This is a fast paced walking tour of Pike Place that does require a medium level of physical fitness. There are some stairs, cobblestone streets and inclines. Please reach out if you have questions.
You may bring your children as we leave it up to the parent to make the judgment as to whether they will enjoy this type of activity. Children 3 and under who will not be eating, do not need to buy a ticket. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate strollers on this experience.
The Eat Seattle chef food tour takes you on a journey through the Pacific Northwest by tasting Seattle’s best artisan vendors in the famous Pike Place Market. Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and locals hang out. As with all of our tours, we explore through our eyes and stomach - uncovering hidden gems and interacting with local vendors all while indulging in many delicious treats from our carefully selected stops. We look forward to you joining us for a morning filled with education, food, and fun!
Chef’s Tour: Though many tourists are attracted to the famous Pike Place Market every year, local chefs also selectively choose their seasonal produce and proteins daily from the market. This tour gives us a taste of the vendors that supply the best chefs in town with their organic produce and sustainable seafood.
Chef’s Perspective: Our tours are run by chefs who contribute a culinary perspective, telling the story of the Northwest through its food.
Local Taste: We strategically choose our partners to ensure the best quality products of the Northwest are represented.
Small Groups: We keep group-size to 10 people and under to provide a more intimate, less touristy experience. This also creates a better dynamic to ask questions, absorb the information and connect with the other group members.
Purpose: More than just providing great tasting bites, our vendors serve as a talking-point to our farming, fishing and produce in the Northwest and what they are doing to maintain higher quality control than the average. Our team keeps the tours light-hearted but also bring some attention to our local food ecosystem and touch on awareness in certain industries.
2 hours
Corner of 1st Ave & Pine St
Arrival:
Please arrive 10 minutes early to the starting point. Your chef will be waiting outside of Simply Seattle
It is a fast paced tour and difficult to catch people up after the guide has started.
We do not recommend that you book this tour on your travel day. If you have travel issues it is unlikely that we can find another open time for you to attend. It is a risk that we discourage taking.
Make note that if you were presented with a tour itinerary that it is only an example. Routes vary based on date, time, season and guide. Thank you for your understanding.
In the event of a non-appearance for any reason, we regret to inform you that rescheduling or refunding will not be feasible.
Parking Advice:
Best garage for the market is located at- Public Market Garage address: 1531 Western Ave. Leave at least an extra 30+ minutes if you need to find parking. The garage will get full by the afternoon during the Summer
Dietary Restrictions:
Please make sure we are aware of any dietary restrictions in advance. We do not recommend this tour for those following a gluten free, vegan or dairy free diet due to the market nature of the tour. We don't go to large restaurants with a variety of alternatives.
Tour does take place rain or shine. It's best to layer up and wear comfortable shoes.
See you soon!
Eat Seattle Team