Intro to Seattle Mushroom Foraging

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Seattle, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Supplies for use during class: basket, mushroom knife, nitrile gloves, book, and hand warmers
Guests keep all mushrooms encountered during the class
If wild specimens are light, tour operator will provide gourmet mushrooms for guests to bring home

Gratuity for the guide
Parking is not included. There is free street parking and a paid parking lot available.
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

6th Avenue & Pine Street
6th Ave & Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
***Actual mtg location (Kirkland, WA) is an 18-minute drive from downtown Seattle. *** It is not easily accessible with public transit. Exact details provided upon booking.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers who cannot be on their feet, bending, and crouching for up to an hour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 64 reviews

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Great Learning Adventure

David_P, May 2026

It was great! I learned a lot about mushrooms. I also enjoyed going into the woods and having the instructor point out the different kinds of mushrooms.

Excitement Forging for Mushrooms

earl_a, Jan 2026

I book this to try something new, I want to spend more time outdoors this year, the weather was nice so I book this tour. I thought there is a possibity I might be bored. However, within 20 minutes, I was surprised by how engaging the experience was—it felt more like a nature walk with storytelling than a lecture about mushrooms. Our guide Ben kept things light, practical, and genuinely fun, even for someone who wasn’t obsessed with fungi. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go on a hike and see the woods in the same way ever again! I learned how mushrooms fit into the forest ecosystem without feeling overwhelmed. By the end, I was the one pointing things out on the trail! I honestly didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Ben takes pride in making mushrooms feel approachable to everyone - no weird Latin names to try to memorize. Time flies when you're having fun outside!