The 15 Drinking Tours in Seoul That Earn Their Price

1.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Join English and Korean-speaking guides for a 270-minute Seoul night out. Visit three bars or clubs plus a main dance venue in Hongdae or Itaewon, with free entry, four or more welcome shots, party photos, and plenty of time to meet people from around the world.

“It was great!!! I was worried at first as it was a Sunday, there was a good turnout of 30ish people. The crawl guides were really relaxed and easy going. Good vibes, recommend it if you're solo travelling too!”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Start at 8:30 pm and follow party captains through four Seoul venues, with four drink coupons, free entry, discounts, and VIP access. Friday takes you through Hongdae and Itaewon, while Saturday focuses on those districts in reverse. It suits solo visitors and social groups, but bring ID and dress for club entry.

“I had so much fun! Would 100 percent book again. Everyone was so kind. Everything was so organized. 10/10 experience”

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3.Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $85

Join Mike, a Seoul food guide and former chef from Chicago, for a five-hour small-group walk through Gwangjang Market, Jongro’s back alleys, and Euljiro-dong. Try local dishes, unusual snacks, beer, soju, and rice wine. Food costs extra, but Mike buys a round at the final stop.

“Mike was really great and you can tell he made a lot of effort in choosing where to go and gave a lot of history about the area, etc. Definitely one of the best Food Tours we've been to and you won't be disappointed 😌”

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4.Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $132

Join guides such as Jeff, Joe, Hannah, Ron, or Bre for a three-hour evening through Mapo’s local food scene. You’ll eat charcoal-grilled pork, savory pancakes, tempura, tteokbokki, and Korean drinks, with an optional fried chicken pub stop afterward.

“No better way to get to know people and a city than eating and drinking your way through an amazing evening. I recommend the three-stops option and to pace yourself. Not only is the food worth it, but moreso is the experience of restaurant/bar hopping with your group and guide. Jeff gave us an awesome time, and shared lovely background on the food, culture, and his own experience living in South Korea. If you are staying here and trying to find a way to familiarize yourself with the city, this tour is mandatory!”

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5.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Join Absolute Seoul Pub Crawl at 8:00 PM for four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon. Expect 4+ shots, drink discounts, free entry, party photos, and hosts such as Zara, Maddie, Ricky, or Manuel. The crawl lasts about four to five hours and ends near 00:10 AM.

“Was a super fun experience. The guides really cared about your experience and I felt very safe with them. They were good at listening to everyone and were easy to talk to. I met some great people who I ended up hanging out with on the rest of my trip. Would recommend to any solo traveler looking to have fun and meat new people!”

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6.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers are also welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $40

Meet local guide Taeseong at 8 pm in Hongdae for two hours of Korean university drinking games, Somaek and Soju Bomb lessons, beer, soju, snacks, and soda. The small group welcomes solo visitors and non-drinkers, with simple games that need little English.

“The Korean drinking games tour was an absolute blast! It was a hilarious dive into Korean culture. Our guide Taeseong was the real MVP—full of energy, jokes, and probably some secret Korean superpowers. The whole experience felt like a party with new friends. If you’re looking to laugh until your sides hurt and maybe pick up some questionable drinking skills, this tour is a must! Highly recommend it!”

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7.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Join Taeseong, also known as Hongdae Boy, for two hours of Korean drinking games in Hongdae. You will learn somaek, soju bombs, and university-style games in a small group of up to 10. Alcohol-free drinks are available, and a kimchi seafood pancake is included.

“Amazing experience. We learned a lot of games and have memories for life.”

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8.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Join guides such as Yoon, Ava, Isabelle, or Alexis for four hours across Seoul nightlife districts. You get four shots, bar discounts, club entry, skip-the-line access, and a ready-made group of 40 to 60 people. Meeting points and venues vary by booking.

“Amazing experience! I loved it. Would definitely do it again next time I visit.”

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9.Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $84

Start at Prost Pub & Grill at 8:30 pm, then follow hosts such as Andre, Adam, Celeste, or Xen to Pose Lounge and The Man:Sion. Your ticket covers entry, shared bottles, water, snacks, and skip-the-line access for a social night in Itaewon.

“We had so much fun! The bars/ clubs on this tour really are fun places. It really is all you can drink, and our tour guide Andre was so fun!”

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10.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77

Meet host Jin or Alex near Sports Complex Station, share a Korean meal with the group, then head to a Jamsil baseball game from April to November. From December to April, the outing may feature basketball instead. Expect organized chants, cheerleaders, mobile tickets, and help getting settled.

“An unforgettable night! The baseball game was electric—great seats, nonstop cheering, tasty fried chicken, and an awesome guide. So much fun!”

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11.Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $132

Meet at Mangwon Station at 6 pm for a three to four hour small-group food walk through Mangwon. Guides such as Joe, Jeff, Ron, Simon, and Hannah lead you to three local chicken spots, explain Korean food culture, and include beer, soju, and dinner. Expect walking, market stops, and no vegetarian menu.

“Amazing exercise!! We visited several unique places with different styles of chicken. Joe was a great host and shared a lot about Korean lifestyle and culture!”

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12.Korean Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $150

Walk from Bukchon Hanok Village to a family brewery, where a 10th-generation master explains and pours makgeolli, yakju, and soju. Guides such as Veronica and Jay add neighborhood context before a generous Insadong dinner with premium makgeolli. Small groups keep the evening personal.

“One less star because direction on where to meet was not very clear. For someone who is not familiar with the area, the meeting place was a little difficult to find. It’s a good thing we left early. The good part, YG, our tour guide was very pleasRead more”

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13.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Ahyeon Market, Joe Kim teaches you how Korean rice wine is made, from ingredients and tools to fermentation. You will sample commercial and craft makgeolli, try soju, make your own batch, and take home a kit for about 1.5 liters.

“The owner and class leader Joe was super nice and had much knowledge. The class was very informative, interesting and super fun. The process of making makgeolli was explained in detail and we could do our very own. Before the making of makgeolli we had the tasting of different tastes of makgeolli. thank you very much for this experience :)”

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14.Apgujeong Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $83

Join guides such as Adam, Andre, or Celeste for a 4 to 5 hour night through Sinsa-dong and Apgujeong. You will visit Safari Social Bar, Wonderfruit, and Soho Lounge, with unlimited drinks, snacks, and bottle service. The group is limited to 15 people and starts at 8:30 pm.

“Although we didn’t go to gangnam they offer to go to Itaewon and we had a great time. The host was so helpful and our group was fun.”

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15.LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $41

Join guide Chaotic Quinn the Clown for a four-hour LGBTQ+ night out in Seoul. Visit Life, Social Haven, and Rabbithole Arcade Pub, meet local drag performers, and enjoy one included drink at each venue. The small group is limited to 10 people and starts at 8:30 pm.

“super fun. great area that wasn’t too busy and friendly bar culture. host was very polite and friendly, and all the bars had a very open feeling.”

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