• The Crumpet Shop - This is the designated starting point for Supersonic John’s Tasty Tours. The Crumpet Shop’s easily visible sign makes it the perfect landmark to gather beneath to begin the tour. You might be greeted with a rotating sample from one of the Market Family partners!
• Totem Smokehouse Smoked Salmon - Totem Smokehouse has been a part of the Market since 1978. It offers a wonderful introduction to the community as you enjoy complimentary salmon jerky samples and VIP discounts while learning about the PNW salmon species.
• Piroshky Piroshky | Pike Place Market - Piroshky Piroshky is a popular spot in the Market, where you can watch the operation through the bakery window. Be thrilled as you observe the skilled team crafting a variety of Piroshky. Samples are provided based on the line.
• Honest Biscuits - Honest Biscuits is situated on the picturesque west side of the Market. The operator will explain the artists and the craft line, as well as show you the original location of the first Starbucks before they moved. Enjoy views of Elliot Bay while savoring fluffy handmade biscuits with Beecher’s cheese baked in. Samples are included in the tour.
• City Fish Co - The tour stops at the first of the four fishmongers in the Market. City Fish opened in 1917. Enjoy complimentary samples and VIP discounts on some of the finest alderwood smoked salmon on earth.
• Corner Market - The O-Mart stop! The Oriental Mart won the James Beard award in 2020 and offers incredible Filipino cuisine. Meet the legendary Ate Lei at this exclusive Tasty Tours VIP stop. A sample is included in the tour.
• DeLaurenti Food & Wine - DeLaurenti Italian Grocery is located in the Economy Market building near the original Market entrance. Opened in 1946, you will sample the best pizza in Washington state at the fantastic lunch counter. This stop is exclusive to Tasty Tours, and the sample is included in the tour.
• Pike Place Fish Market - Yes, the tour visits the world-famous Pike Place Fish Co, where they throw the fish! The operator will explain the history and lore of this attraction as you enjoy complimentary dried fruit and vegetable samples at Simply Seattle.
• Don & Joe’s Meats - Don and Joe’s has been the Market butcher for 55 years and counting. A meat and cheese trail mix to go is included as the tour passes by.
• Pike Place Market - Secret Garden spot. The secret garden is a wonderful place for lunch with public seating and stunning views. The operator will explain the history of the Market and the roles of the PDA, Market Foundation, the Market Commons, and the Historic District in making it one of the magnificent seven public markets in the world and a truly unique community.
• MarketSpice - Discover teas from around the world at MarketSpice.
• Market Magic & Novelty Shop - Visit the longest-running magic shop in the Pacific Northwest and the sixth oldest in the USA as the tour ventures where no other tour goes, down into the seven-level Fairley Building. Perhaps a trick or two will be seen!
• Golden Age Collectables - The tour passes by Golden Age, the world’s oldest comic book shop, and where Sonic John began working in the Market in 1987.
• Holy Cow Records - Continuing the journey through the Lower Market Levels, the tour passes the amazing Holy Cow Records, always bustling with vinyl enthusiasts, as it makes its way back to the main level.
• Los Agaves At Pike - Located in the Sanitary Market Building, Los Agaves offers mouth-watering street tacos al pastor from this Market Family favorite. Samples and VIP discounts are part of the tour.
• The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar - The Athenian boasts the best happy hour view in the Market and is 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. A wonderful Market Family hangout.
• Chukar Cherries - The tour concludes with dessert at Chukar Cherries near the Athenian and the bridge to parking. An assortment of chocolate-covered dried cherries and nuts is included in the tour. From this central location, you can easily continue your Seattle adventure. The operator will fondly wave goodbye as you depart, filled with food, history, and delightful experiences!

• Sample delectable eats at 10 different food stops
• Exclusive discounts at each vendor shop on the tour
• Experience the Market with an insider guide from the Market family

• Parking is not included. There are many options to choose from, prices range from $5 and up.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Gratuity

Tasty Tours invites you to “Meet the Market” and embark on an adventure filled with incredible food, history, and culture alongside Supersonic John, a true Pacific Northwest native and the sole Market Family tour guide.

The Market spans a 9-acre historic district that can be daunting without expert guidance. Specializing in smaller group sizes, Sonic John will navigate you through the labyrinth to discover hidden treasures. Delight in a diverse array of Tasty exclusive food samples, including James Beard award winners, tacos, seafood, pizza, and more! Personally connect with the artisans, vendors, and community that make Pike Place Market unique. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Tasty Tours is authorized and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) to conduct tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA mandates that any business or individual offering paid tours within its properties and public areas of the historical district must be pre-approved and licensed for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.