SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 food 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“Tan was a great guide! Informative, funny and engaging! My 17 year old son and I really enjoyed this tour.”
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.
“One of the best food tours I have been on! Roku was amazing and made the tour! The food was so delicious. Would do this again 10/10”
A small-group Downtown Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace views, ending in Insa-dong with tea.
“We were first time visitors to Korea. Our guide shared the history and information about all of the traditional food we tried. It was fun and informative. It was quite an experience to walk through the market. There is a lot of food so don’t fill up at the first stop.”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“The tour was very good. It was just great to have Ji Yoon take us through the whole experience. She introduced us to the little restaurants that I would have been hesitant to try out but now I know the process it is easy to do. Ji also explained each of the dishes we tasted…”
Small-group Seoul night food tour with Korean BBQ, soju and rice wine tastings, dumplings, and hanok-area sweets. From Anguk.
“We had a nice time walking through Insadong and Ikseon-dong sampling dumplings, Korean BBQ and desserts. There was lots to eat and Chris was a very chilled guide. The last stop for pancakes at Gwangjang market was a wasted opporRead more”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“It’s nice to see a palace and temple at night with all the lighting. I loved the food market. It’s all very delicious and definitely the highlight. In the evening the food market is less crowded. Lia is a great guide.”
Seoul fun food tour with 12 tastings at Gwangjang Market, a Cheonggyecheon stroll, make-your-own ramen, and Ikseon-dong cafes.
“We enjoyed the food tour with June. She was very informative about the dishes and story behind each one. This food tour includes a lot of food, It’s worth it.”
A private Seoul food tour with 10 tastings in markets and landmarks, guided by a multilingual local. Skip crowds, eat well.
“I couldn't find the tour guide, he sent me directions in Korean (I only speak, English). I told him where I was and if he would meet me (I was only a few minutes from him). He refused and told me to hurry up because the tour started soon. I ended up canceling and not…”
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.
“When I say we had THE BEST TIME I'm not exaggerating. We did the tour on our last night in Seoul and it was perfect! It was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip. We learned so much about korean food and culture and got to try so much food too. We were…”
Seoul Namdaemun Market Food Tour: 150 minutes, small group, 4 street-food tastings, lunch, crafts, and alley walks for $71.
“Brilliant tour with a friendly host, I was the only one who book and she went out of her way to make sure I had a memorable experience. Took some nice photos of me. Very knowledgeable and if you want to immerse yourself in the culture I'd highly recommend. Maybe it would've been a different…”
Chef Yie’s vegan and vegetarian Seoul tour: about 15 plant-based dishes at Gwangjang Market plus a walk to Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“Chef Yie was a fantastic guide. He was personable, kind, and shared many interesting facts about the market and the many foods. He chose foods specific to our vegetarian preferences and all of the food choices were delicious! We ended up having 5 courses and sampled several Korean alcohols. Come hungry and you won’t be…”
Make vegan Korean classics in Seoul: gimbap, sundubu jjigae, tofu pancakes, and flower-topped rice dough in a small class in Itaewon.
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Soomin is a very warm hearted and nice host! We had such a great time together! It wasn’t easy for me to find vegan food in Seoul and thanx to Soomin I had a perfect dinner and last evening in Seoul. We made a whoRead more”
Walk Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong, then snack through Gwangjang Market on a 3-hour Seoul street food tour with 3–5 tastings.
“Alan our tour guide was great. He was friendly, helpful and a good communicator. Alan was very knowledgeable and the information he provided was very provided a good background to the area and its landmarks, foods and customs. The food choices were great, including the restaurant meal at the end of the tour and provided…”
Afternoon Seoul tour packs Gwangjang street food, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower views into one guided 4-hour ride with hotel pickup.
“Tour was exactly as advertised,. The tour, the tour guide and the driver were excellent. The tour guide was extremely flexible in terms of what we saw and how much time we spent at each location. Highly recommend.”
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