Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Pike Place Market, Seattle’s top attraction, with an early-bird tasting tour. Discover the market’s many delights as you visit different food vendors for 8+ tastings of fruit, salmon, pastries, international fare, and more. As an early-bird you'll visit merchants before the crowds arrive, and you’ll have a knowledgeable guide to expertly lead you around, entertaining you with stories about the market's history and culture. Explore the greatest hits and hidden gems of the Pike Place market during this experience.
♦ Show Me Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.♦
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Food restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated with advance notice
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather; tours operate rain or shine
Please bring a filled reusable water bottle for the tour, as you will be walking and eating for 2 hours. If you are unable to do so, water is available for purchase from partner vendors during the tour
Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
Tastings add up to a light meal
Stops are subject to change without notice due to partner availability
Tours may be cancelled due to low booking numbers
What To Expect
Pike Place Market
Experience one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, through it's food and history on this guided tasting tour. Enjoy diverse tastings from fresh produce, warm cheddar biscuits and smoked salmon, fresh baked treats and much more. As an early-bird you'll visit popular vendors - and some hidden gems - before the crowds arrive as our expert local guide leads you on this intimate small-group tour. ♦ Show Me Seattle is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.♦
What‘s Included
Professional guide
VIP discount at select partners on return visit
Food and beverage tastings
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
9:00am Start
Reviews
1,172 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sunny was fabulous!
Tour824763,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was engaging and full with of amazing knowledge!
Memorable and Enjoyable!
brianandcynthias,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although we had been to Pike Place Market a number of times before, we recently took this tour and greatly enjoyed it! We would definitely recommend it to others, as we learned a lot about the history of Pike Place Market and Seattle in general. Our tour guide David, also known as "Lucky," was extremely knowledgeable and provided entertaining stories about the colorful past and current status of Pike Place Market, its diversity, as well as very tasty samples of its food and drinks! We had a wonderful time!
Memorable and Enjoyable!
BrianandCynthia S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Although we had been to Pike Place Market a number of times before, we recently took this tour and greatly enjoyed it! We would definitely recommend it to others, as we learned a lot about the history of Pike Place Market and Seattle in general. Our tour guide David, also known as "Lucky," was extremely knowledgeable and provided entertaining stories about the colorful past and current status of Pike Place Market, its diversity, as well as very tasty samples of its food and drinks! We had a wonderful time!
Worth it
Elizabeth M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time. It's a lot of walking. Go on an empty stomach. You won't leave hungry. The guide is extremely informative and very responsive to any questions. I would do another tour with him if I ever come back to Seattle.
“Lucky” us
Kathleen S,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Turned a confusing market place into a story of history, depth of knowledge, delicious tastes, personalized responses, ultimately a place where we could navigate and return to . Our guide “Lucky” made it an unforgettable experience.
Lucky was great and use him always
Tim S,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David "Lucky" was excellent and very helpful. He took his time and extremely informative. Great tour guide
The best taste of Seattles heart
gpants1,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour. Lucky our guide was a wealth of historical, architectural, cultural, geological and edible information. He knows so many of the vendors in the market and gave us more than 2 hours of tastings, stories and some truly awful jokes ( which we loved!). The discounts available when going back to some of the stores as part of the tour were great. A perfect way to discover the true heart of Seattle.
Fantastic Tour
19stephaniel,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Woody was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Public Market and Seattle! We received samples from 8 different vendors, and they were all so good! We definitely did not need to have lunch after our tour! I highly recommend this tour!
The early birds get the best tour!
Kristen O,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience for early birds to see the market and learn about the history of the market before the crowds arrive. Bob is an awesome guide and we enjoyed our first visit to the market. The samples of food filled our tummies until lunchtime later in the afternoon.
We Got Lucky!
Kristina M,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely the best tour you learn so much about Pike’s Market but also the city We had the best guide, Lucky!!
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