Pike Place Market Food and Culture Walking Tour with 9+ Tastings
by Savor Seattle Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$224Overview
This walking tour of Pike Place Market lasts about two hours to two hours and fifteen minutes and covers roughly one mile on uneven surfaces. A professional local storyteller leads the group through the market’s food and culture, sharing the history and stories of small-batch food and craft producers. The tour begins with visits to lesser-known corners of the market, explaining traditions such as the flying fish and the story behind the market’s pig mascot. Next, the group spends about five minutes learning how an alleyway became covered in chewed gum. Then, guests taste Seattle’s cinnamon-sugar mini doughnuts, followed by an award-winning New England clam chowder. The tour continues at Chukar Cherries, where guests sample original or seasonal ginger beer. At the Starbucks Center, participants try dried Northwest cherries and chocolate confections while learning about the founding of the original Starbucks. The group then visits frank’s quality produce to taste handcrafted frozen Greek gelato made with local milk. Afterward, guests sample three kinds of seasonal local fruit at Pike Place Market. The guide also shares why chef Anthony Bourdain considered Pike Place one of his favorite places, highlighting the market’s cultural significance. The final tasting is blue North cod fish and chips served in the heart of the market. The tour includes skip-the-line access to key market locations and personal interactions with chefs, bakers, and producers. Guide compensation is included in the ticket price, so tipping is not expected. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended due to walking and standing for most of the tour, which may take place in sun or rain. Strollers and wheelchairs are difficult to accommodate because of space and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pike Place Market hidden corners
Visit less-known spots within the market, learn insider facts from expert guides, including why fish fly here and the story of the market’s pig mascot.
Gum Alley
A brief stop of about five minutes to hear how this alleyway became covered in chewing gum.
5 min
Doughnut Tasting
Taste Seattle’s top cinnamon-sugar mini doughnuts, considered the best fresh doughnuts in the city.
10 min
Clam Chowder Tasting
Enjoy a serving of award-winning New England clam chowder and learn why it’s highly regarded in Seattle.
15 min
Chukar Cherries
Taste original or seasonal ginger beer offered by this local vendor.
5 min
Starbucks Center
Sample dried Northwest cherries and chocolate confections while learning about the founding of the original Starbucks.
10 min
Starbucks History Spot
Learn about how the original Starbucks was established in this location.
frank’s quality produce
Taste handcrafted frozen Greek gelato made with local milk during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Pike Place Market
Try three different types of seasonal and local fresh fruit during this 10-minute break.
10 min
Market History and Culture
Hear why Anthony Bourdain considered Pike Place Market one of his favorite places, and learn about its history and culture.
Pike Place Market
Finish the tour with a tasting of blue North cod fish and chips at Pike Place Market.
10 min
Meeting point
On the Southwest corner of 1st Ave. and Pike St. look for the entrance to Post Alley - just to the left of the green information booth. Following the alley, take a left at Ghost Alley Espresso and continue down the hill. The entrance to the theater will be on your left half way down the hill.
End point
Mr. Fish Chips & Chowder
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Pike Place Market Food and Culture Walking Tour with 9+ Tastings
by Savor Seattle Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$224Overview
This walking tour of Pike Place Market lasts about two hours to two hours and fifteen minutes and covers roughly one mile on uneven surfaces. A professional local storyteller leads the group through the market’s food and culture, sharing the history and stories of small-batch food and craft producers. The tour begins with visits to lesser-known corners of the market, explaining traditions such as the flying fish and the story behind the market’s pig mascot. Next, the group spends about five minutes learning how an alleyway became covered in chewed gum. Then, guests taste Seattle’s cinnamon-sugar mini doughnuts, followed by an award-winning New England clam chowder. The tour continues at Chukar Cherries, where guests sample original or seasonal ginger beer. At the Starbucks Center, participants try dried Northwest cherries and chocolate confections while learning about the founding of the original Starbucks. The group then visits frank’s quality produce to taste handcrafted frozen Greek gelato made with local milk. Afterward, guests sample three kinds of seasonal local fruit at Pike Place Market. The guide also shares why chef Anthony Bourdain considered Pike Place one of his favorite places, highlighting the market’s cultural significance. The final tasting is blue North cod fish and chips served in the heart of the market. The tour includes skip-the-line access to key market locations and personal interactions with chefs, bakers, and producers. Guide compensation is included in the ticket price, so tipping is not expected. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended due to walking and standing for most of the tour, which may take place in sun or rain. Strollers and wheelchairs are difficult to accommodate because of space and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pike Place Market hidden corners
Visit less-known spots within the market, learn insider facts from expert guides, including why fish fly here and the story of the market’s pig mascot.
Gum Alley
A brief stop of about five minutes to hear how this alleyway became covered in chewing gum.
5 min
Doughnut Tasting
Taste Seattle’s top cinnamon-sugar mini doughnuts, considered the best fresh doughnuts in the city.
10 min
Clam Chowder Tasting
Enjoy a serving of award-winning New England clam chowder and learn why it’s highly regarded in Seattle.
15 min
Chukar Cherries
Taste original or seasonal ginger beer offered by this local vendor.
5 min
Starbucks Center
Sample dried Northwest cherries and chocolate confections while learning about the founding of the original Starbucks.
10 min
Starbucks History Spot
Learn about how the original Starbucks was established in this location.
frank’s quality produce
Taste handcrafted frozen Greek gelato made with local milk during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Pike Place Market
Try three different types of seasonal and local fresh fruit during this 10-minute break.
10 min
Market History and Culture
Hear why Anthony Bourdain considered Pike Place Market one of his favorite places, and learn about its history and culture.
Pike Place Market
Finish the tour with a tasting of blue North cod fish and chips at Pike Place Market.
10 min
Meeting point
On the Southwest corner of 1st Ave. and Pike St. look for the entrance to Post Alley - just to the left of the green information booth. Following the alley, take a left at Ghost Alley Espresso and continue down the hill. The entrance to the theater will be on your left half way down the hill.
End point
Mr. Fish Chips & Chowder
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.