Pike Place Market Tour: Seattle's Artisan Tasting Experience
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Seattle
Embark on a chef-guided market tour of Seattle's famous Pike Place Market. Taste the best artisan vendors, indulge in diverse food options, and explore the Pacific Northwest culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Simply Seattle - 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.
  • maíz - Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas
  • please note that this is not on all tours
  • Pike Place Chowder - Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!
  • MarketSpice (PPM Retail Store) - Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.
  • Frank’s Quality Produce - Discover where our chefs are getting their produce
  • Beecher’s Handmade Cheese - 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
  • Chukar Cherries - These delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat
  • please note that this is not on all tours
  • Indi Chocolate - Discover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie
    *not on all tours
  • Truffle Queen - Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry
What's Included
  • 9 vendor food stops for diverse tastings
  • Exclusive Pike Place Market sampling experience
  • Discount card for savings on food and merchandise
  • Knowledgeable chef-led tour guide
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary adventure with this chef-led market walk, which offers a glimpse into the Pacific Northwest’s culture through delicious bites from Seattle’s finest craftspeople at the famed Pike Place Market. Savour diverse samples at 9 unique stops—indulging in treats like cherry-covered chocolates, savoury chowder, and more. We ensure groups are capped at 11 guests for easy market maneuvering, more sampling opportunities, and better group interaction. After the tour, you’re rewarded with a 10% off card for shopping and further exploration.

*Please note that the specific pitstops may vary based on the season and guide.

This is an ambulatory tour requiring a reasonablelevel of fitness as it involves some distance, mild inclines, staircases, and cobblestone paths.

For those following vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free diets, please be aware that we may not be able to accommodate your dietary needs at all the stops. This tour focuses on market exploration while standing/walking and does not include sitting down at restaurants with varied food options.

  • Please message us before the tour date if you have any dietary considerations.
  • This tour is not stroller accessible due to stairs and uneven terrain
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Meeting Location: is 1600 First Ave outside of Simply Seattle. We meet on the street. Chef will be wearing a chef coat
  • Gratuities (optional) are not included in the price
  • Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour leaves the starting point we cannot catch you up as it is a moving tour and guides choose their own routes.
  • Eat Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market PDA to operate tours in the Pike Place Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting tours within it’s properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.
  • There is a paid parking garage located at 1531 Western Ave. If you require parking, leave lots of extra time. The lot could be closed due to over capacity in the Summer. We don’t recommend driving for this reason..
  • In the event of a non-appearance for any reason, we regret to inform you that rescheduling or refunding will not be feasible.
Location
Simply Seattle
1st Avenue
Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (that is on the corner of First Ave and Pine St).We meet outside on the street by the entrance to the store. Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Megan_b
Jun 23, 2024
Loved it - We loved this tour and Chef Ricky was great! Even the grumpy teens had a good time. Would def do again.
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Resort05538187995
Jun 22, 2024
Absolutely wonderful! - Absolutely wonderful! I have lived in Seattle for 11 years now and I can't believe I've never done this Eat Seattle tour before! My family was here from Peru and I wanted to do something special for them and this was absolutely perfect! I learned so many things about Pike's market that I never knew before and tried bites delicious from new places to me that I'll definitely be coming back to! And our chef and tour guide Jessica was fantastic. She made it super fun and informative all at the same time ! I've already recommended Eat Seattle Tours to so many friends from Seattle and friends coming in to visit soon. It's the perfect treat, I'm definitely planning to do it again soon!
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Wayne_e
Jun 22, 2024
Great food, great fun! - The food samples were delicious, especially the clam chowder, truffles and tacos. Our chef guide Sean was amazing and personable. Aside from the food, his knowledge of Pike Street Market made for a fun experience.
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Herman_e
Jun 22, 2024
Great experience - The tour was informative and dynamic. Very happy with the experience. Our guide, Chef Eric was excellent.
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Carole_b
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent Tour - Scott did an outstanding job and we enjoyed the tour immensely! So much food and history. We ate and ate! All of the samples were delicious.
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412debyb
Jun 21, 2024
Fun and knowledgeable Chef Eric’s 2 hour tour is A+ - Chef Eric is very knowledgeable + offered the group (13) to tastes from Chowder to chocolates to mac&cheese (totally yummy) to cultured creamery. Of course, the fish being thrown at Pike Market Place is fun 😊 Highly recommend this walking tour. He also had places to sit vs being in a crowded area and standing a lot. Great adventure with Eric!! 👍
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Deborah_a
Jun 21, 2024
Great chef guide and delicious food - Chef Jessica was knowledgeable, personable, and organized. Food selections were diverse and delicious. Overall, this was a very enjoyable tour and I highly recommend the experience.
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Shawn_w
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful tour - Chef Eric was a wonderful tour guide! We enjoyed all the food especially the Beignets, gelato, and cherries! It was so much food and we loved the tour! Team Eric!
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Lisa_g
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent Food tour - Great tour with Chef Sean, who was very knowledgeable. Lots of yummy tasting. Meeting location was explained carefully.
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Ant28782
Jun 20, 2024
Chef Sean was delightfull! The food: so good! I liked the small group setting and well rounded spots we sampled! A must! - Chef Sean was delightful! I would definitely do this tour again, because I left feeling full of good food and fun facts :)
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