BEST OF · MARKET FOOD TOURS IN THE USA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 market food tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Pike Place Market with a chef guide, sampling chowder, cheese, chocolate, tacos, and more in a small Seattle group.
“The variety of foods were delicious and Will was an outstanding guide. Travelers should know that there are very few opportunities to sit down in the tour. If standing for two hours is not comfortable, this may not be the right tour for them.”
Taste Pike Place Market's best bites, learn its history, and get insider tips on this two-hour Seattle food walk.
“Chip is an outstanding tour guide! Perfect blend of personality, information and food. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone in the area!”
Review of Pike Place Market’s early tasting tour, with food stops, local history, guide tips, pricing, logistics, and who should book.
“Pike Place Market gets very busy so the early tour is ideal. Great variety of samples. Nice stories. Lucky was a well informed tour guide.”
A practical review of Philadelphia’s $59 food tour, with five tastings, Reading Terminal Market, local history, and tips for getting the most value.
“David was an awesome guide- friendly, knowledgeable, and very adept at finding seating for our group at Reading Terminal Market in a crowd!! The food selection was yummy, diverse and we enjoyed the interactive conversations about local history. We can see why this is a popular tour!”
Review of Seattle’s Pike Place Market chef food tour, with nine tastings, market stories, practical tips, value, and dietary advice.
“Will was a great chef guide for our tour & tastings. learned a bit about foid & about Pike Makeyplace. we enjoyed the tastings & the humor along the way! Glad we chose this tour!”
Taste Chelsea Market, walk the High Line, and explore Hudson Yards on a three-hour NYC food tour with local history and six tastings.
“What a fantastic tour! Michele was warm and engaging throughout and taught us so many interesting historical facts about the area, with details cleverly interwoven and linked as the tour progressed. She was very knowledgeable indeed and very entertaining. The food and drinks punctuated the tour really well at just the right moments and the choices were all delicious. Extremely well organised right down to where to fill water bottles and which restrooms to take advantage of. A fabulous start to our stay in NYC, totally recommend this!”
Review of Cincinnati’s 3-hour streetcar food tour, with Findlay Market, local dishes, city history, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Laura was an absolutely fantastic guide! So friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area and all things Cincinnati. This tour was such a great chance to learn the history of the area and taste delicious local dishes. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to the area.”
Taste eight Pike Place Market favorites, hear its stories, and learn why Seattle’s iconic market is best explored with a guide.
“Frankie was a great guide! I loved all the interesting history and stories we learned along the way; it really added so much to the experience. The food was delicious, and each stop had something unique to offer. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for history, fun, and flavorful way to explore the area!”
Explore Atlanta’s oldest market, sample four local dishes, and make Southern biscuits in this friendly two-hour food tour.
“Filling savory and sweet tasting samples were provided. The guide, Kristen, was friendly and accommodating.”
Taste 8 or more Pike Place Market specialties, hear Seattle stories, and explore with a local guide on this well-loved two-hour tour.
“Woody was awesome - he made the tour genuine and personal! Super sweet w kids and gives a great variety of food choices. Would go again!”
Review of Boston’s North End and Market District food tour, with pizza, chowder, cannoli, local history, practical tips, and value advice.
“From the moment we walked up Audrey made us feel right at home. I have taken many food tours and this by far was one of the best. We had a small intimate group of 11, which was the perfect size! Audrey’s relationships in the community and wonderful sense of humor made it one of the best parts of our trip to Boston. Make sure you ask her how to roast strawberries!”
Eat through Chelsea Market, Market 57, and the High Line on a three-hour NYC food tour with city views, local bites, and a small group.
“Absolutely loved it! We were very full afterwards and all the food was great! Justin was a wonderful guide- very informative. Would definitely recommend!”
Explore Boston’s North End through clam chowder, lobster rolls, markets, history, and Italian pastries on this small-group food walk.
“We were excited to eat in the Oyster House, gat to the north end to sample food, a listen to all the cool information about Boston!”
Taste Chelsea Market’s best bites, hear local history, and walk the High Line on this lively three-hour NYC food tour.
“Really enjoyed the tour -- the tastings were well-sized, and you should go on an empty stomach! I can't wait to go back to Chelsea Market!”
Pike Place Market food tour review with early access, smoked salmon, local treats, market history, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“My daughter and I joined guide Sarah for the tour and thoroughly enjoyed everything about it!”
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