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Seoul · KOREAN FOOD & MARKET TOURS

The 15 Best Food & Market Tours in Seoul

45 reviewed

The best introduction to Seoul is a market with a guide who orders for you. Below are the best food and market tours in the city: Gwangjang for pancakes and raw beef, Myeongdong and Tongin for the stalls, the night markets once the grills come out. Each one is priced, and each tells you how many tastings you actually get.

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village: turning photos into a real sense of place

1.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

A fast, guided Seoul sweep of **Gyeongbokgung Palace**, **Bukchon**, **Bugak views**, and the **Ginseng Museum**, ending at **Gwangjang Market**.

“Really interesting experience! Our guide, Sophie, was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful throughout the tour. The surroundings were absolutely stunning, which made the whole experience even more memorable. Sophie also gave us useful hand warmers, which were really appreciated in the cold winter. We received valuable insights into Korean history and culture, and she also told us interesting curiosities about K-pop and Korean dramas. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

Seoul Street Food Market Tour - Meet-up spot near Jongno: start point and why it helps

2.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73Top rated

Seoul night street food tour with all food and drinks included, small group up to 10, market history, and Korean drinking games.

“Great tour in an authentic food market. Taehaeng was a great host, he made the tour fun and gave us some history behind each dish and the market and vendors. He made us feel welcome, we really enjoyed it.”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Bukchon Hanok Village: turning photos into a real sense of place

Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul - A Local Home Kitchen, Not a Demo Theatre

Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide - Why Gwangjang Market is built for a 2-hour food route

5.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

A 2-hour Seoul night market food tour of Gwangjang Market with up to 10 tastings, drinks, and Korean drinking-game fun.

“One of the best food tours I have been on! Roku was amazing and made the tour! The food was so delicious. Would do this again 10/10”

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Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night - Changgyeonggung Palace After Dark: Lanterns, Quiet Courtyards, and Real Meaning

Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings - The Route: Namsan Tower, Royal Gates, Bukchon, and Namdaemun

7.Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $98

Small-group Seoul food tour with 8+ tastings and lunch. Walk palaces and markets, ending in an Insadong tea house.

“Alex was a very pleasant guide! I booked this tour for my first day in Seoul and i’m so glad I did. Not only did I gain familiarity with the cuisine, but since we hit up several different locations I knew where I wanted to return back to later on in my travels for shopping.”

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Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul - Price and logistics: what the $85 actually covers

Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour - The Mangwon market stop: where you learn to shop Korean-style

Seoul: Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings

Seoul: Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings - Gwangjang Market: where dumplings and mung bean pancakes teach you the rules

10.Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 342 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Taste classic Seoul street food with 8+ tastings, a secret dish reveal, and herbal tea in traditional backstreets. 3 hours.

“The tour was very good. It was just great to have Ji Yoon take us through the whole experience. She introduced us to the little restaurants that I would have been hesitant to try out but now I know the process it is easy to do. Ji also explained each of the dishes we tasted and was curious to know how they fitted in our preferences. The selection of things to taste was very good as a few I would never have thought about trying. Now I know more about Korean street food options. So it was good learning on Korean dishes I had now come across before. The last…”

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Small-Group Night Food Tour in Seoul with Korean BBQ


11.Small-Group Night Food Tour in Seoul with Korean BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $110

Small-group Seoul night food tour with Korean BBQ, dumplings, rice wine, and hanok desserts in Jongno-gu. 3–4 hours.

“Super nice evening with a small group of solo travellers. Really felt like going out with friends. Chris was really interesting, and brought us to super delicious places. Great conversation and Great food, what more to ask!”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle - Jogyesa Temple lantern stop: short timing, clear Buddhism context

12.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Seoul at night tastes like Korea. Palace lights, lantern temple, and Gwangjang Market snacks for $79 with an English guide and fees included.

“I am glad I chose this tour as it was more than just a food tasting tour. We started with Changgyeonggung palace. Sen was our guide and she told us a lot of interesting stories of the palace. The food tasting was at Namdaemun market and food was plentiful. We also walked through Insadong, which was very cool with the cafes housed in traditional hanks. Ended the tour at Jogyesa temple. Sen was a wonderful guide, gave us a lot of information about the places visited and the food we ate. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings - Gwangjang Market: the classic place to start without getting overwhelmed

13.Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $88

Savor Seoul in 3 hours with 12 tastings at Gwangjang Market, a 24/7 ramen shop, and Ikseon-dong, led by an English guide.

“Incredible experience. Su Han (hopefully this is the right spelling) was amazing. Great command of English, very engaging, thoughtful, kept all participants together and made sure everyone enjoyed each aspect of the tour. What was also great was that even though each location was busy, we were able to sit down to experience the meal together in a restaurant, rather than standing at a stall or on the street. Each sit down location (4) had amazing Korean food from tekkboki, soybean pancake, beef/vegetable soup, fish cakes, ban Chan (appetizers), fluffy egg soup, bulgogi, etc. it was even a fun experience to try the octopus (dead but still moving). The ramen…”

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Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour

Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour - Hands-on Cooking in a Studio: Your own burner, table, and guidance

Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace - Jogyesa Temple: the old core of Korean Buddhism