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.
“Wonderful! This was one of the highlights of our trip. Our kids enjoyed the experience and Ms. Sara made us all feel at ease.”
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.
“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.”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Pajeon, and Doenjang-Jjigae at a home, then enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast.
“This class was absolutely amazing! I recommend it to every person who comes to Seoul. The guide had great energy, we laughed a lot, all bonded, and ate THE BEST food. Our hearts are happy and our bellies are full!”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“Youla’s knowledge, warmth, and passion for the cuisine made every stop memorable, and we tasted dishes we never would have discovered on our own. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a true taste of the city.”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“What an amazing evening, thanks to Lena! This was an epic tour from the walking history to the amazing street food. Lena our guide was extremely knowledgeable and an absolute treasure! Thanks so much for this truly unforgettable experience!!”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three Korean classics in a small group. Hands-on class with a cookbook and leftovers included.
“I highly recommend this cooking class! Jomin, who leads and teaches the class, is absolutely wonderful. She explained everything clearly—from our visit to the market to guiding us step by step through each dish. The class was approachable and enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re an experienced cook or just starting out. Jomin also provides a…”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“Really good small group tour. A J was a great guide., friendly with good English. The minibus was comfortable”
Seoul at night in 5 hours: Changyeonggung Palace after dark, Gwangjang Market bites, Cheonggyecheon stroll, and Naksan Park views.
“Our guide Joseph was knowledgeable, funny and made the tour enjoyable”
Join a small-group Seoul night hike along Inwangsan Fortress, snack at a local market, and optional lantern-lit dinner near Seodaemun.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local, then cook bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy studio near Mangwon Station.
“I had much fun! The shopping experience in the market was great, busy enough to have a wide variety of items and stalls but not so busy it was congested. After shopping, we went to the kitchen and started cooking. The variety of food Read more”
Seoul in one day: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung changing of the guard, N Seoul Tower cable car, and Insadong/Namdaemun markets.
“My guide Yuna was amazing. She explained everything and was very attentive throughout the tour. We had enough time to appreciate every place we visited and got tips from Yuna on what to skip and where to spend extra time. Lunch in Insa-dong district was amazing!”
Learn four kinds of kimchi in a small Seoul class with a Mangwon Market walk, street-food tastings, and a take-home container.
“Excellent experience. I recommend for v any kitchen lovers and those that are curious. Guide was awesome in explaining and guiding us around the market.”
A guided Seoul night loop with palace lights, street-food at Gwangjang Market, city-wall views from Naksan Park, and a river walk.
“Excellent tour and unique from other tours as it takes you to some truly beautiful night scenes. Moon Young was wonderful and took care of our needs. She even helped me to book a taxi using Kakao T app to go back to my hotel rather than spending time figuring my way through the subway.”
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