Pike Place Market Culinary Exploration
About this activity
Highlights
- Sample fresh seafood at local vendors
- Skip the lines at popular market spots
- Learn about market history and culture
- Experience the famous fish-tossing tradition
- Enjoy a guided tour by a local chef
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Pike Place Market
- Tastings at nine local vendors
- Skip-the-line access at select locations
- Transportation to and from the market
Itinerary
By the end of this Pike Place Market Food and Cultural Walking Tour, you will not only have eaten an array of deliciously famous foods, but you will learn about it's fascinating history, plus a few insider shopping tips! Tour includes tastings from 8+ of the best in the Market (lineup based on day and tour time): - Fresh baked southern cheese biscuit - Gourmet truffle salt and other savories - Nation's best clam chowder - Pastry from the Market's oldest bakery - Smoked salmon from the guys that throw the fish - Locally sourced fish fry - Handcrafted Italian Gelato - And more! ♦ 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.♦
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves moderate walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the market's vibrant scenes and historic architecture.
- Consider bringing a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Accommodations can be made for food allergies and restrictions with advance notice
- Water available for purchase on the tour, or bring your own water bottle
- Children in strollers are highly discouraged, as some areas have limited access for strollers
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If tour doesn't reach booking minimum of guests, you may be offered a different tour date or time
Traveler reviews
Amazing food tour!
Bob Williams was one of the best tour guides we have ever had the pleasure of touring with. He was very informative and kept our attention the entire tour. We will be recommending his tour to everyone we know.
Fabulous history of the...
Fabulous history of the Pike Place Market and plenty of light bites to enjoy. A must for visitors and locals. A true highlight was Truffle Girl!
This is the Way to see Pike Place Market!
Well organized tour and our guide, Chip, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The market is huge and overwhelming so, for us, this was the best way to figure out what to see and what to avoid. The tour was the right length with the right number of stops. We sampled a lot of foods so come hungry!
Great Tour
It was a very nice tour. We really enjoyed the different foods and sights. Best thing about it we didn’t have to wait in the long lines to sample the most sought after foods. Our guide Bob was very knowledgeable and courteous. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the history of the market and like sampling great food.
Great introduction to Pikes place Market
Come to tour hungry and dress for weather. Be prepared to walk outside. It was difficult to hear our tour guide at times with all the chaos around. Otherwise we enjoyed the history and tried new places what have never visited. Bob was awesome, informative and friendly .