If you want the 411 on an iconic Seattle spot, a Pike Place Market tour is exactly what you’re looking for. Pike Place Market is a culinary hotspot of Seattle. It has more restaurants, lunch counters, diners, and cafes than most people realize. Exploring The Market, its rich history, the culture, and all the food can be daunting. There are 117 years of history and culture to absorb when you visit the 500+ businesses within the neighborhood. The best way to experience it is on a Pike Place Market tour and here are four reasons why.
Cut the lines!
One of the first things visitors notice about Pike Place Market is the crowds. It’s Seattle’s most popular tourist destination for a reason. Nicknamed “The Heart and Soul of Seattle,” the Market is full of energy, with musicians playing, fish flying, and the scent of something delicious around every corner. But with that charm often come long lines and packed stalls, which can make it hard to know where to go or what to try.
That’s where a Pike Place Market food tour comes in. We’ve built special partnerships with Market vendors so that tastings are prepared fresh and ready the moment we arrive. You don’t have to wait in line and no guessing on the perfect bite to try. Our guests get to skip the lines and savor the best of the Market without the stress, all while hearing the stories behind the food and the people who make it.
A variety of tastings!
On our Pike Place Market food tours, we’ve curated each tasting to ensure a well-balanced and satisfying experience. Rather than just sampling a few bites, our goal is to give you a full picture of the Market’s incredible diversity. This is both in flavors and stories. Every stop is thoughtfully chosen to showcase something unique. Whether it’s chocolate cherries and handmade pastries or smoked salmon, fresh produce, and international specialties.
Instead of visiting just one or two spots, our tours include eight distinct stops, offering more than a dozen tastings along the way. It’s a generous, progressive meal that highlights the very best of Pike Place Market. It also allows you to explore a wide range of tastes without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local looking for a deeper connection to the Market, a food tour offers a delicious, well-rounded way to experience this Seattle icon.
Meet the producers and learn the history!
There are 117 years of history and culture to be found and shared within Pike Place Market. Our first goal with every food tour is to provide amazing bites of our favorite Market treats. But we also want to share everything that makes it special, which includes the stories behind its founding and the people who made The Market the magical place it is today.
You’ll try delicious donuts, and you’ll also learn about the building where you can find them. You’ll eat amazing lentil soup, and you’ll hear about how the family who makes it has been such an integral part of our community. You’ll experience today’s Market, and you’ll also learn about the brave first farmers who took a stance against corruption and made it such a hit from day one. A Pike Place Market walking food tour is a fantastic way to eat, learn, and have a blast doing it.
Tips and pointers from local guides on your Pike Place Market tour!
Our food tour guides are hired for their passion and love for Pike Place Market and the entire Pacific Northwest. Hear all about the guide’s favorite Market businesses, local restaurants, or adventures in the area! Do you need to know where to find a cozy Italian restaurant with a cool park nearby? Or perhaps that local seafood spot that serves up the bounty of our seas? A Savor Seattle Food Tours guide can show you other local businesses that are worth a look. And after the tour, you’ll want to know how to visit all of our awesome tour stops. Let your guide show you the way!
There are many reasons to take a Pike Place Market food tour, but these are the big four! Pike Place Market is a truly unique place with a wonderful community that serves up some of the best bites in town. Join us on our Original Food and Culture Tour for Pike Place 101. Or check out our Insider’s Breakfast Tour for behind-the-scenes experiences with producers of The Market.
