Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour
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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour
By Show Me Seattle Tours
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About
Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market is a lively collection of artisans, farmers, and food vendors. On this tour, you'll go behind the scenes to experience aspects most other visitors miss, including learning the market’s history and trying several diverse food samples. Eight tastings, ranging from Italian gelato to renowned local chef Tom Douglas’s salmon burger, are included.
Ages 5-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Experience aspects of Pike Place Market that most visitors miss
- Navigate Pike Place Market with an expert and avoid getting lost in the crowds
- Try some of Seattle’s best local bites
- See the iconic market through the eyes of a local guide
- Local guide
- 8+ food tastings
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Your tour starts at a designated meeting point near Pike Place Market. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time. Next, your guide leads you through the market, describing its history and present-day significance between stops at food vendors. Samples include fresh biscuits made with local ingredients, Italian gelato, locally-sourced Greek Yogurt, authentic Mexican street tacos, smoked salmon, clam chowder, handmade truffles, Bavarian cured meats, and chef Tom Douglas’s salmon burger. At the end of your experience, the tour concludes at the Rub Shack near Virginia Street and Western Avenue.
- Start:
- Honest Biscuits, 1901 Western Ave Suite E, Seattle, WA 98101, USATour meets at 1901 Western Avenue, Seattle 98101 at the North end of Pike Place Market on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits
End:- Bottega Italiana, 1425 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USATour will finish at the South end of the Market near Bottega Italiana Gelato at 1425 - 1st Avenue Seattle 98101
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3132P7- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Food tastings are subject to change
- Most allergies and food restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3132P7
Itinerary
- 1901 Western Ave Suite E, Seattle, WA 98101, USATour meets at 1901 Western Avenue, Seattle 98101 at the North end of Pike Place Market on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits
- 1Learn to navigate the Market like a pro! Taste locally made foods and meet and interact with the exceptional people that give the market life and hear their humble, often humorous stories. Tour includes tastings from 8+ of the best in the Market (lineup based on day and tour time): - Gourmet truffle salt and other savories - Cherry-inspired treats - Artisan made greek yogurt - Nation's best clam chowder - Pastry from the Market's oldest bakery - Smoked salmon from the guys that throw the fish - Locally sourced fish fry - Handcrafted Italian Gelato - And other tasty surprises! ♦ Show Me Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.♦
- 1425 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USATour will finish at the South end of the Market near Bottega Italiana Gelato at 1425 - 1st Avenue Seattle 98101
About the operator
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- Margosam10 contributionsSee you in SeattleOur tour guide James was awesome .He was extremely knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend him . Easy peasy pick up at the cruise terminalWritten July 29, 2024
- 706michelinew0 contributionsSeattle Post cruise tourWe had a wonderful tour of Seattle after our cruise. Our tour guide was Matthew Posner and he was simply amazing. He knew facts and trivia about Seattle that was mind boggling! The best part of it is that he sang to us! He has an amazing singing voice as he was in theater for many years! What a wonderful day to see Seattle sites and be sang to along the way. Thank you Matthew for an amazing experience!Written July 29, 2024
- Mickontheway0 contributionsAn Incredible ExperienceI admit it. I was skeptical. At 3 hours I thought I would be bored. News flash: I never was. Our driver, James, knew a lot about all the sights. We even had three stops to see even more. Definitely the best tour I've ever been on.Written July 28, 2024
- 502jennye0 contributionsHighly recommended tour.Excellent tour Elvis was our guide and very entertaining.The factory visit was mindblowing.Bus was very comfortable. Dropped us at Pike Market after.Written July 27, 2024
- clarep4970 contributionsExpensive but highly recommendThe guide from show me Seattle was fantastic. Expensive but worth the trip out. The scale is just unbelievable…. Check collection point as ours changed and we weren’t informed it was a bit misleading but I clarified a couple of days beforehandWritten July 27, 2024
