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“Our tour was so fun and Juno was a wonderful host! He was very knowledgeable about Korean food and culture and explained everything very well. He was very kind and made everyone feel welcome and included. The food was so delicious!! This tour was amazing, definitely 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.
“Tour was great. Juno was an amazing guide! Food was very delicious. Great to see local foods.”
A small-group Downtown Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace views, ending in Insa-dong with tea.
“Jae was excellent. We had a wide variety of food, some good laughs and got to see parts of Seoul. He talked about the names of each dish and why they are called what they are.”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“Taeseong was my guide, he was very friendly and informative. the tour was well paced with lots of variety, giving a good amount of time between stops to not get too full too quickly. Overall a good way to see some more of the city and try some tasty Korean dishes.”
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.
“It was an amazing experience, Rob Lee was amazing, so informative, we had a great time, I felt like I knew him from a long time ago. I will definitely recommend him, Thank you Rod I had a great time”
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.
“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.”
Small-group Seoul e-bike tour with palace-area sights, Cheonggyecheon, and a seasonal Happy Hour meal with drinks, all in 3 hours.
“My husband and I joined a small group tour on our first day in Seoul. What a great introduction to Seoul! Between the tour and our guides recommendations, we were able to determine what else we wanted to see during our short time in Seoul. The guide was great and made sure everyone was having…”
Join a Seoul food walk through Mangwon Market and Hangang Park for cheap-to-fancy bites, led by local guides Jay and Sam.
“Jay was our guide and it was a great experience. She has such passion for the delicious food she has chosen to share with us. Loved every moment of the tour.”
Seoul Namdaemun Market Food Tour: 150 minutes, small group, 4 street-food tastings, lunch, crafts, and alley walks for $71.
“Joy is a kind and very prepared person. In just 2 hours she completely immersed us in Korean culture. Highly recommended.”
Chef Yie’s vegan and vegetarian Seoul tour: about 15 plant-based dishes at Gwangjang Market plus a walk to Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“The vegan food tour with Chef Yie was so much fun! With his friendly and open manner, he guided us through the market and introduced us to the best vegan options. We definitely had enough to eat and were able to taste our way through many different dishes. He was very well prepared and we…”
Make vegan Korean classics in Seoul: gimbap, sundubu jjigae, tofu pancakes, and flower-topped rice dough in a small class in Itaewon.
“I really enjoyed this workshop. The food was delicious. The class was hosted by Soomin, who was very friendly, explained everything clearly with step by step insturctions, told us a lot about the ingredients and traditions, and gave us some useful tips on vegan food in Seoul.”
Walk Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong, then snack through Gwangjang Market on a 3-hour Seoul street food tour with 3–5 tastings.
“The tour guide told us many about Korean culture and the origins of traditional Korean food. This tour was engaging and we are very enjoy as we walked and tasted various foods along the way. The guide's explanations shed light on many aspects of Korean food culture that were previously unknown to us, making our…”
A 2-hour English seafood market tour at Noryangjin Fish Market with a local guide, filleting viewing, and lunch sashimi.
“My tour experience was great with my guide Joy who did a fantastic job by explaining me everything about the Korean food and also the Korean history! It was amazing to see so many different kinds of fish and shellfish. I also learned how to eat sashimi in Korean style ;) Great experience also with…”
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