STREET FOOD · SEOUL STREET FOOD TOURS
Every trip has one evening spare. These 15 street food tours are worth spending it on, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet near Jongno 5-ga for a two-hour evening food tour through Seoul’s market scene. Your guide, such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, or Jacob, leads you to traditional dishes, drinks, local customs, and favorite food stalls. Everything is included, with vegetarian and allergy needs handled when arranged ahead.
“It was a lovely tour with a great guide. So much yummy and interesting food to try. I would definitely recommend it!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. Try up to 10 foods, including dumplings, tteokbokki, mung bean pancakes, makgeolli, and possibly live octopus, then learn Korean drinking games with guides such as Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, and Roky.
“great tour, even as a vegetarian I had plenty of options. I learned a lot, great introduction to Korean food and culture.”
Join food and beverage professionals Jay and Sam for a 2.5-hour Seoul food walk through Mangwon Market and Mangwon Hangang Park. Try local street food, premium Hanwoo beef, drinks, and Korean fried chicken in a small group of up to eight. The tour begins at 5:00 pm and costs $50.90.
“Jay is knowledgeable and so much fun! She adds a personal touch , listens and answers any questions you have. I learned a lot. Thank you 😊”
Spend 150 minutes at Seoul’s Namdaemun Market with an English-speaking local guide. Taste noodle soup, dumplings, twisted bread sticks, and fish cake while exploring Food Alley, accessory stalls, traditional crafts, and the market’s Korean stories. Guides may include Joy, Alan, Sophie, Sally, Soojin, or Sheen.
“Alan was an excellent guide and we found many areas that we wouldn't have run across otherwise. Also was able to help us purchase items at the market that we wanted to purchase.”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Sophie, Joy, Sally, or Steve for a two-hour walk through Noryangjin Fish Market. See live seafood, learn Korean food customs, watch fish being prepared, then eat seasonal sashimi and spicy fish stew, with live octopus sometimes part of the meal.
“Very much enjoyed our host and her tour. Recommended for non Korean speakers”
Meet a local sports fan for dinner, a Seoul match, and Korea’s spirited cheering culture. Your guide, possibly Thomas, Jin, or Jjan, explains the teams and local sports scene before leading you into the arena. The sport and meeting station vary, so check final instructions carefully.
“A great game with a great atmosphere I really enjoyed it Lunch was good too, a nice Korean BBQ in the area near the stadium Would definitely recommend”
Spend 150 minutes with local guide Kim Sung Hoon, also called Sung or Sunghoon, around Jongno 3-Ga and Ikseon-dong. Shop for Korean gifts, play at a retro arcade, then order tteokbokki, sundae, and other snacks at a traditional pocha.
“Als einzige Teilnehmerin wurde diese Tour noch besonderer als erwartet: Sunghoon schaffte es in kurzer Zeit herauszufinden, an was ich Interesse habe, beantwortete jede Frage zu Land, Kultur und Leuten, gab mir zahlreiche Einblicke in das echte Korea und versorgte mich durchweg mit leckerem Essen sowie jeder Menge Spaß :) Rundum ein klasse Erlebnis, das ich jederzeit wiederholen würde! Wer einen Guide sucht, der voller Energie ist, auch neue Wege geht und es liebt, Besuchern seine Heimat in all ihren Facetten zu zeigen, ist hier genau richtig. Danke für die tolle Zeit, Sunghoon!”
Join an English or French-speaking local guide for 2.5 hours of Korean street food in Namdaemun Market and lesser-known Seoul stops. You’ll enjoy six tastings, drinks, and a generous restaurant meal in a group of no more than 10.
“You get an interesting first impression, and the guide was friendly, but it’s not worth the money.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8 for a two-hour food challenge at Gwangjang Market. Taste around 10 to 12 Korean dishes in small portions, including spicy choices, collect stamps, and earn a traditional souvenir. Guides may include Gina, Helena, or Cecilia.
“Kom sulten! Stor variasjon av smaksprøver, og en god start for å utforske koreansk mat. Svært hyggelig og kunnskapsfull guide.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Hoehyeon Station and sample seven Korean market favorites, from kalguksu and wang mandu to hotteok and tteokbokki. Guides such as Kay and EJ lead small groups through Namdaemun Market, with time for food, crafts, vendor stories, and Sungnyemun Gate.
“Fantastic tour. EJ took us to taste the dishes local people love and we had a blast. It was a lot of fun, a highlight on our trip”
Join food-focused locals Jay and Sam for a two-hour walk through Mangwon Market near Hongdae. You will sample freshly cooked street food, homemade tofu, premium Hanwoo beef, and Korean fried chicken with beer. The tour is in English and is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
“It was a lovely organic experience that highlighted some classic Korean cuisine. Jay was a delight every step of the way.”
Meet an English-speaking guide at Jongno 5-ga Station and spend three hours tasting Korean market food, walking beside Cheonggyecheon Stream, and exploring Euljiro’s old printing and hardware alleys. Guides named Alex, Jun, and Emma have led this experience on different dates.
“Jun was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and helpful in the markets. So many things to try it was overwhelming, but Jun knew exactly where to get the best selection!”
Join an English-speaking guide, including SamSeoul Tour’s Sam, for Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, then taste Korean street food at Gwangjang Market. You’ll see traditional architecture, hear royal stories, sample savory dishes and rice wine, and finish near Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“I had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful palaces and trying the Korean street food — with the sweets at the end being the perfect treat! Time just flew by thanks to Sam, our amazing tour guide, who shared many interesting historical facts and fun stories. He was incredibly informative, kind, and attentive to everyone in the group, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, and the rice wine was a unique and delightful surprise. To top it all off, Sam even showed us a lovely walkway by a nearby stream for a relaxing walk after we said goodbye. Two thumbs up!Read more”
Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide at Seodaemun Prison, Dilkusha, Deoksugung Palace, Seoul City Hall, and Sungnyemun Gate. Janice and Ron are named guides for this experience. Finish with food tastings, including kalguksu, hotteok, and gimbap, at Namdaemun Market.
“Overall lots packed in and many sites to visit with in depth history. Really enjoyed all the elements. Authentic food experience at the end of the tour too!”
Join guides Jin and Thomas for a 10-hour Suwon day out from Seoul. Walk Hwaseong Fortress, fire 10 traditional archery shots at the royal guard practice field, choose fried chicken or Korean barbecue, then cheer at a KT Wiz game. Public transport and about 5 km of walking are part of the plan.
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