Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

4.9
(3,563 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This chef-guided market tour takes a journey through Pacific Northwest culture by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Enjoy diverse tastings at 9 different locations— and food options like chocolate covered cherries, chowder, and much more. All groups are kept to 12 guests to ensure easier navigation of the market, more tastings, and a better platform to ask questions and interact with the group. Leave with a 10% discount card to shop and explore after the tour.

*Note that tours stops may adjust depending on time of year and guide.

This is a walking tour that does require a moderate amount of physical fitness due to distance, small hills, stairs and cobblestone terrain.

This is a market tour that includes walking/standing and not a restaurant tour with a variety of food alternatives and sitting opportunities.

What's Included

9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market
Discount card
Chef guide
Parking is not included in the ticket price. There are several garages near the market and street parking is available (free on Sunday)
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (the corner of 1st Ave and Pine St). Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left. Summer is busy and there are several events daily making traffic & parking challenging. Please plan accordingly!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    We meet outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave. That's First Ave and Pine Street. The tour leaves right on time and we won't be able to catch you up if you're late. If you're driving, leave lots of extra time to park.

    2 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Discover where our chefs are getting their produce

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas * please note that this is not on all tours

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    These delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat * please note that this is not on all tours

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    View point of the new waterfront and market front

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry- This is not on every route

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    See the cheese being made on site. This stop includes three samples one of which is the famous creamy Mac N Cheese * please note that this is not on all tours

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Discover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie *not on all tours

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please message us before the tour date if you have any dietary considerations.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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