Ticket Questions
Food Questions
Who Can Come
Tour Logistics
Miscellaneous
Do I have to purchase
tickets in advance?
Yes, advance ticket purchase is required.
Tours typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances
of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer,
please book well in advance. More detailed information on ticketing
can be found here.
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Can I get a refund or reschedule my tickets?
Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded
or rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed on the
tour. Our tours often sell out. No partial credits or rescheduling
is allowed for partial attendance, no shows, or late arrivals.
It is your responsibility to show up at the right location,
on time. The tours depart promptly.
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If a tour is sold out, can I get on a waiting
list?
We do not provide a waiting list. If a date
and time is sold out, there is always a chance that we will
add an additional tour on that day. Please email us
to let us know what date you are interested in.
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What is included in my ticket price?
- All food and drink tastings (enough for a meal)
- A bottle of water
- Savor Seattle Food Tours merchant and dining
guide
- Savor Seattle Food Tours seasonal recipes
- A special “Repeat Visitor” discount
card that is only available to tour participants
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Return to your favorite
shops and vendors we tasted at on the tour and receive
a discount off your entire purchase. In some cases,
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Gratuity is not included in the ticket price,
but is always greatly appreciated.
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Do you offer discounted
tickets for children and seniors?
Currently we do not offer any discounted
tickets for children and seniors.
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If I am bringing an
infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for
them?
If you are bringing a child that is 2 years of age or younger,
and he/she will not be eating during the tour, you do not need
to purchase a ticket for him/her. If your child is 3
years of age or older, you will need to purchase a ticket for
him/her, regardless if he/she will be participating in the
tastings.
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What types of foods are
served on the tours?
On our tours, you will taste foods and beverages
that Seattle is famous for, and some that are just unique and hard
to find anywhere else. For specific details on what is sampled,
visit our tour-specific pages: Pike
Place Market Tour and Downtown Seattle
Tour.
Food tastings are subject to change without
notice.
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How much food is served
on the tours?
Our tours include 8-10 tasting locations, with
25+ bite-size samples along the way. For most people, it is enough
for a meal.
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Are there any beverages
served on the tours?
Yes! We sample coffee and tea on
the Pike Place Market Tour. On the Downtown Seattle Tour,
we also sample wine and beer. At the start of all tours,
we provide you with a bottle of water.
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Should I eat anything
before coming on the tour?
We recommend that you eat only a light meal before joining
us for the tour. The amount of food sampled on the tour is
enough such that most people don't need lunch afterwards,
or will opt for a later dinner.
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Are there vegetarian
options?
For the Pike Place Market Tour, yes! If we know in advance,
we will do our best to make appropriate substitutions for
you. With the Downtown Seattle Tour, there are many kinds
of meat, seafood, and alcohol that are featured on the tour.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to make substitutions
for that tour.
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What if I have dietary
restrictions?
For the Pike Place Market Tour, please be sure and let us
know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction
(e.g. vegetarian, nut allergy, etc.) when you purchase your
tickets. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. With
the Downtown Seattle Tour, we will not be able to make substitutions
for that tour. It is intentionally focused on meat, seafood,
chocolate, beer, and wine.
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Are there kosher options?
The majority of the food tastings are not
guaranteed kosher.
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Do we only walk around
and sample food?
Absolutely not! You will not only taste locally made foods
and beverages that will awaken your palate, but you will also
learn about and meet the storied characters and vendors that
give the market and Seattle life, and soak up the rich and
vibrant history. We’ll also share some spots that even
locals overlook!
By the end of the tour, you will not only have
eaten an array of deliciously famous foods, but you will also
have picked up a few buying tips, dining recommendations, and
cooking ideas.
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Are there any age restrictions?
Children are welcome on the tour, but please bear in mind that
some children have a limited attention span and therefore a 2-3
hour tour may not be appropriate for them. Parents know their
children best and should assess the situation individually. Since
there is a lot of standing, walking, and Market congestion, please
consider this when deciding whether the tours
are appropriate for your child.
If your child will be eating, you will need to purchase a ticket
for him/her. Please bear in mind that strollers are not allowed
on the tour.
Also, the tours require a certain level of physical stamina.
We are on our feet for approximately 2-3 hours. On our Downtown
Seattle Tour, be prepared to walk three blocks up an incline.
There are no hills on the Pike Place Market Tour. Tastings
are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic.
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How about my dog?
Due to the various food establishments we visit, pets of any
kind are not allowed on the tours. There is a doggy daycare
facility near Pike Place Market called Wags
of Belltown.
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How physically fit do
I need to be to enjoy this tour?
Our tours are generally appropriate for all ages and fitness
levels, but please use your best judgment. We are on our feet
for approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the tour. Tastings
are on the go and seating opportunities are limited and sporadic.
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Do the tours have anything
to offer a native Seattleite?
Definitely! Many of our attendees live right here in Seattle.
Locals often join us to learn about the great food finds in
the “Heart and Soul of Seattle” that have been
under their noses the entire time! Seattle is brimming with
lively tales and history that you will be surprised by! This
tour is a fantastic way to rediscover your own hometown.
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Do the tours start and
end at the same place?
The tours end within a few blocks of the starting point. Your
tour guide will be happy to assist with directions at the end
of the tour.
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What happens if it rains?
The tours are held rain or shine. You should dress appropriately
for the day’s weather conditions and bring an umbrella
if necessary.
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Can I shop on the tours?
We ask that you please wait to shop until
after the tour so that we can stay on schedule and continue
with the informative tour and food tastings in a timely manner.
Allow time at the end of the tour to return to your favorite
stores and vendors to take advantage of our exclusive “Repeat
Visitor” discount card, only available to our tour participants!
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Is there parking nearby
the tour meeting point?
Yes, there are many parking facilities around Pike Place Market.
Covered parking is available at the Public Market Parking Garage
at 1531 Western Avenue.
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Are bathrooms available
during the tours?
Yes, bathrooms are available throughout the tours. However,
we strongly recommend that you use the facilities before meeting
up for the tour, so that we can stay on schedule and maximize
our tastings!
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Does the tour guide
accept gratuities?
Gratuities are greatly appreciated, although
not mandatory.
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Are cameras allowed
on the tours?
Yes! In fact, we strongly encourage participants
to take photos during the tour. However, we do not allow video
cameras or tape recorders.
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Are the tours accessible
by baby stroller and wheelchair?
No, unfortunately our tours do not allow baby strollers or
wheelchairs due to the crowds and tight spaces in the Market
and the food establishments we visit.
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Are tours offered only
in English?
Yes, we only offer tours in English at this
time. Please email us
or call 1-888-98-SAVOR (72867) if you would like to make arrangements
for your own interpreter to join the tour.
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Can I book a private
tour?
Yes, private tours are available. More detailed
information can be found on private tours here.
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Are gift certificates
available?
Yes, Savor Seattle Food Tours gift certificates
are available for purchase online! Just visit our shop.
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