- D5141TVmarleneg0 contributionsThe Boeing Factory tourThe tour of the factory was so informative and worth the time. I learned so much and am so glad I did it. Our tour guide, David (Elvis) added so much to the experience. While he did not participate in the tour of the factory, he gave us the background that helped to enhance the experience.Written July 22, 2024
- Rick T0 contributionsMust visit attraction in SeattleFor all lovers of aviation history and to view a world class tour this is a must. The tour is about 80 minutes and you can expect to spend another hour or two in the museum and observation deck. Worth the effort to head to this attraction about a 30 minute drive from Downtown Seattle.Written July 21, 2024
- 256russellh0 contributionsSeattle with Matthew, the Singing Tour Guide, :-)OK, after getting off of a cruise ship in Seattle and needing to spend the day doing something more interesting than sitting at the airport for our redeye back to the East Coast, we booked this tour, with extension, and had the joy of spending a good part of the day with "Matthew the Singing Tour Guide." He is an engaging, knowledgeable, guide, and made the time well worth it. We would book this again without hesitation!!Written July 20, 2024
- barblX7293VT0 contributionsEarly Bird food tour is excellentWe experienced the Early Bird Tasting Tour of Pikes Place Market. Our guide Sarah is a local expert on all things about the Market. The tastings were spread out, and she personally knew a lot of the vendors. The market is not as crowded in the morning, and our eats ranged from Rainer Cherries to Indian Street food. I highly recommend this tour, you learn so many facts about the history, the people and the food. Very well organized.Written July 11, 2024
- kristenwC9790XA0 contributionsBest of Seattle tour!This is a great tour, very comprehensive! Mark was a great guide! He picked us up from our cruise ship in the morning. We saw many parts of Seattle that we didn’t even know to ask about (like the troll under the bridge)! He new all the right places, the best views, the history, the current hot spots. He was thoughtful enough to stop halfway at a local site for us to use the restroom and get snacks! When we were done, he got us to the airport on time! There was a delay with a bridge unexpectedly closed, but he got around it and we were still on time! Our only regret was no information on or time at the space needle. And we didn’t get to stop at Pike Place Market, but I guess that is another tour.Written July 7, 2024
- charliedC8952OM0 contributionsVery kind and fun bus tour! Great way to explore SeattleWe got off Alaska cruise NCL in Seattle Matthew picked us up and took us on amazing tour of the town. Plenty of stuff to visit and see also makes several stops for shopping coffee and a free chocolate sample. Singing songs information on Seattle history and interactive narrative. Highly recommend not just a drive and point bus tour. Very kind and helpful he even personally walked us to the space needle and made sure we got on the elevator. 5 star all the way! Also congratulations on the baby! Thank youWritten July 6, 2024
- tarag02230 contributionsGreat guide and ride to and from the factory!Elvis was a wonderful guide and driver to and from the factory. He had lots of great information about Seattle! Visiting the Boeing factory was a unique experience!Written July 2, 2024
- love2travel19680 contributionsBest post cruise tourMatthew the singing tour guide was the best. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Got us to the airport post tour in plenty of time.Written June 30, 2024
- Alex S0 contributionsElvis was fantastic!Elvis (Dave) our tour guide was fantastic, so knowledgable and accommodating with the tour. It’s amazing how much he knows about the area and also Boeing as well. Would definitely recommend!Written June 30, 2024
- 649rosiee0 contributionsWalking Food TourSarah was great. Very informative and such a pleasure. The food tastings were great. I would recommend getting pictures of the market early on. We started the tour at 9am and by 10:30 it was packed.Written June 28, 2024
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Cruiser212522
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Jul 2024 • Solo
Sara was amazing. She was knowledgeable about the market, the food, and the area. She was patient and even suggested other spots to check out after our tour ended. My experience was made better because of her.
Written July 30, 2024
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Mike W
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Jul 2024 • Couples
Sarah was super knowledgeable! I learned way more about the city than I thought I would, and had some great food that I otherwise would have never had or even known about.
Written July 29, 2024
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June K
San Luis Obispo, CA5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Sarah was a great guide! Guided us through the crowds easily, had lots of good information, and was easy to listen to. This tour was such a helpful way to get oriented to the market.
