Travelling to Seoul, South Korea and looking for the best food tour? Read on to find out the best places and foods to try when in Seoul.

BEST Food Tour in Seoul, South Korea 2024: The Ultimate Foodie Guide!

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Travelling to South Korea and looking for the best food tour?

Every foodie wants to know: what are the best food tours in South Korea ? The country has become a foodie’s paradise in recent times, so knowing which food spots to hit when visiting is a must.

Seoul, South Korea is an awesome city/country! The people are super friendly, the food is super amazing ( some of the best food I’ve ever had ), and it’s a really modern, forward thinking place. 

Read on to learn about my food tour in Seoul, and all the places you must visit if you’re a foodie!

Short on time? Book tickets to the best food tours in Seoul: ⭐ Drinking and Eating Through The Alleys of Seoul Tour ⭐ Best Night Time Food Tour in Seoul

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I was very lucky to be given a food tour of Seoul from an actual local on my very first day in the country. A good English friend of mine knew a local Korean who ran his own bar in Seoul, who agreed to take us on a food tour of Seoul.

And it was epic! Here is a full account of everywhere the three of us visited and all the amazing food we tried, on what turned out to be the best food tour in South Korea!

Gwangjang Market, Seoul

Take my advice, if you ever have the chance to be taken around a city by a local then do it! Our food tour started around midday and our first port of call was Gwangjang Market (formerly known as Dongdaemun Market).

This is one of the biggest and longest running traditional markets in all of South Korea! There are literally several thousand food shops inside the market and it’s a totally overwhelming experience.

We sat by a store and our local tour guide ordered us several vegetable pancakes (otherwise known as mungbean pancakes , or bindaeddeok ). They were quite greasy, filling but very delicious.

He also ordered us some makali or makgeolli , a popular and traditional rice alcohol drink served in big saucers. The drink is quite sweet and bitter and is a bit of an acquired taste. But by the end of my tour in South Korea I couldn’t get enough of it!

Trying 'Makali' at Gwangjang Market in Seoul, a must visit if you're on a food tour in South Korea!

Visiting a small pub in Euljiro

After Gwangjang market we had a short walk to our next stop, which was a tiny pub called: ‘ Eulji Ob Bear pub ‘ which was situated down an alleyway, close to Euljiro 3-ga station.

This bar has since moved to another location, but are famous for serving dried pollack known as ‘ Nogari ‘ along with mayo, ketchup and lots of cold draft beer!

Although it was a small place it was very popular with locals and was a great way to experience authentic Korean culture!

Trying: 'Nogari' and some craft beers on our food tour!

Trying a seafood dish and hangover cure drinks!

We then went to another small backstreet bar and had an incredible feast of raw fish. That was possibly one of the greatest dishes of food I’d ever tried! It was at this point that we enjoyed our first taste of soju , more on which later in the post.

At this point in the tour, our guide was concerned about the amount of alcohol we were consuming (even though it was early afternoon!) So he ordered us a Korean drink called: ‘ Morning Care ‘ which is well known to help relieve hangovers.

Trying soju for the first time on our food tour in south korea!

Masan Seafood Agu Stew Restaurant

Our next stop was was a seafood restaurant that specializes in spicy monkfish dishes ! This place was a short 10 minute metro ride away to Anguk station , and from there just a few minutes walk, very close to Bukchon Hanok Village .

This was a busy restaurant and we went upstairs where you have to sit on the floor in front of really low tables. This was a bit unusual and uncomfortable at first, but travel is all about embracing other cultures and customs!

Our local tour guide ordered us a huge plate of very spicy seafood, along with more soju! To be honest I was already really full at this point but tried my best to eat as much as I could!

Cheering with more soju at a spicy monfish restaurant!

Most Koreans are big meat lovers, especially chicken, but as a vegetarian/pescatarian, our local food guide accommodated for my diet which was very kind of him.

Darui Dwitpyeon – traditional Korean pub

Our food tour continued through into the night, and the food kept on arriving! Next we visited ‘ D arui Dwitpyeon ‘, a traditional Korean pub located just a few minutes walk from the Gongpyeong Historic Sites Museum .

This bar had an outdoor seating area and this time round we tried some tofu dishes which were really delicious!

We switched from soju back to makali and by this point I couldn’t believe the amount of food and drink we had consumed! That’s one thing you soon learn about Koreans; their love of food knows no limits!

Trying a tofu dish on our food tour in South Korea!

Food is such an important part of Korean culture . Unlike the UK where people go for a beer in a pub, in South Korea you go for a meal instead, with alcohol playing second place to the great food.  And the amount of food you are served at a restaurant is simply astonishing.

You are given so many small dishes to go along with your main dish, most of the time without an extra cost. It wasn’t unusual for our table to be completely filled with countless dishes; every night was a total feast!

A table full of dishes of Korean food!

Street Food in Seoul at night

Our food tour continued at what’s known as an outdoor Korean style tent bar . These are very common in Seoul and South Korea and are a great option as the food is really cheap! Street food is a fantastic way to experience culinary delights at a cheap price.

These places are situated away from the typical touristic parts of Seoul such as Itaewon, and are a far more authentic experience! They’re very popular with locals and a great cheaper alternative.

Trying street food in Seoul, cheering to the camera with soju glasses.

Food Tour continued!

Here’s a quick look at some other places we visited and food we tried:

🥞 Seafood Pancake pub and bar – Pancakes are a real delicacy in South Korea and they are totally different what we think of as pancakes in the west (more fried with vegetables or fish/meat and they can be a bit greasy). Be sure to try some, they’re delicious!

A plate of traditional korean pancakes, which are totally different to pancakes in the west!

🍻 Four and a Half Bar – It would be wrong of me not to give a special shout out to my tour guide’s bar, so here it is! It’s a lovely little bar which you can reach from subway Noksapyeong Station exit 2 , which is only one stop away from Itaewon .

🎵 LP Music Bar – These kind of bars are very popular in Seoul, you’ll find bars packed with hundreds of vinyl records adorned along the walls, with great music playing. Highly recommend!

At a LP music bar in Seoul, drinking more soju!

