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.
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.
Options
Chef Guided Tour- 2 Hours
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chef Robert is the best for a food tour
KennethK731,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After checking into our hotel, we immediately set out to meet Chef Robert, who would lead us on a guided food tour of Pike Place Market. This proved to be an ideal way to familiarize ourselves with both the market's layout and the local cuisine. Chef Robert’s expertise shone throughout the experience—he not only explained the origins and significance of each tasting but also offered thoughtful recommendations for dining during our stay in Seattle. The tour efficiently showcased the city’s agricultural abundance and its multicultural culinary influences within a span of approximately 2.5 hours. We sampled dishes from hidden local gems that we might have otherwise overlooked. One of the greatest advantages was being able to bypass the crowds, as Chef Robert guided us as VIP guests directly to curated tastings, ensuring we enjoyed a seamless and memorable introduction to Seattle’s vibrant food scene.
Amazing food tour
Reggie A,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This food tour was amazing, our tour guide Will is did an excellent job explaining the history of Pikes Market. We enjoyed the various samples of foods, especially the cheese and chocolate. I would highly recommend this tour.
Extraordinary Chef Rob Bob
Mariana G,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00He was super nice as he catered to my 9 year old grandson. I really appreciated his kindness. The food tour was amazing and delicious. We entered back to Mr. Waffles.
Will gives the best....tour
G7112IKmichaelk,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was our guide. He did an awesome job! Entertaining, engaging and full of info! We went with our kids (all in their 30s) and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would do it again the next time in Seattle!
First Time Experience in Pike Place Market
S2793MUhaleyp,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing Pike Place Market through this tour was a wonderful experience for a first timer. I got to see so many parts of the market and learn about the history and the uniqueness of a lot of the stores. The samples included in the tour were very worth it. Would recommend to anyone wanting to see as much as possible in a short amount of time.
It’s Worth the Walking!
Lori B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Noah was our tour guide and he was so much fun! The food tasting was very unique. I would do a tour like this again.
Team Eric! He was a great...
Ryan K,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Team Eric! He was a great guide who infused dry humor throughout the tour (much appreciated). It felt as if we received a history lesson of the city through food. We loved having a guide who is on the inside of the food scene and feels as though he has meticulously curated this food tour. We were full by the end and received a taste of popular as well as less known but just as tasty dishes. A must-do when touring Seattle!
Amazing food tour
wanderson422,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was outstanding. This tour gives you a great perspective of all the food and drink available around the market. We finished the tour stuffed, so no need to eat beforehand. Our Chef Will was fun and knowledgeable, we would definitely recommend it.
Great intro to Pikes Market
Howard0505,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good and a great introduction to PikesMarket. Tried some foods I wouldn’t normally try and set us up for return visits to the market.
Excellent event!! Lots...
Ramon C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent event!! Lots of great information and great opportunity to taste a lot of different foods. Overall 10 out of 10 experience. I would do it again
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