Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
From
£57
pp
2h 0 mins · 4.9 (4,278)
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.
Free cancellation
What's included
- 9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market
- Discount card
- Chef 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 not included
Itinerary
- Visit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors. (5 min) Admission included
- 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 min) Admission included
- Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder! (10 min) Admission included
- Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today. (5 min) Admission included
- Discover where our chefs are getting their produce (5 min) Admission included
- Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas * please note that this is not on all tours (15 min) Admission included
- These delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat * please note that this is not on all tours (10 min) Admission included
- View point of the new waterfront and market front (5 min) Admission included
- Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry- This is not on every route (15 min) Admission included
- 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 min) Admission included
- Discover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie *not on all tours (10 min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
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
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!
Practical information
- Operated by
- Eat Seattle
- Max group size
- 12 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–5
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.