Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
Overview
This chef-guided market tour takes a journey through Pacific Northwest culture by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Enjoy diverse tastings at 9 different locations— and food options like chocolate covered cherries, chowder, and much more. All groups are kept to 12 guests to ensure easier navigation of the market, more tastings, and a better platform to ask questions and interact with the group. Leave with a 10% discount card to shop and explore after the tour.
*Note that tours stops may adjust depending on time of year and guide.
This is a walking tour that does require a moderate amount of physical fitness due to distance, small hills, stairs and cobblestone terrain.
This is a market tour that includes walking/standing and not a restaurant tour with a variety of food alternatives and sitting opportunities.
What's Included
- 9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market
- Discount card
- Chef 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
Meeting Location
1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Pike Place Market
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Simply Seattle
2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pike Place Chowder
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
MarketSpice (PPM Retail Store)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Frank's Quality Produce
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
maíz
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chukar Cherries
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Seattle Waterfront
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Truffle Queen
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Indi Chocolate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Do you accommodate someone with Celiac/ gluten issues?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-23161P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Yes, we can accommodate various dietary restrictions, including gluten-free.
If attending with a group, gluten-free individuals may need to skip some bites, but substitutions can be made.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- 9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market.
- Discount card.
- Chef 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market
- Discount card
- Chef 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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