Seattle: Ballard Farmers Market Food & Nordic History Tour
ID: GYG1479868-2259822
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Ballard Farmers Market with a local guide and taste 4+ local specialties. Hear stories of Nordic immigrants, Washington farms, fresh seafood, artisan food, and historic Ballard.
Discover one of Seattle’s favorite neighborhood markets with a local guide. Stroll along historic Ballard Avenue and explore the Farmers Market, where Washington farmers, local producers, and artisan food makers bring the flavors of the Pacific Northwest to the city.
See colorful produce, fresh seafood, baked goods, and handcrafted specialties while your local guide shares fascinating stories of the people behind the market. Enjoy 4 or more seasonal tastings from local vendors and discover how food, farming, and community continue to shape everyday life in Seattle.
Continue through Historic Ballard and hear stories of the Nordic immigrants who helped shape the neighborhood through fishing, maritime trades, and community life. Experience a side of Seattle where local food, immigrant heritage, and weekend traditions come together.
Highlights
- Explore the Ballard Farmers Market with a local guide on a walking tour
- Taste 4 seasonal specialties from Washington farmers and local producers
- Discover how farming, fishing, food, and immigrant traditions shaped Seattle
- Suitable for families, academics, or first-time visitors to Seattle.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary may be slightly adjusted depending on the actual situation on the day of travel.
Meeting instructions:
Meet your guide at the Ballard Centennial Bell, a historic landmark at the corner of 22nd Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW. Look for the large bell near the entrance to Ballard Avenue.
INCLUDED
- 4+ seasonal food tastings from participating local market vendors
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- English-speaking local guide
- Exploration of Ballard Farmers Market and Historic Ballard
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional food and drinks
- Purchases from market vendors
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
