The 15 Food Experiences in Seoul That Earn Their Price

1.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73Our pick

Meet near Jongno 5-ga for a roughly two-hour Seoul market tour led by guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, or Jacob. Sample Korean street foods and drinks, learn local customs and drinking games, and get personal restaurant tips. Vegetarian and allergy requests can be arranged in advance.

“Love it! Roky stories were very entertaining . He’s like a long last friend that I met up again . Food was the best - love Korean food . Great selection . The best part was it started to snow when we were having hot soup - perfect !”

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2.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jongno 5-ga Station for two hours of Korean food, drinks, market stories, and local games. Expect classics such as tteokbokki, dumplings, mung bean pancakes, and kimbap, plus more adventurous bites. Guides may include Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, or Roky.

“We had such a brilliant time on our Seoul food tour with Juno! He instantly made everyone feel comfortable and the group bonded so quickly thanks to his warm, easygoing energy. The food itself was incredible, but what really made the experience special was Juno’s depth of knowledge — from the history of the market to the ins and outs of Korean food and drink culture. He also shared fascinating stories from his time as a K-pop idol trainee and his army service, which added such a unique personal touch to the tour. You’d be very lucky to get Juno as your guide — we couldn’t recommend him more!”

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3.Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $98

Walk through Seoul’s traditional markets and Jongno with a local guide such as Alex, Jae, Youla, or Ji Yoon. You’ll sample 8 or more Korean foods, including mung bean pancakes, mandu, tteokbokki, kimbap, sweets, tea, and a secret dish, then finish at a traditional teahouse in Insadong.

“A wonderful morning learning and tasting traditional Korean foods with Jae. We enjoyed rice balls with spicy tomato sauce, Kim chee and beef dumplings, fresh baby octopus, raw beef with sesame oil, egg and daikon, fried mung bean cakes, cream stuffed delicious croissant like cakes, ( I can’t remember the names of all these yummy things. )traditional Korean tea, .,.. everything was wonderful and Jae was a great guide . A great introduction to Korean cuisine at their oldest market and in Indasong area.”

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4.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Start at Hyehwa Station, walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between stops while sampling Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, and market snacks. Guides such as Mia, Ron, Janice, and Bruce bring history and food customs to life. The evening ends at Jogyesa Temple.

“It was an amazing experience, Rob Lee was amazing, so informative, we had a great time, I felt like I knew him from a long time ago. I will definitely recommend him, Thank you Rod I had a great time”

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5.Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $88

Spend three hours eating your way through Seoul with a local guide such as Suha, June, or Sunha. Try Korean market foods, make your own ramen, walk by Cheonggyecheon Stream, and finish with tea or coffee in Ikseon-dong. Come hungry: tastings can feel like several small meals.

“The street food tour was super interesting as we got the chance to try so many authentic Korean dishes which was complemented so well by Suhas knowledge. She brought as Korean culture closer in an amazing way!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $178

You’ll eat your way through Seoul with a private local guide, sampling 10 foods and drinks around Namdaemun Market and nearby sights. Guides such as Kim, Sanghee, Julian, and Jason adapt the route to your tastes, with vegetarian options available. Expect plenty of walking and a very full stomach.

“Hailey knew just the right spots to take us. The last stop at the tea room was our favorite and a great spot to relax after all the walking.”

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7.Afternoon E-bike tour and “Happy Hour” food and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $105

Ride Seoul with a guide such as Vincent, Taejin, or Hagar, stopping at royal landmarks, traditional districts, and city squares. The tour includes an e-bike, helmet, insurance, and a seasonal Korean food-and-drink stop, with groups capped at 10.

“My husband and I joined a small group tour on our first day in Seoul. What a great introduction to Seoul! Between the tour and our guides recommendations, we were able to determine what else we wanted to see during our short time in Seoul. The guide was great and made sure everyone was having a great time.”

