Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
Overview
Available languages
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.
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
Reviews
3,359 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Pike place tour
Joel J,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Will was an awesome tour guide. Very informative on the food, how it’s made, the way flavors interact etc. the shop owners were great to talk to and willing to answers all questions. I will be doing this one again in the future.
Jonathan was a Rock Star,
Jeffrey P,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Best Way to Experience Pike Place Market! The Chef Guided Tour is, frankly, the best way to see a new side of Pike Place Market. It transforms the overwhelming chaos into a curated culinary vision, and our guide, Jonathan, was incredible. His passion was infectious as he navigated the bustling crowds, sharing fascinating historical tidbits and introducing us to vendors by name. The tour was a feast for the senses, allowing us to bypass the notoriously long lines for incredible bites. Our tasting journey included divine smoked salmon, truffle salt, rich Beecher's mac & cheese, famous clam chowder, warm cheddar biscuits and finished with wonderful gelato.. Each stop came with a story, connecting us to the market's "local first" roots. This tour is an incredible value— the portions are good and you get a history lesson. Jonathan made the experience unforgettable, and we left with full stomachs and a renewed appreciation for this Seattle landmark. If you do one thing in Seattle, book this tour and ask for Jonathan! I'm going to sign up again!
This was a fantastic...
Kellie D,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fantastic two-hour tour with the best sampling of food in Pike Place Market! Will was a great guide, taking us to the top spots, as well as giving us tips for additional places to eat and other things to do in Seattle!
Eric showed us the hidden...
Teri R,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Eric showed us the hidden gems of Pike Place market. I loved it. As a Travel Advisor specializing in helping disabled travel, be aware that there are a lot of stairs in Pike Place market, so this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs and persons with mobility challenges.
Come Hungry!
Donette D,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00You’ll sample generous servings of so many different types of food! And make sure you can walk/stand for the full two hours.
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