Drinking soju in South Korea

The food tour continued into the early hours. More makali was drunk, along with soju which is probably the most popular alcoholic drink in South Korea. Soju is quite similar to vodka and is usually drunk by its own, which is quite strong!

By the end of the night our stomachs were close to bursting! We had drunk way too much, but it was the most incredible day of food and drink!

Our entire week in Seoul was one big food tour to be honest. We ended up eating and drinking with our local guide way into the early hours quite a few more times at random backstreet bars and restaurants.

My British friend and I would never have visited these places if it wasn’t for our local tour guide. Visiting the best places on the best food tour in South Korea which most tourists don’t know about was an absolutely incredible experience!

Best Things To Do & Tourist Attractions In Seoul, South Korea

After recovering from our epic food tour on our first day in Seoul, South Korea, it was time for my travel buddy and me to experience all the typical tourist sights that Seoul has to offer. Here are the best places that we visited:

🏯 Gyeongbokgung Palace

This is the largest and probably most well known palace in all of South Korea . It was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.

It’s a really amazing sight that takes you back in time. It’s quite common to see Koreans dressed in traditional period costumes when visiting the palace!

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, with lots of tourists in the foreground and the palace and mountains in the background.

🗼 N Seoul Tower, Seoul, South Korea

Whether it’s Berlin , Toronto or Tokyo , every big city should have an observation tower and Seoul is no different!

Located in central Seoul, there is however a two mile hike via Namsan Mountain Park. It takes around thirty minutes if you decide to walk to the base of the tower from central Seoul.

It is worth it though as the views are incredible ! You can see all of Seoul from the observation deck in the tower. You really get an appreciation of the size and scope of this vast city.

Views of Seoul from the observation tower at N Tower, Seoul on a cloudy day.

⛵ Chilling out by the Han River 

Han River is one of the major rivers in South Korea. It is very popular with local and tourists visiting Seoul. When the weather is good then many people partake in various activities along Han River.

Some of the most popular activities include biking, picnicking, crossing one of the big bridges or taking a ferry cruise. It’s the perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of Seoul.

🌲 Bukhansan National Park

If you really want to spend a day getting out from city of Seoul then you can’t go wrong with a visit to Bukhansan National Park.

Especially if you’re a nature lover and love hiking! Bukhansan translates to: ‘mountains north of the Han River’ and is a huge forest area full of Buddhist temples and numerous trails.

There are three main peaks in the park which have amazing mountainous vistas at the top. Unfortunately my friend and I decided to quit after an hour or so of arduous trekking. Be warned, it’s not an easy climb!

The entry sign to Bukhansan National Park in Seoul, South Korea.

🏛️ War Memorial of Korea

If you want to learn about the history of the Korean War then you simply must visit the War Memorial of Korea when in Seoul.

The memorial features a pretty humbling exhibition that showcases the story of the Korean War that affected the country so much. It’s also surprising to learn just how many soldiers from countries all around the world lost their lives fighting in the war.

🏘️ Bukchon Hanok Village

Located not too far from Gyeongbok Palace is Bukchon Hankok Village, a traditional Korean village based on top of a hill and quite a popular tourist destination.

It’s quite amazing to walk through the village and appreciate the traditional architecture having just come from the modern city of Seoul.

There are plenty of cultural activities, displays and museums on show within the village. It really showcases what life was like during the Joseon dynasty and how it has been preserved to this day.

🍜 Itaewon

One of the most popular areas for nightlife in Seoul with tourists is Itaewon. It is a bustling area with plenty of bars and restaurants and everything else in between. For me, it was a little too touristy for my liking.

I was surprised with just how many English speaking foreigners descend on this area. It’s maybe not a true reflection of Seoul to be honest. But if you want a lively night out in Seoul then this is the place for you!

🎖️ Visit the DMZ border between South and North Korea

Visiting the demilitarized zone border between South and North Korea is a really fascinating experience ! You do have to book up online in advance; such is the demand from visitors.

You get picked up in a bus in central Seoul and the journey takes around an hour or so to reach the border that lies thirty miles north of Seoul.

The DMZ is a no man’s land that was established between South and North Korea in 1953. It’s a fascinating place to visit for sure. You get to see the tunnels that still exist underground which can be a little bit of a cardio work out and quite claustrophobic, but well worth it.

The best part of the tour for me was the Dora Observatory, where you can see North Korean territory through binoculars! To be that close to North Korea was just incredible, and I fully recommend a day trip to the DMZ.

Visiting the DMZ border between South and North Korea.

Alternative Food Tour Options In South Korea

Of course, there are a lot of food tour options in South Korea! Here are two of the very best to go on when visiting:

👉 Best Street Food Tour Seoul – Drinking & Eating through the Alleys of Seoul by ItSeoulGood: This tour lasts for 5 hours and promises to take you off the beaten track where you’ll discover hidden culinary gems!

👉 Best Night Food Tour Seoul – Night Food Tour in Seoul with Traditional and Modern Cuisine by OnedayKorea: This 4 hour evening tour is a great introduction to Korean cuisine, including both classic, contemporary and street food cuisine.

Where To Stay In Seoul, South Korea

There are a lot of options when it comes to accommodation in Seoul! Your choice may be limited by your budget as hotels can get quite pricey, so here are a couple of options that I wholly recommend considering:

⭐Budget recommendation: Hotel The Designers Hongdae : I stayed at this hotel during my stay in Seoul and it was very nice! Good location, nice friendly staff with an easy check in.

⭐Mid-range recommendation: Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae : I also stayed at this hotel and it was fantastic! Lovely room, great central location, great view of Hongdae and the breakfast buffet is a must!

My hotel view of Hongdae from the Holiday Inn Express hotel!

FAQs: Food Tours in South Korea

Still got questions when it comes to food tours South Korea? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:

Is it expensive to eat out in South Korea?

Yes it can be expensive in South Korea, but it all depends where you eat out! If you’re in Seoul and only want to experience fine dining restaurants, then of course it’s going to be very expensive!

