Pike Place Market: 2-Hour Insider Tour
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59 Ratings
Seattle
Join Chef John on a 2-hour insider tour of Pike Place Market, Seattle's premier food and crafts marketplace. Discover award-winning food merchants and artisans in this world-renowned destination.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Crumpet Shop - This is the official starting point for Chef John’s Tasty Tours.
- Honest Biscuits - Sample the best, local, fluffy hand-made biscuits.
- Pike Place Market - After the biscuits, you will traverse the hidden gems of the Market in the Secret Garden.
- Pike Place Market - The bustling Oriental Mart, or O Mart as it’s known to Market indiders, a James Beard-Award winning lunch counter, serves some of the best Filipino food around.
- Pike Place Market - You’ll enjoy the best salmon sandwich at The Market Grill
- Los Agaves At Pike - Some of the best street tacos in Seattle can be found here in the Market, you will sample the very best of Los Agaves.
- Chukar Cherries - Cherries to be had at Chukar Cherries!
- Pike Place Market - You’ll continue to hear about the Market history and other stories as you make your way to the always interesting shops and merchants in The DownUnder!
- Pure Food Fish Market - We sampled them all, and many agree, that Pure Food has some of the best smoked salmon around. We’ve lined up a stop, so you can meet the Pure Food team and sample their smoked salmon!
- Pike Place Market - A stop at one of the oldest butcher shops in Seattle, Don & Joe’s Meats.
- Beecher’s Handmade Cheese - Cheese is always a good snack, enjoy the best Beecher’s Cheese from the source!
- MarketSpice - Teas from everywhere can be found at MarketSpice.
- Market Magic & Novelty Shop - Visit the longest-running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and third oldest in the USA! Market Magic Shop.
- Pike Place Market - Get your groove on, or find an old favorite 45rpm hit-single at Holy Cow Records.
- The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar - Your tour will end where many market vendors and merchants end their workday, with a cool beverage and the best views of Elliott Bay!
And you’ll cozy up to the counter and sit in the exact spot where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner sat in Sleepless in Seattle!
What's Included
- Sample delectable eats at 10 different food stops
- Exclusive discounts at each vendor shop on the tour
- Experience the Market with an insider guide from the Market family
What's Not Included
- Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information
Join Chef John for an exclusive exploration of Pike Place Market, the top tier food and artisan crafts hub in Seattle. As a popular market insider, he’ll guide you through Pike Place Market, showing you the ropes like a true native. Walk along with Chef John and get familiar with the multitude of award-winning food vendors and craftsmen that contribute to Pike Place’s global acclaim.
Location
The Crumpet Shop
1st Avenue
Your host will meet you in front of The Crumpet Shop. Remember Seattle is now for its overcast and rain, the tours will run regardless. Also, The Pike Place Market is over 100-years old and still has cobblestone streets and alley ways. So, get those walking shoes and dress appropriately!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_b
Apr 24, 2024
Fun and Informational - John was an energetic tour guide and a wealth of knowledge. We sampled yummy food while he showed us some cool spots in the market and told us stories and information about the market. He knows everyone in the market and it’s clear he’s well liked in the community.
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Deanne_m
Apr 23, 2024
"Guidey" in Seattle - Chef John was a delight! Very knowledgeable about the market and entertaining in his description of the things we were seeing. Would definitely recommend his tour to anyone. The only complaint was that there was quite a bit of salmon in the tastings so a little more variety would be great but overall, our group really enjoyed it! We were stuffed!
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Kristi_k
Apr 22, 2024
Well worth it! - John was very knowledgeable about Pike Place. He had lots of info from the inside since he's been around the area for so long. He knows many of the store owners and he's good at involving them in conversation during the tour. My husband and I were the only ones that showed for this tour, so we could hear him well, walk at our own pace, maneuver through the crowds easily. After we finished the tour, we were very happy we had done it. Since we've never been to Pike Place it would have been difficult to navigate where to go. John was really great at showing us landmarks and shortcuts to help us get around when the tour was over.
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Leslie_g
Apr 20, 2024
Chef John knows the market and the people - Chef John has a deep and extensive knowledge of the market's history and people. This is not only a food tour with many tastings, but also a history tour. You'll get lots of exercise to work off the many small bites along the way. We liked that this tour was fairly casual, not at all uptight. We had the privilege of a weekday "off season" very small group making it even more personal. John really knows the market and the Seattle scene. We have done food tours on other vacations; we recommend this tour.
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Edward_c
Apr 18, 2024
Pike Place Market - Great experience with Chef John. He made the market fun and helped us explore areas of the market we would have never seen. The samples were also amazing. My kids even tried the salmon.
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Pilar_l
Apr 16, 2024
Wonderful eating experience in Pike Marketplace! - This is a great food tour. We went all over Pike Market eating all sorts of delicious things. My favorite part was discovering I was on a part where we had passed again, this place is a maze!
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Marcuslw7796fg
Apr 15, 2024
Don't arrive on a full stomach! - The tour was better than expected. Soooo much food samples, I wish I could've stored them for later. Did not eat again that day! So interesting to see areas I would not have discovered on our own. Taking this tour will force you to find to find the best secrets of he market!
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Jolene_s
Apr 10, 2024
Excellent!! - John was incredible! Wealth of knowlege. The vendors we visited were the best. Alot of fun!! Lots of lesser known areas which were awesome!
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Sschuldenfrei
Apr 1, 2024
Best Tour - There is ONLY one way to see Pike Place and that's with Chef John. He's friends with everyone and knows all the "ins and outs" of the market like no one else. Every tasting was outstanding. He knows how to choose the best from the rest. Personally... John will keep you in stiches. I normally don't write reviews, but in John's case it is my pleasure. Don't hesitate to book this tour. It will be the highlight of your day in Seattle. Oh, come hungry and don't plan to have lunch... you won't be able to eat again for hours.
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Supingj2020
Mar 31, 2024
Fantastic tour beyond what most tourist see! - We had a great time on John’s tour! We had been to the market before but had no idea of the history or even how to navigate through all the parts of the market. John is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend to everyone who truly wants to experience the market!
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