What is an All-Star Tour Guide?
We’re the only tour company in Seattle with an All-Star Guide Program and
Guide Guarantee to back it up. Every guide has to re-qualify for All-Star
status each year, ensuring a consistently exceptional experience.
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Guest Reviews
Receive 100 5-Star Reviews in One Year
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VOLUNTEERed
5+ Hours to Local Charity Market Foundation
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Vendor Access
Participate in 3 Partner Enrichment Programs
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Education
Continuous Internal Training to Improve Guest Experience
Savor Storytellers
We know a guide makes or breaks your experience and it’s why ours aren’t just
enthusiastic locals. They’re trained professionals who earn All-Star status annually through
continual education, rigorous training, and 5-star review achievement.
Sky All-Star Tour Guide
Seattle native who fell in love with Pike Place as a kid. Now dedicated to preserving the characters, culture, and legacy that make the Market a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Longanisa and pancit from O-Mart
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Longanisa and pancit from O-Mart
FrankieAll-Star Tour Guide
A dessert-loving food nerd who calls both Seattle and the Appalachian Mountains home. Former chocolate industry pro, now at pastry school sharpening their craft.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Ube tart from Mittens Sweets & Coffee
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Ube tart from Mittens Sweets & Coffee
Tessa All-Star Tour Guide
Has traveled, lived, and eaten her way through countries around the world. Believes the secret ingredients to amazing food are the people and stories behind it.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Kha sach chrouk (braised pork belly) at Sophon in Phinney Ridge
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Kha sach chrouk (braised pork belly) at Sophon in Phinney Ridge
Kacey All-Star Tour Guide
Originally from New England, fell hard for Seattle on a West Coast trip. Stumbled into Pike Place over a decade ago and has worn just about every hat in the Market since.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Any saj from Yalla in Capitol Hill
Local Dish I Always Recommend: Any saj from Yalla in Capitol Hill
Nick All-Star Tour Guide
Born and raised in Seattle — 27+ years and counting. You’ll spot him (and his curly hair) geeking out over a cool tree, a rare bird, or anything ancient history.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: A burger from Dick’s Drive-In (hot take: better than In-N-Out)
Local Dish I Always Recommend: A burger from Dick's Drive-In (hot take: better than In-N-Out)
Martina
Chicago-raised, Atlanta-tested, Seattle-claimed for 12 years. Brings an energetic, curious spirit to every tour.
Local Dish I Always Recommend: The Normie McDonald pizza from Stevie’s Famous
Local Dish I Always Recommend: The Normie McDonald pizza from Stevie's Famous
Why Guides Matter?
Your guide shapes everything: the stories you’ll retell, the moments
you’ll remember, the tour your group won’t stop talking about.
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Insider access is earned, not purchased
Through our Partner Enrichment Program, Guides invest one-on-one time with every vendor partner.
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Guide Guarantee
Love your guide or the next tour is on us. That's how much we believe in our guides.
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Our guides are professionals
Guides complete 10+ training sessions before leading their first tour.
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Reviews that mention guides by name
Three things guests consistently call out: the guides, the relationships, and the feeling of being an insider.
Ready to Meet your Storyteller
Choose the best public or private tour for you and your group and let our guides wow you from there.
The Original Food and Culture Tour
2h 15min
14+ tastings
Up to 16
Morning & Afternoon
Insider's Breakfast & Culture Tour
2h 30min
13 tastings
Up to 16
Morning Only
Progressive Dinner Tour
2h 30min
5 tastings
Up to 16
Evening
Festive Flavors
2h
13 tastings
Up to 16
December Only
The Original Food and Culture Tour
2h 15min
14+ tastings
Up to 16
Morning & Afternoon
Insider's Breakfast & Culture Tour
2h 30min
13 tastings
Up to 16
Morning Only
Progressive Dinner Tour
2h 30min
5 tastings
Up to 16
Evening
Evening Stroll of Pike Place Market
2h
11 tastings
Up to 12
Evening
Custom Experience
Flexible
5+ tastings
Up to 12
Flexible