But, it’s easy to discover small backstreet restaurants popular with locals and street food is definitely a great choice if you want to keep your budget low! Generally, food in South Korea is considered to be quite cheap compared to Western countries .

What is South Korea famous for?

The food, of course! But apart from great food, South Korea has become very famous in recent years for it’s contribution to world culture.

Whether that be K-Pop , which has dominated Western music charts in recent years, or cinema and TV, with films such as ‘ Parasite ‘ winning several Oscars in 2020, and ‘ Squid Game ‘ being a massive hit worldwide on Netflix.

Which part of South Korea has the best food?

This is a great question as a lot of people may assume that Seoul has the best food in South Korea. But that’s not entirely true! The cuisine is considered better the further south of the country you go.

Here are the best places in South Korea that is renowned for having the best food:

📍 Jeonju : this is the largest city in the southwest of South Korea and is regarded by most Koreans as the food capital of the whole country. It’s where the famous rice dish bibimbap originates from and the city has a fantastic food scene!

📍 Gwangju : the fourth largest city in the country, Gwangju is a culinary city famous mostly for it’s duck stew dish: Ori-tang .

📍 Busan : the southern capital of South Korea is an other must visit place for foodies ! It’s known for it’s seafood dishes, but also has some great meat soups, such as Dwaeji gukbap , which is a mix of pork, miso, soy and sesame oil.

Conclusion: Best Food Tour in South Korea

Overall, I absolutely loved my time in South Korea. It’s a culturally thriving place, and Seoul is probably the most culturally advanced city I’ve visited in all of Asia.

I’ve talked a lot about how great Korean food is in this blog post and that was certainly the main highlight of my trip . But also the Korean people I met in Seoul were very friendly, warm and open and you have no reason to be concerned about your safety .

In short, South Korea is one of the coolest countries I’ve been to and I can’t recommend it highly enough. And it goes without saying that it’s an absolute must that you try at least one of the best food tours of South Korea when visiting!

In need of a 2 day itinerary for visiting Seoul? Have a look at what I suggest doing in 48 hours in the capital city.

Planning your trip? Here are my favourite resources: 🛏️ Accommodation – Find the best place to stay with Booking.com 🚗 Rental Car – Use Discover Cars for the best car rental prices ❤️ Travel Insurance – I recommend using Visitors Coverage ✈️ Flights – Use Kiwi.com for the best prices

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South Korea and especially Seoul is a paradise for real foodies! You will find an abundance of Seoul night markets, Korean street food stalls and traditional Korean restaurants. But what are the best places to visit? Where can you find famous Korean food? And what is the must eat Korean food? The best way to find out is by taking a Seoul Food Tour of the many vibrant markets in Seoul! Read on to find out more.

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The Korean food market scene is a vibrant and rapidly growing industry that has gained immense popularity in recent years. Korean cuisine is known for its unique flavors, vibrant colors, and healthy ingredients. In many parts of the world, Korean restaurants and street food vendors are popping up, and supermarkets are stocking up on Korean food products. Korean food exports have also been steadily increasing, with kimchi being one of the most popular and well-known Korean foods. With the rise of Korean pop culture, known as K-pop, and Korean dramas, known as K-dramas, the interest in Korean food has also increased. The Korean food market scene is expected to continue to grow as people around the world discover and enjoy the delicious and healthy flavors of Korean cuisine.

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Why should you take a seoul food tour, 1. gwangjang market tasting tour, 2. an in depth food tour with context travel, 3. bukchon traditional korean alcohol tour with gastro tour, 4. noryangjin fish seoul food tour, 5. korean street food and bbq tour, 1. cooking class and market tour, 2. food tours and cooking classes by ome, 3. korean fried chicken market tour and cooking class, frequently asked questions.

  • Getting Around Seoul: The Seoul public transport system is great. It is super easy to get from one side of the city to the other in less than an hour. Make sure to get a transportation card to use on the public transport.
  • Tap Water: The tap water in Korea is safe to drink and it is one of the cleanest water in Asia. Make sure to bring your reusable bottle as many museums and public spaces have drinking fountains.
  • What To Wear: This depends on which season you’ll be visiting Korea. Check this guide on what to wear in Korea for more info.

So why should you go a food tour instead of venturing out by yourself? First of all food tours allow you to taste food risk-free . If you go out on your own you would order one dish, the chances are that you end up not liking it. With a food tour you get to try very small portions of different kind of dishes, even if you don’t like one of the dishes, you still get to sample other yummy food. Second of all your local Seoul food guide will teach you things you can not learn from a guide book. You will learn stories from the local vendors and restaurant owners, which gives your experiences an extra touch. Finally, a tour guide takes you off the beaten path to the more local hidden restaurants . Which is a great way to experience the real local culture.

The Best Seoul Food Tours

There are multiple food tours running in Seoul, each with their own theme and different location. From group Korean night food market tours to alcohol tours. There are so many districts in Seoul with great food and excellent markets. Seoul is really a foodie city!

The best places to book these food tours are through AirBnB experience, Trazy or Klook .

Gwangjang market located in Jongyo is the first permanent market in Korea, and is a very popular street food destination especially for local Koreans. The huge but compact market is still not that popular among foreign tourists. It is almost hard to believe that Gwangjang Market Seoul houses over 5000 shops and has more than 20 000 employees.

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On a 3 hour Seoul street food tour, you will have the opportunity to try one main meal, a couple of snacks and a traditional drink.

The Seoul food guide, was born and raised in Korea but is fluent in English. His passion for food and history really reflects in his tours and in his explanation of the background and history of each dish and street vendor. If you’re brave enough the ‘live octopus’ is a must try! This is one of the most authentic food tours I’ve tried so far.

Availability: daily from 9:30 – 12:30 (I know this is quite early, but it’s better to avoid the crowds) Price: Check latest prices here Discount: Click here for a 30 000 won discount coupon

Context travel creates tours all around the world which focus on giving a deeper context to travelers. The tours are with no more than 6 people and the guides are ‘specialists’ in the field.

Context travel has two docents on the Savoring Seoul Food Tour: Beyond Bibimbap, both equally passionate about history and food. The tour starts at 10 AM in front of Gwangjang Market. This tour is for a very small group or even private bookings.

