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WHAT IF I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR FOOD ALLERGIES?

Due to our passion for accurately displaying the amazing foods Pike Place Market has to offer, we cannot always accommodate dietary restrictions. We certainly do our best and many places have options, but a few favorites of ours simply do not. Please reach out to us if you have any questions to see if you like what we have to offer.

Substitutions must be requested in advance with your ticket purchase. All tastings have been prepared in advance at each location, based on the information you provided to us at the time of ticket purchase. Last-minute dietary changes on tour will not be accommodated. This is a carefully choreographed food ballet!

We work with the best food purveyors. Keeping things streamlined ensures that guests have a consistently high-quality experience. Some partners see us up to twelve times a day, so we want to minimize mistakes.

There isn’t always a “next best” option that meets the special dietary needs of each of our guests. Since we have your health (and palate!) in mind, we truly appreciate your understanding on this issue.

If you HAVE SERIOUS FOOD ALLERGIES please contact us or call them at 206-338-1841 before purchasing tickets for any of our food tours or events.

ARE THERE VEGETARIAN OPTIONS?

Yes! If we know in advance, we will do our best to make appropriate substitutions for you on all of the tours.

WHAT TYPES OF FOOD ARE SERVED?

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: The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market, and Sunrise Stroll Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market.

HOW MUCH FOOD IS SERVED?

Our tours include 8 tasting locations, with 11-13 tastings (depends on the tour type) along the way. All Savor Seattle walking tours offer numerous bite-size tastings and visit a variety of styles of restaurants, artisan shops, and hot spots.

ARE THERE ANY BEVERAGES SERVED?

Yes! We taste coffee (twice!) and tea on the Sunrise Stroll Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market and Ginger Beer and/or Cider on the Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market.

ARE THERE NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS?

Yes! If we know in advance, we will do our best to make appropriate non-alcoholic substitutions for you on the tours.

WHY IS BOTTLED WATER NOT INCLUDED?

Seattle is a very eco-conscious and green city. As such, bottled water can have a stigma associated with them. Most tour companies in Seattle do not include bottled water on tours. To date, we have saved over 120,000 bottles from landfills.

There are a few beverage tastings on the tours. We also still encourage guests to bring a reusable bottle filled with water to the tours. Alternatively, bottled water is available for purchase at all meeting locations.

SHOULD I EAT ANYTHING BEFORE COMING?

It truly depends on the individual and their appetite. For most, we recommend that you eat a light meal before joining us for the tours. The amount of food sampled on the tours is significant enough that many people delay or skip lunch afterwards, or will opt for a later dinner depending on the tour time.

ARE THERE KOSHER OPTIONS?

The majority of the food tastings are not guaranteed kosher.

DO WE ONLY WALK AROUND AND TASTE FOOD?

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!

DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE?

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.

CAN I GET A REFUND OR RESCHEDULE MY TICKETS?

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation. All tours have a 4 guest minimum with a reschedule or full refund option. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

IF A TOUR OR EVENT IS SOLD OUT, CAN I GET ON A WAITING LIST?

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 them know what date you are interested in.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY TICKET PRICE?
  • All food and drink tastings (enough for a meal)
  • A special “VIP” discount card that is only available to tour participants. Return to our partner businesses and receive a special discount off your entire purchase or meal (usually 10-15% off or even a special tasting menu just for Savor Seattle guests). In some cases, this card alone is reason to sign up for the tour!
  • All gratuities to the service staff at each of the tasting locations we visit on the tours

Tour Guide gratuity is not included in the ticket price, but is always greatly appreciated.

ARE TOUR GUIDE GRATUITIES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Savor Seattle does not include gratuities in the cost of the tours. A standard gratuity for a tour guide is 15% to 20% of the tour price. If you had a great time, gratuities are accepted by our tour guides.

IF I AM BRINGING AN INFANT/VERY YOUNG CHILD, DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR THEM?

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.

WHO CAN ATTEND
ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?

Children are welcome on most of the tours, 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.

Unfortunately, strollers are not permitted and wheelchairs are not recommended, due to the crowds and tight spaces in the Market and the food establishments we visit. The Pike Place Market is also a historical district, which means that there are areas that are not ADA compliant. As well, the tours utilize narrow sidewalks, cross uneven cobblestone streets, and traverse certain staircases. Some of the artisans and businesses we visit are very small, crowded, and are not wheelchair or stroller accessible in a tour group of up to 12 guests.

HOW ABOUT MY DOG?

Due to the various food establishments we visit, pets of any kind are not allowed.

HOW PHYSICALLY FIT DO I NEED TO BE TO ENJOY MY TOUR OR EVENT?

The walking tours require a certain level of physical stamina. Please plan that you will be standing for the majority of the tour (2-2.5 hours) and possibly spending time in direct sunlight. We recommend comfortable footwear and a bottle of water. Water will also be for sale at the meeting location.

On the Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market and Sunrise Stroll Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market, there are a few hills and stairs. Tastings are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic.

DO THE TOURS HAVE ANYTHING TO OFFER A NATIVE SEATTLEITE?

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.

TOUR LOGISTICS
DO THE TOURS OR EVENTS START AND END AT THE SAME PLACE?

The events all end within a few blocks of the starting point. Your guide will be happy to assist with directions at the end of the event.

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

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.

 

CAN I SHOP ON THE TOURS?

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!

IS THERE PARKING NEARBY THE TOUR MEETING POINT?

We recommend the official Pike Place Market Parking Garage (look for the red signs). Entrances are located at:
– 1531 Western Ave
– 1901 Western Ave
– 1530 Alaskan Way

ARE BATHROOMS AVAILABLE?

A restroom is available at the tour meeting location. Once the tour has begun, there are public restrooms in the Market, however they tend to have long lines, so we strongly recommend using the restroom before the tour begins.

ARE CAMERAS ALLOWED?

Yes! In fact, we strongly encourage participants to take photos during our events. However, we do not allow video cameras or tape recorders to record the events in their entirety without prior written consent.

ARE THE TOURS AND EVENTS ACCESSIBLE BY BABY STROLLER AND WHEELCHAIR?

Unfortunately, strollers are not permitted and wheelchairs are not recommended, due to the crowds and tight spaces in the Market and the food establishments we visit. The Pike Place Market is also a historical district, which means that there are areas that are not ADA compliant. As well, the tours utilize narrow sidewalks, cross uneven cobble stone streets, and traverse certain staircases. Some of the artisans and businesses we visit are very small, crowded, and are not wheelchair or stroller accessible in a tour group of up to 12 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.

ARE TOURS AND EVENTS OFFERED ONLY IN ENGLISH?

Yes, we only offer tours in English at this time. Please contact us if you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour.

MISCELLANEOUS
CAN I BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT?

Yes, private events are available. Read more information about our private events.

I HAVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE. CAN I STILL USE IT?

Pre-COVID gift certificates, or tour bookings that were transferred to gift certificates are in our system and can be redeemed during the tour booking process with the gift certificate code you have. If your gift certificate was purchased between April 2020 and March 2023, your and will be honored by our industry colleague Show Me Seattle

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