Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Pike Place Market

Visit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors.

5 minutes • Admission Included

Simply Seattle

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 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market

Discount card

Chef guide

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

Options

Chef Guided Tour- 2 Hours

Reviews

4.88

3,690 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3420

159

Wonderful way to see the...
Sarah R,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful way to see the market without all the lines and chaos. Got to sample food from several stalls and learn about each vendor. Our guide Will was very knowledgeable and seems to have great relationships with many of the vendors. Would do again!
A pretty fun afternoon
Amy T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The food wasn’t all for me but I enjoyed learning about the market a lot and it was a fun afternoon.
Perfect for First-Time Visitors and Locals to Seattle!
loganc64,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Even as someone familiar with Seattle, this Pike Place Market food tour exceeded my expectations! Chef Eric was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and calm even while leading us through the market during a very busy time of year. Every food stop was intentional, delicious, and perfectly portioned, and we loved learning the why behind each choice. His storytelling and history of Pike Place Market added so much depth to the experience, making the market feel brand new. This is a top-notch Seattle food tour and something I’ll be recommending to visitors and locals alike. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we’d come back.
There was a lot of...
Anonymous,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There was a lot of walking around, and you get to taste a variety of foods including a Seattle dog, chowder, pizza, salmon, taco, salmon spread, and more! Robert was informative and full of fun facts. We had a great time, and got to try a lot of things we normally wouldn't have tried. Thanks again!
Wide variety of food...
Andrew F,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wide variety of food options presented by a knowledgeable chef (Will, for us) with a deep understanding of the food item, its history, the folks who make it, and how it can be used in cooking.
Enjoyed places I would never try on my own
ChristianC5040,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric was a great guide, he took time to explain the history of the venues in the market, as well as how the restaurants make the food and why it's special. He constantly made sure our group was all together and that no one got lost in the busy market. The group size was just right - about 10 to 12 people. We got to try samples at each stop, each with a different theme or flavor profile. Some stops also had staff that would tell us more about their product or process. There were some spots I would never think of checking out that I really enjoyed and will be checking out again in the future. The tour was about 2 hours but went by quick. I wish the price was a bit lower, maybe closer to $60, but you're paying for an expert chef and guide plus samples, so it's a pretty good deal and a great way to get the inside scoop on the market without feeling overwhelmed. Wear a light jacket for rain in the Fall and of course good walking shoes!
An Excellent Tour
sheenat321,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chef Eric gave a fun and informative tour. From historical facts to information about the businesses we visited - a very interesting couple of hours. Needless to say, the food samples were varied and delicious. A pleasure to be on Team Eric!
Thank you, what a fun morning
CARINA K,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best professional and knowledgeable guide. Loved all the food and places we saw and learned about,
Recommend a Chef’s Tour with Eric Olinsky!
bernadettew728,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Eric gave a fantastic Chef’s tour of the Seattle Pike place market. Opened my eyes to so many great restaurants and eating places that a local like me had never heard of. And coupled this with great history and behind the scenes talks, as well as some super interesting food science lessons as well. Would totally recommend Erik Olinsky!
Very good!
997sylasm,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very good. The food was tasty and a nice variety of sweet and savory. My tour guide Sylas was very knowledgeable and a great host.