tacoma? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Port operations during free monthly bus tours. The 90-minute guided bus tours begin in June and run through November. Scheduled tour dates include Fri., June 22 at 10 a.m.; Tues., July 17 at 2 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 21 at 2 p.m.; Weds., Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.; and Fri., Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Tours depart from The Fabulich Center, located at 3600 Port of Tacoma Road. Space is limited and reservations are required. Children age 6 and over are welcome. Photo identification is required for passengers over 17 years of age. To reserve your seat, call (253) 383-9463 or e-mail bustours@portoftacoma.com (provide names of everyone in your party and a phone number where you can be reached). Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather or unforeseen emergency situations. The Port of Tacoma also offers boat tours during Tacoma Maritime Fest at the end of August. More information is online at http://www.portoftacoma.com/tours .

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Last 2011 Port of Tacoma bus tour Nov. 18 (10/25/11) — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2057641&more=0

Port of Tacoma hosts popular annual boat tour (09/08/11) — http://www.tacomadailyindex.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=88&cat=23&id=2033926&more=0