Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
Overview
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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.
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.
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
3,920 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Save Your Money on This One
Amber P,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While Noah was an excellent guide, the tour did not justify the $75 per person cost. We visited fewer locations than advertised, and the tastings were minimal: a piece of flatbread, a small amount of fruit, truffle salt, a thin slice of pizza, salmon jerky, a small chowder sample, and a cookie. The chowder was the standout, but overall the experience felt underwhelming. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this tour
Great Food Tour
stevecF4288MN,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was amazing. Providing great information and some amazing food.
Foodie Tour Extraordinary!
debbier602,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric provided an excellent experience and the choice of food stops provided a wonderful opportunity to treat our palates💜 great opportunity to hear the culinary history of Seattle!
Great Tour
461MichaelS,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chef Eric was great. Friendly, informative and delicious tour of Pike Place Market.
Pike Place Food tour with Eric
367darlac,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was a great tour guide. We enjoyed all of the food places that we visited. We definitely recommend him!
Great tour. The guide was...
david f,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. Lots of good samples and tastings. Great photo opportunities.
Pike Place Perfection with an Incredible Chef Guide
garryk256,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience on the chef-guided tour of Pike Place Market, and it was all thanks to Skylas. He was truly outstanding. From the moment we started, Skylas was warm, welcoming, and so easy to be around. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. His knowledge of the market, the vendors, and the food scene in Seattle was impressive, but what really stood out was how he shared it. Nothing felt rehearsed or rushed. It felt personal, fun, and engaging the entire time. He introduced us to incredible food we never would have found on our own, and every stop had a story behind it, which made it even more special. He took the time to answer questions, connect with everyone in the group, and made sure we were all having a great time. If you are thinking about doing a tour at Pike Place, this is the one to book, and Skylas is the guide you want. Such a memorable experience and easily one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend.
Foodie Fun!
725rosanne,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband & I did this tour as a good introduction to the city since it was our first time. So happy we did! Chef Will was a fabulous host and guide. He was warm, inviting & knowledgeable. We hit so many unique stops and had the opportunity to participate in additional foods at the same places along the way. These were extra money but never felt pressured to do so. We were a group of 9 and it was the perfect size to easily walk around town & not have folks wander away. Will told us the WHY the food tastes the way it does and shared many stories & answered the group’s questions along the way. A must for first time for first time visitors and goodies alike!
Very worthwhile, educational experience
Amanda S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was a fantastic guide, so welcoming, informative and engaging. Highly recommend to get your bearings around the bustling pike place market.
Best pikes place market tour
Dana J,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was the perfect tour guide!! He was as very informative and personable!!
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