Top 6 Market Tours in the USA

1.Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,733 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Walk Pike Place Market with a chef guide such as Will, Sylas, Noah, Scott, or Eric, stopping for about nine tastings. Expect chowder, Beecher’s cheese, chocolate, produce, spices, and rotating specialties. The two-hour tour moves at a steady pace and includes a discount card for later shopping.

“Be prepared for deliciousness! Some stairs but overall easy pace. Great variety of food samples and stories. Loved the history bit about the Gold Rush, Eddie Bauer and Nordstrom’s.”

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2.Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,696 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68Best value

Join Show Me Seattle for a two-hour English walking tour through Pike Place Market. Guides such as Bob, Chip, Woody, and Lucky lead groups of up to 12 to eight or more tastings, including chowder, smoked salmon, pastries, gelato, and local specialties.

“Our experience with Woody was great, he took us to all the cool spots, very knowledgeable and friendly. The little dishes we got were all so yummy, our favorite was definitely the clam chowder. We would do this again, thank you Woody!”

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3.Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,154 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start at 9 a.m. with a small group of up to 12, meeting at indi chocolate near Pike Place Market. Your guide leads you through smoked salmon, pastries, produce, chocolate, and other samples while sharing market stories. Guides may include Lucky, Chip, Bob, Woody, or Jerry.

“Bobs was great. Enjoyed learning about the market. Food was yummy, especially the gelato and cookie.”

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4.Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 847 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Walk Pike Place Market with a chef such as Will, Noah, Robert, or Jonathan, stopping nine times for seafood, tacos, cheese, sweets, and more. You will hear market stories, skip selected lines, pick up shopping tips, and receive 10% off at partner vendors.

“Will is an excellent guide! Don’t let the baby face fool you, he knows his stuff. Great overview of the market area and some damn tasty food spots. Highly recommend going for the Hokkaido scallop.”

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5.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Join a small group of up to 14 for a noon food walk from Chelsea Market to Pier 57, the High Line, and Hudson Yards. Expect pizza, dumplings, tacos, egg tarts, mini donuts, and a seasonal drink, with guides such as Sergio, Chris, Michele, and Justin bringing local stories to life.

“Excellent experience. Learn a lot of history about the city. Gives history on food and where it came from.”

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6.Streetcar Food Tour and Findlay Market with Riverside Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Beth, Laura, Marcia, or Terry, riding Cincinnati’s streetcar between downtown, Over-the-Rhine, and Findlay Market. Expect six food tastings, city history, murals, and an all-day streetcar pass. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Great city and people that give tour. Good food. Interesting facts and infomation. Beautiful pictueres.”

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