Join Sum Good Tours for a private gourmet tasting adventure at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Savor top local flavors while discovering hidden gems in this iconic culinary hotspot.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the tour involves casual walking and standing with regular breaks for tasting.
Wildlife
History
Pike Place Market opened in 1907 as a public farmers' market to support local farmers and fishermen selling directly to consumers, making it one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the U.S.
Conservation
Efforts are underway to reduce waste and support sustainable seafood sourcing within the market, minimizing the environmental impact of vendors and visitors.
Sum Good Tours
Join Sum Good Tours for a private gourmet tasting adventure at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Savor top local flavors while discovering hidden gems in this iconic culinary hotspot.
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 Walking Shoes
You'll be on your feet moving between multiple locations, so comfortable shoes are essential.
Arrive Hungry but Not Starving
Eat a light meal beforehand; the tastings are generous, but you want to enjoy each flavor fully.
Bring a Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while walking through the market, but be mindful that some vendors don’t offer water.
Keep an Open Mind for New Flavors
Try everything, even foods you haven’t had before—some of the best finds are surprises.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Good foot support is important for walking around the market and urban streets.
Light Rain Jacket
Spring showers are common in Seattle, so a rain jacket keeps you dry without bulk.
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Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during your tour as some tastings may be salty or rich.
Small Backpack or Crossbody Bag
Carry your personal items conveniently while allowing your hands to be free.