Price: Check latest price here Discount: Use  FRIENDS10 for a 10% discount

We all know that Koreans love to drink! But what exactly is it they like to consume? The most popular alcoholic drinks in Korea are soju, a distilled spirit, and Makeolli, a rice wine. These drinks can be purchased at any convenience store, but are 100 times better when made by a local brewer.

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The brew master tour run by Veronica (Korean food tours master) at Gastro Tour Seoul focuses on introducing modern masters who are still brewing and distilling their own traditional Korean alcohol. During the tour you will learn the whole process of turning rice into Soju and Makeolli. On the tour you will have the opportunity to sample different kinds of alcohol which will be served alongside with some pork, seafood and side dishes.

Noryangjin Fish Market opened originally in 1927, just next to Seoul Station but was moved to it’s current location in 1971. Around 300 tons of marine products are traded through the market each day in wholesales and in retails. The market is most lively around 3 AM as then visitors can see a live fish auction.

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On this 2,5 hour tour with your local Korean food guide, you will be able to choose your own fish from one of the vendors and take it to the restaurants on the second floor to have it prepared for you. Without a local Korean guide, you will struggle buying the fish at the right price, so this tour is perfect if you like to try a local experience.

Availability: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 14:00 – 16:30 Price: 89 000 per person (2 people minimum) Book: here

BBQ is huge in South Korea, you can’t have been to Seoul without trying a proper Korean BBQ with soju or makgeolli . During the tour you’ll have the opportunity to try different street food like Korean style egg muffin, spicy rice cake and fried pork dumplings and finish with a proper barbecue. The tour starts around Anguk station, which is at the entrance of Bukchon traditional hanok village , and ends in Insadong.

Availability: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 13:00 – 15:30 Price: 59 000 per person Book: here

Food Tour And Cooking Classes

Instead of taking a food tour, why not go for a market tour and cooking class? So you can learn to make all your favourite Korean dishes and show of at your next house dinner party.

Spicen up your food tour by adding a cooking class to it. Learn how to make real Korean food from a professional. Every day there is a different dish on the menu, so if you are looking for a specific dish to cook then make sure to check the calendar.

Dishes include Sundubu-jigae, Haemul-pajeon, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Doenjang-jjigae, Dakbokkeum-tang and Japchae. These are all traditional Korean dishes. The classes are designed for beginners who want to learn more about the Korean kitchen and the local cuisine.

Availability: Daily Price: 70 000 per person Book: here

OME stands for 5 tastes. This cooking school will take you to the local Korean markets and teach you how to make the best Korean dishes including  Ginseng Chicken Soup , Kimchi, Korean Pancakes, Korean BBQ, Kimbap, Ddeokbokki, Korean Tofu Pot, Boiled Pork, Cabbage Soybean Paste Stew, Nabemono and traditional Korean desserts.

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Each day of the week the menu is different and during the class you’ll learn how to make multiple dishes. The cooking class and walking tour take around 4 hours from start to finish.

Availability: Daily Price: 60 000 per person Book: here

Friend chicken in Korea is like an institution. It is one of the most popular things to eat among locals and foreign visitors. Like no other fried chicken in the world. This cooking class specialized just in Korean fried chicken. It starts of by going on a food walking tour in a local market and continues with a cooking class.

Availability: Thursday and Friday Price: 100 000 per person Book: here

Gwangjang Market is by far the best place to take a food tour in Seoul. It is a huge market that isn’t too touristic yet.

Most tours have vegetarian/vegan or gluten free options, but please double check with tour company before booking.

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Seoul food tours: the best tours for food travelers to korea.

Seoul is one of the most often overlooked cities in Asia for food travelers. There’s so much great food in the city, but Seoul, South Korea, is a massive and sprawling city. This can make it difficult to track down the best food to eat.

Booking a Seoul day tour or half day tour can help travelers learn more about Korean food culture. In this post, we share our tips on how to book the best Seoul food tours, cooking classes, and drink experiences. 

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Why Book A Seoul Culinary Tour

There are lots of great reasons why booking a Korean food tour could make your visit to Seoul that much more special. First, there is a language barrier in Seoul. We found a good number of people who spoke English.

There are picture menus to help at restaurants. But, to make the most of your experience and to learn about Korean food culture, a food tour can help. 

Second, many food travelers don’t know a lot about Korean food. Perhaps not as much as Japanese food or Thai food, which is easier to find in cities around the world.

Booking a food tour can help introduce travelers to the dishes and ingredients. A local Seoul tour guide can explain everything and answer all your questions about Korean food. 

Last, we love taking food tours at the start of our stay in a new city. It really makes the rest of our trip better. Your guide will give you inside tips on where and what to eat in Seoul too. Over the years, we’ve received great restaurant recommendations from some of our food tour guides.

See our Seoul Food Guide – What To Eat In Seoul South Korea  or learn about  Traditional Korean Fruits

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This post focuses on recommendations for Seoul city tours and experiences that focus on food and drink. These tours are great for a traveler doing a city break in Seoul or just stopping through. If you have more time, and really want to learn more about Korean food, consider booking a South Korea food tour. 

Intrepid Travel  offers an  8 Day So uth Korea Real Food Adventure. This tour is a Korean food trip that explores Seoul as well as Busan and Jeonju. It also includes an overnight temple stay, which is a unique experience.

Other food and drink experiences include a visit to a craft beer brewery, visits to seafood markets, and a more in-depth look at street food markets in Korea. 

We definitely recommend taking one of the Intrepid food tours. We took their tour in  Morocco  and learned so much more than we would have if we traveled independently. 

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A great  food tour  means that you can start to understand Korean food culture while exploring a new city. It is more than just the food that is served.

It means you have the chance to meet locals, ask loads of questions, and learn about the history and culture of a new city. It’s one of our favorite ways to see a city! In this post, we share our recommended food tours and cooking classes in Seoul.

All pricing is provided in US Dollars. With some tours, pricing will adjust based on how many people have already booked, how many people are in your party, the time of year, and any currency fluctuations. 

