• Dahlia Bakery - Renowned as one of Seattle’s finest bakeries, particularly for its exceptional bread. Famous worldwide for their Triple Coconut Cream Pie, this bakery also offers some hidden chocolate treasures to discover on this tour.
• maíz - Pike Place Market’s own tortilleria, established in 2021. Here, the ancient chocolate traditions of Central and South America are beautifully showcased in a modern context.
• Pike Place Market - While there isn’t any chocolate to sample here, the tour will gladly pause for a selfie in front of the oldest operating Starbucks!
• Freya Bakery & Cafe - Another outstanding bakery in the city, known for its commitment to quality by making everything from scratch. Be sure to try their unique Danish-inspired hot cocoa recipe.
• DeLaurenti - A paradise for lovers of all things delicious and Italian, this grocery store in Pike Place Market offers the city’s most extensive selection of craft chocolate bars.
• Seattle Waterfront - On a clear day, enjoy views of two mountain ranges from a single spot over the waters of Puget Sound.
• Lands of Origin - An African bakery in Pike Place Market, celebrated for its unique and novel flavors.
• The Confectional - Indulge in your love for cheesecake! There’s a special treat hidden behind the counter, connected to the Colombian heritage of founder Paul Verano.
• Chukar Cherries - A cherished Washington State business, Chukar Cherries has been coating locally grown dried cherries in European-style chocolate since 1986.
• SELEUŠS Chocolates - Each truffle at Seleušs is crafted by Alexander Long, a master at pairing the perfect chocolate with the ideal add-in, whether it’s fruit, honey, liquor, or even tobacco. Alex travels the world to find the finest chocolate for each truffle variety.
• Woodring at Pike Place Market - Featured on the “Pike Place Pickle” episode (season 10, episode 5) of Top Chef, Dale Nelson is an expert in all things jarred. His company, Woodring Orchards, offers jams, pickles, pepper jellies, honey, caramel, and a variety of handcrafted chocolate sauces. Dale personally grows the cacao, traveling to Venezuela twice a year for harvest.

• Snacks included

Is chocolate a food or a technology? Why does it hold such a special place in cultures around the world? Most importantly: How do YOU like your chocolate?

On this 2 hr 15 min walking tour you’ll need all your senses to help answer these questions, and there’s no better place to explore chocolate than the city famous for beans that give you a buzz.

Included in your ticket price are 12 individual tastes of chocolate (keep breakfast light). We will visit 8 of Downtown Seattle’s most beloved bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and chocolatiers.

Dark. Milk. Drinking. Solid. Spicy. Bitter. Sweet. Nuts. Fruit. Peanut Butter. Mint. And Pure. You will leave this tour filled to the brim with chocolatey goodness, but also a deeper understanding of what chocolate is, what it means, and where it can take us. There’s a deeply human story behind each decadent bite you take.

Like chocolate, this tour is for everyone, so let us know ahead of time how we may best accommodate you.

We hope you’ll join us!

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