Seoul · FOOD
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Seoul street food, drinks, market dishes, and Korean culture on a small-group tour with local guides and flexible food stops.
“Super enjoyable experience despite a very cold evening in Seoul! Juno was an awesome guide and we were able to try some new and interesting dishes that we loved.”
Taste 10 Korean market specialties, learn local food customs, and play drinking games on a lively two-hour Gwangjang Market tour.
“excellent. good value for money and an entertaining guide. Thank you Jacob!”
Taste Seoul’s market foods, traditional sweets, dumplings, kimbap, tea, and more while exploring Jongno, Bukchon, and Insadong.
“Jae was an excellent tour guide! My group had a great time in the food tour and enjoyed all the different dishes we tried. Jae recommended some of his favorite restaurants (we went to one of them and it was fantastic!) 10/10 recommend. Thank you!”
Explore Seoul after dark with Korean BBQ, rice wine, soju, dumplings, hanok streets, and a small group capped at 12 people.
“This tour was a great intro to Seoul and it was fun to meet up with some other travelers as I was flying solo. Tried some food i never would have on my own.”
See Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean street food, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, temple lanterns, and vehicle transfers.
“It’s nice to see a palace and temple at night with all the lighting. I loved the food market. It’s all very delicious and definitely the highlight. In the evening the food market is less crowded. Lia is a great guide.”
Taste 12 Korean specialties across Gwangjang Market, a ramen shop, and Ikseon-dong with an English-speaking local guide in Seoul.
“Tour guide Suhas was great. Very enthusiastic about introducing Korean foods. Tasted above and beyond 12 foods.”
Review of Seoul’s private 10-tasting food tour, with market food, palace views, local guides, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Julian was wonderful. He took us to places we would never have known about, and the food was absolutely amazing! He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It was raining hard the day we went, and several places were closed, but Julian didn’t miss a beat-he took us to other places and made sure we had a great time. An authentic taste of Korea-highly recommend!!”
See Seoul by e-bike, from Gyeongbokgung to Ikseon-dong, then finish with Korean comfort food and drinks in a small group.
“Fantastic tour very informative and fun. Hagar made sure we were safe. tour ended with authentic food and beer... YUM. Highly recommended!”
Taste Mangwon Market’s street food, Hanwoo beef, Korean fried chicken, and local food stories with guides Jay and Sam in Seoul.
“Jay was our guide and it was a great experience. She has such passion for the delicious food she has chosen to share with us. Loved every moment of the tour.”
Explore Gwangjang Market with chef Yie on a private vegan and vegetarian food tour featuring 15 Korean dishes, culture, and local tips.
“Wonderful market tour with stories about the vendors. Also includes a tour of the adjacent fabric market. Perfect for vegetarian and vegan diets because the guide knows which vendors make foods without meat or fish sauce. Two members of our family do not eat meat so this was a great way to experience traditional Korean food.”
Cook four vegan Korean dishes with Soomin in a small Itaewon class featuring gimbap, sundubu jjigae, tofu, and edible flowers.
“This class was the perfect introduction to Korean cooking whether you are a vegan, vegetarian or meat eater. Soomin was a great instructor, taking the time to explain ingredients and processes while guiding us smoothly through the cookiRead more”
Walk from Insa-dong to Ikseon-dong and Gwangjang Market for Korean history, hanok lanes, and 3 to 5 street-food tastings.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and happy to explain Korea culture as well as the history. I had a really good time exploring everything with the group and taking pictures.”
Explore Gwangjang Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower on a guided four-hour Seoul tour with hotel pickup.
“This half day tour with Molly was amazing! First, Molly provided updates on pick-up in advance and greeted us right at our hotel where our very competent and friendly driver promptly picked us up. Our first stop was the Tower where we toRead more”
Explore Seoul after dark with a local guide, Korean BBQ, Hongdae streets, Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Sinchon, Ikseon-dong, and Namsan views.
“We had a private tour with Ben. He was very friendly and we learned a lot of history and current events from him. My daughter and I had a great time wandering around the market and learning all about Seouls rich history.”
Visit Seoul’s palaces, temples, hanok village, N Seoul Tower, and Gwangjang Market with lunch and hotel pickup in one full day.
“A lot of interesting places packed into one day with excellent tour guides. Be prepared for a lot of walking and stairs.”
Pick a palace, a border run or a night market.
