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The 14 Best Market Tours in Seattle

14 tours  ·  from $32

Good market tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - MarketSpice and the shopping side of Pike Place
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

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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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Tasting Pike Place One Bite at a Time
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

2.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Explore Pike Place Market with guides such as Bob, Chip, Lucky, and Woody, tasting biscuits, chowder, salmon, gelato, pastries, and more. This licensed, small-group walking tour covers market history, vendor stories, shopping tips, and food stops, ending near Bottega Italiana Gelato.

“I appreciated learning more about the history of the market and that we visited some more off-the-beaten-path locations. Our guide Bob did a great job telling the history of the vendors and how the current community of the market works to keep it alive and thriving. Bring some water for this trip and good walking shoes!”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - The market stories give the food some meaning
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

3.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet at indi chocolate at 9 a.m. for a two-hour, small-group walk through Pike Place Market. Guides such as Lucky, Chip, Bob, Woody, and Jerry lead tastings of salmon, pastries, produce, chocolate, and more, with history and vendor stories along the way.

“Lucky was a great guide gave us interesting information on both the history of the market and Seattle itself. Don't eat beforehand because the samples were great and enough for a meal.”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - Starting outside Simply Seattle on First Avenue
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

4.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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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market - Daily Dozen Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts
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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

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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Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market - Salmon, piroshky, and the market’s working food culture
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Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

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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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour - Meeting at Honest Biscuits
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

7.Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours exploring Pike Place Market with an English-speaking guide such as Bob, Woody, or Chip. Taste eight or more local specialties, from smoked salmon and chowder to gelato and biscuits, while learning market stories and finding food stalls you might miss alone.

“Our tour guide, Sarah was amazing, knowledgeable and charismatic! A wonderful (and tasty) introduction to pikes place.”

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Insider's Breakfast and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market - Finding the meeting point at 1428 Post Alley
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Insider’s Breakfast and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

8.Insider’s Breakfast and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Start at 8:00 am near Pike Place Market’s Gum Wall and follow a guide such as Kacey, Sky, or Matt through nine breakfast tastings. Try smoked salmon, biscuits, fruit, doughnuts, coffee, pastries, and a breakfast taco before ending in Pike Place’s Secret Garden.

“This is a great tour because it starts early in the morning before the market gets busy. Our tour guide was engaging, knew the vendors working there and shared a lot of information about the area. By the time the tour was over, we had experienced a wide variety of foods. One thing is for certain, you will not leave there hungry! Meeting place is near the gum wall.”

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Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market - Lands of Origin brings the morning into focus
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Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

9.Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Start with small-batch coffee at Anchorhead, then follow Eric or Scott through Pike Place Market for cold brew, Ethiopian coffee, a lentil sambusa, waffle, donuts, chai, chocolate, and a pourover demonstration. You will also see the fish market preparing for the day.

“We looked into many different food tours for this trip and made the absolute best choice in this tour. Chef Eric was a phenomenal guide for our group of 12 (which seemed like a lot in the beginning but did not affect the personal experience at all). The walk was easy and the venues we visited were interesting and tasty! Chef Eric tailored the tour to food allergies and intolerances, finding substitutions when necessary. The coffee ceremony (and sambusa) at Lands of Origin were a highlight along with the few minutes to take pics and get our bearings at Pike Place Market. The history of coffee in Seattle was interesting…”

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Pike Place Market, Space Needle Iconic 1-Day City Tour in Seattle - Pike Place Market is the heart of the day
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Pike Place Market, Space Needle Iconic 1-Day City Tour in Seattle

10.Pike Place Market, Space Needle Iconic 1-Day City Tour in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

This 8 to 10 hour Seattle tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle to connect Gas Works Park, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and optional attractions. Guides such as Michael, Duan, and Mark have earned praise for friendly service, though admission fees and guide quality can vary.

“Michael was a great tour guide. He was well spoken and versed in 2 languages. He was able to make us all feel included and went the extra mile to show us the sites and more. He was positive and always smiled. We highly recommend him and this tour.”

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Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings - Chocolate Cacao Tea at the Public Market
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Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings

11.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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Pike Place from Market to Table - Freya Bakery and Cafe: a Danish-style start
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Pike Place from Market to Table

12.Pike Place from Market to Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Walk Pike Place Market with a certified guide and taste a full lunch at six gourmet stops. Expect fresh pasta, smoked salmon, truffles, chocolate, seasonal Northwest cooking, market stories, and views toward Puget Sound. Groups are capped at 10, with guides such as Will, Jade, Ivy, and Ben.

“gourmet by definition: relating to, or being high quality, expensive, or specialty food typically requiring elaborate and expert preparation The experience did not meet with expectations.”

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Seattle: Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - Pike Place’s century-long story
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Seattle: Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

13.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Meet an English-speaking guide early for a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market. Taste smoked salmon, cheddar biscuits, fresh produce, baked treats, chocolate, and more while learning the market’s century-long story. Guides such as Lucky, Bob, Sarah, and KC bring plenty of local color.

“Rowan was a fabulous guide! Learned so much while enjoying delectable treats.”

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Scandals, Ghosts & Oddities at Pike Place Market

14.Scandals, Ghosts & Oddities at Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $32Best value

Explore Pike Place Market with Carolyn, a retired chef and licensed market guide. This two-hour walk covers the market’s layout, food stalls, vendors, scandals, ghost stories, and stranger tales. The 12-person limit keeps the experience personal, though the 3:30 pm start may find some shops closed.

“I hope anyone taking this tour gets Carolyn. OMG! She is down to earth, extremely knowledgeable about this city. My sister and I just had such a grand time. Thankyou so much Carolyn for your time, patience and love for this tour.”

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