We recommend using  Viator  for booking food tours and experiences. We like Viator for a few reasons. One, we’ve used them for tours around the world without any problems.

Second, you will receive immediate confirmation of your booking. Last, Viator is a reputable company that is actually owned by TripAdvisor, so if there are any issues with your booking, there is a big company standing behind the booking.

SEOUL FOOD TOURS AND EXPERIENCES

Kimchi Making Class In Seoul

Kimchi Making Class In Seoul

Cultural Experience With Kimchi Making 

Kimchi is a staple of the Korean diet, served at almost every meal. In this four hour Korean cultural experience, guests will roll up their sleeves to learn how to make this quintessential Korean dish.

Hosted in a Korean cultural center in Seoul, the experience begins with a Korean tea ceremony called a ‘ darye .’ Guests will learn about the ceremony and about its re-emergence in Korean culture.

After tea, the cultural experience moves to trying on a traditional Korean ‘ hanbok .’ Dating back centuries, the hanbok is the traditional Korean attire worn today during important celebrations like weddings and festivals.

How To Make Kimchi

Now it’s kimchi making time. Led by your Korean host, guests will dive into a 30-minute kimchi-making class. This hands-on culinary experience will demonstrate the process of preparing kimchi for its fermentation period.

Your host will share insight into kimchi’s popularity in Korean cuisine from traditional to contemporary uses. We loved learning about the popular Korean side dish and would highly recommend this.

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Why We Like This Tour

We took this Seoul cooking class and culinary experience during our first trip to Seoul. Although not a typical food tour, it was a great way to learn about Korean culture while learning how to make kimchi. Tour prices begin at $80 and include round-trip hotel transport. 

Book This Kimchi Making Class Here 

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Seafood and Seoul local markets

Full Day Private Culinary Tour Of Seoul

Get ready to eat your way around Seoul in the eight hour, private food tour. From freshly caught seafood to locally raised Korean beef, feast on many of Seoul’s traditional dishes. Along the way, visit a local market and taste Seoul street food.

This Seoul private tour includes a visit to a local market and a Korean BBQ lunch. This Seoul one day tour starts at the  Noryangjin fish market , you’ll explore where many of Seoul’s restaurants get their daily catch.

As you explore the market, keep an eye out for your lunch. As part of the tour, you’ll select some of the freshly caught seafood to enjoy for your lunch.

The rest of the day is spent exploring various neighborhoods and sites within Seoul, all with a focus on food. Visit the Corner Cafe in Mount Bukak, a popular cafe with many locals which has been featured in many Korean movies. From here, enjoy breathtaking views of Seoul.

The tour heads over to the Insadong area to explore and sample some local Korean street food. In between tasty bites, pop into some of the market’s many antique shops.

Afterward, guests will head over to a wholesale beef market in Majangdong to explore the locally raised beef and yes, you guessed it, pick out meat for your  Korean barbecue  dinner.

Private Food Tour In Seoul

The pricing for this private tour begins at $200. All meals, tastings, and round-trip transportation from hotels are provided. Guests with any specific dietary requirements should make a note at the time of booking. A minimum of 3 people per booking is required for this private tour. The tour begins at 10 am, and ends at 7 pm. 

By hiring a Seoul private tour guide, you can customize your experience. You can also go at your own pace, ask questions, and really get to know your tour guide.

Because this is an all day tour, it’s a great way to see some areas of the city you might not otherwise visit. Seoul is a massive city, and this Seoul private tour gets you around. 

Throughout the tour, your local guide will explain in detail Korean food, dishes, and culinary traditions. You might not find anything else to eat after this incredible and filling eight hour feeding bonanza across Seoul.

Aside from the delicious sampling of food, this tour does a wonderful job of explaining Korean cuisine thanks to your knowledgeable private guide.  

Book This Private Full Day Tour Of Seoul Here 

Walking Seoul Korean Street Food Tour

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Walking Seoul Korean Street Food Tour

This Seoul street food tour begins near Gwanghwamun Gate where guests will receive a brief history of Seoul and its cuisine. From here, head over to Pimatgol Alley and the Zen Buddhist Jogyesa Temple.

Building up an appetite, it’s time to explore the Insadong neighborhood where countless rows of carts selling traditional Korean street food await. 

The Seoul local tour guide will point out the most popular food carts and stands, explaining what the locals love to eat. The tour will head over to Chenggyecheon, where the main dish of Korean-style barbecue ribs is waiting to be eaten. 

After, explore the Bukchang-dong neighborhood and Korean drinking culture with a sample of Korean rice wine. The tour has one last-stop sweet stop in store as you enjoy a taste of Korean dessert. 

This three-hour tour starts at $89. The price includes all tastings and Korean rice wine. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes because there is a good amount of walking. 

This is a small group tour, limited to no more than 12 guests. This allows you to explore the city on an intimate tour. It’s a great way to explore a wide range of authentic Korean street food while taking in several of the city’s sights.

This tour is loaded with traditional food and drink. If you are still hungry or thirsty, your guide will provide recommendations on where to enjoy more of Seoul’s incredible food scene. 

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Eating Korean BBQ in Seoul

Korean BBQ Lunch

Walking Food Tour With Korean BBQ Lunch And Cooking Demo

Seoul is the centerpiece of Korea’s food scene. With this small group walking tour, you’ll discover the city’s vibrant culinary scene and enjoy one of its signature dishes, Korean BBQ.   

Stopping along the way at several local restaurants and street-food stalls you’ll sample local dishes including delicious fried pork dumplings and fried fish cakes. The food-tasting tour begins with a Korean pancake cooking demonstration led by a professional chef at a culinary school.

While learning about Korean history and its food culture, guests will explore the historic Jongno neighborhood.

Taste a wide range of Korean specialties including rice cakes, fried pork dumplings, silkworm larvae, and Korean-style egg muffins. The highlight of the tour is enjoying a traditional Korean barbecue lunch.

Food Tour Details

Each tour can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. Pricing for this two-and-a-half-hour tour begins at $60. The combination of cooking demonstrations, food tours, and BBQ lunches makes this one of the most well-rounded culinary tours in Seoul. For guests with any dietary restrictions, please notify the tour operator at the time of booking. 

