Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Events typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.
Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed on the event. Our events often sell out. No partial credits or rescheduling is allowed for partial attendance, no shows, or late arrivals. It is your responsibility to show up at the right location, on time. The events commence promptly.
We do not provide a waiting list. If a date and time is sold out, there is always a chance that we will add an additional tour on that day. Please contact us to let us know what date you are interested in.
- All food and drink tastings (enough for a meal)
- Savor Seattle Food Tours merchant and dining guide
- Savor Seattle Food Tours seasonal recipes
- A special “VIP” discount card that is only available to tour participants
- All food tastings (enough for a meal)
- A special “VIP” discount card that is only available to tour participants. Return to your favorite eateries we dined at and receive a special discount!
- Although drinks are not included, feel free to bring cash to take advantage of exclusive drink specials throughout the evening.
Currently we do not offer any discounted tickets for children and seniors.
If you are bringing a child that is 2 years of age or younger, and he/she will not be eating during the tour, you do not need to purchase a ticket for him/her. If your child is 3 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a ticket for him/her, regardless if he/she will be participating in the tastings.
You will taste foods and beverages that Seattle is famous for, and some that are just unique and hard to find anywhere else. For specific details on what is sampled, visit our event-specific pages: Pike Place Market Tour, Gourmet Seattle Tour, Chocolate Indulgence Tour, Hip on the Hill Tour, Dine & Dashes, and Gourmet Kayaking Expeditions.
Tours Our tours include 6-10 tasting locations, with 15-20 bite-size samples (depends on the tour) along the way. Our goal is not to leave you stuffed, but to give you a taste of the best culinary treats Seattle has to offer.
Dine & Dash Each Dine & Dash includes a minimum of 4 tasting locations and enough food for a meal. These events are a progressive dinner that includes everything from appetizers to dessert, and everything in between.
Tours Yes! We sample coffee and tea on the Pike Place Market Tour, and wine, beer, sangria, and coffee on the Gourmet Seattle Tour. On the Chocolate Indulgence Tour, we taste a chocolate cocktail and sipping chocolate! On the Hip on the Hill Tour, we taste homemade chai and coffee. On the Gourmet Kayaking Expeditions, we pair every dinner and happy hour with renowned Washington wine.
Dine & Dash Drinks are not included, but you are welcome to order drinks throughout the evening. Many restaurants will provide drink specials exclusively for Dine & Dashers. To ensure the quickest service, please bring cash if you plan to order drinks. Water is provided at each seated tasting location.
Tours We recommend that you eat a light meal before joining us for the tour. The amount of food sampled on the tour is significant enough that many people delay or skip lunch afterwards, or will opt for a later dinner depending on the tour time.
Dine & Dash We recommend that you eat a light snack before joining us for a Dine & Dash event. Although the evening is structured as a progressive dinner, you usually will not begin eating until 6:30 or 7:30pm.
Yes! If we know in advance, we will do our best to make appropriate substitutions for you.
For all events, please be sure and let us know if you have a dietary restriction when you purchase your tickets (e.g. vegetarian, don’t drink alcohol, nut allergy, etc.). We will do our best to accommodate your needs. With the Gourmet Seattle Tour and the Gourmet Kayaking Expeditions, we can substitute age-appropriate non-alcoholic beverages, and accommodate most other dietary restrictions as well. Due to the nature of tastings on the Chocolate Indulgence Tour, we cannot guarantee substitutions for most restrictions (e.g. low sugar, diary).
The majority of the food tastings are not guaranteed kosher.
Absolutely not! You will taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, while learning about and meeting the storied characters and vendors that give Seattle life. Soak up the rich and vibrant history that even locals don’t know about!
Children are welcome, but please bear in mind that some children have a limited attention span and therefore a 2-3 hour tour or event may not be appropriate for them. Parents know their children best and should assess the situation individually. Since there is a lot of standing, walking, and Market congestion, please consider this when deciding whether the tours and events are appropriate for your child.
If your child is 2 years of age or younger and will not be eating, you will not need to purchase a ticket for him/her. If your child is 3 years of age or older, you will need to purchase a ticket for him/her, regardless if he/she will be eating. Please bear in mind that strollers and wheelchairs are extremely challenging on the tours.Due to the various food establishments we visit, pets of any kind are not allowed.
The tours require a certain level of physical stamina. We are on our feet for approximately 2-3 hours. Tastings are on the go and seating opportunities can be limited and sporadic.
On the Pike Place Market Tour, there are no hills or stairs. Tastings are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic. On the Gourmet Seattle Tour, be prepared to cover 1.2 miles of ground, which include two blocks at a slight incline, and up and down three sets of stairs. Although this is a longer tour, you will have an opportunity to sit at every other tasting stop. On the Chocolate Indulgence Tour, be prepared to cover about one mile, which includes a slight hill. Tastings are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic. On the Hip on the Hill Tour, be prepared to cover 1.1 miles, half of which is uphill. This tour requires the greatest level of fitness of all the tours. Tastings are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic. The Gourmet Kayaking Expeditions involve 3 days of paddling for 2-3 hours at a time. Although no prior paddling experience is necessary, you should be in fairly good shape in order to fully enjoy this experience. The amount of walking on Dine & Dashes varies each month depending on the neighborhood.Definitely! Many of our attendees live right here in Seattle. Locals often join us to learn about the great food finds in the “Heart and Soul of Seattle” that have been under their noses the entire time! Seattle is brimming with lively tales and history that you will be surprised by.
There is minimal content and location overlap across the tours and events. All tastings are unique to each tour and Dine& Dash event. Many guests enjoy attending more than one adventure during their stay in Seattle!
All tours and events are held rain or shine. You should dress appropriately for the day’s weather conditions and bring an umbrella if necessary.
We ask that you please wait to shop until after the tour so that we can stay on schedule and continue with the informative tour and food tastings in a timely manner. Allow time at the end of the tour to return to your favorite stores and vendors to take advantage of our exclusive “VIP” discount card, only available to our tour participants!
Yes, there are many parking facilities around Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle. For the Pike Place Market Tour, covered parking is available at the Public Market Parking Garage at 1531 Western Avenue. For the Gourmet Seattle Tour and Chocolate Indulgence Tour, covered parking is available at a ramp on 4th Ave., between Stewart St. and Virginia St. It is next door to the Bed Bath and Beyond. For the Hip on the Hill Tour, parking is available at 1505 Summit Ave. (on Summit between Pike St. and Pine St.).
Yes, bathrooms are available throughout our tours and events. However, we strongly recommend that you use the facilities before meeting up, so that we can stay on schedule and maximize our tastings!
Gratuities for good service are always greatly appreciated. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 15%.
Yes! In fact, we strongly encourage participants to take photos during our events. However, we do not allow video cameras or tape recorders.
Unfortunately, strollers and wheelchairs are difficult to manage on the tours, due to the crowds and tight spaces in the Market and the food establishments we visit. Some of the artisans and businesses we visit are very small, crowded, and not wheelchair or stroller accessible in a tour group of up to 16 guests.
The Pike Place Market and city of Seattle as a whole are generally accessible. With or without our tours, we encourage you to explore both to the fullest extent.Yes, we only offer tours in English at this time. Please contact us or call 1-888-98-SAVOR (72867) if you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour.
Yes, private events are available. Read more information about our private events.
Yes, Savor Seattle gift certificates are available for purchase online.
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