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“Really fun experience and Yoon was a great guide!! The food was amazing and we got to try so many different things, would highly recommend”
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.
“The tour was excellent, Roky is one of the best tour guides I've ever met. He not just showed us delicious food but also taught us really interesting Korean food and drink etiquette.”
A small-group Downtown Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace views, ending in Insa-dong with tea.
“We did this tour a few hours after we landed. We showed up hungry and it started straight to a restaurant. We learned about the area and what sort of food is traditional. We were also treated to traditional wine as well during the tour. We wRead more”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“On our first day in Seoul we did this tour which was the best idea! Our tour guide Jae showed us around the Gwangjang Market, led us to all sorts of food spots in which we had a lot of typical Korean food like Tteokbokki, fish cake soup, Mandu and also Makgeolli and Somaek (beer…”
Small-group Seoul night food tour with Korean BBQ, soju and rice wine tastings, dumplings, and hanok-area sweets. From Anguk.
“Chris was a great guide, keeping our spirits up even in a freezing cold evening. We loved that the tour included food that we didn’t expect, giving us a taste of things we’d never seen or heard of before. 10/10 would recommend, especially if your guide is Chris.”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“Was a really nice evening with great authentic food and a couple of temples. Bruce was a very hospitable guide.”
Seoul fun food tour with 12 tastings at Gwangjang Market, a Cheonggyecheon stroll, make-your-own ramen, and Ikseon-dong cafes.
“Suhan was a delightful host, patiently and enthusiastically explaining every dish to us including the history and practices regarding it. In all, we tried a stunning 19 different food and drinks! The Gwangjang Market was fascinating and we can't Read more”
Catch a KBO game at Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium with K-BBQ or fried chicken and a beer. Join local chants with a guide.
“Great night at the baseball (and KBBQ) for the finals series. Tickets were more expensive than first advertised due to finals series being on, but the communication was clear and up front (with offer of refund if needed). We were taken aback by the constant signing, celebrating and festivities. Was a great night… and the…”
Small-group soju tasting inside Samhae Soju distillery in Mapo-gu. 7+ pours, 90-proof styles, and the 3 pigs story.
“Had a great time learning about and tasting what real soju is compared to what’s in our local grocery stores. Sam was really easy to talk to and is really kind! Highly recommend!”
A private Seoul food tour with 10 tastings in markets and landmarks, guided by a multilingual local. Skip crowds, eat well.
“It was a very nice combination of food and some history and culture. “Noodle Alley” was a highlight and something one would likely not find on one’s own.”
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.
“The food was delicious. Although we sat down to watch the baseball game, it was unfortunately canceled due to rain. My family and I arrived a little late to the meeting point because we missed the message Alex had kindly sent the day beRead more”
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.
“Absolutely fantastic. We loved learning more about Soju and tasting the different flavours but the best bit of the tour is Sam who is informative, funny and just a genuinely nice guy. Definitely recommend!”
Small-group Seoul chicken and beer night starting at Mangwon Market, with local stops, dinner and drinks, and a relaxed pace.
“My favorite experience during our week long visit to Seoul. Our guide, Ron, absolutely amazing. The chicken, fantastic. The beer and soju - spot on. In my humble opinion, a visit to Seoul would not be complete without this tour. Don’t wait, book it - you will have a blast!”
Small-group Seoul e-bike tour with palace-area sights, Cheonggyecheon, and a seasonal Happy Hour meal with drinks, all in 3 hours.
“The tour was fantastic. Our guide Vincent was beyond knowledgeable and keen to share and show the city he loves. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive .... and fun! Because of that tour we fell in love with Seoul. Thank you Vincent!”
Join a Seoul food walk through Mangwon Market and Hangang Park for cheap-to-fancy bites, led by local guides Jay and Sam.
“Jay is a great guide. She wove Korean culture, history, and food into an enjoyable evening. 5++ stars.”
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