Seafood Long Lunch

Seattle Seafood Tour: A Long Lunch of Market-Fresh Tastings

★ 4.7 40 reviews

2 hours 15 minutes, free cancellation.

from $119 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Rogue City

Overview

This long lunch walk gathers eight seafood tastings from six stops around Pike Place Market, all in two hours and 15 minutes. It is run by Rogue City, starts and finishes outside Seleušs Chocolates on 1st Avenue, and works its way through the Market before looping back. The tastings are spaced across bakeries, pasta counters, market institutions and a fishmonger, with the operator promising some bonus surprises along the way.

The route opens at Freya Bakery and Cafe, moves into Pike Place Market itself, then calls at Pasta Casalinga, Matt's in the Market and City Fish Co. before a short stretch along the Seattle Waterfront and a final stop back at Seleušs Chocolates. Tastings mentioned by past guests include shrimp tacos, scallop on the half shell and smoked salmon belly, alongside local staples such as crab, clam, oyster and fish. All fees and taxes are covered by the ticket, and the group is capped at 10 travellers.

Crowd of shoppers walking past produce and fish stalls in a covered market arcade

Who suits it? Anyone who wants an eating route through Pike Place with a local pointing out places that are easy to miss. Reviewers, including Seattle locals, said they were taken to spots they had never noticed, and several praised the guidance on where to eat for the rest of their stay. It is a walk, so comfortable shoes help. Come hungry, as one reviewer put it, because the tastings are meant to add up to a satisfying meal.

What's Included

Brunch (includes 8 tastings of seafood from 6 Restaurants)
All fees and taxes

Itinerary

Meet outside Seleušs ChocolatesThe meeting point is the sidewalk outside Seleušs Chocolates at 1910 1st Ave, Seattle. The listing asks guests not to query chocolate shop staff about the tour.
Freya Bakery & CafeFirst stop, 15 minutes. Admission ticket included.
Pike Place Market15 minutes inside the Market itself.
Pasta Casalinga25 minutes, admission ticket included.
Matt's in the MarketThe longest stop at 35 minutes, admission ticket included.
City Fish Co.15 minutes, admission ticket included.
Seattle WaterfrontA short 5-minute stretch.
Finish at Seleušs ChocolatesThe final tasting stop, 15 minutes, admission ticket included. The end point is the same as the meeting point.

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this tour feels, from the amount of walking to how full the tastings will leave you.

Come hungry. The operator says the eight tastings should leave you feeling satisfied, and one reviewer's advice was simply to arrive hungry. Treat it as a full lunch rather than a snack stroll.
Wear walking shoes. The route covers the Market, the waterfront and connecting streets on foot for over two hours.
Small group feel. The tour is capped at 10 travellers, and several reviewers reported being one of only two people in their group.
Full seafood meal. Guests mention shrimp tacos, scallop on the half shell, smoked salmon belly, and a range of local seafood including crab, clam, oyster, octopus and fish. One reviewer counted eight tastes of varying size and kind across six locations.
History along the route. Several travellers said the guide shared Market history along the way and answered questions about the food and the area. Others appreciated the restaurant recommendations for later in their trip.
Busy market conditions. One reviewer noted it was a very busy day at Pike Place Market but that the guide handled it well.

$119from, per person

2 hours 15 minutesduration

4.7across 40 guest reviews

10guests at most

Common issues. This is not a brunch in the eggs-and-mimosa sense, and one reviewer expected exactly that and was disappointed, so read the tasting list carefully before booking. Another felt the food did not justify the ticket price and noted one tasting was eaten standing in an alley, while a third pointed out you could buy the same food more cheaply on your own and that you are paying for the guiding. The listing caps the group at 10, and changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

Is Food Included In The Price?

Yes. Eight seafood tastings across six restaurants are included, along with all fees and taxes, and the operator says some bonus surprises appear along the way. The listing does not mention drinks, so check the booking page if you want a mimosa or a coffee with lunch.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

On the sidewalk outside Seleušs Chocolates at 1910 1st Ave, Seattle 98101. The tour ends at the same spot. The listing specifically asks guests not to ask chocolate shop staff to confirm tour details.

How Long Is The Tour And How Far Does It Walk?

It runs 2 hours and 15 minutes, starting away from the Market and working into it. The listing gives no distance for the route, and one reviewer warns of lots of walking up and down hills, so comfortable shoes are a smart choice.

Is It Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or People With Limited Mobility?

Yes. The listing states the tour is wheelchair accessible, that surfaces and transport along the route are wheelchair accessible, and that pushchairs and service animals are allowed. It is also near public transportation. A listing review warns of lots of walking up and down hills. There is still plenty of walking, so anyone with stamina concerns should weigh that.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that 24-hour window and no refund or change is accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time in Seattle.

What Should I Bring?

Bring comfortable shoes for the hills, since one reviewer warns of lots of walking up and down, and an appetite; the group is capped at 10 travellers and confirmation arrives at booking.