If you are not familiar with Korean BBQ, it can be an intimidating meal. Between what to order and how to eat it, having an expert guide you is a great way to learn. Book this tour at the start of your visit to Seoul so you know how to order BBQ on your own later on. We also like that this tour includes BBQ, street food, and a cooking demonstration.

Book This Korean Food Tour And BBQ Lunch 

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

Seoul Food Tour On Bike

Seoul is big. One of the biggest cities in the world. Even with an extensive metro system, it’s a large city to explore. Instead of trying to see it all on foot, why not hop on two wheels and take a leisurely ride around to explore some of the city’s best sights and places to eat?

On this four-hour tour, ride through the streets of Seoul by bike and see a side of this city many visitors miss out on. Ride past many of Seoul’s top attractions including Gwanghwamun Gate, the UNESCO Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Jogyesa Temple, among many others. 

Bike Food Tour Details

The tour operates in all weather conditions. While not overly strenuous, the tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers or travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. That said, most travelers can participate. This tour can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers and pricing begins at $78. 

This award-winning Seoul Korea tour company provides insight into Seoul, unlike any other bike tour operator. On the tour, guests will sample a wide range of local street food specialties in between stunning sights and Korean food markets. See a lot more on a bike than you can on foot. 

Book This Seoul Food Tour On Bike Here 

Seoul Gourmet Food Tour And Experience

Seoul Gourmet Food Experience

Understanding Korean cuisine is a huge part of understanding Korea. This three-hour gastro tour of Seoul is the perfect introduction to Korean food, especially for first-time visitors.

Exploring parts of Seoul often overlooked by tourists, guests will sample a wide range of delicious Korean dishes and snacks. Lunch is hosted at a gourmet, fine-dining restaurant.

Led by a local, knowledgeable guide, guests will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about the city, its culinary scene, and where they visit after the tour.

In addition to sampling tasty local food, guests will see various workshops and stores built in traditional ‘hanok’ houses. 

Learn more in our guide to the  Best Korean Snacks To Try  

Gourmet Food Tour Details

Operating in all weather conditions, the pricing for the tour begins at $99. Vegetarian options are available, but must be made at the time of booking.

Unfortunately, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and should have a moderate physical fitness level. Public transportation at the beginning and end of the tour is available.  

With a maximum of 12 travelers per tour, guests will receive personalized attention and a detailed explanation of what sets Korean cuisine apart from others. Exploring Seoul’s Bukchon and Insadong areas on foot, allows guests to gain an intimate look at this mega city.

Book This Gourmet Food Tour Of Seoul Here 

Seoul Night Food Tour

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Seoul Night Food Tour

Like many other cities in Asia, Seoul is a city that comes alive at night. During this three-hour, night-tasting tour, learn about Korea’s culinary scene under the bright lights of Seoul. Led by your knowledgeable local guide, wander through the busy streets stopping at local food stalls to sample a variety of food specialties.

From Korean barbecue to delicious Korean-style pancakes, and spicy rice cake stew, guests will experience a range of Korean flavors and tastes. To wash down the tasty treats, guests can enjoy Korean rice wine or soju (distilled spirit). 

This culinary night tour begins in the district of Jongno-gu in central Seoul. A popular area for locals, it’s a quick walk from Anguk metro station. Your local culinary expert will lead the small group to the Nagwon-dong neighborhood to continue enjoying local specialties including kimchi and other mouthwatering local dishes.

Continuing the tour under Seoul’d neon lights, guests will visit a traditional Korean flea market to enjoy additional tasty treats. The nighttime exploration of Seoul concludes in Jongno, one of the most historic areas of the city. 

Seoul Night Tour Details

Limited to 12 guests, the tour features a moderate amount of walking. Wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended. Pricing for the tour begins at $100 and a minimum of two guests is required for the tour to proceed.

The drinking age in South Korea is 19 years old. Non-alcoholic beverages are available for those under 18 years old or who does not consume alcohol. While located near public transportation, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Travelers with back, heart, or serious medical conditions are advised not to participate. 

Touring Seoul at night is a great way to explore the city as the locals do. There are loads of Seoul night markets and street-side stalls, but it can be intimidating to find the best eats. This tour makes it all easily accessible. 

Book This Seoul Night Food Tour Here 

SEOUL DRINKING TOURS AND EXPERIENCES

Korean soju

Soju Tasting With A Brewmaster

In Japan it’s sake, in Korea it’s makgeolli and soju. These iconic Korean alcoholic beverages have a long history and hold a special place in the hearts of Koreans.

During this three-hour tour and tasting, guests will meet a 10th-generation artisan distiller and brewmaster. From his workshop, he’ll explain the time-honored tradition of making soju and makgeolli using his family’s secret recipe.  

At the workshop, guests will receive a history of soju and makgeolli making in Korea from their host. While enjoying a taste of both spirits, your host will explain the distillation process for both spirits as well as the main differences between the two.

After the tasting, the group will head to a local Korean restaurant to enjoy a full Korean dinner. The knowledgeable guide will explain the culinary history of the meal and the difference in the Makgeolli. At the end of your experience, walk back to Anguk station with your guide.

Soju Tasting Tour Details

The price for the tour begins at $118. Guests must be 21 years of age to participate. While located near public transportation, comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the tour. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

The tour begins at Anguk metro station, where the group of 12 and your local guide will depart on foot.

We love soju. It’s one of our favorite things about eating in Seoul. This tour is a great way to learn about Korean food and this important beverage. 

Book This Soju Tasting Experience Here 

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Korean fried chicken and beer – perfect pub snack

Seoul Pub Crawl

From Korean beer, rice wine, and soju, there’s a lot to experience in Seoul’s numerous pubs and bars. Explore Seoul’s nightlife from the inside during this three-hour small group pub crawl tour.

Focusing on the Hongdae neighborhood of Seoul, the tour brings guests to several of the neighborhood’s most popular drinking spots including off-the-beaten-path bars and clubs, which tourists often miss out on.

