Free self-guided walk · Seattle

Pike Place to Pioneer Square

A free self-guided walk through downtown Seattle, from Pike Place Market down to the waterfront and along to Pioneer Square.

Distance
1.6 km
Walking time
21 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk links Seattle's famous market with the rebuilt waterfront and the city's oldest neighbourhood.

It's downhill to the water, then flat.

  • Terrain: Steep streets near the market; flat along the waterfront.
  • Best time: Morning, when the market stalls open.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Pike Place Market

    Start under the market's neon clock.

  2. Gum Wall

    The alley wall covered in chewing gum.

  3. Seattle Aquarium

    Down the Pike Street Hillclimb to the waterfront.

  4. Colman Dock

    The ferry terminal.

  5. Pioneer Square

    Finish under the iron pergola.

Tips

  • The market is busiest at midday at weekends.
  • The Underground Tour starts in Pioneer Square.
  • Ferries to Bainbridge Island give great skyline views.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.