Written July 28, 2024
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MKEgirlMidwest
Augusta, GA30 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We did the Early Bird tasting tour of the market. Our guide was Woody, and he did an excellent job of explaining history and culture as it related to the tasting spots we went to. This tour was WELL worth the $, as everything we sampled was excellent. We had not eaten that morning, but we were full at the end of the tour! Because we were on a tour, Woody was also able to get us to the front of the line for many of the popular spots. Take cash for tips— the vendors really appreciate them!
Written July 27, 2024
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HisKidsUpstate
Horseheads, NY158 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Bob was an amazing tour guide - full of all sorts of interesting information/background about the market. Loved being able to just zoom up to a location and get the food without standing in the line! Well worth the cost of the tour!
Written July 24, 2024
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Scharon D
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Jul 2024 • Couples
Bob was amazing! Highly recommend booking this tour! The food was phenomenal and I really enjoyed learning the history of the market.
Written July 23, 2024
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Gene S
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Jul 2024 • Family
Woody was a great guide, knowledgeable, friendly and hooked us up with some great foods. We would definitely recommend this city and tour to our friends.
Written July 19, 2024
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Jennifer F
San Antonio, TX23 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
My entire family loved this walking food tour of Pike Place Market. As first timers, it provided a great intro and we all enjoyed the variety of food we were able to sample. We took the 10am tour, which I felt was a great time. Early enough to miss the big crowds but not too early. At the end of the tour we had all had enough food that we skipped lunch. Chip was an awesome tour guide - personable, interesting and full of great tips about other Seattle sights worth seeing. Plus, we were given a discount tour at the end of the tour to a number of vendors and were able to take advantage of it as we wandered the market on our own in the afternoon.
Written July 18, 2024
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Jennifer W
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Jul 2024 • Solo
Lovely! Tastes sounds smells and history! Tour guide was very accommodating! Great insight to Seattle and its history as well as is current culture.
Written July 18, 2024
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Monica M
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Jul 2024 • Family
When going to a new location we always love to start with a tour and this one did not disappoint. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, sunblock, hat, and bring a water bottle. It was a fun walking tour to many places at the Pike Place market. Everything was yummy, but I am also not a picky eater. Non-stop eating for 2 hours. Come with an appetite.
Written July 15, 2024
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Our party consist of a celiac and a Pescatatian. Is this tour something we can still both enjoy?
Written July 17, 2021
We had someone who was vegetarian on our tour and they had special food options for her on the tour. They seemed to be very accommodating
Written July 18, 2021
My BFF and I will be visiting early december. A) . one of us is vegetarian; will the tasting locations be able to accommodate? B) . any issues with December (weather etc) for this tasting tour.
Written September 11, 2019
She will definitely ask about any restrictions u may have. They cant accommodate all issues but there will be things to eat. And the market itself and outside in december will be very cold and most likely rain. So bundle up and enjoy Seattle
Written September 12, 2019
Why is your rating so low for this attraction if you enjoyed it so much?
Written May 17, 2019
I gave the tour 5/5 which is the highest I could give it....?
Written May 17, 2019
would this tour accomodate a wheelchair
Written July 23, 2018
I would ask the company directly. There was a lot of walking in narrow spaces and some stairs. It sounded like there was an elevator option if we weren't ok with stairs.
Written July 24, 2018
would this tour be able to accomodate a wheelchair
Written July 23, 2018
Yes it would. There was only one area we covered in in the market that had stairs and I believe there is an elevator. I would mention at the time of purchase and I’m sure they can customize the tour for you.
Written July 24, 2018
lamarw72
Franklin, North Carolina
How difficult for senior citizens, a lot of walking, etc.?
Written May 30, 2018
There is not that much walking, overall, but there is a lot of stair climbing and most all the tour we were standing. We were up for it but I know she would cater to needs. There are elevators if needed and know she talked about folks in her previous groups that have been on scooters. So, I think you can get around the walking - at least the stairs and standing if you let her know. You may want to give them a call to see if you are comfortable with her "senior" precautions. Also, the walking was NOT fast paced at all.
Written June 20, 2018
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