We offer tours of the Market on Saturday mornings during the summer months. These tours are led by Friends of the Market board members and volunteers. We take you on well-worn paths through the Market’s main shopping areas and back passageways as you learn about history, unique artwork, and the hidden features of this, the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers market.
When:
June, July, August & September – Saturdays only
Reservations for summer tours are now open. Use the link below to book your tour. See you at the Market!
Time:
8:30 – 10:00am (Meet at 8:20am)
Where:
Pike Street Main Entrance
Beneath the large Public Market Center neon sign & clock
When in doubt, look for Rachel – a very large bronze pig!
Activity Level:
Moderately challenging for wheelchairs due to cobblestone street and several steep city blocks.
Cost:
Advance ticket purchase is required. Please book well in advance, tours are limited to 10 people. Purchased tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled as your space is guaranteed for that tour.
Adult – $18
Senior (65+) – $12
Children (6-12) – $10
Children under 6 – Free
Friends of the Market 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 public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.
