Seoul · FOOD & DRINK
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Below are the 15 best food & drink tours in Seoul right now — what each costs, how long it takes and which kind of traveller it suits.
Seoul night market street food tour with all food and drinks included, small group size, market history, and Korean drinking games for $73.
“It was a lovely tour with a great guide. So much yummy and interesting food to try. I would definitely recommend it!”
Seoul night market tour with up to 10 Gwangjang Market tastings, drinks, an English guide, and Korean drinking games in 2 hours.
“We had an amazing street food tour in Seoul, and a big part of that was our guide, Juno. His English was excellent, he created a great atmosphere, answered all our questions, and shared some personal stories along the way that really added to the experience. The food was fantastic, and the tour felt both fun and informative. We highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to get Juno as your guide, you’re in for a great time!”
Half-day Seoul food tour with 8+ tastings, palace sights, market walking, lunch, and a tea-house finish in Insadong.
“One of the best tours and Jay was fantastic! We left full and got to try so many delicious things! A great tour!”
Seoul by moonlight, Changgyeonggung Palace at night, Gwangjang Market food tastings, and Jogyesa Temple lanterns with vehicle transfers.
“Had a great time with Mia as our tour guide. It was a really fun night and the food was delicious. Mia really went out of her way to make sure that we and our tummies were all happy. There were 11 of us, including me and 2 other solo travelers. One tour-goer was quite late and had to meet us at our first site, but Mia handled the situation with grace and professionalism and managed to keep the rest of the group moving along and engaged. Thank you so much, Mia!”
Seoul food crawl with 12+ tastings in 3 hours, from Gwangjang Market to a 24/7 ramen counter and Ikseon-dong cafés with a local guide.
“Suha was a fabulous food guide. This was perfectly paced and suitable for all ages. We tried so many dishes and saw not only the market but also walked along the city stream and over to a fabulous little cafe and shopping area converted from a historic neighborhood. The experience was well worth it!”
Small-group soju tasting inside Samhae Distillery in Seoul, with 7+ pours, Joseon-era stories, and 45%+ options.
“Amazing experience! We learned so much not only about the Soju, but also about the Korean culture!!!”
A private 3-hour Seoul food tour with 10 tastings, market culture, and city sights near Namdaemun and Gyeongbokgung Palace.
“I couldn't find the tour guide, he sent me directions in Korean (I only speak, English). I told him where I was and if he would meet me (I was only a few minutes from him). He refused and told me to hurry up because the tour started soon. I ended up canceling and not taking the tour. I wasn't going to waste my day trying to find him in a very crowded street market.”
Jamsil baseball with a local host, pre-game Korean meal, and beer. Mobile tickets, lively chants, and easy stadium navigation.
“Jin was awesome- we had a great time and only wish we could have stayed longer! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun night out.”
Seoul’s Mangwon Market night tour for Korean chicken and beer. Small group, local spots, and a relaxed food crawl.
“If you’re looking for a unique and memorable evening in Korea, this chicken and beer tour with Joe is an absolute must! Joe has lived in Korea for over 20 years, and it shows—not only in his deep knowledge of Korean food and culture but alsRead more”
A 3-hour small-group Seoul e-bike tour that links top sights to quiet streets, ending with Happy Hour food and drinks.
“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.”
Taste Seoul’s Mangwon Market and Han River fried chicken with Jay and Sam. Small group, big range, 2.5 hours for $50.90.
“This was such a great tour and Jay was a fantastic guide who is clearly very passionate about food and the local market. The tour was fantastic and I would recommend to anyone.”
Traditional soju class in Seoul with premium makgeolli, a blind soju tasting of 10, light snacks, and cocktail making with Baekusaeng.
“Great and informative class! The Makgeoli is fantastic and I will be looking for it during the rest of my stay in Korea.”
Chef Yie leads a vegan-and-vegetarian street-food tasting at Gwangjang Market, plus a Cheonggyecheon Stream stop, for $98.69.
“The vegan food tour with Chef Yie was so much fun! With his friendly and open manner, he guided us through the market and introduced us to the best vegan options. We definitely had enough to eat and were able to taste our way through many different dishes. He was very well prepared and we can totally recommend him! Thank you for the time together!”
Vegan Korean cooking in Itaewon: make Sundubu-jjigae, gimbap, biji-jeon and flower hwa-jeon in a small class. 2.5 hours.
“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 :)”
3-hour Seoul walking food tour from Anguk to Gwangjang Market, tasting Korean street snacks and learning Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong stories.
“Alan our tour guide was great. He was friendly, helpful and a good communicator. Alan was very knowledgeable and the information he provided was very provided a good background to the area and its landmarks, foods and customs. The food choices were great, including the restaurant meal at the end of the tour and provided a good overview of common Korean cuisine. The tour provided excellent value for money with everything included.”
