Taste your way through Seattle's famous Pike Place Market on a private food tour featuring smoked salmon, baked goods, and rich local history. Join Sum Good Tours for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the walking distances are moderate and at an easy pace.
Wildlife
History
Pike Place Market has been operating since 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously running public farmers’ markets in the United States.
Conservation
The market promotes sustainable seafood and supports local farmers and artisans to reduce environmental impact.
Sum Good Tours
Taste your way through Seattle's famous Pike Place Market on a private food tour featuring smoked salmon, baked goods, and rich local history. Join Sum Good Tours for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
Sum Good Tours is a Seattle-based tour company that offers guided culinary and cultural walking experiences across downtown Seattle and Ballard. The company specializes in food-focused small-group tours that showcase local flavors and neighborhood stories. Popular itineraries include the Seattle Chocolate Tour — a two-hour walk featuring 12 tastings across eight downtown spots — and several Pike Place Market experiences such as the Gourmet Food Tour with guided tastings from six gourmet spots and the Meet Me at the Market tour, a 1 hour and 15-minute walk sampling foods from eight iconic shops including smoked salmon and baked goods.
The Seattle Seafood Brunch Tour is a 2.5-hour culinary walk sampling salmon, Dungeness crab, and oysters at three top eateries while exploring Pike Place Market’s history. The Craft Cocktail Gourmet Food Tour visits three premier restaurants and cocktail lounges, combining gourmet food with craft cocktails and local stories. In Ballard, the Viking Beer Crawl is a 3.5-hour walking tour that explores two breweries, two restaurants, and a café inside the National Nordic Museum, and includes neighborhood highlights like historic bridges and salmon runs.
Guides emphasize local context, tasting notes, and cultural insight to deepen guests’ appreciation of Seattle’s food scene. Tours are presented as structured, led experiences with specific durations and tasting stops. Sum Good Tours focuses on culinary discovery, local businesses, and guided storytelling to create reliable, repeatable experiences for visitors and locals alike.
Reservations are available online or through third-party booking platforms, depending on tour, specific date, and availability.
Tours Offered
6 tours
Culinary and cultural walks
Typical Duration
1–3.5 hrs
Short guided walking experiences
Location
Seattle, WA
Based in Downtown and Ballard
Focus
Food & Drink
Chocolate, seafood, cocktails, beer
Check available dates and itineraries for chocolate tours, Pike Place Market walks, seafood brunches, craft cocktails, and the Ballard Viking Beer Crawl.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be walking and standing for over an hour, so comfortable footwear is a must.
Bring a Light Jacket
Seattle’s weather can be unpredictable; a light jacket will keep you comfortable.
Arrive Hungry
Skip a heavy meal beforehand to fully enjoy the generous food samples.
Ask Lots of Questions
Your guide loves sharing stories, so engage for a richer experience.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating market alleyways and standing during tastings.
Light Rain Jacket
Keeps you dry during Seattle's frequent spring showers.
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Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tour without buying plastic bottles.
Small Backpack or Crossbody Bag
Convenient for carrying personal items and any small purchases.