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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Seattle hosts to get to the bottom of the city’s coffee culture, although after a few cups, you might be sprinting not crawling.

In a city that prides itself on having the most coffee shops in America, it goes without saying that you’ll end up enjoying a cup or three.

The coffee here picked up where tea and vitamin D left off (can we thank the famous Seattle drizzle for this caffeine-obsessed culture?), and the city is now a mecca for all things coffee.

You’ll get to visit the original Starbucks Cafe in Pike Place Market - all in the name of history, of course - as well as discover some trendy brew labs and the unique, quirky and independent coffee shops on which the city prides itself.

Try your hand at being a barista at the La Marzocco Espresso Lab - it will give you a greater appreciation of the work of a barista when you sip your next cup - then let the professionals show you how it’s done.

With the right pastry, cake, or bake alongside (which of course you’ll also indulge in), you’ll be in coffee heaven in no time.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Spend 3 hours with a host who knows a thing or two about a good coffee, who will introduce you to the real coffee culture of Seattle
  • Your experience, your vibe - we’ll take you to the Original Starbucks, but the other two spots can be selected based on your tastes and style
  • Get to sample a classic cup or a delightful blend
  • Learn a thing or two about being a barista at the La Marzocco Espresso Lab
  • Have a laid back, enjoyable time with a Seattle local – kicking back and learning about something you’ll both agree on – good coffee!
  • Get recommendations about local cafes and other trendy coffee shops to enjoy a Seattle cuppa or two

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with your host
  • Includes 3 coffee tastings and 1 cake or pastry per person
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Additional Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Reviews

    Great service and experience. Fantastic overview to kick off our three day stay. Perfect weather and fantastic memories.

    September 2020

    Scott A

    An anniversary tour to remember, who knew finding coffee in Seattle could be challenging? Cafe Ladro and lower Queen Anne hill managed to shine despite the Emerald cities current difficulties.

    September 2020

    Michael O

    we visited 3 Hacker Markets and tasted many differt foods and drinks while learning abotu the food culture of Singapore.

    April 2024

    Suzanne W

    Our guide Shuto, went out of his way to show us aspects of Tokyo that amazed us. He perfectly paced the tour to accomodate my slow pace walking and his excellent interpersonal skills meant he kept us entertained with interesting insights into Japan’s culture, history and lifestyle. We couldn’t recommend this experience more highly.

    April 2024

    Alice M

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Meet our local hosts in Seattle. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.