SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 food & drink tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Seoul street-food night tour in Jongno: all food and drinks included, small group (max 10), plus Korean drinking games. 2 hours.
Most Popular“The food was very good, and Tan was a great guide who made the experience very fun. Great experience to try may authentic Korean dishes and drinks.”
A 2-hour Seoul night food tour at Gwangjang Market with up to 10 tastings, drinks, and Korean drinking games. Starts at Jongno 5-ga.
“great tour, even as a vegetarian I had plenty of options. I learned a lot, great introduction to Korean food and culture.”
A small-group Downtown Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace views, ending in Insa-dong with tea.
“Fantastic experience with Jae - he really knows his stuff and the exact right stalls to take you to. Not only that, but he has a poetic way of explaining the various foods you are consuming - both the flavor profiles and their relationship to the history of Korea. Highly recommend, especially if you can…”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“Jai was a very well spoken guide who provided us with a memorable Korean food experience. There was an abundance and variety of food included with the tour.”
Small-group Seoul night food tour with Korean BBQ, soju and rice wine tastings, dumplings, and hanok-area sweets. From Anguk.
“Chris was an exceptional guide for the food tour. Every place that we visited was unique and gave us a taste of the local food and culture. Chris is a foodie and picked the food courses very well. There was a lot of food and drinks, so come hungry. Hoghly recommend this tour if you…”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“Great insight into the food culture of Korea and if you ever wanted to experience the Zen of a Buddhist temple”
Seoul fun food tour with 12 tastings at Gwangjang Market, a Cheonggyecheon stroll, make-your-own ramen, and Ikseon-dong cafes.
“Suha was a fantastic hostess and guide. Overall, the tour was excellent and well worth the money. More tastings than expected. Would highly recommend it if you have the time.”
Catch a KBO game at Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium with K-BBQ or fried chicken and a beer. Join local chants with a guide.
“Amazing, highly recommend, unforgettable experience and the guide was very welcoming.”
Small-group soju tasting inside Samhae Soju distillery in Mapo-gu. 7+ pours, 90-proof styles, and the 3 pigs story.
“Great knowledge and tasting of different levels and tastes of soju. I feel company could get more customers with improved marketing and aesthetics.”
A private Seoul food tour with 10 tastings in markets and landmarks, guided by a multilingual local. Skip crowds, eat well.
“Our guide was hilarious and kept us on our toes. She knew all the best spots for food. All the food was amazing!!! And we are definitely going back to have more! I would recommend this tour to everyone!”
Watch a KBO game in Seoul with a host-led dinner and beer before you hit Jamsil Stadium for chants, cheer squads, and easy tickets.
“What a wonderful time!! It’s hard to navigate the Korean ticketing system so this was perfect! The game was so cool and the hosts were extremely helpful.”
A high-proof soju tasting in Hongdae with Sam’s English-led lesson on Korean rice alcohol, plus at least 7 samples at a distillery.
“Sam was amazing. Very knowledgable and easy to get along with”
Small-group Seoul chicken and beer night starting at Mangwon Market, with local stops, dinner and drinks, and a relaxed pace.
“All three stops were unique in their own way, but all had delicious chicken and beer. This was a great introduction to the chicken and beer scene in Seoul.”
Small-group Seoul e-bike tour with palace-area sights, Cheonggyecheon, and a seasonal Happy Hour meal with drinks, all in 3 hours.
“10/10 highly recommend! This was a really great bike tour! I booked it last minute and they didn’t cancel although it was just me. The tour guide was very informative and the tour itself was well planned. We had stops for snacks and had plentRead more”
Join a Seoul food walk through Mangwon Market and Hangang Park for cheap-to-fancy bites, led by local guides Jay and Sam.
“Our tour guide, Jay, was very knowledgable about the food market offerings. We first stopped by a grocery store to get drinks. She made some great recommendations - and now I'm hooked on Barley tea with scorched rice! We feasted on Read more”
The palaces and markets, the day trips out to the border and the island, and every way to spend a day in the city.
