Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market
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244perryp
2 days ago
Fun afternoon with John. We have been to the market on our own a few times but this tour was still worth it. Learned the history and saw some things we've missed before.
Tasty Tours invites you to "Meet the Market" and embark on an adventure full of amazing food, history and culture with Supersonic John -A true Pacific Northwest local and the only Market Family tour guide. The Market is a 9 acre historic district that can be overwhelming without guidance. Specializing in smaller group sizes Sonic John will lead you through the maze to visit the hidden gems. You will enjoy a wide variety of Tasty exclusive food samples including James Beard award winners, tacos. seafood, pizza and more! Personally meet the craftspeople, vendors and community that make Pike Place Market special. See you soon! Tasty Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.
Departure Point
- Your host will meet you in front of The Crumpet Shop. Remember Seattle is known for its overcast weather 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!
- The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar, is a Market icon. It served as one of the locations in the film Sleepless in Seattle, where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner had lunch. It is also one of the best views you can get of Elliott Bay.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Crumpet Shop1503 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101This is the official starting point for Supersonic John's Tasty Tours. The Crumpet Shops easy to see sign make it the ideal landmark to meet underneath to start the tour. You may be met with a rotating sample from one of the Market Family partners!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Totem Smokehouse Smoked Salmon1906 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Totem Smokehouse has been in the Market since 1978. It makes a great introduction to the community as you will enjoy free salmon jerky samples and VIP discounts as you learn about the PNW salmon species.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Piroshky Piroshky | Pike Place Market1908 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Piroshky Piroshky is one of the more popular spots in the Market and you can view the operation through the window into the bakery. Thrill as you witness the expert team creating a wide assortment of Piroshky. Samples provided as dictated by the line.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honest Biscuits1901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101Honest Biscuits is located on the scenic west side of the Market. I will explain the artists and the craftline as well as showing you the actual location of the first Starbucks before they moved along the way. Enjoy views of Elliot Bay while eating fluffy handmade biscuits with Beechers cheese baked in. Samples are part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: City Fish Co1535 Pike Pl, , Seattle, WashingtonWe stop at the first of the 4 fish mongers in the Market. City Fish opened in 1917. Enjoy free samples and VIP discounts of some of the best alderwood smoked salmon on earth.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Corner Market656 NW 85th St, N 6th Ave & N 8th Ave, Seattle, WashingtonThe O-Mart stop ! The Oriental Mart won the James Beard award in 2020 and has incredible Filipino cuisine. Meet the legendary Ate Lei at this exclusive to Tasty Tours VIP stop. Sample is part of the tourDuration: 5 minutesStop At: DeLaurenti Food & Wine1435 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101DeLaurenti Italian Grocery is located in the Economy Market building near the original entrance to the Market. They opened in 1946 and you will sample the best pizza in Washington state at the amazing lunch counter. This stop is exclusive to Tasty Tours and the sample is part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Pike Place Fish Market86 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Yes we go by the world-famous Pike Place Fish Co where they throw the fish! I will explain all the history and lore of this attraction as we enjoy free dried fruit and vegetable samples at Simply Seattle.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Don & Joe's Meats85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101Don and Joes is the Market butcher for 55 years and counting. A meat and cheese trail mix to go is part of the tour as we go by.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pike Place Market85 Pike St, Seattle, WashingtonSecret Garden spot. The secret garden is a great place for lunch with public seating and gorgeous views. I will explain the history of the Market and the roles the PDA, Market Foundation, the Market Commons and the Historic District play in making it one of the magnificent 7 public markets in the world and a truly unique community.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: MarketSpice85 Pike St Deli, Seattle, WashingtonTeas from everywhere can be found at MarketSpice.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Market Magic & Novelty Shop1501 Pike Pl, Ste 427, Seattle, WashingtonVisit the longest-running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and 6th oldest in the USA as we venture where no other tour goes down into the 7 level Fairley Building. Maybe we may see a trick or two!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Golden Age Collectables1501 Pike Pl, Ste 401, Seattle, WashingtonWe pass by Golden Age the World's oldest comic book shop and where Sonic John started working in the Market in 1987Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Holy Cow Records1501 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101We continue our journey through the Lower Market Levels we pass the amazing Holy Cow records. Always bustling with vinyl enthusiasts as we make our way back to the main level.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Los Agaves At Pike1514 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Los Agaves is in the Sanitary Market Building and you will enjoy mouth-watering street tacos al pastor from this Market Family favorite. Sample and VIP discounts part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Athenian Seafood Restaurant And Bar1517 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101The Athenian has the best happy hour view in the Market and also the filming location for "Sleepless in Seattle" starring Rob Reiner and Tom Hanks. You will see the very lunch counter where the scene took place. Wonderful Market Family hangout.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Chukar Cherries1529-B Pike Place, Main Arcade, Seattle, WashingtonWe end the tour with dessert at Chukar Cherries near the Athenian and the bridge to parking. Assorted chocolate covered dried cherries and nuts sample are part of the tour. From this centralized spot you can continue easily on your Seattle adventure. I will get misty-eyed and wave good bye as we depart with you full of food, history and fun experiences! Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 10 Vendor food stops and samplings from some of the best Market merchants
- Discounts on all vendor partner shops visited
- A Market family insider-led tour
- Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuity
Tasty Tours invites you to "Meet the Market" and embark on an adventure full of amazing food, history and culture with Supersonic John -A true Pacific Northwest local and the only Market Family tour guide. The Market is a 9 acre historic district that can be overwhelming without guidance. Specializing in smaller group sizes Sonic John will lead you through the maze to visit the hidden gems. You will enjoy a wide variety of Tasty exclusive food samples including James Beard award winners, tacos. seafood, pizza and more! Personally meet the craftspeople, vendors and community that make Pike Place Market special. See you soon! Tasty Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.
