Breakfast Tour, Gratuity Included

Pike Place Market: Insider's Breakfast Tour - Gratuity Included!

★ 5.0 90 reviews

2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $160 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Savor Seattle Tours

Overview

This breakfast walk starts at 08:00, before Pike Place Market fills with its daytime crowds, and spends two hours and 30 minutes eating through it with a local guide. The group is capped at 12 travellers, and the guide's compensation is already built into the ticket, so no tip is expected or needed. Along the way you get more than eight tastings spread across Market vendors, plus skip-the-line access to iconic Market spots.

The route moves from a meeting point on 1st Avenue between Virginia and Lenora, through biscuit, produce, fish, spice, doughnut, bakery and pastry stops, and finishes at the Pike Place Urban Garden on a rooftop, a spot the listing describes as known as "The Secret Garden". Guides introduce you to chefs, bakers and producers, and you get close to the famous fish-throwers at Pike Place Fish. One reviewer's short version holds up across many: you will not leave hungry.

It suits travellers who like food and history in equal measure, who can walk roughly a mile and stand for most of the morning, and who would rather see the Market before the crush. It does not suit wheelchair users or strollers, since the listing notes uneven roads and tight spaces.

Whole fresh fish packed in ice at an open-air market stall

What's Included

Guided tour led by expert local storyteller
8+ tastings at a variety of Market vendors
Skip-the-line access to iconic Market spots
Personal connections with chefs, bakers, and producers
Up close interaction with the famous fish-throwers at Pike Place Fish
Intimate group size of 12 people or less
Guide compensation is included in your ticket price; please do not bring a tip

Itinerary

Meet on 1st AvenueMeet at 2004 1st Ave, on the east side of 1st between Virginia and Lenora. The stop here lasts 10 minutes.
Honest BiscuitsA 10-minute tasting stop at Honest Biscuits.
Frank's Quality ProduceTen minutes at Frank's Quality Produce.
Pike Place Fish MarketFifteen minutes at the famous fish counter, with up-close interaction with the fish-throwers.
MarketSpiceA five-minute stop at the Market's retail spice store.
Daily Dozen doughnutsTen minutes at the doughnut operation.
Los Agaves, Freya, Le PanierThree tasting stops of about 10 minutes each: Los Agaves At Pike, then Freya Bakery & Cafe, then Le Panier.
Market walk and Secret GardenTwo short Market stops of 5 and 10 minutes, ending at Pike Place Urban Garden at 81 Pike St, the rooftop space known as the Secret Garden.

Where this tour sits among 10 tours in Pike Place Market Food Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Vegan and Vegetarian Tastings$50
90-Minute Quick Tasting$50
Budget Insider Market Tour$58
8 Tastings, 3 Hours$60
Food and Arts Combo$65
Local's Market Tasting Walk$69
Chef-Guided Market Tasting$75
Tips Included, 2 Hours 15 Min$112
4 Gourmet Courses$119
Breakfast Tour, Gratuity Included (this tour)$160

What To Expect From The Tour

A morning of walking, standing and steady eating, mostly before the Market gets busy. Here is what helps to know beforehand.

Come hungry. There are more than eight tastings, and one reviewer warned that you will not leave hungry. Past guests also returned to vendors afterwards for more.
Wear walking shoes. The listing estimates about one mile of walking, with standing for most of the tour. Roads in the Market can be uneven, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Dress for weather. Parts of the tour happen in direct sunlight or rain, depending on the day. The listing suggests weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle, and water is sold at the meeting point.
Small group feel. The tour is limited to 12 travellers or fewer. Reviewers described the guides as entertaining, engaging and educational.
Early start pays off. Several travellers specifically praised the 08:00 start because the Market was not yet crowded. If you want that quieter version of Pike Place, this slot delivers it.
Vendor discount. One reviewer mentioned a discount coupon for several vendors handed out at the end, useful for shopping after the tour. Bring a bag if you plan to buy things to take home.

$160from, per person

2 hours 30 minutesduration

5.0across 90 guest reviews

12guests at most

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and strollers and wheelchairs are difficult to accommodate because of space constraints and uneven roads. It requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Expect about a mile of walking with standing for most of the tour, which may be too much for some. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

Is The Tip Included?

Yes. Guide compensation is included in the ticket price and the listing asks that you not bring a tip. That is the reason the tour is sold as gratuity included.

How Many Food Tastings Are Included?

The tour includes more than eight tastings at a variety of Market vendors, plus skip-the-line access at some iconic spots. All the tasting stops on the itinerary are covered by the ticket.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is 2004 1st Ave, Seattle, on the east side of 1st Avenue between Virginia and Lenora Street. The tour ends at Pike Place Urban Garden at 81 Pike St, a rooftop space known as the Secret Garden. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport.

Is The Tour Good For Kids Or Limited Mobility?

The listing says most travellers can participate, and the small group of 12 or fewer keeps things manageable. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, strollers are difficult to bring, and you should expect about one mile of walking with standing for most of the two and a half hours.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 08:00 start for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller count is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable footwear, clothing for the weather, and a bottle of water, since you may be in sun or rain and water is also sold at the meeting point. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and service animals are allowed.