Pier 55 along Waterfront thru Public Market
Waterfront, Wheelchair accessible,Pike place market,Seattle, public market,Alaskan Way,
Enjoy the heart of the old waterfront as you take a walking ( wheelchair/stroller friendly) tour along the central waterfront from Pier 55 to the Aquarium on Pier 59, then crossing Alaskan Way to ride the hidden elevator up to the top level to a terrific photo opp of the bay, ferry traffic, Mt. Rainier, and more before you enter the top level of the Public Market. The walking tour visits the highlights of the Public Market as you loop around the top level of the Pike Place Market before returning you to the waterfront. Tour includes the original Starbuck’s, the newest “concept” Starbuck’s, the first frozen yogurt stand in Washington, flying Salmon, colorful produce stands, and more.
Start at: Pier 55 (1101 Alaskan Way)
Tour Length: 70 minutes
Tour Type: Walking – level grades with elevators
Category: Yodio Tours
Located in 1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Tracks:
- Welcome!
- Sponsor of this tour
- Overview of the tour
- Introduce the Guide
- Free Bus option
- Sponsor - Elliott's
- Pier 55 to Pier 59
- Sign for elevator
- Entry to garage and elevator
- Big Sign for Elevator
- Exit elevator, fabulous view
- Skybridge to Public Market
- Enter Market at Loback Meat sign
- City Fish Market
- Fresh cut flower section of market
- Starbucks -- the original
- Stewart House
- Smoked Salmon and more
- LaPanier Bakery - French style
- Watch cheese being made
- Tasty cheese samples for free
- The original Sur La Table
- Jack's Fish Spot
- Casual dining at the counter of a market haunt
- Three Sisters bakery
- First frozen yogurt stand in Seattle
- Photo opportunity of Public Market sign
- Test site for newest Starbucks retail store idea
- Sponsor - Green Tortoise Hostel
- Main entry to Market - the magazine stand
- A Market icon -- De Laurenti's Deli
- Old style magazine stand anchors entry to Market
- Fresh made donuts while you watch
- Place Pigalle -- great view, good food
- Sponsor - Place Pigalle
- Where's the Beef? @ Don & Joe's Meats
- Beware of low flying fish
- Rachel the Pig -- the Market mascot
- Post Alley and gum wall
- Option to closely view gum wall
- Okay, so it's famous for a lot of gum on a wall
- Never remodeled, always enjoyed, comfortable
- Options to return to waterfront
- Lowell's
- Back to skybridge and down elevator
- Aaron wishes you well
- Sponsored by Argosy Cruises at Pier 55