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Seoul Food Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Eat the City

61 tours  ·  from $33 a head

Mung-bean pancakes at the market, barbecue in a back alley, soju to finish. These 15 food tours are priced and clear about how many tastings you get and how hungry to arrive.

Seoul Street Food Market Tour - Guides make the food easier to understand
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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

1.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73Our pick

Explore a famous Seoul food market, then visit local food spots with a guide such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, or Rocky. In about two hours, you’ll sample Korean dishes and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, hear stories about food and culture, and learn Korean drinking games. Food and drinks are included, and groups are capped at 10.

“Food tours are always our favorite way to eat, see and learn about a city and this one did just that! Juno was an amazing guide. He was super personable, his English was clear and he had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and engaged. Would recommend!”

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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide - Get more than a list of dishes
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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

2.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

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

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Exit 7 at Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. Sample up to 10 dishes and drinks, hear about food and market culture, meet vendors, and try Korean drinking games. Guides have included Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, and Roky, though your host may differ.

“excellent. good value for money and an entertaining guide. Thank you Jacob!”

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Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings - Follow the snack trail to kimbap and sweets
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Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

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

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

Spend about three hours sampling Korean dishes and drinks with a local guide, from mung bean pancakes and dumplings to kimbap, sweets, and tea. The small group is capped at 12, and the walk connects Seoul food stops with historic neighborhoods. It starts near Jongno and ends at a traditional teahouse in Insadong.

“We were first time visitors to Korea. Our guide shared the history and information about all of the traditional food we tried. It was fun and informative. It was quite an experience to walk through the market. There is a lot of food so don’t fill up at the first stop.”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle - Gwangjang Market: dinner with more than one bold bite
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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

4.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

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

Start at Hyehwa Station and walk to Changgyeonggung Palace for its royal history and evening views. Then ride between stops for Korean food at Gwangjang Market and a visit to Jogyesa Temple. English-speaking guides such as Ron, Mia, Janice, and Lia have led the tour. Dinner includes pancakes, rice wine, raw beef, and chopped live octopus.

“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”

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Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings - End in Ikseon-dong’s hanok lanes
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Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

5.Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

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

Join a local English-speaking guide, often Suha, for a three-hour food walk through Gwangjang Market, a make-your-own ramen shop, and Ikseon-dong. The plan includes 12 Korean tastings, though the number and dishes can vary. Expect market food, a stroll by Cheonggyecheon Stream, and a cafe stop, with enough food to make a light meal feel like a distant memory.

“A great experience to taste multiple korea cuisine in one evening. Suha is a great guide in explaining every dish and sharing of the korean culture. Excellent tour.”

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Seoul: Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience - What your guide adds to the meal
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Seoul: Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

6.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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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings - Noodle soup and bibimbap bring familiar Korean classics
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

7.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $178

Spend about three hours with a private local foodie guide, sampling ten Korean foods and drinks around Namdaemun Market and central Seoul. Expect classic dishes such as noodle soup and bibimbap, city history between stops, and a walk past Gyeongbokgung Palace. Guides named by past customers include Kim, Sanghee, Julian, Hailey and Jason. Tell your host about dietary needs before you go.

“Our guide was hilarious and kept us on our toes. She knew all the best spots for food. All the food was amazing!!! And we are definitely going back to have more! I would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli - Traditional ingredients, modern home brewing
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Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli

8.Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $70

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul, instructor Joe leads a two-hour, hands-on class in tasting and making Korean rice wine. You’ll learn about ingredients and fermentation, sample several styles, and take home about 1.2 liters to ferment. The class meets and ends at the brewery in Ahyeon-dong and has a maximum of 15 participants.

“Very enjoyable way to spend our first evening in Seoul. Joe was an excellent teacher and very organised. We learnt about the history of Makgeolli and then had a very hands on experience making our own! We met a fabulous group of people and it was a great night. I would highly recommend this to anyone.”

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Seoul Night "Private Tour"(Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market) - Gwangjang Market, a taste of Seoul’s everyday trade
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Seoul Night “Private Tour”(Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market)

9.Seoul Night “Private Tour”(Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $148

Spend four to five hours seeing Seoul after sunset in a private vehicle with a local guide. The route can include N Seoul Tower, Gwangjang Market, Bugak Palgakjeong, Naksan Park, and Cheonggyecheon Stream, followed by a Korean meal. Guides such as Jimmy and Chance are praised for history, local tips, and flexibility. Tower cable car and elevator tickets cost extra.

“A great experience of seoul at night with special meal. Our guide was wonderful and made the night so memorable. Loved the canal area!”

