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Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market

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Seattle, USA
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On average, this is booked 35 (16.5) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Tasty Tours invites you to "Meet the Market" and embark on an adventure full of amazing food, history and culture with Supersonic John -A true Pacific Northwest local and the only Market Family tour guide.

The Market is a 9 acre historic district that can be overwhelming without guidance. Specializing in smaller group sizes Sonic John will lead you through the maze to visit the hidden gems. You will enjoy a wide variety of Tasty exclusive food samples including James Beard award winners, tacos. seafood, pizza and more! Personally meet the craftspeople, vendors and community that make Pike Place Market special. See you soon!

Tasty Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any business or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

What's Included

  • 10 Vendor food stops and samplings from some of the best Market merchants
  • Discounts on all vendor partner shops visited
  • A Market family insider-led tour
  • Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuity
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1503 1st Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

1517 Pike Place
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar, is a Market icon. It served as one of the locations in the film Sleepless in Seattle, where Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner had lunch. It is also one of the best views you can get of Elliott Bay.

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The Crumpet Shop

This is the official starting point for Supersonic John's Tasty Tours. The Crumpet Shops easy to see sign make it the ideal landmark to meet underneath to start the tour. You may be met with a rotating sample from one of the Market Family partners!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Can Can Seattle: A Culinary Cabaret (pass by)

We start our adventure passing the Can-Can Cabaret and learning about the Markets history and culture before descending into the main section.
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Piroshky Piroshky | Pike Place Market (pass by)

Piroshky Piroshky is one of the more popular spots in the Market and you can view the operation through the window into the bakery. Thrill as you witness the expert team creating a wide assortment of Piroshky. Samples provided as dictated by the line.
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Honest Biscuits

Honest Biscuits is located on the scenic west side of the Market. I will explain the artists and the craftline as well as showing you the actual location of the first Starbucks before they moved along the way. Enjoy views of Elliot Bay while eating fluffy handmade biscuits with Beechers cheese baked in. Samples are part of the tour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

City Fish Co

We stop at the first of the 4 fish mongers in the Market. City Fish opened in 1917. Enjoy free samples and VIP discounts of some of the best alderwood smoked salmon on earth.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Corner Market

The O-Mart stop ! The Oriental Mart won the James Beard award in 2020 and has incredible Filipino cuisine. Meet the legendary Ate Lei at this exclusive to Tasty Tours VIP stop. Sample is part of the tour
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

DeLaurenti Food & Wine

DeLaurenti Italian Grocery is located in the Economy Market building near the original entrance to the Market. They opened in 1946 and you will sample the best pizza in Washington state at the amazing lunch counter. This stop is exclusive to Tasty Tours and the sample is part of the tour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pike Place Fish Market (pass by)

Yes we go by the world-famous Pike Place Fish Co where they throw the fish! I will explain all the history and lore of this attraction as we enjoy free dried fruit and vegetable samples at Simply Seattle.
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Don & Joe's Meats (pass by)

Don and Joes is the Market butcher for 55 years and counting. A meat and cheese trail mix to go is part of the tour as we go by.
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Pike Place Market

Secret Garden spot. The secret garden is a great place for lunch with public seating and gorgeous views. I will explain the history of the Market and the roles the PDA, Market Foundation, the Market Commons and the Historic District play in making it one of the magnificent 7 public markets in the world and a truly unique community.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

MarketSpice

Teas from everywhere can be found at MarketSpice.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Market Magic & Novelty Shop

Visit the longest-running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and 6th oldest in the USA as we venture where no other tour goes down into the 7 level Fairley Building. Maybe we may see a trick or two!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Age Collectables (pass by)

We pass by Golden Age the World's oldest comic book shop and where Sonic John started working in the Market in 1987
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Holy Cow Records (pass by)

We continue our journey through the Lower Market Levels we pass the amazing Holy Cow records. Always bustling with vinyl enthusiasts as we make our way back to the main level.
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The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar (pass by)

The Athenian has the best happy hour view in the Market and also the filming location for "Sleepless in Seattle" starring Rob Reiner and Tom Hanks. You will see the very lunch counter where the scene took place. Wonderful Market Family hangout.
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Chukar Cherries

We end the tour with dessert at Chukar Cherries near the Athenian and the bridge to parking. Assorted chocolate covered dried cherries and nuts sample are part of the tour. From this centralized spot you can continue easily on your Seattle adventure. I will get misty-eyed and wave good bye as we depart with you full of food, history and fun experiences!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Meet the Market- Food and Fun tour in Pike Place Market?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-405609P1

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4.74
451 reviews

Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 451 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 35 (16.5) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 10 Vendor food stops and samplings from some of the best Market merchants
  • Discounts on all vendor partner shops visited
  • A Market family insider-led tour
  • Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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