Tips Included, 2 Hours 15 Min

Pike Place Market: Original Food Tour - Tips Included!

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2 hours 15 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Tastings: Tastings included, not a full meal
Run by: Savor Seattle Tours

Overview

Fourteen or more tastings across eight Pike Place Market vendors, spread over two hours and 15 minutes, with the tip already built into the price. Savor Seattle Tours runs this walk as an introduction to the market's food and its back stories, choosing stops for flavor and history rather than name recognition alone. Guides introduce you to the actual vendors, and skip-the-line access keeps the group moving between bites.

The route begins at the operator's base on 1st Avenue and works through the market with stops at Daily Dozen, Pike Place Chowder, Rachel's Ginger Beer, Chukar Cherries, Hellenika Cultured Creamery and Beecher's Handmade Cheese, finishing at Mr. Fish Chips & Chowder on Western Avenue. Along the way the guide layers in market history and stories about the people behind each counter. One reviewer described the tastings as just the right amount for getting a sense of the market's offerings.

The group is capped at 16, and the tour involves roughly a mile of walking with standing most of the time, so comfortable shoes matter. Gratuity is included and no further tipping is expected, and the operator's guide guarantee offers your next tour on the house if you do not love your guide. Vendor discounts after the tour are thrown in as well.

A cheese counter inside Pike Place Market with wheels and blocks stacked behind the glass case

What's Included

Gratuity Included - no tipping, ever
14+ tastings from 8 Market vendors chosen for flavor and story - not just fame
Real vendor introductions and relationships
Skip-the-line access
Exclusive vendor discounts after the tour

Itinerary

Meet at Savor SeattleStart at 2004 1st Avenue, on the east side of the street between Virginia and Lenora. This stop lasts 10 minutes.
Daily DozenA 10-minute stop for tastings at Daily Dozen.
Pike Place ChowderA 15-minute stop at Pike Place Chowder in Pike Place Market.
Rachel's Ginger BeerA short 5-minute tasting of ginger beer.
Chukar CherriesA 10-minute stop at the Starbucks Center location, passed on the way.
Hellenika Cultured CreameryA 10-minute stop with admission included in the tour.
Beecher's Handmade CheeseA 10-minute pass-by stop inside Pike Place Market.
Finish at Mr. Fish Chips & ChowderThe final 10-minute stop, with admission included, at 2010 Western Avenue, which is the end point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the two hours and 15 minutes easier, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report back.

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
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Local's Market Tasting Walk$69
Chef-Guided Market Tasting$75
Tips Included, 2 Hours 15 Min (this tour)$112
4 Gourmet Courses$119
Breakfast Tour, Gratuity Included$160

Wear good shoes. The listing warns that the tour covers about one mile with standing for most of it, on uneven roads. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring water. You may be standing in direct sunlight or rain depending on the day. The listing recommends a bottle of water, though water is also sold at the meeting location. One reviewer's simple advice was to bring water and be ready to try new things.
Portion expectations. These are tastings rather than full portions, with 14 or more spread across eight vendors. One reviewer described the samples as just the right amount for getting a sense of the market's offerings.
Group feel. Groups run to a maximum of 16 travellers. Reviewers mention meeting new people easily, and one solo traveller reported joining alone and enjoying it.
No tipping needed. Gratuity is included, so there is nothing extra to hand the guide. The listing states this plainly: no tipping, ever.
Good for solo travellers. One reviewer joined alone and loved it, learning a lot about Seattle in the process. Another described the tour as thorough and inclusive.

$112from, per person

2 hours 15 minutesduration

5.0across 670 guest reviews

16guests 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. Weather exposure is real, since much of the tour happens in sun or rain. The experience also requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

Is The Tip Included In The Price?

Yes, gratuity is included and the listing says no tipping, ever. There is a guide guarantee as well: if you do not love your guide, your next tour is on the operator. Nothing extra is expected for the guide at the end.

How Many Food Tastings Are There?

The tour includes 14 or more tastings from eight market vendors. Reviewers mention donuts, clam chowder, ginger beer, ice cream, fruit and fish and chips among the samples. They are tastings rather than full portions.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is 2004 1st Avenue, Seattle, on the east side of the street between Virginia and Lenora. The tour ends at 2010 Western Avenue at Mr. Fish Chips & Chowder. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the start.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Strollers?

No, the listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. Space constraints and uneven roads make strollers and wheelchairs difficult to accommodate. Service animals are allowed and the meeting point is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller count is not met, you get a different date or a full refund.

How Much Walking Is Involved?

Expect about one mile of walking and standing for the majority of the tour. The listing recommends comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate clothing and a bottle of water. The group size is capped at 16 travellers.