14 Drinking Tours in Seoul Worth the Money

1.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Spend four and a half hours with English- or Korean-speaking guides, visiting three bars or clubs and a final dance club in Itaewon or Hongdae. Free entry and four or more welcome shots are included. Groups often bring together solo visitors, locals, and people from around the world, though the size and feel can vary by night.

“Thank you for this lovely way to celebrate and discover the amazing party vibes of Seoul. It was definitely a night to remember. There were People from all around the world sharing a unique evening and birthday celebration. Lucky Number 17 will guide us through the travel journey from now on. 🍀 I highly recommend this Crawl for everyone who loves to connect with the heart and soul of a city, it’s music, it’s people and all travellers around the globe. Heartiness greetings 💛🥨 Karin from m.ing.a”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Join a 4-hour Seoul nightlife crawl starting at 8:30 pm, with drink coupons, entry perks and a guide to help you find the group. The Friday route lists Dokkaebi Party House and JR Pub; Saturday lists Mike’s Cabin and Sam Ryan’s. Hosts named in past feedback include Isabelle, Ava, Cat and Adam, though your guide may differ.

“It was difficult for me to find the place. So I was late but luckily I didn't miss much. Once I was there I immediately made friends with other girls. Then on the whole crawl was a blast.”

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3.Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $85

Mike, a former chef, leads a small group of up to 11 through Gwangjang Market, tucked-away Jongro eateries, and Euljiro-dong for Korean food and rice wine. Expect about five hours on foot, plenty of context on what you’re eating, and extra costs for most food and drinks.

“Super fun ! Eating the live octopus was so crazy ! It was nice as a solo traveler to be social and have an authentic experience!”

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4.Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $132

Spend about three hours in Mapo with a guide such as Jeff, Joe or Hannah, tasting charcoal-grilled pork, savory pancakes, tempura and Korean drinks. Learn dining customs and how soju, makgeolli and dongdongju fit into the meal. The group is capped at 11; an extra pub or chicken stop may be optional and is not included.

“Ron was awesome. He’s a lot of fun, knowledgeable and took us to some great spots we would have never had the courage to eat at with great food! Highly recommend!”

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5.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Absolute’s Seoul Pub Crawl for four bars or clubs, free shots, drink discounts, and a final dance spot. The crawl runs in Hongdae on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Itaewon on Fridays. Guides such as Zara, Maddie, Ricky, and Manuel have led groups, though the lineup can change. Expect a sociable night that lasts about four to five hours.

“It was great. Highly recommend as they took us to places that we would have not tried but were awesome. It helped we were introduced to a great group of other tourists. Went with our entire family and all had fun. Do need to be adults tho of course to drink etc.”

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6.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Meet Taeseong, also known as Hongdae Boy, near Hongik University Station for a two-hour introduction to Korean drinking games. He explains the rules in English, then the small group plays over beer, soju, kimchi seafood pancake, or soft drinks. You can join alone, and alcohol is not required.

“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 and help us along.”

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7.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Spend four hours bar-hopping in Hongdae or Itaewon with an English- or Korean-speaking guide and a group of about 40 to 60 people. You get one shot at each of four bars, discounts, and skip-the-line entry to a popular club. Past guides have included Isabelle, Yoon, Ava, Alexis, and Beryll.

“Isabelle and Maren were amazing and incredibly friendly. We had an awesome time!!!!”

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8.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77

Meet host Jin, Alex, or another assigned guide near Sports Complex Station for a Korean meal and a hosted game at Jamsil. From April to November, expect baseball; from December to April, basketball. Your host handles tickets and explains local fan customs, while you join the songs and cheering.

“What a wonderful time!! It’s hard to navigate the Korean ticketing system so this was perfect! The game was so cool and the hosts were extremely helpful.”

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9.Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $132

Start at Mangwon Station at 6 pm, then walk through Mangwon Market and visit three local restaurants for different chicken dishes and beer. Guides such as Joe, Jeff, Simon and Ron bring food and neighborhood stories into the evening. Expect a 3 to 4 hour walk, a small group, and no vegetarian option.

“My favorite experience during our week long visit to Seoul. Our guide, Ron, absolutely amazing. The chicken, fantastic. The beer and soju - spot on. In my humble opinion, a visit to Seoul would not be complete without this tour. Don’t wait, book it - you will have a blast!”

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10.Korean Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150

Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village to meet a 10th-generation brewmaster, taste artisan soju, yakju, and makgeolli, and learn how rice becomes traditional Korean alcohol. Guides such as Veronica and Jay lead the 2.5-hour outing, which ends with dinner and premium makgeolli at a local restaurant in Insadong.

“One less star because direction on where to meet was not very clear. For someone who is not familiar with the area, the meeting place was a little difficult to find. It’s a good thing we left early. The good part, YG, our tour guide was very pleasRead more”

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11.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, brewery founder and Korean alcohol sommelier Joe Kim leads a two-hour class on makgeolli’s history, ingredients, tools, and home brewing. You make your own batch, taste craft and commercial rice wines, sample soju, and take home a kit that yields about 1.5 liters.

“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”

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12.Apgujeong Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Start at 8:30 pm in Sinsa-dong for a four-to-five-hour guided night through three Gangnam-area venues: Safari Social Bar, Wonderfruit, and Soho Lounge Seoul. Drinks, snacks, and bottle service are included. Guides such as Adam, Andre, and Celeste have led the crawl, though the guide on your date may differ.

“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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13.LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $41

Start at Life in Haebangchon at 8:30 pm and visit three bars with an English-speaking guide, one complimentary drink at each. The four-hour tour includes a drag show featuring local performers, such as queens, kings, and things. Groups are capped at 10, and guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown has led the experience.

“Our guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown was a very inclusive guide, fun story teller, interesting person, and an amazing performer!! Favorite parts were the drag show for sure, fun to see local Drag Queens, Kings, and Things for sure. Just a hRead more”

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14.[KoreaByLocal] Authentic Seoul Night Walk and Chicken & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $66

Join a certified Seoul guide for a 2.5-hour evening walk from Anguk-dong to Cheonggyecheon Stream, Jogyesa Temple, and Gwanghwamun Square. Along the way, get local context on Korean history, etiquette, and everyday life, then sit down for Korean chicken and one drink, beer or Coke. Guides include Teddy and Jessica.

“Good insight into Seoul. Informative and fun. Teddy was a great guide knowledgeable and very kind. Would recommend.”

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