STREET FOOD · STREET FOOD MARKET TOURS IN SOUTH KOREA
The good street food market tours in South Korea keep small groups and fill up early. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.
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 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!”
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.”
Join a small group of up to 10 for Busan street food, Jagalchi seafood, and harbor-side soju tents. You will eat and drink at three local stops, with guides such as Conor leading you through places that can be hard to find alone. Food, alcohol, soft drinks, and market snacks are included.
“Absolutely fabulous tour. Visited lots of eateries. Food was amazing. Great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly”
Start at Jagalchi Station at 5 p.m. with a local guide such as Jun, Junwoo, or Go GYU. Visit Jagalchi and Bupyeong Kkangtong markets for seafood, fishcake, savory pancakes, hotteok, and Korean drinks in a group of up to eight.
“Jun was a great tour guide, introduced us to food we never would have tried otherwise, and delicious! Great tour!”
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