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Private DMZ Tour and Suspension Bridge + Korean BBQ - The Third Tunnel is the most physical stop
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Private DMZ Tour and Suspension Bridge + Korean BBQ

10.Private DMZ Tour and Suspension Bridge + Korean BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $250

This private Seoul day trip pairs the DMZ’s Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory with a Korean lunch and a short hike to Gamaksan Suspension Bridge. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and DMZ entry process; guides such as Sophia, Wookie, Jones, and Christine have led the tour. The DMZ portion uses a government shuttle, while your Seoul transport is private.

“Had a wonderful private tour of the DMZ and Mountain Suspension bridge. Sophia was the best guide, very knowledgeable, timely and best of all, friendly! We were picked up exactly at 8am at our hotel. On the way to the DMZ, Sophia gave us great history information about Seoul and the lead up to the Korean War and DMZ. We spent 3 hours in DMZ in the tunnel, observation tower and unity village. We then had a wonderful Korean lunch before stopping at the suspension bridge. The whole experience was so great and fun. Sophia was truly the best of the best and we enjoyed getting to know her!”

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Afternoon E-bike tour and "Happy Hour" food and drinks - Cheonggyecheon connects the city’s modern story
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Afternoon E-bike tour and “Happy Hour” food and drinks

11.Afternoon E-bike tour and “Happy Hour” food and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $105

This three-hour afternoon ride with We Ride Korea visits Cheonggyecheon, Gwanghwamun, Ikseon-dong and royal-palace sights, with a small group capped at 10. Your e-bike, helmet and insurance are included, followed by local food and drinks. Guides named on past tours include Hagar, Taejin and Vincent.

“Fantastic tour very informative and fun. Hagar made sure we were safe. tour ended with authentic food and beer... YUM. Highly recommended!”

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Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast - Why the local hosts matter
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Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

12.Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $50Best value

Join food and beverage professionals Jay and Sam for a 2.5-hour Mangwon evening tour. Sample local market favorites, try a taste of Hanwoo beef, and finish with Korean fried chicken, at the Han River park if weather allows. Groups are limited to eight, and the tour is not suitable for children under 15 or for vegan, kosher, or halal diets.

“Jay was a really great guide, she made my last day in Korea really memorable. The food was yummy, and she really manage to make us feel like a group of friends. She is really knowledgeable, and was enthusiastic about teaching us about her country, her language, àd the food traditions. I really recommend this tour!”

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Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul - Learn from Joe, not just from the tasting glasses
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Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul

13.Traditional Soju Class and Makgeolli Tasting in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $66

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon-dong, guide Joe leads a 90-minute class on Korean soju and makgeolli. Taste the brewery’s fresh makgeolli, compare 10 premium sojus in a blind tasting, try light snacks, and make cocktails. The group is capped at 10.

“An excellent experience (probably the best thing I have done in Seoul being a first timer in Korea). Joes is a great teacher, and he knows his Makgeolli and Soju. He speaks perfect English. My wife and friends learned so much about Makgeolli and Soju and can now tell the difference between good and not-so-good Makgeolli and Soju. My friend and I enjoyed the class so much that we went back the second day for his Makgeolli-making class that was another memorable experience! Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to learn more how to appreciate Makgeolli and Soju.”

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Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more - Vegan food with room for requests
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Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more

14.Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $75

In Itaewon, host Soomin guides a hands-on, vegan Korean cooking class for up to four people. Make gimbap, sundubu-jjigae, soy-pulp pancakes, and flower-decorated rice cakes, while learning about ingredients and food traditions. The 2.5-hour class starts at 11 am and returns to its meeting point.

“The class was very friendly and informative, and everything was laid out in a way that made it really easy to follow! We had a good conversation and despite it being just me the class went on as normal. The food turned out delicious and I left very full :)”

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Seoul: Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour - Ikseon-dong’s hanok lanes and modern cafes
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Seoul: Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

15.Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Meet your guide at Anguk Station for a three-hour walk through Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong, ending with 3 to 5 Korean street-food tastings at Gwangjang Market. Guides such as Peter, Sally, Alan, and Sam have led the route. Food is included, but it is a tasting, not a full meal.

“My sisters and I really enjoyed spending time with Sally! She was all around nice, knowledgeable and flexible in how we progressed our tour. It was fun to walk around Insadong, see the stores and shop, hear the story behind some of the historical buildings, and enjoy yummy foods along the way. The tour starts in Insadong and ends in Gwangjang Market and lasts about 3 hours. Highly recommend!”

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