Overview
Is chocolate a food or a technology? Why does it hold such a special place in cultures around the world? Most importantly: How do YOU like your chocolate?
On this 2 hr 15 min walking tour you'll need all your senses to help answer these questions, and there's no better place to explore chocolate than the city famous for beans that give you a buzz.
Included in your ticket price are 12 individual tastes of chocolate (keep breakfast light). We will visit 8 of Downtown Seattle's most beloved bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and chocolatiers.
Dark. Milk. Drinking. Solid. Spicy. Bitter. Sweet. Nuts. Fruit. Peanut Butter. Mint. And Pure. You will leave this tour filled to the brim with chocolatey goodness, but also a deeper understanding of what chocolate is, what it means, and where it can take us. There’s a deeply human story behind each decadent bite you take.
Like chocolate, this tour is for everyone, so let us know ahead of time how we may best accommodate you.
We hope you’ll join us!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you outside on the sidewalk near the entrance of Dahlia Bakery. Please do not ask the staff to confirm any information about the tour.
You should expect a text message from your guide about an hour before the start time. Feel free to call or text them when you arrive.
End point
The tour will end on 1st Ave up from Pike Place Market
What to expect
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Dahlia Bakery
15 min
One of the best bakeries in Seattle, and unmatched in bread making. World famous for their Triple Coconut Cream Pie, this bakery has a few hidden chocolate gems you'll get to try on this tour.
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Pike Place Market
15 min
Learn about the oldest continuously running farmer's market in the U.S. while enjoying some of its most delicious chocolate desserts!
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maíz
10 min
Pike Place Market's very own tortilleria, opened in 2021. Here we'll see how the ancient history of chocolate in Central and South America expresses itself in the modern day.
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Pike Place Market
10 min
No chocolate here worth sampling on tour, but we'll happily pause the tour for a selfie in front of the oldest running Starbucks!
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Freya Bakery & Cafe
10 min
Another phenomenal bakery in the city, know for not cutting corners and making everything from scratch. Look out for their very own special recipe of Danish inspired hot cocoa.
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DeLaurenti
10 min
A wonderland of all things delicious and Italian, this grocery store located in Pike Place Market boasts the widest selection of craft chocolate bars anywhere in the city.
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Seattle Waterfront
10 min
On a clear day you can see 2 mountain ranges from one spot over the water of the Puget Sound.
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The Confectional
10 min
Confess your love for.... cheesecake! There's a little something special hidden behind the counter as well, tied to the Colombian roots of founder Paul Verano.
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Chukar Cherries
10 min
One of the most beloved Washington State business, Chukar Cherries has been enrobing locally grown dried cherries n European style chocolate since 1986.
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Woodring at Pike Place Market
10 min
Guest diner on the "Pike Place Pickle" episode (season 10 episode 5) of Top Chef, Dale Nelson is a wizard of all things jarred. His company, Woodring Orchards, offers visitors jams, pickles, pepper jellies, honey, caramel, and of course various hand crafted chocolate sauces. Dale grows the cacao himself, traveling twice a year to Venezuela for harvest.
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SELEUŠS Chocolates
15 min
Each truffle at Seleušs is tailored by a single individual, Alexander Long. He is a master of paring the right chocolate with the right add-in, whether it be fruit, honey, liquor or even tobacco. To accomplish this, Alex scours the globe for the perfect chocolate for each variety of truffle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Seattle Chocolate Tour
Can I cancel Seattle Chocolate Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 15 min.
Where does it start?
Your guide will meet you outside on the sidewalk near the entrance of Dahlia Bakery. Please do not ask the staff to confirm any information about the tour.
What's included?
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dahlia Bakery, Pike Place Market, maíz, Freya Bakery & Cafe, DeLaurenti, Seattle Waterfront, The Confectional, Chukar Cherries.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Sum Good Tours
