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‘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

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

Options

Chef Guided Tour- 2 Hours

Reviews

4.88

3,666 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3397

158

Fun tour of Pike's place food stops.
durbanf2025,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. Will was our guide, went to many different places, tried a lot of different foods. Appreciated his enthusiasm and chatting with us. Particularly liked the Gelato and the last item at the truffle place. Also appreciated the personal touches he provided.
Come Hungry
Angie R,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything we sampled was delicious!! Our chef guide, Will, was great! Good way to get a little taste of things in Pike Place, then go back to your fave for more.
Having been a local in...
Connie P,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Having been a local in Seattle there were restaurants we did not know about in Pike Place Market. So good to be introduced to them. And Will gave us a fun filled afternoon! We’ll be back.
A Must-Do Seattle Food Adventure
M3167JEsarahr,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing food tour at Pike Place Market! We had such a great time exploring the market. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. We got to try so many delicious bites—from fresh seafood to local pastries—and learned the history behind the iconic spots. It was the perfect mix of food, stories, and hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seattle!
I would do it again.
J3465BTcynthiam,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great. Well worth the money. Will is a really good guide & so knowledgeable/personable. My time & money were well spent.
Amazing food tour!
6regans,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was amazing! Will did an incredible job sharing the history of the market and introducing us to vendors we would not have visited. It was a a wonderful experience! Thank you!
A Must-Do for Anyone Visiting Seattle
Kevin T,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
TLDR: I honestly think you can't get a better experience of Pike Place Market than doing this tour. My girlfriend and I were truly blown away. Our host, Will, is not just a guide--he's a chef. His culinary expertise elevate a standard food tour to a must-do for anyone visiting Seattle. He has great relationships with all the vendors. He tells you how the food is made and what to look for. He brings his own truffle oil and balsamic vinaigrette to elevate certain bites. He modifies certain bites to highlight what he thinks is special about what they provide. We paid for 9 stops. We got 11. You can just tell he really loves food and knows Seattle's food industry. Not to mention you don't wait in any lines on the tour and get discounts on places you visit with him. All in 2 hours. My girlfriend and I kept saying this experience was so unique. We felt like we truly got a taste (pun intended) of Seattle and Pike Place Market we could not have gotten on our own or elsewhere. Have fun!
Eric expertly weaved us...
debglock,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Eric expertly weaved us through the market and ensured we could hear his entertaining commentary. The tastings were delicious and timely prepared. We would absolutely recommend this tour to our friends.
Great tasting tour
Tina F,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Scott was very entertaining and we tasted many great things. This trip made the public market less overwhelming and now I know how to navigate it!
Fun Activity
Nilakshi S,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was a fun way to learn about what’s available at the market and its origins. Noah was very friendly and a great chef guide. The variety of tastings was a good mix of what the market has to offer.