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Pike Place Market at 8 am is a different market. The vendors are unhurried, the crowds haven't arrived, and the people who've worked here for years have time to chat with you one on one.
This is the insider's version, a morning food tour led by professional storytellers with deep roots in the market community. You'll chat with a fishmonger who's spent years at Pike Place Market, taste two smoked salmons, and watch the legendary fish toss up close. You'll savor a fresh mini-donut straight off the Daily Dozen donut robot and experience the market the way locals do: early, unhurried, and real.
Three things we do that nobody else does:
- Guide Guarantee. Love your guide or your next tour is on us.
- Tips included. Gratuity is built into your ticket.
- Professional storytellers. Our guides aren't just enthusiastic locals. They're trained professionals who earn All-Star status annually through continual education, rigorous training, and 5-star review achievement.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Located on the East side of 1st Avenue between Virginia and Lenora Street. When you arrive, come on in!
A special place known as "The Secret Garden" on a rooftop within Pike Place.
Itinerary
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1Pike Place Market
Our entire tour will take place with the legendary and historic Pike Place Market: The Heart of Seattle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Tasting: Mini “Pike Place Biscuit” – classic buttermilk biscuit with chunks of Beecher’s Flagship Cheese
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Tasting: Try three different selections of the freshest seasonal and local fruits Frank's can find!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Tastings: Three different types of smoked salmon
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Tasting: Seattle's most famous tea, Cinnamon Orange Tea, and get a bit of caramel to go along with it!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Tasting: Mini Maple Bacon Doughnuts and Daily Dozen Blend Coffee
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Tasting: The signature Chorizo Sausage Breakfast Taco.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Freya Bakery & Cafe
Tasting: Cardamom Knot and a Raspberry Slice.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Tasting: A selection of savory French pastries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Pike Place Market
Learn the TRUE story of The "Original" Starbucks. Find out how they started and why Seattle loves coffee so much!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to space constraints and uneven roads, strollers and wheelchairs are difficult to accommodate on the tour. Please plan that you will be walking about one mile and standing for the majority of the tour and possibly in direct sunlight or rain. We recommend comfortable footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather, and a bottle of water. Water will also be for sale at the meeting location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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