This tour is Pike Place Market 101! Follow the pink umbrella and discover food, facts and fun at the oldest continuously operating market in the United States.

Duration

2 hours

About

Join us for Seattle’s original food and cultural tour of Pike Place Market! On our signature tour, we’ll take you on a journey through the lively and bustling days in the heart of Seattle: Pike Place Market. While our guides give you the most delicious tastings we could find at EIGHT different partners, you’ll also learn the history of the market and hear the stories of the small-batch food and craft producers that make this place one of Seattle’s most beloved landmarks. Find out why fish fly, why a pig is our mascot, how the “Original” Starbucks was founded, how an alley way became covered in gum, what made the market one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite places, and many more pieces of info we’ll be thrilled to share with you while you savor our favorite culinary offerings. Once you’re done, you’ll be equipped and ready to dive deeper into the neighborhood.

Savor Seattle 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.

Highlights Include:

• Insider’s look at 8 Market vendors
• Entertaining stories of the Market’s rich history and culture
• Why throwing fish is legitimately good for business
• The secret behind the “first” Starbucks store

What to Bring

• Gratuities are graciously accepted. The standard in the industry is 15-20%.
• Water bottle
• Hat and/or sunglasses
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather appropriate clothing