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The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Seattle

26 tours  ·  from $29 a head

A short list to send a friend heading for Puget Sound: 15 food & drink experiences, with the price, the traveller verdict and the one detail to check before booking.

Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market - From chowder to spice: how the stops fit together
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Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

1.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend about two hours walking Pike Place Market with a chef guide and a group of no more than 12. Sample food from around nine vendors, which may include chowder, Beecher’s cheese, tacos, truffles and chocolate. Routes vary, so not every stop is guaranteed. You’ll start and finish outside Simply Seattle.

“Great way to spent time at the famous pikes market and have fun trying new foods with a chef who knows his stuff!”

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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour - Eight or More Tastes, With a Changing Menu
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Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

2.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend two hours tasting your way through Pike Place Market with a licensed Show Me Seattle guide. Expect eight or more samples, from clam chowder and smoked salmon to pastries and gelato, plus stories about the market and tips for shopping. Guides include Bob, Chip, Lucky, and Woody; the lineup of food stops varies by day and tour time.

“It was a great experience. The guide knew a lot about the history of the market and took us to some great food outlets.”

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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market - Market history, vendors, and local characters
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Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

3.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start at 9 a.m. with a guide from Show Me Seattle Food Tours for an early look at Pike Place Market. Over two hours, sample local foods such as smoked salmon, warm cheddar biscuits, pastries, and chocolate while hearing market stories and meeting vendors. Groups are limited to 12, and guides may include Lucky, Chip, or Bob.

“Ask for "Lucky" to be your guide. He is excellent and very informative. This was the best tour that we took while in Seattle.”

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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour - Back corridors and little shops are part of the appeal
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Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

4.Taste Pike Place Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $62

Explore Pike Place Market with a local guide and sample eight or more foods, from clam chowder and smoked salmon to Persian kebab and Italian gelato. The two-hour walk visits small shops and back corridors, with guides such as Woody, Nola, Chip, and Dani among those who have led past tours. Groups are capped at 12.

“This was a great introduction to the market. Our guide Woody was fun, knowledgeable and took us to a variety of delicious treats. Definitely recommend to travelers of all ages.”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour - What the nine stops can taste like
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

5.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

A local chef leads a two-hour walk through Pike Place Market, with nine tasting stops, market stories, and tips for choosing produce, meat, and seafood. Depending on the day, samples may include chowder, tacos, cheese, gelato, or chocolate-covered Rainier cherries. Groups average 10 to 12 people, and a 10% discount card covers selected vendors.

“Robert was a great tour guide. we had so many delicious samples. Highly recommend this tour”

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Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour - How comfortable is the walk?
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Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

6.Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 772 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

This two-hour Seattle walk visits Top Pot Doughnuts, Doce Donut Co., Dahlia Bakery, and Daily Dozen Doughnuts, with a stop by the Amazon Spheres. A local guide leads a group of up to 15, adding Seattle history and neighborhood stories along the way. Tastings are included; coffee is not listed as part of the tour.

“We had a blast! Amanda was super knowledgeable & fun! The donuts were delicious. Great way to try some delicious treats & learn about Seattle’s history.”

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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market - Stories that give the market its character
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The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

7.The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Spend about two hours sampling Pike Place Market with a local guide, visiting eight food stops and hearing stories about the first Starbucks, flying fish, and the market’s pig mascot. Tastings include chowder, mini doughnuts, ginger beer, cherries, fruit, gelato, and cod fish and chips. Groups are capped at 16.

“Tessa is just Great!! She shared her love of the market and everything it was and is!! The people and the history make it real! The Food!!! The food was the Best! So many wonderful places and such a wide variety of types and flavors of food and the ginger beer!! Strongly recommend touring the market with Tessa!! 🧡”

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Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market - From smoked salmon to biscuits and pizza
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Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

8.Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58Best value

Join Sonic John for a two-hour, small-group walk through Pike Place Market. Expect samples from market vendors, discounts at partner shops, stories about the people and history behind the stalls, and stops at places such as the Market Magic shop and Golden Age comic book store. The food selection rotates, and the route includes stairs and crowded passages.

“He did a great job and was very knowledgeable on the history of Pike Market and we enjoyed great food.”

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Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour - A picnic lunch with William Grassie Wine Estates
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Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

9.Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $286

Leave downtown Seattle with a naturalist guide, stop at Snoqualmie Falls for viewpoints and an easy-to-moderate walk, then share a seasonal picnic and taste Washington wines in Woodinville. The group is capped at 10, tasting fees and transport are included, and winery visits vary by season and group preferences.

