Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market
Eat Seattle
4.9
J3465BTcynthiam
2 days ago
It was great. Well worth the money. Will is a really good guide & so knowledgeable/personable. My time & money were well spent.
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.
Departure Point
- Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (the corner of 1st Ave and Pine St). Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.Summer is busy and there are several events daily making traffic & parking challenging. Please plan accordingly!
- Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (the corner of 1st Ave and Pine St). Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.Summer is busy and there are several events daily making traffic & parking challenging. Please plan accordingly!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pike Place Market85 Pike St, Seattle, WashingtonVisit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Simply Seattle1600 1st Ave, Seattle, WashingtonWe meet outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave. That's First Ave and Pine Street. The tour leaves right on time and we won't be able to catch you up if you're late. If you're driving, leave lots of extra time to park. Duration: 2 minutesStop At: Pike Place Chowder - Pike Place Market1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: MarketSpice (PPM Retail Store)85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Frank's Quality Produce1508 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Discover where our chefs are getting their produceDuration: 5 minutesStop At: maíz1914 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas * please note that this is not on all toursDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Chukar Cherries1529-B Pike Place, Main Arcade, Seattle, WashingtonThese delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat * please note that this is not on all toursDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Seattle WaterfrontSeattle, WashingtonView point of the new waterfront and market frontDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Truffle Queen1524 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry- This is not on every routeDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Beecher's Handmade Cheese1600 Pike Pl, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WashingtonSee the 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 on all toursDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Indi Chocolate1901 Western Ave, Suite D, Seattle, WashingtonDiscover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie *not on all toursDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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.
- 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 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.
Departure Point
- Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (the corner of 1st Ave and Pine St). Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.Summer is busy and there are several events daily making traffic & parking challenging. Please plan accordingly!
- Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave (the corner of 1st Ave and Pine St). Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.Summer is busy and there are several events daily making traffic & parking challenging. Please plan accordingly!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Pike Place Market85 Pike St, Seattle, WashingtonVisit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Simply Seattle1600 1st Ave, Seattle, WashingtonWe meet outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave. That's First Ave and Pine Street. The tour leaves right on time and we won't be able to catch you up if you're late. If you're driving, leave lots of extra time to park. Duration: 2 minutesStop At: Pike Place Chowder - Pike Place Market1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: MarketSpice (PPM Retail Store)85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Frank's Quality Produce1508 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Discover where our chefs are getting their produceDuration: 5 minutesStop At: maíz1914 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas * please note that this is not on all toursDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Chukar Cherries1529-B Pike Place, Main Arcade, Seattle, WashingtonThese delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat * please note that this is not on all toursDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Seattle WaterfrontSeattle, WashingtonView point of the new waterfront and market frontDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Truffle Queen1524 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry- This is not on every routeDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Beecher's Handmade Cheese1600 Pike Pl, Pike Place Market, Seattle, WashingtonSee the 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 on all toursDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Indi Chocolate1901 Western Ave, Suite D, Seattle, WashingtonDiscover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie *not on all toursDuration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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.
- 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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J3465BTcynthiam
It was great. Well worth the money. Will is a really good guide & so knowledgeable/personable. My time & money were well spent.
6regans
This tour was amazing! Will did an incredible job sharing the history of the market and introducing us to vendors we would not have visited. It was a a wonderful experience! Thank you!
Kevin_T
TLDR: I honestly think you can't get a better experience of Pike Place Market than doing this tour.
My girlfriend and I were truly blown away. Our host, Will, is not just a guide--he's a chef. His culinary expertise elevate a standard food tour to a must-do for anyone visiting Seattle. He has great relationships with all the vendors. He tells you how the food is made and what to look for. He brings his own truffle oil and balsamic vinaigrette to elevate certain bites. He modifies certain bites to highlight what he thinks is special about what they provide. We paid for 9 stops. We got 11. You can just tell he really loves food and knows Seattle's food industry. Not to mention you don't wait in any lines on the tour and get discounts on places you visit with him. All in 2 hours. My girlfriend and I kept saying this experience was so unique. We felt like we truly got a taste (pun intended) of Seattle and Pike Place Market we could not have gotten on our own or elsewhere. Have fun!
debglock
Eric expertly weaved us through the market and ensured we could hear his entertaining commentary. The tastings were delicious and timely prepared. We would absolutely recommend this tour to our friends.
Tina_F
Scott was very entertaining and we tasted many great things. This trip made the public market less overwhelming and now I know how to navigate it!