Market tours · SEOUL
Good street food market tours in Seoul fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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”
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.”
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.”
Taste four Korean street foods and explore Namdaemun Market’s food, craft, and accessory alleys with a friendly local guide.
“Sheen was an excellent guide and gave us a great introduction to Nandaemun Market and some of the typical Korean food there. He spoke excellent English and gave us a real insight into the history and culture of Korea . We would highly recommend Sheen and this tour”
Walk from Insa-dong to Gwangjang Market for Seoul history, hanok lanes, and 3 to 5 Korean street-food tastings.
“I really enjoyed the tour and Alan was a great guide. We got to walk around really nice areas, get a lot of information and enjoy a local meal at the local market, understanding a lot more about the dishes, the local ways of acting at a restaurant and more.”
Explore Seoul’s Gwangjang Market with Jungho on a small-group vegan food tour featuring 11+ tastings, drinks, and local food stories.
“Jungho was amazing! He was very energetic and passionate. The food and drink was great. My only regret was not having enough space to eat more! I would definitely go again.”
Taste 10 to 12 Korean dishes at Gwangjang Market, collect challenge stamps, and earn a traditional souvenir on this small-group Seoul food tour.
“Had an incredible food tour in Seoul with our amazing guide, Gina! From the moment we started, she made the experience unforgettable. Gina’s fun personality and helpful tips added so much to the day. She introduced us to hidden gems at Gwangjang Market, where we tasted some of the most authentic and delicious dishes we've ever had. The best for us were the flavorful sundae and crispy mungbean pancake. Gina also took some fantastic photos that captured the essence of the experience. If you're in Seoul, don’t miss this tour—taste everything! It’s an absolute must for food lovers. Highly recommend! 😋”
Taste seven Korean market classics, meet local vendors, and see Sungnyemun Gate on a 90-minute small-group tour of Namdaemun.
“Kay was a wonderful local guide. Most attentive, funny and helpful”
Explore Mangwon Market with local food guides, from kimchi dumplings and Hanwoo beef to tofu and Korean fried chicken.
“It was a lovely organic experience that highlighted some classic Korean cuisine. Jay was a delight every step of the way.”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
