Market tours · SEOUL
The 15 best seoul market tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how early it starts. Number one is first for a reason.
Explore Seoul’s Gwangjang Market with included food, drinks, Korean culture, and drinking games in a friendly two-hour tour.
“Really fun experience and Yoon was a great guide!! The food was amazing and we got to try so many different things, would highly recommend”
Explore Mangwon Market, cook four Korean dishes at a local home, and enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast in this warm Seoul food experience.
“We loved this class with our amazing teacher! She was so kind, funny, and shared her personal stories that helped share her culture with us. The dishes were absolutely delicious and not too complicated to make. We are excited to try out these recipes when we get back home. The walk through the market, learning the different names of things and how to buy it made this an awesome experience too. And the honeydew flavored popsicle in the heat made it all better. Her English is perfect. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who has a free afternoon.”
Taste 10 Korean market favorites, meet local vendors, and learn food culture and drinking games at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market.
“It was a great experience especially as our guide Jacob was so knowledgeable and with a great sense of humour, the food was amazing and we tasted things we would not ordinarily have done. Would highly recommend and if possible request it with Jacob. 5 stars all round”
Explore Seoul by night with palace history, temple lanterns, Gwangjang Market food, makgeolli, jeon, and live octopus.
“It was lovely to see the city and sights lit up at night. Our guide Thomas was informative and kind. The food markets were a great experience. Would highly recommend and it was 4 hours walking so be prepared for this and the drop in temperature at night.”
Cook four Korean dishes, shop Mangwon Market, sample street food, and share a Hanjeongsik meal in a Seoul local home.
“The cooking class was very nice. Our host was so nice and full of energy. We had a lot of explanation about the food and how to cook and everything was delicious. I really recommend.”
Taste Seoul street food on a three-hour tour through Gwangjang Market, Ikseondong, and Insadong, with tea, local stories, and 8+ tastings.
“It was great! Jae was brilliant & very knowledgable! Loved the market & trying all the foods I wouldn’t have tried otherwise! A lovely walk around nice areas too!”
Explore Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean market food, Buddhist traditions, local stories, and vehicle transfers for $79.
“If you're participating in this experience at night in the fall, wear warm clothes: it gets quite chilly at night. Also, bring a small flashlight to light the ground as you walk around the Palace grounds: some uneven surfaces, high steps.”
Cook three Korean dishes, tour Mangwon Market, and learn Seoul food culture in a small hands-on class with Jomin.
“Well explained, great teacher.Provided guidance for three dishes, was flexible for dietary restrictions.”
Review of Seoul’s palace and market tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong, Namdaemun, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“AJ was an excellent guide, she was very efficient. The tour gave insight to many cultural views and past history of Korea.”
Review of Seoul’s five-hour night tour with Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park, Cheonggyecheon, and local guides.
“It was a good itinerary. The guide spoke good English. The only downside was she didn’t hold up a sign at the meeting place. That caused use to look around the area until I asked the lady that looked like she could be the guide.”
Hike Seoul’s ancient fortress at sunset, sample market snacks, and finish with optional traditional food and rice wine.
“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.”
Review of Seoul’s Gyeongbok Palace, N Seoul Tower, temples, markets, and cable car, with practical advice on value, timing, and what to expect.
“well organized. the food at restuarant was amazing. tour guides expert.”
Shop Mangwon Market, cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap, then share a Korean home meal in a small Seoul class.
“Sunghyun (who goes by Phoebe) started the business that offers this experience about 6 months ago and, wow, what an awesome experience she provides! We started with a tour of the near by traditional Mangwon Market including food Read more”
Review of Seoul’s private night tour with N Seoul Tower, fortress views, Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Korean dinner.
“Mr. Kim our guide was very accomodating to our needs. He gave us a great glimpse of Seoul(& South Korea)'s history while taking in the wonderful view of Seoul from several mountain vantage points.”
Review of a private nine-hour Seoul tour with palace visits, markets, DMZ options, airport transfers, flexible planning, and practical booking advice.
“Alfonso picked us up from our hotel in the morning to take us on a tour of Seoul before dropping us off at the airport for a late night flight. He designed the tour to exclusively suit our needs and interests. He is a great communicator who speaks very good english. He was always courteous, helpful and polite, and showed a genuine interest in us personally. I would highly recommend Alfonso.”
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