The 15 Best Market & Shopping Walks in Seattle

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.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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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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4.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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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 $58

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.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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8.Insider’s Breakfast and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Meet at 8:00 am in Post Alley for a 2-hour-10-minute to 2-hour-20-minute tour of Pike Place Market, capped at 12 people. Taste biscuits, seasonal fruit, smoked salmon, doughnuts, coffee, a breakfast taco and pastries. Guides have included Kacey, Sky and Matt. The tour ends at the market’s rooftop Secret Garden.

“Matt provided a great tour full of interesting stories and facts. We really enjoyed eating our way around the market with this tour! Highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Coffee Crawl & VIP Morning in Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Start with coffee at Anchorhead, then follow a guide through Pike Place Market for cold brew, Ethiopian coffee, a lentil sambusa, a waffle bite, and more. You’ll watch fishmongers set up, see the waterfront, and finish with a pour-over demonstration. The two-hour tour costs $84, includes food and drinks, and has a maximum of 10 participants.

“Enjoyable- loved the different coffees and getting to the market in the earlier hours- recommend for the family that likes coffee”

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10.Pike Place Market, Space Needle Iconic 1-Day City Tour in Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Seattle by air-conditioned vehicle, from Gas Works Park and Pike Place Market to the Space Needle. You get a guide-driver, time to explore, and optional admissions for Sky View Observatory, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and the Museum of Flight. Guides including Duan, Mark, Michael, Tony, and Jennifer have led tours in English and Mandarin.

“The tours make everything much easier and e joyable. Slav and Mark were our tour guides and they both rocked the tours.”

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11.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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12.Pike Place from Market to Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend about 2 hours and 15 minutes walking around Pike Place Market with a certified market guide and a tasting menu at local food stops. Expect seasonal Italian pasta, smoked salmon, truffles, and artisan chocolate, plus market landmarks and waterfront views. Groups are capped at 10, and guides have included Will, Jade, Ivy, Maia, and Ben.

“Our tour guide Will was like spending time with a kindred spirit who has an obvious passion for Seattle as well as food. He made alterations on the go to match our interests. He has a great rapport with his vendors. Special shoutout to Will for arranging a private visit to one of the chocolatiers in the city. I highly recommend this tour with Will.”

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13.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Explore Pike Place Market before the main crowds with a local English-speaking guide from Show Me Seattle. In two hours, hear how the market began more than a century ago and sample items such as smoked salmon, warm cheddar biscuits, fresh produce, and local chocolate. Guides have included Lucky, Bob, Sarah, and Casey.

“KC was our guide around Pike Place Market and could not have been any more helpful and informative. After being let down by the vague address to start the tour KC called us and helped this confused Englishman find the start of the tour. Even though we did the tour in a busy Saturday morning KC was able to keep the whole group together and fought the crowds to get us samples from vendors. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and was so much better than us just wandering around the market. I would thoroughly recommend to visitors coming to Seattle.”

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14.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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15.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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