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Taste History: The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

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

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Taste History: The Original Food and Culture Tour of Pike Place Market

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

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Voted One of the 10 Best Food Tours in the U.S. by USA Today! Get ready to experience Seattle’s original food and cultural tour of the iconic Pike Place Market with Savor Seattle. This signature experience is your ultimate introduction to one of the city’s most treasured landmarks. Explore the bustling market with a local guide who will treat you to 8 delicious tastings from carefully selected partners. Along the way, you'll hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn the rich history of Pike Place, and meet the passionate small-batch producers and artisans who bring the market to life. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, this tour is the perfect crash course in Pike Place Market culture—Pike Place Market 101!
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Savor Seattle: Pike Place Market Food Tour
Voted one of the 10 Best Food Tours in the U.S. by USA Today!

Discover the sights, stories, and most importantly—the flavors—of Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market on this award-winning food and cultural experience. Led by expert local storytellers, this 2-hour walking tour offers skip-the-line access and 9+ tastings from 8 beloved vendors, making it the perfect way to taste the Market’s best bites and meet the passionate makers behind them.

Sample legendary mini donuts, award-winning clam chowder, ginger beer, handmade gelato, fresh fruit, chocolate-covered cherries, and more. Along the way, learn the secrets of flying fish, the origins of the first Starbucks, and quirky Market traditions like the famous Gum Wall.

🟢 Departure Point:
Post Alley entrance near the green information booth (SW corner of 1st Ave & Pike St). Look for Ghost Alley Espresso and follow the alley downhill. The theater entrance will be on your left.

🔴 Return Location:
Seatown Rub Shack & FishFry

⏱️ Duration: 2 to 2.25 hours
🗣️ Language: English

🧾 Includes:

  • 9+ tastings (including chowder, donuts, ginger beer, gelato & more)

  • Insider stories and Market history

  • Meet chefs, bakers, and artisans

  • Expert local guide

  • Skip-the-line access

🚫 Excludes:

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

ℹ️ Accessibility:
This tour involves about a mile of walking, standing, and navigating uneven surfaces. Strollers and wheelchairs may be difficult to accommodate. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Savor Seattle is a licensed and permitted operator in the Pike Place Market Historical District through the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA).

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