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8.Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $50Best value

Join food specialists Jay and Sam for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Mangwon Market. Sample Korean street foods, drinks, Hanwoo beef, and tofu, then share fried chicken at Mangwon Hangang Park. Groups cap at eight, but guests must be 15 or older, and vegan, kosher, and halal diets cannot be accommodated.

“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 😊”

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9.Vegan & Vegetarian Korean Market Adventure Gwangjang Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $98

Join Chef Yie for a 2-hour-45-minute private food walk through Seoul’s Gwangjang Market. Taste a broad selection of vegan and vegetarian Korean dishes, including pancakes, kimbap, and boribab, while getting help with ingredients, spice levels, and fish sauce. Lunch and dinner departures are available.

“This tour with Chef Yie was great! He was very knowledgable about the ingredients of each dish in the market and has clearly done a lot of research to put this tour together. We ate a wide variety of delicious food and had a lot of fun!”

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10.Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $75

At Tofu Artist in Itaewon, Soomin guides you through a 2.5-hour, hands-on class for up to four people. You will roll gimbap, cook sundubu-jjigae, make biji-jeon, and shape flower-topped hwa-jeon. The class is vegan, with gluten-free options available on request.

“The class was very friendly and informative, and everything was laid out in a way that made it really easy to follow! We had a good conversation and despite it being just me the class went on as normal. The food turned out delicious and I left very full :)”

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11.Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide at Anguk Station and walk through Insa-dong, Ikseon-dong, and Gwangjang Market. You’ll hear local history, visit traditional streets and hanok buildings, and taste 3 to 5 Korean street foods. Guides may include Peter, Sally, Alan, Sam, or Charlie.

“Sam was simply superb. Incredible knowledge of history and culture and did not steer us wrong when picking food options”

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12.Afternoon Seoul: Hanok Vibes, Netflix Street Food & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $66

See three Seoul favorites in about four hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, and N Seoul Tower admission included. You’ll sample the atmosphere of Gwangjang Market, walk through a traditional hanok village, and finish above the city. Guides such as Cathy, Molly, and MiaeYang are praised for care and clear explanations.

“We were picked up directly from our hotel which is wonderfully convenient, JJ was so knowledgeable about Korean history and she gave us an incredibly fun tour. It was a wonderful experience for us first timers!”

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13.Seoul Food n Night view with Local Korean BBQ dinner Hongdae st.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $195

This 3 to 4-hour private Seoul evening tour combines Hongdae, Sinchon, Ikseon-dong, Namsan Park, public transport, and a guided Korean BBQ dinner. Guides including Ben, Jack, Kwak, and Phoebe have led guests through Seoul’s food, history, university streets, and nighttime views.

“I had a wonderful day with Jessie who filled in for Ben. She was fantastic and knew a great deal about her amazing city of Seoul. She spent the entire day with me walking the city and pointing out key areas and talking about the rich culture and history of Seoul and South Korea. We had lunch at a local restaurant, visited a museum and ended the day with a wonderful performance at the Jeongdong Theater. I really felt like I had a great introduction to Seoul through the eyes of a native! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul. Thank you, Jessie!”

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14.Signature Seoul : Netflix Sites, Street Food & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $79

Spend about eight hours seeing Seoul’s royal, Buddhist, and neighborhood highlights with an English-speaking guide. Visit Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Namsangol Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, and Gwangjang Market. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, and a Korean lunch are included.

“A lot of interesting places packed into one day with excellent tour guides. Be prepared for a lot of walking and stairs.”

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15.Market Food Tour & Evening E-bike Ride in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $150

Join Vincent or Vince for a three-hour evening e-bike ride through Seoul’s palaces, hanok lanes, Sewoon Arcade, and Gwangjang Market. You’ll sample street food, reach quieter Bukchon viewpoints, and finish among the city lights. Bikes, helmets, and a 90% bike-lane route are included.

“First day in Seoul and we had planned this bike tour. It gave us a good overall view on some areas we had planned to visit. Vincent, our tour guide, took us to some areas we didn't have planned on our trip, so it was definitively a good tour. Read more”

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