SEOUL
Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 seoul food & market 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“The tour of the market far exceeded my expectations! Juno gave our group an amazing tour of the market!”
Shop Mangwon market, snack on Seoul street food, then cook four Korean dishes at a local home and eat a hanjeongsik feast.
“Sarah has great English skills and has a very professional set up in her home. She made the whole experience fun and educational. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Korean cuisine”
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 with Kevin was amazing! He made this visit to the market a memorable and fun night and one of the highlights of my visit to Seoul.”
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”
Five hours of Seoul alley food and drinks with guide Mike. Sample market snacks and rice wine; food and drink cost extra.
“The man is a chef and a sommelier I believe…. So a lot to learn and eat. A little pricey but then again when will you be back in Seoul?”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Pajeon, and Doenjang-Jjigae at a home, then enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast.
“We had a fantastic afternoon. Our host was great company and we had a lot of fun. Highly recommend.”
3-hour central Seoul market tour with 8+ tastings, herbal tea in a hidden house, alley walks, and a secret dish reveal.
“My guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area. The food he showed us was extremely tasty and gave us a detailed explanation of how they came to be. We needed the night at this lovely teahouse.”
Small-group Seoul night food tour with Korean BBQ, soju and rice wine tastings, dumplings, and hanok-area sweets. From Anguk.
“Fun experiencing trying some different street food. Insadong and the discovery of Ikesong for BBQ alley was fantastic before Gwangjang Market. Chris our guide was fantastic. It was like going out with a friend or a family member. Very relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended”
A 4-hour Seoul night tour with palace lights, lantern-lit Jogyesa, and an included Gwangjang Market feast with makgeolli, jeon, and daring tastings.
“We had such a great time! I’ve never been on a tour with so many different activities. The Palace at night is beautiful then we got to see an incredible light show over the pond. On to a very bustling night market for dinner and tried many traditiRead more”
Seoul fun food tour with 12 tastings at Gwangjang Market, a Cheonggyecheon stroll, make-your-own ramen, and Ikseon-dong cafes.
“Our guide Soo-ha was friendly and engaging. She met us promptly at the meeting point and guided us straight to the market. We had several dishes at three different restaurants, and Soo-ha shared a range of information, from cultural tidRead more”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three Korean classics in a small group. Hands-on class with a cookbook and leftovers included.
“It was a super interesting cooking lesson. Jomin showed us the local market and gave us a lot of advice regarding what to eat there. The dishes we prepared were good. We go back home with the recipes, pictures and a good meal in the belly. Thanks!”
A guided Seoul day of UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market, with hotel pickup and lunch included.
“The tour was great and very informative. Our guide Felicity is very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip because of her”
A private Seoul food tour with 10 tastings in markets and landmarks, guided by a multilingual local. Skip crowds, eat well.
“I highly recommend this food tour! Kim was very engaging and collaborative, and her selection of food spots was excellent. I really enjoyed the experience, especially the tea house, which was such a highlight!”
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.”
Seoul’s Korean BBQ dinner where you learn grilling basics, eat pork-focused plates with sides and stew, and rotate locations monthly.
“The restaurant was top. Alex the host was great. He catered to our wishes and all in all had a great Korean BBQ. The Kimchi Soup was awesome. We would book again anytime. It was a great experience.”
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