“Comfortable ride to the Snoqualmie Falls (with drinks/snacks) - this is a tourist site so may have to deal with many people wanting the same experience as you. A 45-minute ride from the falls & river to wine stop - Bill (Wm Grassie) sometimes hosts at his house having a very nice, relaxed setting while he serves up generous pours of various wines from his winery. Enjoyed a picnic lunch while drinking some wine. Next 2 wineries located in 'business parks' but enjoyable nonetheless, receiving vino tidbits and various tastings from the hosts. Then a ride back to drop off - our guide Margy (if I recall) was energetic, friendly,…”

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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour - Stories that give the stalls a human scale
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Seattle: Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

10.Pike Place Market Guided Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

Spend two hours exploring Pike Place Market with an English-speaking local guide and taste at least eight foods, from smoked salmon and clam chowder to gelato and bakery treats. You’ll hear about the market’s past and its vendors while finding your way through crowded aisles and tucked-away stops. Tours meet by Honest Biscuits at the market’s north end.

“Woody was very knowledgeable about Pike Place history and very friendly. The amount of food was fantastic. I was so stuffed!”

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Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour - Taking a lunch break at a smaller tasting room
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Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour

11.Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Seattle to Woodinville in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local wine guide such as Michael, Rudy, Peter, or Patrick. Expect a large winery followed by smaller tasting rooms, with stops adapted to your preferences. Tastings and lunch cost extra, so budget beyond the $120 tour price.

“The co-wine enthusiasts were very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from their interactions with the staff. Chateau St. Michelle is a beautiful property. As a solo traveler I felt very safe and was well looked after. Highly recommend.”

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Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma - Chowder, salmon jerky, and grilled rock cod
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Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

12.Savor the Sea: Guided Seafood Tasting at Pike Place Ma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $72

Join a chef guide, often Carolyn, for a two-hour seafood tasting through Pike Place Market. Sample chowder, salmon jerky, grilled rock cod, sushi-grade fish, oysters, crab, and shrimp ceviche while hearing about the market and its vendors. The group is capped at 14, and the tour begins at 2001 Western Ave.

“Very chill and enjoyable. Plenty of food. Not too long or too short. Very much liked it. I would recommend to friends. Thanks foe the tour.”

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Plant Based in Pike Place Food Tour - Turkish recipes, sweets, and bakery bread
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Plant Based in Pike Place Food Tour

13.Plant Based in Pike Place Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

This two-hour, small-group walk pairs vegan tastings at 11 Pike Place Market stops with stories about the market and Seattle’s waterfront. Expect Turkish soup and sweets, bakery bread, African-inspired flavors, produce, and gelato or sorbet. Guides including Maia, Will, Ivy, and Jade have led recent tours. You do not need to be vegan to join.

“This was a wonderful tour of vegan options at Pike Market. Jade was a superb tour guide. She taught us about the market and showed us multiple places to find vegan food and treats. I have been to Pike Market many times but only to one of the places she took us which was amazing. The food was tasty. After the tour we were able to go back and shop and get discounts when we mentioned Jade’s name. I highly recommend this tour and any other tour Jade offers.”

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Downtown Food Tour with Drinks - Art, Hammering Man, and a pause for seafood
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Downtown Food Tour with Drinks

14.Downtown Food Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend about two and a half hours walking downtown Seattle and Pike Place Market with a guide, stopping for seafood, cocktails, snacks, and a liquor-filled chocolate truffle. The 4:30 pm tour meets at MARKET Seafood Eatery and ends at SELEUŠS Chocolates. Guides including Will, Jade, Sam, and Ben have led groups, though venues and tastings can vary.

“Jade did a great job. The cocktails were delicious and interesting, and the food was also delicious. Portions were not overly generous but were definitely adequate. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres - The Amazon Spheres, from the sidewalk
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Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres

15.Street Food Tour of South Lake Union- Area of Amazon Spheres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Join a small-group, two-hour food walk through South Lake Union, starting at Maiz Molino at 1 pm and ending at Lady Yum. Chef Eric has led the tour, sharing food stories and neighborhood details as you sample local dishes, including heirloom-corn tamales and Korean-Hawaiian fusion. The route also passes the Amazon Spheres.

“Eric is clearly a professional and knowledgeable Chef. He guided our group to a great collection of tastings and each one a delight. Such a fun tour.”

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★ 4.3Pike Place Market: Meet the Market – Food and Fun TourFrom $586 reviews

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