This chef-guided food 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, pizza, and much more. All groups are kept to 10-11 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.
Please message us with any dietary considerations at least 2 days before your tour. We cannot always accommodate day-of.
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
Departure & Return
Departure:
1600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Meet your chef outside of Simply Seattle located at 1600 First Ave.We meet outside on the street by the entrance to the store. They will be wearing a black chef coat. Please arrive 5 minutes early. We can't catch you up after the tour has left.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Ellenos
Start off with a bite of yogurt featuring local dairy and learn about Pike Place and the business who operate there
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Simply the Best
Stop by for a quick snack of dried apples and cherries highlighting our two famous Washington State crops.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Pike Place Chowder
Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!
Duration: 10 minutes
4
MarketSpice (PPM Retail Store)
Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Truffle Queen
Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Frank's Quality Produce
Discover where our chefs are getting their produce
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
See the cheese being made on site. This stop includes three samples one of which is the famous creamy Mac N Cheese
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Chukar Cherries
These delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Indi Chocolate
Discover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie
*not on all tours
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• 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 black 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.
