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Taste & Explore: 2-Hour Food and Fun Tour of Pike Place Market

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM

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Taste & Explore: 2-Hour Food and Fun Tour of Pike Place Market

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:00 PM

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Overview
Discover Pike Place Like a Local with Tasty Tours Join Tasty Tours for the Meet the Market experience—an unforgettable journey through Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market led by Supersonic John, a true Pacific Northwest local and the only Market Family tour guide. With 9 acres of bustling vendors, hidden gems, and rich history, the Market can be overwhelming—but not with Sonic John by your side. Specializing in small group tours, he’ll guide you through the maze of the Market to sample Tasty-exclusive bites including James Beard Award-winning eats, tacos, seafood, pizza, and more. Along the way, you’ll meet the passionate craftspeople, vendors, and community members who bring the Market to life. This is more than a food tour—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at a living piece of Seattle history. Tasty Tours is fully permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate within the historic district. Come hungry. Leave inspired. See you soon!
About this Event

Meet the Market with Supersonic John – A Tasty Tours Experience
Get ready to explore Seattle’s legendary Pike Place Market like never before—with Supersonic John, a true Pacific Northwest local and the only Market Family tour guide. This two-hour walking tour dives into the vibrant culture, rich history, and unforgettable flavors of this 9-acre historic district.

What to Expect:

  • Departure Point: Your host will meet you in front of The Crumpet Shop (1503 1st Ave). Rain or shine, the tour goes on—so dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets and winding alleyways.

  • Return Point: The tour ends at The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar, a Pike Place icon featured in Sleepless in Seattle, offering stunning views of Elliott Bay.

Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Group Size: Small, for a more personalized experience
Accessibility: Wheelchair/stroller accessible, service animals welcome, suitable for all fitness levels


Tour Highlights Include:

  • Tasty Samples at 10+ Vendor Stops: Enjoy bites from James Beard Award-winning Oriental Mart, Los Agaves street tacos, DeLaurenti’s famed pizza, Honest Biscuits, Totem Smokehouse salmon jerky, Chukar Cherries for dessert, and more!

  • Exclusive Access & Discounts: Many stops include VIP-only samples and discounts at participating Market Family vendors.

  • Cultural & Historic Insights: Discover the hidden stories behind Market landmarks like the original Starbucks site, the iconic fish-throwing at Pike Place Fish Co, and Seattle’s oldest comic and magic shops.


Inclusions:
✔️ 10+ food samplings from top Pike Place vendors
✔️ Market Family insider guide
✔️ VIP discounts at partner shops

Exclusions:
✖️ Parking (available nearby from $5 and up)
✖️ Hotel pick-up/drop-off
✖️ Gratuity

Good to Know:

  • Bring a printed or mobile voucher

  • Operated by Tasty Tours, officially licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA)

  • Booking available via Viator. For questions, contact Groupon Customer Service directly


Ready to eat, explore, and experience Pike Place like a true local?
Join Supersonic John and the Tasty Tours crew for an unforgettable Market adventure!

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