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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

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Explore Pike Place Market with a local chef, who will show you some of the best products around, get you to the front of tasting lines, and make sure you see the best of the market. You’ll meet your chef guide and small group at an easy to find spot, then you’ll be on your way. You’ll meet several of Seattle’s artisan vendors and enjoy plenty of included samples. Some of the things you might encounter are chocolate covered cherries, chowder, and a lot more. Make sure to wear comfy shoes, since you’ll be doing a lot of walking on different kinds of terrain. And feel free to ask your guide any questions on this small, intimate group tour. At the end, you’ll receive a discount card so you can do some shopping before you return home.

Overview

Explore Pike Place Market with a local chef, who will show you some of the best products around, get you to the front of tasting lines, and make sure you see the best of the market.

You’ll meet your chef guide and small group at an easy to find spot, then you’ll be on your way. You’ll meet several of Seattle’s artisan vendors and enjoy plenty of included samples. Some of the things you might encounter are chocolate covered cherries, chowder, and a lot more.

Make sure to wear comfy shoes, since you’ll be doing a lot of walking on different kinds of terrain. And feel free to ask your guide any questions on this small, intimate group tour.

At the end, you’ll receive a discount card so you can do some shopping before you return home.

Itinerary

  • Pike Place Market

    Visit this historical market by tasting small bites through of a variety of different vendors.

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Simply Seattle

    We 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.

    2 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Skip the line to taste a cup of this award winning chowder!

    10 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Swing by Market Spice, which is the oldest spice store in Seattle and one of the oldest businesses in Pike Place Market today.

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Discover where our chefs are getting their produce

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Beecher's Handmade Cheese

    Start off with a taco feature heirloom corn tortillas

    * please note that this is not on all tours

    15 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Chukar Cherries

    These delicious chocolate covered cherries are a special Northwest treat

    * please note that this is not on all tours

    10 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Seattle Waterfront

    View point of the new waterfront and market front

    5 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Nibble on truffle bites and learn about our local truffle industry- This is not on every route

    15 minutes
    Admission Included
  • 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

    * please note that this is not on all tours

    10 minutes
    Admission Included
  • Indi Chocolate

    Discover a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and taste a warm nib covered cookie

    *not on all tours

    10 minutes
    Admission Included

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

1600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Enjoy a chef-guided food tour of famous Pike Place Market
  • Stop at a wide variety of food spots
  • Fun for the entire family
  • Small group ensures personal attention
  • Inclusions

    • 9 vendor food stops, sampling the best products of Pike Place Market
    • Discount card
    • Chef guide

    Exclusions

    • 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 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.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    4.9 / 5

    4.88 out of 5 stars

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    Traveler Reviews

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    juliebW8385KF
    We were all impressed by Noah's energy and knowledge of the history of the market. As a local, his tips of on the market are something I will use time and time again. It was clear he had a great relat...
    Staci_H
    We don’t normally do this sort of activity but we are so glad we trusted the reviews and did it. Chef Noah was passionate, informative and made the tour so much fun. Learning the history of the Pike’s...

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