Pike Place Market vs Snoqualmie Falls: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Pike Place Market first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 80 for Snoqualmie Falls, and it has 91 ranked ways to see it versus 35. With a full day in Seattle, pair them: plan Pike Place Market in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Pike Place Market in Seattle, United States

Pike Place Market

Snoqualmie Falls in Seattle, United States

Snoqualmie Falls

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Pike Place Market compared with Snoqualmie Falls in Seattle
Pike Place MarketSnoqualmie Falls
Ranked experiences9135
Top Outty Ranking9393
Average ranking (top 10)9080
Cheapest experience$39$50
Average time needed2.6h5.8h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitYesYes

Best ways to see Pike Place Market

  1. 1. Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $94 · 4h

  2. 2. Pike Place Market Tasting Tour

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $69 · 2h

  3. 3. Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $75 · 2h

  4. 4. Seattle City Tour

    Outty Ranking 91 · from $89 · 3h

  5. 5. Early-Bird Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $69 · 2h

All 91 Pike Place Market experiences

Best ways to see Snoqualmie Falls

  1. 1. Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

    Outty Ranking 93 · from $94 · 4h

  2. 2. Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $50 · 4.5h

  3. 3. Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation included)

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $77 · 4h

  4. 4. Snoqualmie falls and Twin Falls Hike

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $75 · 4h

  5. 5. Seattle Wine and Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $140 · 6h

All 35 Snoqualmie Falls experiences

Frequently asked questions

Pike Place Market or Snoqualmie Falls: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Pike Place Market first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 90 against 80 for Snoqualmie Falls, and it has 91 ranked ways to see it versus 35. With a full day in Seattle, pair them: plan Pike Place Market in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Pike Place Market or Snoqualmie Falls?

Ranked experiences at Pike Place Market start from $39 and at Snoqualmie Falls from $50 per person. Pike Place Market and Snoqualmie Falls can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Pike Place Market and Snoqualmie Falls?

Experiences at Pike Place Market run 2.6 hours on average and at Snoqualmie Falls 5.8 hours, so both fit in one day in Seattle with a break in between.

Can you do Pike Place Market and Snoqualmie Falls on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Pike Place Market options and 100% of Snoqualmie Falls options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Pike Place Market: Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour (Outty Ranking 93, from $94). For Snoqualmie Falls: Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour (Outty Ranking 93, from $94).

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