Pike Place Market Food & Story Tour with Seattle Characters

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Seattle, USA

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Snacks

Market Samples - Selected tastings

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1st Avenue & Pike Street
1st Ave & Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Meet at the front entry of the Market near the Visitor Information Booth. You'll recognize your host by the bright Green jacket/tee-shirt "The Market Experience by WCTP"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Pike Place Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pike Place Fish Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beecher's Handmade Cheese

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pike Place Flowers

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Spice Merchants

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pike Place Chowder - Pike Place Market

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Starbucks Coffee Company

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Gum Wall

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rachel the Piggy Bank

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

4.8

based on 43 reviews

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Good tour

Susan_W, Aug 2026

I really learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. Our guide was friendly and interesting. Definitely worth the money

Jon was very...

Vicki_W, Aug 2026

Jon was very knowledgeable and personable. Enjoyed tour! We had been to the market many times, but learned a lot of new details.

Great Taste of Pike Place Market

Elizabeth_H, Aug 2026

Lauren was incredibly knowledgeable! She had historical details and stories to share about the market and the city. We were the only guests for that time slot which was great! The variety of tastings was good, and we were hungry for more afterwards. The tastings didn’t necessarily follow the tour description, but that wasn’t a big deal to us.

Our guide Shauna was...

Laura_N, Jul 2026

Our guide Shauna was funny and engaging and shared lots of interesting facts about the market and showed us a lot of interesting books and cranked of the market that we wouldn’t have found on our own. Thank you!

Fun time

Jeffrey_M, Jul 2026

Very fun tour and let us know all the ins and outs of the huge market. Fun time and tastings were delighted! Oh, Bubbles arranged for me to catch the fish!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a fun time exploring Pike Place Market and discovering all of its hidden stories, delicious tastings, and local favorites. And yes... catching the famous flying fish is definitely a Bucket List moment! 🐟 We're so glad Bubbles could make that happen for you. She has a special talent for turning great tours into unforgettable memories. We hope to welcome you back to Seattle for another adventure soon!

So fun!

Sherry_P, Jul 2026

Lauren was our your guide, she was great, very knowledgeable! Great tour and worth the time. Great tour treats and tastings

Our Seattle trip

Bill_M, Jun 2026

I would highly recommend this tour. We had John as our guide and he was absolutely the best. You see things in the market that you would never see on your own.

Pike Place Market Tour

Cindy_A, Jun 2026

John was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of history of the area and the market! He provided keen insight to lots of the vendors and products, plus free samples! Since it was extremely crowded and noisy we would have appreciated some kind of amplification or earpieces to hear better but that is my only criticism.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Cindy, thank you for the review. John is an amazing guide. We have taken your advice and have picked up some wireless earpieces guests can use on request. You are right, that market does get noisy and crowded. Thank you again!

Great tourguide Bubbles

Vincent_H, May 2026

Don't eat before you go as you will get plenty of taste test samples. Wear comfortable shoes and have an open mind.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the great advice—and we couldn't agree more! 😊 Pike Place Market is best experienced one bite at a time, so arriving with an appetite definitely helps. We're so glad you joined us, and we hope to see you back in Seattle for another delicious adventure!

Captain Bubbles is the...

Leah_S, May 2026

Captain Bubbles is the best tour guide and makes you feel comfortable joining her to enjoy a new site in a new city

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words! Captain Bubbles has a wonderful gift for making everyone feel like they're exploring Seattle with a good friend. I'm so glad she helped make your visit comfortable, fun, and memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you're in Seattle!