Seattle Ghost Walking Tour: Pike Place Market Booze

Ghost stories and bar stops through Pike Place Market after dark

This ghost and pub walking tour takes you through Pike Place Market in Seattle with a costumed guide for 2-2.5 hours, stopping at several historic bars while hearing stories of local hauntings and the city's spooky past. The tour visits The Gum Wall on the way, includes time for photos, and ends with a view of Pike Place Market from one of the bar stops. All guests must be 21+ with valid photo ID. Drinks are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seattle ghost tour and pub crawl

• Meet at historical venue
• Visit bars in Pike Place Market
• Grab drink with market view
• Walk by The Gum Wall
• Stop at bar with eerie history
• Explore haunted Seattle stories

The experience

The tour starts at a historic bar in Pike Place Market and moves through the neighborhood on foot, with your costumed guide leading the way through 2-2.5 hours of walking and storytelling. You'll stop at several different bars along the route: each one a chance to order a drink (on your own tab) while the guide reveals the haunted history tied to that particular spot. The Gum Wall gets a stop for photos as you head toward the third bar, and one of the stops offers an overhead view of Pike Place Market itself, so you're seeing the neighborhood from different angles as the evening unfolds.

The stories focus on Seattle's long-dead phantoms and the city's spooky past, woven into the real history of the places you're standing. Because the tour route and which bars you visit are subject to availability, the exact stops may shift, but the structure stays the same: walk, listen, drink if you want, move on. The costumed guide sets the tone and keeps the pace, so you're not navigating or deciding where to go next. Just following along and absorbing the stories as Pike Place Market transforms after dark.

What’s included

• Costumed tour guide leading the entire 2-2.5 hour walking tour.
• stories of local ghosts, hauntings and Seattle history.
• visits to several historic bars in Pike Place Market.
• time at The Gum Wall for photos.
• overhead views of Pike Place Market from one of the bar stops.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 16:00, 19:00 and 19:30

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AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Nightly Spirits

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the ghost stories and bar atmosphere of Pike Place Market without planning which stops to hit or what order to visit them. The costumed guide handles the route, the pacing and the stories, so you just show up with your ID and follow along.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What bars do we stop at on the Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos tour?

The tour visits several historic bars throughout Pike Place Market, but the exact stops are subject to availability and may change. Each bar is chosen for its history and atmosphere, and you'll have time to order a drink at your own expense while the guide tells the stories tied to that location.

Is alcohol included in the Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos tour?

No, drinks are not included and are at your own expense. You'll have time to order at each bar stop, but the cost of any beverages is separate from the tour price.

How long is the Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos tour?

The tour runs 2-2.5 hours total, combining walking through Pike Place Market with stops at bars where the guide shares ghost stories and Seattle history.

What is The Gum Wall and why do we stop there?

The Gum Wall is a famous Seattle landmark covered in chewed gum, located in Pike Place Market. The tour stops there on the way to the third bar, giving you time to take photos before moving on.

Do I need to be a certain age to join the Haunted Seattle Booze and Boos tour?

Yes, all guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID. This is a requirement for entry to the bars and participation in the tour.

What kind of physical fitness do I need for this tour?

The tour involves 2-2.5 hours of walking through Pike Place Market, so you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Service animals are allowed.