Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

Seattle, Washington

Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

Seattle, Washington

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Enjoy a guided tour of Seattle's Pike Place Market, savoring tastings from eight partners while uncovering the market's rich history and intriguing anecdotes about fish throwing, the pig mascot, and the "Original" Starbucks.

🧺 Explore 8 Market vendors from an insider's perspective

🍎 Discover entertaining tales of the Market's rich history and culture

🐟Uncover why throwing fish is a legitimately successful business strategy

☕️ Voted 10 Best Food Tours by USA TODAY!

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Thursday - Monday 10:00am & 2:00pm

Full description

Experience Seattle's original food and cultural tour of Pike Place Market, led by knowledgeable guides who will guide you through the lively and bustling heart of Seattle. Delight in tastings from eight different partners while gaining insights into the market's history, community contributions, and intriguing details like the origins of fish throwing, the significance of the pig mascot, the founding of the "Original" Starbucks, the story behind the gum-covered alleyway, and why the market held a special place in Anthony Bourdain's heart.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All ages welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Individuals with disabilities: The tour is wheelchair accessible, but please note there are cobblestone walkways which can create challenges.
Dietary restrictions: Due to the tour providers passion for accurately displaying the amazing foods Pike Place Market has to offer, they cannot always accommodate dietary restrictions. They will do their best and many places have options, but a few favorites simply do not.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2-2.5 hours (Tour/experience may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour/experience)
What’s included: Food and drinks
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 14 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Very occasionally, tours may be canceled due to extreme weather.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: You may park your car at the locations noted.
What to wear: good walking shoes & weather-appropriate clothing
What to bring:
- Water
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Gratuity for your guide
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but we will stop for bathroom breaks.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.