8 Tastings, 3 Hours

Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings

★ 4.8 129 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $60 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Tastings: Tastings included, not a full meal
Run by: Secret Food Tours

Overview

Eight tastings are packed into this three hour walk through Pike Place Market, run by Secret Food Tours, a company licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority to operate inside the historical district. The group meets in front of Sur La Table at 84 Pine St and works through the market, tasting as it goes. The menu spans chocolate, chai cacao tea, wildflower honey, the Crackberries, a chicken curry and rice piroshky, clam chowder, a sandwich called The Ballard, and a Secret Dish the operator keeps under wraps.

The food is only half of it. Guides layer in the history of the market and of Seattle itself, and reviewers say they came away with a better read on the market than they could have managed alone. Several also credit guides with handling dietary needs on the day.

It suits first time visitors who want an orientation to a market that is genuinely hard to decode alone, and anyone who likes a mix of savoury food, sweets, and stories. It is less suited to wheelchair users, since the listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the walk covers a fair amount of ground, so comfortable shoes matter. Groups max out at 12 travellers.

Colorful produce stalls and hanging flowers along a covered Seattle market arcade

What's Included

Included

Indi Chocolate
Chocolate Chai Cacao Tea
Northwest Wildflower Honey
The Crackberries
Chicken Curry & Rice Piroshky
Secret Dish
Cup of Northwest Clam Chowder
“The Ballard” Sandwich

Not Included

Gratuities
Transportation

$60from, per person

3 hlength

★ 4.8129 reviews

12guests at most

Itinerary

Meet at Sur La TableThe group meets in front of Sur La Table at 84 Pine St, Seattle 98101.
Public Market stopThe walk begins in the Public Market, with the listing allocating 30 minutes at this stop.
Pike Place Market stopsThe route continues through Pike Place Market across five further stops of 30 minutes each, sampling the listed tastings along the way.
Tour ends at the Gum WallThe tour finishes at Pike Place Market, in front of the Gum Wall attraction.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, drawn from the listing and from what past travellers have written about the experience.

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 (this tour)$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$160

Wear good shoes. The listing warns the tour involves a fair amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes. One reviewer felt the route doubled back through areas the group had already covered, so expect real time on your feet.
Come hungry. One reviewer said the group ended the tour full, and the tastings mix savoury items like chowder and a piroshky with sweets including chocolate and honey.
Dietary needs in advance. The listing asks travellers to contact the operator before the tour with any dietary requirement. Reviewers report guides catering for gluten free, vegetarian, and allergy needs on the day, but one gluten-intolerant traveller who flagged it at booking said the guide was not aware and could not accommodate, so confirm dietary needs directly with the operator.

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History plus food. This is as much a market and Seattle history walk as a tasting tour. Many reviewers enjoyed that mix, though one who wanted a pure food focus felt there was more walking and talking than eating, so go in expecting both.
Guides make it. Reviewers again and again credit the guide by name for the quality of the day, noting knowledge, pacing, and friendliness. The specific guide on any given date is not something the listing promises, but the pattern of strong guiding comes up constantly.
Book it early. Doing it first gives you the lay of the land for the rest of your stay.

Common issues. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves a fair amount of walking. Groups run to a maximum of 12 travellers, and the menu and itinerary can change based on vendor availability, weather, and other circumstances, so a specific tasting is never guaranteed. One reviewer felt the tour was not worth the cost and learned less than expected, and another reported a late guide plus a route that felt disorganised, though most reviews describe the opposite. Gratuities and transportation are not included, and the listing does not state whether any pickup is offered, so check the booking page for that detail.

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Common Questions

What Food Is Included On The Tour?

Eight tastings are included: Indi Chocolate, chocolate chai cacao tea, Northwest wildflower honey, the Crackberries, a chicken curry and rice piroshky, a Secret Dish, a cup of Northwest clam chowder, and a sandwich called The Ballard. The menu can change based on vendor availability and other circumstances.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The listing does not state that pickup is provided, and transportation is listed as not included. Travellers make their own way to the meeting point in front of Sur La Table at 84 Pine St, and should check the booking page for any pickup details.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts in front of Sur La Table at 84 Pine St, Seattle. It ends at Pike Place Market, in front of the Gum Wall.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is There?

The tour runs for 3 hours and involves a fair amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Can The Tour Handle Dietary Restrictions?

The operator asks travellers to contact them in advance about any dietary requirement so they can cater for it as well as possible. Reviewers report guides accommodating gluten free, vegetarian, and allergy needs on the day, but confirming directly before the tour is the safe route. Most travellers can participate, and infants must sit on laps.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour's start time, based on the local time of the experience. Cancellations or changes made within that 24 hour window are not refunded or accepted.