If you want the 411 on an iconic Seattle spot, then a Pike Place Market tour might be exactly what you need. Pike Place Market is a culinary hotspot of Seattle, with more restaurants, lunch counters, diners, and cafes than most people realize. Exploring The Market, its rich history, the culture, and all the food can be daunting. There are 117 years of history and culture to absorb when you visit the 500+ businesses within the neighborhood. The best way to experience it all is by taking a Pike Place Market tour through the community and here are four reasons why.
Cut the lines!
One of the first things visitors notice about Pike Place Market is the amount of people there. It is the most popular tourist destination in Seattle for good reason! Folks visiting the city want to see what is commonly called “The Heart and Soul of Seattle”. This creates big crowds and long lines. On our Pike Place Market tours, we work to develop special partnerships with market businesses so that our tastings are made fresh and ready for our guests as soon as we arrive. No need to wait for a delicious bite to eat – we’ll take care of all the arrangements so you can avoid the lines.
A variety of tastings!
On both of our Pike Place Market food tours, we’ve designed our tastings closely with our partners to give you the right amount of food from a wide variety of options. Instead of stopping by one or two places and only trying a couple of treats, our tours visit eight different stops and provide over a dozen tastings among them. You won’t need to pick one or two options; you can try all of The Market classics, plus a few hidden gems, by joining a Pike Place Market tour at Savor Seattle.
Meet the producers and learn the history!
There are 117 years of history and culture to be found and shared within Pike Place Market. Our first goal with every food tour is to provide amazing bites of our favorite Market treats. But we also want to share everything that makes it special, which includes the stories behind its founding and the people who made The Market the magical place it is today.
You’ll try delicious donuts, and you’ll also learn about the building where you can find them. You’ll eat amazing lentil soup, and you’ll hear about how the family who makes it has been such an integral part of our community. You’ll experience today’s Market, and you’ll also learn about the brave first farmers who took a stance against corruption and made it such a hit from day one. A Pike Place Market walking food tour is a fantastic way to eat, learn, and have a blast doing it.
Tips and pointers from local guides on your Pike Place Market tour!
Our food tour guides are hired for their passion and love for Pike Place Market and the entire Pacific Northwest. Hear all about the guide’s favorite Market businesses, local restaurants, or adventures in the area! Do you need to know where to find a cozy Italian restaurant with a cool park nearby? Or perhaps that local seafood spot that serves up the bounty of our seas? A Savor Seattle guide can show you some of the best spots you may have missed and which other local businesses are worth a look. And after the tour, you’ll want to know how to visit all of our awesome tour stops – let your guide show you the way!
There are many reasons to take a Pike Place Market tour, but these are the big four! Pike Place Market is a truly unique place with a wonderful community behind it that serves up some of the best bites in town. Join us on our Original Food and Culture Tour for Pike Place 101 or check out our Insider’s Breakfast Tour for behind-the-scenes experiences with producers of The Market.
