15 Food Tours in Seattle to Build a Day Around

1.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend two hours walking Pike Place Market with a chef guide such as Will, Sylas, Scott, or Noah. Taste up to nine vendor specialties, including chowder, cheese, tacos, chocolate, and truffles. Small groups, market access, and a discount card make this a useful first look at Seattle’s famous market.

“Wow! What a fun and delicious tour!! Surprised my husband for his 50th birthday and wasn’t sure how he’d like it since we’re local and been to the market tons of times, but thought what the hay, a fun way to pass a few hours while we’re downtown. Let me tell you, we both had a blast! Will was incredibly charming and knowledgeable about the market, the vendors, the food and well… everything!! He really treats his group well and you’ll feel like you’re getting VIP treatment the whole time. The food was so tasty, not a bad sample in the bunch! We had cheese, Mac n cheese, tasted various…”

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2.Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $62

Spend two hours exploring Pike Place Market with guides such as Woody, Nola, Chip, and Casey. Try eight or more tastings, including chowder, smoked salmon, Persian kebab, pastries, produce, and Italian gelato, while learning how to navigate the market.

“The food choices were great. Chip was fun & brought the history to life. Left us with lots of ideas for a return visit. Really enjoyed it.”

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3.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Spend two hours at Pike Place Market with a chef such as Will, Noah, Robert, or Sean. Taste about nine vendor specialties, from chowder and tacos to chocolate-covered Rainier cherries, while learning market history, shopping tips, and where to return after the tour.

“Will is an excellent guide! Don’t let the baby face fool you, he knows his stuff. Great overview of the market area and some damn tasty food spots. Highly recommend going for the Hokkaido scallop.”

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4.Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 772 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours walking downtown Seattle with guides such as Deb, Athina, Jesseca, or Bella. Sample doughnuts from Top Pot, Doce, Dahlia Bakery, and Daily Dozen, while learning local history and seeing the Amazon Spheres and Pike Place Market.

“Fun, knowledgeable guide. Take this first if a first timer in town. Who knew donuts were interesting? Good tour”

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5.The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Spend about two hours tasting Pike Place Market specialties, from mini doughnuts and clam chowder to ginger beer, cherries, gelato, fruit, and fish and chips. Guides such as Nick, Frankie, Tessa, and Judson add market stories, vendor background, and useful tips in a small group of up to 16.

“Great tour and interesting history of the market. Had food we would have never stopped at our own. Frankie was excellent guide!”

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6.Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Sonic John leads this two-hour, small-group food walk through Pike Place Market, with about 10 tasting stops, vendor discounts, market history, and lesser-seen corners such as the Fairley Building. Expect generous food samples, stairs, crowds, and a fast pace.

“Great time with Sonic John! I not only learned a lot about Seattle and Pike Place Market, but had so much delicious food! Definitely don’t eat beforehand, I was STUFFED by the end of the tour.”

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7.Plant Based in Pike Place Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Start at 11:30 am for a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Guides such as Jade, Ivy, Maia, and Will lead up to 12 people through vegan tastings, from Turkish lentil soup and avocado toast to gelato and fresh Washington produce.

“Great tour for ALL food lovers, not just Vegans. Maia was an incredible tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. The food tastings were quite varied and delicious. I highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Downtown Food Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Start at MARKET Seafood Eatery at 4:30 pm and walk through Pike Place Market and 1st Avenue with a guide such as Will, Jade, Sam, or Ben. Expect seafood, small bites, several cocktails, Seattle stories, and a liquor-filled chocolate truffle. Groups max out at 12.

“Miai was very friendly and knowledgeable. We went to places that were not the normal tourist traps. Exposed to foods and drinks that I would not normally had and all were good”

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9.Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join Chef Eric at 1 p.m. for a two-hour, small-group walk through South Lake Union. You’ll taste heirloom-corn tamales, Korean-Hawaiian fusion, sourdough bagels, a local burger, ginger beer, and a sweet finish, with an outdoor look at the Amazon Spheres.

“great variety of foods you get to try, my only critic is that my friend couldn't eat pork, so I thought they would give her chicken options, but they gave her tofu instead”

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10.Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend three hours tasting Seattle favorites around Pike Place Market with a guide such as Allison, James, Scott, Arty, or Miles. Expect eight small bites, including clam chowder, piroshki, a Seattle Dog, fruit, cheese, desserts, and a secret dish. Groups are limited to 12, and dietary needs require advance notice.

“This was a fun and thorough overview of all that Pike’s Place Market has to offer. Scott was an entertaining and informative guide who gave us a glimpse into Seattle’s food scene and ethos. The food samples were diverse, generous, and delicious. This is a great thing to do toward the beginning of your trip to get your bearings and know which food spots to hit up later!”

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11.Food Tasting & Arts Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours with guide James Lobb sampling Pike Place Market favorites, from smoked salmon and heirloom-corn tacos to ginger beer and chocolate cookies. The small group, capped at 12, also visits shops, galleries, buskers, and lesser-known corners of this famous Seattle market.

“James was wonderful… Telling us the history and the amazing food he chose for us to try. We have been to Pikes before but we didn’t cover 1/2 of it. James showed us places in Pikes Market that were hidden but public accessible.”

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12.Pike Place Food Tour – 90 min Insider Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 90-minute Pike Place Market food walk with guides such as Will or Ivy. You’ll taste pastries, Turkish specialties, smoked salmon, fruit, African and diaspora flavors, local pantry goods, and market-made gelato while learning how the market works.

“Not appropriate for young children. They were unable to keep up with the tour guide. We had to cancel after first stop. Company did not give us a refund either.”

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13.Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $132

Spend about two hours walking Pike Place Market with a local storyteller such as Kacey, Nick, Frankie, or Judson. You will sample 9 or more foods from eight vendors, hear the story behind flying fish and the original Starbucks, and finish near Western Avenue.

“Thanks so much for joining us on your Seattle food tour! We're thrilled you had a nice time exploring Pike Place Market with us. It's always special when we get to share our local culinary experience with guests from around the world. We hope you enjoyed every bite. Safe travels, and we'd love to welcome you back to Seattle!”

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14.Bite-Sized Seattle History & Food by Go West Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend 45 minutes with a local guide, possibly Aidan, exploring Seattle’s waterfront, shopping for Pike Place ingredients, and building Pacific Northwest snacks. You’ll hear Native American, maritime, and music history, taste items such as smoked salmon, and finish near the Virginia Inn.

“A bit of history, a wonderful taste of Seattle at Pike Place and the waterfront native American history, mountain views and even some rock grunge history. Aidan was a wonderful host!!!”

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15.Chef Food Tour of Seattle Space Needle and Seattle Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk Seattle Center with a chef guide such as Scott, tasting five local foods plus beer and cider. You will hear stories about the Space Needle, MoPOP, and the neighborhood, without entering those attractions. The private, mostly level tour lasts about two hours.

“Scott was a great guide. He was very informative and entertaining. The food selected was good too. Who knew we would like cream cheese with our hot dog?”

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