Experience Pike Place Market at a deeper, more delicious level on the Pike Place Market Seattle Gourmet Food Tour in Seattle, Washington. This guided walking tour focuses on sit down restaurants and standout specialty shops that represent what Seattle dining does best. Expect a rotating menu of thoughtfully prepared dishes like seafood, fresh vegetables, pasta, chocolate, and locally made artisan products, all chosen to reflect the region’s flavors and identity.

This Seattle gourmet food tour explores the idea of what makes Northwest cuisine truly local while touching on market history, culture, and modern food trends. The route changes with the season, keeping each experience fresh and relevant, while the pace remains comfortable with accommodations available as needed. With generous tastings and an emphasis on quality over quantity, the tour feels like a curated dining experience rather than a quick sampling, making it a memorable way to taste and understand Seattle through food.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome.
• Physical limitations: This tour includes approximately 0.5 miles of walking, with some hills. The route can be adjusted to accommodate mobility needs when necessary.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Infants ages 0–1 may attend free of charge; children ages 2+ require ticket.
• Individuals with disabilities: Mobility accommodations can be made. Some areas of Pike Place Market include uneven surfaces and hills. Service animals are allowed.
• Dietary restrictions: Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated.
• Languages: The tour is conducted in English.
• Pets: Pets are not permitted, except for service animals.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The experience may run slightly longer based on group interaction and pacing.
• What’s included:
  • Tastings at Pike Place Market’s best sit-down restaurants and specialty shops
  • A tasting menu that may include seafood, fresh vegetables, pasta, chocolate, and locally produced artisan products
  • Guided exploration of Northwest cuisine, geography, and cultural identity
  • Stories from Pike Place Market’s history and present day
• Who will be present: A knowledgeable local guide will lead the tour. Other guests will join the same group; stops and pacing may vary depending on the day.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed; everyone must have a ticket and reservation.
• Photo/ video: Photos and videos are encouraged throughout the market and at dining stops.
• Specific rules to follow: Guests must stay with the group, follow the guide’s instructions, and be respectful of restaurants, vendors, and shared spaces.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This experience runs rain or shine. Portions of Pike Place Market are outdoors.
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early at the meeting location on 1st Avenue to check in and meet the guide.
• Parking: Paid street parking and nearby garages are available downtown; public transportation is recommended due to limited parking.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• What to bring:
  • Water bottle
  • Phone or camera
  • Any personal items needed for comfort
  • What’s not allowed: Outside food during tastings and disruptive behavior.
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: Public restrooms are available in and around Pike Place Market, but stops are not guaranteed at every location.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Tastings are generous and intended to replace a full meal; eating beforehand is not recommended.
• Alcoholic beverages are not included in the ticket price but are available for purchase at select restaurants.
• Tour stops and tasting menus change seasonally and may vary by guide to highlight the best available offerings.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 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 24 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 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.