Local's Market Tasting Walk

Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

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2 hours, free cancellation.

from $69 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Snacks: Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by: Show Me Seattle

Overview

This two-hour tasting walk, run by Show Me Seattle, starts at the northern end of Pike Place Market on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits at 1901 Western Avenue. From there a local guide leads the group through the market with food samples at stops along the route, paired with cultural history about the place and the city around it.

Food is covered by the ticket, along with taxes, fees and tips for the guide. Each guest also receives a discount card. The only thing the listing flags as not included is water, which can be bought along the way.

It suits travellers who want a short, food-focused introduction to Pike Place with a local guide, rather than a long walking day. The tour runs in English, and the listing does not mention pickup, so travellers should check the booking page for how joining works. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, which gives some flexibility if plans shift before the trip.

Flower buckets and produce crates along a covered market arcade walkway

What's Included

Included

Food samples
Cultural history
Local guide
Discount card
Associated taxes and fees
Tips for the tour guide

Not Included

Water (available for purchase along the route)

Itinerary

Meet at the rampMeet your guide at 1901 Western Avenue, on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits at the northern end of Pike Place Market.
Walk the marketThe guide leads the group through the market over the course of the two-hour tour, sharing cultural history along the way.
Tasting stopsFood samples are included at stops on the route. Water is not included but can be purchased along the way.
Receive discount cardA discount card is included with the tour.
Tour endsThe listing does not state where the walk finishes. Check with the guide or the booking page if you need to plan onward travel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A two-hour walk through a busy market rewards a little preparation.

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Chef-Guided Market Tasting$75
Tips Included, 2 Hours 15 Min$112
4 Gourmet Courses$119
Breakfast Tour, Gratuity Included$160

Getting there. The meeting point is 1901 Western Avenue, on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits at the market's northern end. Arrive a few minutes early so you have time to find the spot.
Pace and terrain. The tour lasts two hours and is on foot through a market. Expect to be standing and walking for most of that time, with pauses at the tasting stops.
Food and drink. Food samples, taxes, fees and guide tips are all included in the ticket. Water is the one exclusion the listing names, so bring a bottle or plan to buy one along the route.
Weather. The listing does not say how much of the route is exposed to the elements, so dress for the weather on the day.
Language and group. The tour is led in English by a local guide. The listing does not state a maximum group size, so check the booking page if that matters to you.
After the tour. Use the included discount card for anything it applies to once the walk finishes. The listing does not state where the tour ends, so ask the guide if you have plans afterward.

$69from, per person

2 hoursduration

4.9across 197 guest reviews

Common issues. The listing does not state a maximum group size, an accessibility policy or a minimum age, so anyone with specific needs should check the booking page before reserving. Water is not included and must be bought separately. The tour is entirely on foot and lasts two hours, which may not suit travellers who struggle with standing or walking for that stretch.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The ticket covers food samples, a local guide, cultural history commentary, a discount card, associated taxes and fees, and tips for the tour guide. Water is the only item the listing lists as not included. You can buy water along the route if you need it.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is 1901 Western Avenue, Seattle 98101, at the northern end of Pike Place Market on the covered ramp outside Honest Biscuits. The listing does not mention any pickup, so plan to make your own way there. Check the booking page if you have questions about how joining works.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs for two hours. It is a walking experience through Pike Place Market with tasting stops along the way.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing does not state an age policy or mobility requirements. Since the tour involves two hours of walking and standing in a working market, anyone with concerns should check with the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not state the terms, so late cancellations may not qualify. Check the booking page for the exact conditions at the time you reserve.

What Should I Bring?

Bring water or money to buy it, since drinks are not included. Comfortable shoes make sense for two hours on foot. A discount card is included with the tour, though the listing does not say when or how it is provided.