Pike Place Market Insider Route

Explore Pike Place Market with a concise, flavor-packed tour that highlights iconic spots and lesser-known corridors. Get oriented to the market’s food, culture, and history so you can continue exploring with confidence.

• Sample smoked salmon, tea, chocolate, soup and baked goods
• Visit eight shops and restaurants in the historic district
• Explore iconic spots like fishmongers and the oldest Starbucks
• Learn stories that reveal market culture and identity
• Discover local favorites and avoid the obvious crowds

What's Included

• All food tastings
• Visits to 8 shops and restaurants
• Tasting menu such as smoked salmon, tea, chocolate, soup and baked goods

Things to know

Expect about a half-mile of walking and some hills. Share any dietary restrictions or mobility concerns in advance.

FAQs

Can you make substitutions for dietary restrictions and/or food allergies?
Absolutely. Pike Place is for everybody.

How much walking is involved?
About a half-mile over the course of the tour. The route can involve some hills, but we will accommodate for mobility when necessary.

How many stops are on the tour?
Tour stops vary day-to-day and group-to-group. On most days we visit 3 restaurants for substantial food, 3 shops for snacky tastes, and 1 stop for dessert at the end.

Should I eat beforehand?
Probably not, but if you do keep it very light. The tour isn't necessarily a full meal, but people do fill up.

Are you going to cancel on me if there aren't enough people signed up?
And miss out on seeing you?? No way.

Will I get to throw a fish?
No. But I'll put in a good word for you.