The 15 Best Pike Place Market Tours

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.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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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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $72

Follow a chef guide through Pike Place Market for nine seafood tastings in two hours. Expect chowder, salmon, rock cod, sushi-grade fish, crab, oysters, shrimp, and ceviche, plus market stories. Chef Carolyn is a frequently featured guide, and groups are limited to 14 people.

“Chef Carolyn was fabulous! She was super informative about the history of Seattle and of Pike Place Market and very friendly. She brought us to many destinations and we tasted a broad array of delicious fresh seafood. Very tasty and enjoyable!”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.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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