The 15 Best Seattle Food Tours, Pike Place to Capitol Hill

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Plant-Based in Pike Place Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Walk less than a mile through Pike Place Market with a local guide, stopping at 10 restaurants and shops for custom plant-based tastings. Guides such as Will, Jade, and Ivy share market stories and local food tips. The tour can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergy-safe, and religious dietary needs, including multiple restrictions at once.

“Will was super informative and took us around some great spots! as a vegan, I really enjoyed this but I think my omnivorous family enjoyed the tour too.”

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12.Seattle Pike Market Food Tour with 8 Authentic & Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about three hours walking Pike Place Market with a licensed Secret Food Tours guide and sample eight local bites, from honey and strawberries to clam chowder and a Seattle Dog. The group is capped at 12. Guides have included Allison, Arty, James, Scott, and Miles, though your guide may differ. The route and tastings can change.

“James was great guide!! Very informative info about market and Seattle. Great food and great value. Highly recommend.”

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13.Pike Place Market Seafood Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $69

Join an English-speaking guide, often Carolyn, for a two-hour seafood walk through Pike Place Market. You’ll taste six seafood dishes, with possibilities including smoked scallops, salmon prepared several ways, clam chowder, Dungeness crab, tuna, eel, and shrimp. Along the way, hear about market traditions, local vendors, and why fish fly through the air.

“Carolyn was an excellent host! Her deep and unique knowledge of Seattle, and friendly spirit made the tour very enjoyable. Plus, the food was special. It seemed like Carolyn had a personal relationship with every vendor/seller we met. I definitely recommend Carolyn’s tour to anyone looking for a great and authentic experience!”

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14.Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $132

Explore Pike Place Market with a local storyteller and sample 9 or more foods and drinks from eight vendors, from chowder and doughnuts to Northwest cherries. Guides such as Nick, Frankie, Judson, and Kacey have led tours, though your guide will depend on the date. Expect Market history, vendor stories, a few hills, and tastings on the go.

“We really enjoyed our tour, and got to see spots throughout the market that we never would have considered. This tour is a great way to learn history of the market, while sampling great food and visiting several vendors.”

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15.Pike Place Market: Meet the Market – Food and Fun Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Tasty Tours’ two-hour Pike Place Market walk with local guide Sonic John, who has more than 30 years of Market experience. Start outside The Crumpet Shop, explore the nine-acre historic district, sample foods from local vendors, and finish at Chukar Cherries. Tastings vary by availability.

“Sonic John was very informative. He made the market and history about the area come alive. Food tastings had a great variety and very tasty.”

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