During each stop, guests will sample Korean spirits and cocktails while sampling local pub snacks. At each stop, your local knowledgeable guide will teach the group Korean drinking games as well as Korean drinking etiquette.   

Pricing for the tour begins at $85. The tour only operates with a minimum of 2 guests and can accommodate up to 10. The minimum drinking age in South Korea is 19.

If you are traveling with guests under 19, contact the tour provider ahead of time. For travelers with dietary requirements, requests can be accommodated with prior notification at the time of booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. 

One of the things we love about Korea is the drinking culture. It’s a little bit of work hard play hard. But there are also a lot of traditions that come along with drinking in South Korea. The tour is not only a lot of fun but helps to demystify the Korean drinking culture. 

Book This Seoul Pub Tour Here 

SEOUL COOKING CLASSES

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Korean Cooking Class And Market Tour

Put on your apron and learn the culinary secrets of Korean cuisine in this cooking class for beginners. Over two hours, guests will tour a local Seoul food market and prepare a variety of tasty Korean dishes under the watchful eyes of a professional chef. 

The culinary experience includes a detailed explanation of Korean food products and how to select the best ones. After the market visit, the group will return to the cooking school where they will receive hands-on instructions from the professional chef. Several Korean specialties will be made by each guest and best of all, enjoyed afterward. 

Seoul Cooking Class Details

The Seoul cooking class takes place in a modern cooking school in the Nagwon-dong neighborhood near Anguk station. The tour and cooking class is wheelchair accessible. Pricing begins at $65. Guests with dietary requirements should make this known at the time of booking. The tour can accept children aged 11 and older. 

The class is enjoyable for cooks of all skill levels but is designed for beginners. It’s a great introduction to Korean food and how to prepare it. Best of all is taking a few new cooking skills home. 

Book This Seoul Cooking Class Here 

FAQs – HOW TO BOOK A SEOUL FOOD TOUR

Comfortable shoes! Many food tours involve a lot of walking and Seoul is a massive city. Also, be prepared for bad weather. Just because it’s rainy doesn’t mean the tour will be canceled. The same goes for the summer when temperatures can soar and winter when it can be super cold. Just be prepared.

Some people look at the cost of the individual items eaten on a food tour to determine whether they’ve gotten their money’s worth. A quality culinary tour, though, is more than the food served. It’s the value of the guide, the history learned, and the overall experience. And, it is almost always worth it!

Seoul is such a big city that there is loads to do and see within the city limits. If I would recommend one day trip from Seoul, it would be to see the DMZ and the surrounding areas.

Compared to other Asian cuisines like Thai or Sichuan, Korean food isn’t spicy. That said, dishes like kimchi have a bit of spicy. Chili is used in Korean cooking but it’s not the main ingredient.

Depending on who you ask, Seoul’s most famous food is either Korean BBQ or kimchi. Both of these just happen to be the most famous food in Korea as well.

Eric Hoffman

Eric Hoffman is the co-founder of Food And Drink Destinations. Eric is a lifelong traveler who is passionate about helping people learn how to travel for food. He lives with his wife, Amber, in Limerick, Ireland, after spending 3 years living in Spain. Over the last 20 years, they've traveled to over 70 countries together, always in search of great food travel experiences. Eric also loves cooking at home, always looking to perfect his Italian recipes.

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Korean cuisine has been put on the map for a reason: It’s some of the most delicious food in Asia. Don’t believe us? Join us for food tours of Seoul, and you won’t need any more convincing. Local treats like gimbap (a vegetable-packed take on sushi) and hearty ginseng chicken soup accompanied by a side of spicy peppers are just the tip of the tasty iceberg. Plus, our Seoul food tours provide you with the ultimate GPS, guidebook, and menu decipherer: a food-loving local guide who’ll make absolutely sure you get the most authentic experience possible of Korean food culture.

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You have your pick of where to eat on food tours of Seoul – it just depends on your mood. Choose from mom-and-pop eateries serving spicy kimchi soup, traditional markets lined with buzzing food stalls, and high-end restaurants in the heart of the brightly-lit cityscape. From humble traditional cuisine tucked away down an unassuming side street to multi-course menus fit for a king, dining experiences here can differ drastically. Luckily, City Unscripted food tours in Seoul are 100% tailored to you, so just let us know if you want modest or modern (or a combination of both!).

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Don’t be fooled: City Unscripted food tours of Seoul aren’t just about eating, drinking and being merry – we’ll also make sure you squeeze in plenty of sightseeing along the way! Most of the best places to eat are found in the heart of the city, where several major attractions happen to be found. On food tours in Seoul, you’ll also see fascinating sights like the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Gwangjang Market, a snapshot of the Seoul of yesteryear. And between these exciting destinations, you’ll stop off at popular eateries and famous food spots for flavors you’ll never forget.

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On our Secret Food Tour: Seoul, we'll show you some of the most loved foods and beautiful landscapes our city has to offer. We' ll take you through hidden alleyways and quaint backstreets home to secret foodie gems, and share little tips and tricks along the way that you'll be able to use on the rest of your trip.

Enjoy freshly made dishes, tasty tteokkbokki(the local kind of gnocchi!), smoky rice cakes and mini rice rolls, interesting snacks, dumplings and much more. And don't forget our delicious Secret Dish!

Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.

Menu and food stops could change according to weather, season and availability.

  • We'll begin by walking through one of the oldest and biggest food markets in Seoul to sample a little bit of everything. We'll start with the classic Mung Bean Pancakes and our delicious Secret Dish!
  • We'll continue feasting with Korean Dumplings, Ttteokkbokki(local slightly spicy gnocchi) and also some minced fish fillets!
  • Next, we'll savor a freshly made Gimbap
  • You'll get a honey snack which you might have seen in k-dramas or movies
  • We'll take a sweet stop and enjoy a refreshing rice drink
  • We'll stroll around a traditional Hanok village and taste some incredible local sweet and creamy bread
  • We'll finish the tour on a gorgeous street, a local favourite, in a beautiful, serene hidden teahouse to sip tea made with fresh ingredients paired with a rice cake.
  • Makgeolli, a rice wine

* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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  • Nukdujan Mung Bean Pancake paired with sweet onions
  • Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
  • Tteokbokki(slightly spicy)
  • Minced fish fillets (paired with a bit of Fish Soup)
  • Freshly prepared Kimbap
  • Korean Honey Snack
  • Sweet/Salty Cream bread
  • Grilled Rice cake with a  very rare  traditional tea
  • Our delicious SECRET DISH
  • Traditional tea
  • Fermented rice drink

Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

These two areas are some of the most important areas in the history of Seoul. Euljiro is an area that dates back to the 1940s, and helped restructure the houses and landscape of Seoul after the Korean War. There are many amazing places to eat and see in this area that are steeped in Korea's unique culture and history.

