SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 markets 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.”
Shop Mangwon market, snack on Seoul street food, then cook four Korean dishes at a local home and eat a hanjeongsik feast.
“This was such a fun event! We were met outside the station as expected and took a wonderful tour through the local market. As we walked, Sarah explained so much about the foods used in the Korean cooking culture. Once we arrived, she welcomed us into her home where the class was held. Her stories,…”
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.
“We had an amazing street food tour in Seoul, and a big part of that was our guide, Juno. His English was excellent, he created a great atmosphere, answered all our questions, and shared some personal stories along the way that really added to the experience. The food was fantastic, and the tour felt both…”
A small-group Downtown Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace views, ending in Insa-dong with tea.
“If you like Korean food, you should not miss this tour. Even if you think you know about Korean cooking, you'll learn about new dishes and find new tastes. I guarantee that you will return to the market later - probably every night that you are in Seoul - to eat even more.”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Pajeon, and Doenjang-Jjigae at a home, then enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast.
“A fantastic cooking class with delicious food and a fun and interactive host! Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn about Korean cooking and how to make it!”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“Had the best time on the Seoul Street Food Night Tour! Jae was an incredible host — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great local stories. He took us to spots I would’ve never found on my own, and every dish was chef’s kiss! From spicy tteokbokki to comforting odeng , everything was delicious. Highly recommend…”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“If you're participating in this experience at night in the fall, wear warm clothes: it gets quite chilly at night. Also, bring a small flashlight to light the ground as you walk around the Palace grounds: some uneven surfaces, high steps.”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three Korean classics in a small group. Hands-on class with a cookbook and leftovers included.
“The cooking class was super nice, authentic and we learned a lot. Also loved the part, that we visited the market beforehand.”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“We really enjoyed this tour despite raining really hard on the tour day (weather is unpredictable). Charles, our guide, was knowledgeable about Seoul. There were about 25 participants in this tour. He was flexible with itinerary. There were timeRead more”
Seoul at night in 5 hours: Changyeonggung Palace after dark, Gwangjang Market bites, Cheonggyecheon stroll, and Naksan Park views.
“Lucy was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful with taking photos for myself & my mom.”
Join a small-group Seoul night hike along Inwangsan Fortress, snack at a local market, and optional lantern-lit dinner near Seodaemun.
“excellent tour. magnificent hiking with great views of the city. Koa is very friendly. Snack in the local market and the dinner in the end were both very enjoying and tasty. highly recommended. very good Vegetarian options.”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local, then cook bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy studio near Mangwon Station.
“We had blast going to the market and then preparing our dishes. So much fun. The staff was wonderful!!”
Seoul in one day: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung changing of the guard, N Seoul Tower cable car, and Insadong/Namdaemun markets.
“Emily Lee our guide is super professional and friendly. She went above and beyond to provide us with a crash course in Korean history as well as pop culture.”
Learn four kinds of kimchi in a small Seoul class with a Mangwon Market walk, street-food tastings, and a take-home container.
“This class was bustling with fun, from the ambience of meeting new people to the enjoyment of indulging in a delicious korean snack. Brought my 15 year old daughter and it was still great! Teacher was clear and funny, with minimal misunderstandings.”
A guided Seoul night loop with palace lights, street-food at Gwangjang Market, city-wall views from Naksan Park, and a river walk.
“We had a great time with our guide Kim! Very nice tour! Very good organisation! Perfect English! Super!”
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