STREET FOOD · SOUTH KOREA STREET FOOD TOURS
The 15 best street food tours you can book tonight, with what each costs, how many stops it makes and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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.”
Meet at Jagalchi Station for a three-hour small-group food walk through Busan’s markets. Guides such as Hokyu, HugYou, Junwoo, and Doyour introduce seafood, fishcake, pancakes, hotteok, soju, beer, and makgeolli while helping you order and connect with vendors.
“Had a wonderful time with Hokyu and Tuye (sorry not sure spelling!) with a fun group of fellow travellers! Got to sample lots of different food, food I wouldn’t have tried if I was wandering on my own. Our guides were so lovely and down to earth - I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting Busan. Yummy food + great conversation = one of the highlights of my trip!”
Chef Heeyoung leads a two-hour walking food tour through Jagalchi Seafood Market, BIFF Square, and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market. You’ll taste Busan favorites such as seafood, fish cakes, and seed hotteok, learn how Korean food connects to local history, and get restaurant tips for the rest of your stay.
“It was the perfect experience! Being immersed in beautiful culture and lead by the most incredible guide! It was a dream come true to have such an iconic local chef show us the best food Busan has to offer while giving us an insight into Busans rich history. If you are travelling to Busab this experience is a must!”
Join English-speaking chef Heeyoung for a four-hour Busan cooking class using local seafood and classic Korean techniques. Eat what you make with rice wine, take part in a tea ceremony, then tour Bupyeong Kkangtong Market for food tips, customs, and translation help.
“Our private cooking class in Busan was an unforgettable experience! Being the only participants made it feel personal and immersive. We learned to make delicious local dishes with hands-on guidance and ended the day with a fascinating Read more”
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 at Jagalchi Station Exit 7 for a two-hour evening walk through Gukje and Jagalchi markets. Guides such as Katrina, Naon, and David explain Busan’s food traditions while you sample handmade snacks, street food, and freshly prepared seafood.
“Had a lot of fun and learned about the food and background of the night market and it's food. 😋”
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”
Meet Taeseong or another English-speaking local guide at Jongno 5 ga station Exit 8 for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. Sample dumplings, meatballs, rice rolls, tteokbokki, fish cake, hotteok, and more while discussing Korean food, modern society, and the peninsula’s division.
“Our guide Taeseong was very nice and knowledgeable. We had a great time eating our way around the market!”
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”
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