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Seoul’s best days out.
Seoul packs palaces, street food and the DMZ into one short trip. These are the 15 seoul pub crawls & soju tasting tours travellers rate highest, with what each one costs, how long it takes and where to book it.
Seoul’s most fun way to party: a supervised pub crawl in Itaewon or Hongdae with entry to 3 venues, a main club, and 4+ free shots.
Most Popular“All the guides were amazing. There was about 50-60 of us. From all corners of the globe. Venues were good. Had a great time. I highly recommend you book this.”
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Four-hour Seoul nightlife crawl with VIP bar and club access in Hongdae or Itaewon, plus free entry, skip-the-line, and 4 drink coupons.
“Honestly opinion? If you had to pick one pub crawl, would do the Itaewon pub crawl rather than the Hongdae, but it’s still a positive experience.”
Five hours of Seoul alley food and drinks with guide Mike. Sample market snacks and rice wine; food and drink cost extra.
“Mike was a great guide and showed us a good time! The food was tasty and Mikes knowledge of food in Seoul was impressive! Recommended!”
Mapo’s charcoal galmegisal BBQ and a market pub crash course in soju, makgeolli, beer, plus optional fried chicken extras in Seoul.
“Such a fun and delicious tour! The guide was great!! The food was delicious, the drinks were plentiful! All the walking stops were a short walk away, and all super authentic places!”
Small-group soju tasting inside Samhae Soju distillery in Mapo-gu. 7+ pours, 90-proof styles, and the 3 pigs story.
“This was such a fun activity to do! Sam is a fantastic host and explain the Soju process very well. We loved hearing about the historical context as well. The best part was the conversation that flowed between our group and Sam as we Read more”
Join Absolute’s Seoul Pub Crawl for 4 bars and free shots in Itaewon or Hongdae, with fast entry and a group built for meeting people.
“It was my first time visiting Seoul and I was a solo, female traveler. The pub crawl was a super fun experience to meet other travelers and locals in a fun way. The group was very welcoming and they took us to some really cool places in Seoul.”
Seoul premium pub crawl with open bottles all night, priority club entry, reserved space, and nightlife hosts guiding Itaewon and beyond.
“Andrea was a great host and really made us all have a great time.”
Learn Korean drinking games in Hongdae, make Somaek and Soju Bomb, and enjoy beer, soju, and snacks in 2 hours.
“The Korean drinking games tour was an absolute blast! It was a hilarious dive into Korean culture. Our guide Taeseong was the real MVP—full of energy, jokes, and probably some secret Korean superpowers. The whole experience felt like a party with new friends. If you’re looking to laugh until your sides hurt and maybe pick…”
A small-group Seoul night of Korean drinking games in Hongdae, plus somaek, soju bomb, and kimchi seafood pancake for $39.
“The activity was great!! Taeseong is a great host and knows a lot of fun games, and trust me, they are hard 😂. We were laughing the whole time, had soju bombs and even kimchi pancake! Which was a nice addition. At the end of the night, Taeseong even recommend us where to go after…”
A 4-hour Seoul pub crawl in Hongdae and Itaewon with 4 shots, VIP skip-the-line club entry, and English party guides for 40–60 people.
“The tour was fun! We met lots of fun people and the vibes were good! The only thing was that the last club was pretty far away and not our favorite.”
VIP Itaewon pub crawl with bottle service, open drinks, and skip-the-line entry across three Seoul venues. Small-group nightlife.
“I had absolutely amazing time. Well organised, lovely people, and free flowing drinks by the host. Lots of fun. Despite wet weather, the spirits were high, and the group got along well with lots and lots of dancing. The bars/clubs were awesome, mostly playing english music and great bangers. Would definitely go again and recommend…”
A high-proof soju tasting in Hongdae with Sam’s English-led lesson on Korean rice alcohol, plus at least 7 samples at a distillery.
“Soju tasting was a great experience. We learned a lot about the process of making soju and tried seven different types based on various brewing methods. The atmosphere was amazing, and later a few of us went for Korean BBQ, which was the perfect way to end the evening. I highly recommend this tasting event…”
Seoul soju and makgeolli tasting with Joe: premium makgeolli, a blind flight of 10 sojus, snacks, and cocktail-style mixing.
“Great, unique tasting experience with a bit of history thrown in! This tasting was a lot of fun and very informative, too!”
Sip rare makgeolli and soju with sommelier Jay and brewer Sam in a small Seoul backroom near Hapjeong Station. Max 10 people.
“Sam and Jay were fun, personable and informative hosts with great knowledge to share. I learned a lot about makgeolli and it's fascinating history. Learning about it's cultural roots and significance is really what made it special to me, but also Read more”
Apgujeong VIP pub crawl: Sinsa-dong start, Safari Social Bar, Wonderfruit Bar, Soho Lounge, unlimited drinks and bottle service
“Although we didn’t go to gangnam they offer to go to Itaewon and we had a great time. The host was so helpful and our group was fun.”
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