The Jongno district is a large neighborhood with palaces, street food, and teahouses. You'll get to walk through a traditional area where you can buy souvenirs and sit in a serene teahouse while drinking some fresh Korean tea. Additionally, there are many free art galleries where you can view historical and modern paintings and sculptures.

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic email confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you a local drink.

You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

The meeting spot is outside Jongno 5-ga station (dark blue line, line 1) exit 8. I will be standing there with an orange umbrella and a big smile! »»CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS««

The Seoul Tour ends in Insadong at a hidden teahouse. It is about 100 meters away from Anguk Station (subway station line 3, orange line).

Most of our foods are made with pork seafood, however vegetarian options are available. Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs. If you have any doubt or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking.

Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.!

Our tours provide our customers with a lot of food. Trust us, you will not need to eat a meal after our food tour!

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as wel

We take 10 people maximum. If you're more than 11 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate..

You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

The food and drink we buy is top-quality, fresh and local!

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Seoul. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/

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THE 10 BEST Seoul Food Tours

Food tours in seoul.

  • Historical & Heritage Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Up to 1 hour
  • 1 to 4 hours
  • 4 hours to 1 day
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
  • 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Likely to Sell Out
  • The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

seoul eats food tour

1. Secret Food Tours Seoul w/ Private Tour Option

seoul eats food tour

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

seoul eats food tour

3. Private DMZ Tour and Suspension Bridge + Korean BBQ

seoul eats food tour

4. Full-Day Customizable Private Tour to Nami Island and surrounding Area

seoul eats food tour

5. Private DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) Tour with DMZ experts

seoul eats food tour

6. Traditional Brew Master's workshop Visit & Dinner with Magkeolli

seoul eats food tour

7. Street Food Fiesta in Namdaemun Market

seoul eats food tour

8. Traditional Seoul Gourmet Tour in Bukchon

seoul eats food tour

9. Private 10 Food Tasting Tour in an Authentic Food Market in Seoul

seoul eats food tour

10. 5 sense of Seoul-Palace, Micheline Bibimbab & Tea Ceremony(max.8)

seoul eats food tour

11. Joongrimdong Cultural & Walking Food Tour

seoul eats food tour

12. Night Food Tour in Seoul with Traditional and Modern Cuisine

seoul eats food tour

13. National Art Gallery Tour and Taste of Korean Cuisine in Seoul

seoul eats food tour

14. Seoul Private Tour with hidden gem of Seoul

seoul eats food tour

15. Private Jeonju Hanok Village - Culinary tour

seoul eats food tour

16. Private Full-Day Guided Tour in Seoul with Lunch, Tea and Dinner

seoul eats food tour

17. Private K-Food Walking Tour Including Visit to Dongdaemun District

seoul eats food tour

18. Private Transportation with English Speaking Driving Guide

seoul eats food tour

19. Private Andong Hahoe Folk Village Tour

seoul eats food tour

20. Full-Day Culinary Tour of Seoul Including Noryangjin Fish Market and Korean BBQ Dinner

seoul eats food tour

21. 3-Hour Seoul Tasting Tour: Cityhall, Gwanghwamun & Jeongdong Area

What travellers are saying.

Katelyn

  • Korean Cooking Class with Full-Course Meal & Local Market Tour in Seoul
  • Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night
  • Secret Food Tours Seoul w/ Private Tour Option
  • Night Market Food Tour
  • The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]
  • Hello K Cooking Class
  • Withlocals.com Private Tours in Seoul
  • Todays Friend
  • Korea Tour Company
  • Exclusive Tour Korea - Private Day Tours
  • Secret Food Tours Seoul
  • Super Bike Tour
  • O'ngo Food Communications
  • Delectable Travels
  • Korean Tour Guide
  • The Real Seoul
  • Janet's Cooking Studio & Seoul Food Tour

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    On the tour you will have the opportunity to sample different kinds of alcohol which will be served alongside with some pork, seafood and side dishes. 4. Noryangjin Fish Seoul Food Tour. Noryangjin Fish Market opened originally in 1927, just next to Seoul Station but was moved to it's current location in 1971.

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    Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour. 8. Namdaemun Market, first opened in 1964, is the largest traditional market in Korea with over 10,000 retailers, vendors, and wholesalers. The market, spread out over many blocks, is a dense maze of stalls, vendors, and restaurants.

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    Seoul Private Food Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized. 5. Food & Drink. from. $205.35. per adult (price varies by group size) LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings. 61.

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    Half-day DMZ Tour with a North Korean defector. from $70.00. Seoul, South Korea. Private Full-Day Guided Tour in Seoul with Lunch, Tea and Dinner. 2. from $280.00. Price varies by group size. Seoul, South Korea. Private Korean High Teen Shopping and Fashion Tour.

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    Dak-Kkochi (닭꼬치)Skewered Chicken. There are several popular Korean street food snacks in Seoul that come on a skewer (kkochi), with the best of these being dak-kkochi. Dak-kkochi are typically made of alternating slices of chicken meat (dak) and spring onions (scallions).

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    Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) Samgyetang at Tosokchon Samgyetang, Seoul. What is samgyetang: samgyetang is Korean ginseng chicken soup. They stuff a whole young chicken with sticky rice, ginseng, chestnut, and jujube dates and simmer until tender. Why you should try samgyetang in Seoul: It is a very delicious, nourishing and ...