Embark on a chef-guided market tour of Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market. Taste the best artisan vendors, indulge in diverse food options, and explore the Pacific Northwest culture.
Embark on a chef-guided market tour of Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market. Taste the best artisan vendors, indulge in diverse food options, and explore the Pacific Northwest culture.
- Pike Place Market - Explore this historic market by sampling small bites from a variety of vendors.
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Simply Seattle - Gather outside Simply Seattle at 1600 First Ave, at the corner of First Ave and Pine Street. The tour departs promptly, so please arrive on time as latecomers cannot be accommodated. If driving, allow extra time for parking.
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- Pike Place Market - Explore this historic market by sampling small bites from a variety of vendors.
- Simply Seattle - Gather outside Simply Seattle at 1600 First Ave, at the corner of First Ave and Pine Street. The tour departs promptly, so please arrive on time as latecomers cannot be accommodated. If driving, allow extra time for parking.
- Pike Place Chowder - Bypass the line to enjoy a cup of this award-winning chowder!
- Beecher’s Handmade Cheese - Savor the artisan Beecher’s cheese made with local dairy, including their renowned mac n cheese (included in most routes, but not all).
- Pizza and Pasta Bar - Enjoy a delicious bite of comfort food (included in most tours, but not all).
- maíz - Begin with a taco featuring heirloom corn tortillas. Please note that this is not included in all tours.
- Seattle Waterfront - Take in the views of the new waterfront and market front.
- Truffle Queen - Sample truffle bites and learn about the local truffle industry. This is not included on every route.
- Beecher’s Handmade Cheese - Watch cheese being made on-site. This stop includes three samples, one of which is the famous creamy Mac N Cheese. Please note that this is not included in all tours.
- Indi Chocolate - Explore a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib-covered cookie. Not included in all tours.

- 9 vendor food stops for diverse tastings
- Exclusive Pike Place Market sampling experience
- Discount card for savings on food and merchandise
- Knowledgeable chef-led tour guide
- 9 vendor food stops for diverse tastings
- Exclusive Pike Place Market sampling experience
- Discount card for savings on food and merchandise
- Knowledgeable chef-led tour 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
- 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
Eat Seattle Tours offers a two-hour guided walking tour of Pike Place Market, led by experienced chef guides. Participants will enjoy nine tastings from sixteen partner vendors. The guides are professional Seattle chefs who frequently shop at the market and have personal connections with the vendors.
The tour often features Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac…
Eat Seattle Tours offers a two-hour guided walking tour of Pike Place Market, led by experienced chef guides. Participants will enjoy nine tastings from sixteen partner vendors. The guides are professional Seattle chefs who frequently shop at the market and have personal connections with the vendors.
The tour often features Beecher’s “World’s Best” Mac and Cheese, as Eat Seattle Tours is the exclusive food tour partner of Beecher’s. Additional stops typically include Pike Place Chowder, artisan chocolates, and tacos at Maíz. Guests can bypass the lines, discover how chefs select produce and evaluate fish, and hear the unique stories of the small businesses that contribute to the market’s charm.
*Tour stops may vary based on the season and the guide.
This is an energetic walking tour that includes distances, small hills, stairs, and cobblestones, focusing on the market rather than seated dining. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.
- 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 Tours 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.
- Tour route adusts based on guide and time of year. The itinerary is close but won’t be exactly as stated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.