Departure Point
- Your host will meet you in front of The Crumpet Shop. Remember Seattle is known for its overcast weather 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!
- The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar, is a Market icon. It served as one of the locations in the film Sleepless in Seattle, where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner had lunch. It is also one of the best views you can get of Elliott Bay.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Crumpet Shop1503 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101This is the official starting point for Supersonic John's Tasty Tours. The Crumpet Shops easy to see sign make it the ideal landmark to meet underneath to start the tour. You may be met with a rotating sample from one of the Market Family partners!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Totem Smokehouse Smoked Salmon1906 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Totem Smokehouse has been in the Market since 1978. It makes a great introduction to the community as you will enjoy free salmon jerky samples and VIP discounts as you learn about the PNW salmon species.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Piroshky Piroshky | Pike Place Market1908 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Piroshky Piroshky is one of the more popular spots in the Market and you can view the operation through the window into the bakery. Thrill as you witness the expert team creating a wide assortment of Piroshky. Samples provided as dictated by the line.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Honest Biscuits1901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101Honest Biscuits is located on the scenic west side of the Market. I will explain the artists and the craftline as well as showing you the actual location of the first Starbucks before they moved along the way. Enjoy views of Elliot Bay while eating fluffy handmade biscuits with Beechers cheese baked in. Samples are part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: City Fish Co1535 Pike Pl, , Seattle, WashingtonWe stop at the first of the 4 fish mongers in the Market. City Fish opened in 1917. Enjoy free samples and VIP discounts of some of the best alderwood smoked salmon on earth.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Corner Market656 NW 85th St, N 6th Ave & N 8th Ave, Seattle, WashingtonThe O-Mart stop ! The Oriental Mart won the James Beard award in 2020 and has incredible Filipino cuisine. Meet the legendary Ate Lei at this exclusive to Tasty Tours VIP stop. Sample is part of the tourDuration: 5 minutesStop At: DeLaurenti Food & Wine1435 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101DeLaurenti Italian Grocery is located in the Economy Market building near the original entrance to the Market. They opened in 1946 and you will sample the best pizza in Washington state at the amazing lunch counter. This stop is exclusive to Tasty Tours and the sample is part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Pike Place Fish Market86 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Yes we go by the world-famous Pike Place Fish Co where they throw the fish! I will explain all the history and lore of this attraction as we enjoy free dried fruit and vegetable samples at Simply Seattle.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Don & Joe's Meats85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101Don and Joes is the Market butcher for 55 years and counting. A meat and cheese trail mix to go is part of the tour as we go by.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pike Place Market85 Pike St, Seattle, WashingtonSecret Garden spot. The secret garden is a great place for lunch with public seating and gorgeous views. I will explain the history of the Market and the roles the PDA, Market Foundation, the Market Commons and the Historic District play in making it one of the magnificent 7 public markets in the world and a truly unique community.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: MarketSpice85 Pike St Deli, Seattle, WashingtonTeas from everywhere can be found at MarketSpice.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Market Magic & Novelty Shop1501 Pike Pl, Ste 427, Seattle, WashingtonVisit the longest-running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and 6th oldest in the USA as we venture where no other tour goes down into the 7 level Fairley Building. Maybe we may see a trick or two!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Golden Age Collectables1501 Pike Pl, Ste 401, Seattle, WashingtonWe pass by Golden Age the World's oldest comic book shop and where Sonic John started working in the Market in 1987Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Holy Cow Records1501 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101We continue our journey through the Lower Market Levels we pass the amazing Holy Cow records. Always bustling with vinyl enthusiasts as we make our way back to the main level.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Los Agaves At Pike1514 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101Los Agaves is in the Sanitary Market Building and you will enjoy mouth-watering street tacos al pastor from this Market Family favorite. Sample and VIP discounts part of the tour.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Athenian Seafood Restaurant And Bar1517 Pike Place, Seattle, WA 98101The Athenian has the best happy hour view in the Market and also the filming location for "Sleepless in Seattle" starring Rob Reiner and Tom Hanks. You will see the very lunch counter where the scene took place. Wonderful Market Family hangout.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Chukar Cherries1529-B Pike Place, Main Arcade, Seattle, WashingtonWe end the tour with dessert at Chukar Cherries near the Athenian and the bridge to parking. Assorted chocolate covered dried cherries and nuts sample are part of the tour. From this centralized spot you can continue easily on your Seattle adventure. I will get misty-eyed and wave good bye as we depart with you full of food, history and fun experiences! Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 10 Vendor food stops and samplings from some of the best Market merchants
- Discounts on all vendor partner shops visited
- A Market family insider-led tour
- Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuity
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244perryp
Fun afternoon with John. We have been to the market on our own a few times but this tour was still worth it. Learned the history and saw some things we've missed before.
Jory34
A great tour to take to get a lay of the land and the history. The tour guide, John, was basically born and raised at this market and knows all the tips and tricks. This market is massive!
GoPlaces61396411280
10/10 would do it again. John was so great. I love that not only is he a native of the area, but everyone showed him so much love & respect. His lively personality & realness made the tour that much better. Thank you so much!!!!
Kimberly_C
This was a fun way to explore the warren of levels that is the Pike Place Market! John was enthusiastic and well connected. He knew someone everywhere we went and loved to shout out to shopkeepers. The servings were generous and it wasn’t just the free samples that all visitors get. My fave were the cheddar biscuits, hot dog with pickled onions, pizza, and the chocolate covered cherry.
Katherine_R
Great time with Sonic John! I not only learned a lot about Seattle and Pike Place Market, but had so much delicious food! Definitely don’t eat beforehand, I was STUFFED by the end of the tour.