Seoul · SHOPPING TOURS
25 reviewed
This shortlist compares the 15 shopping tours worth booking, each with its price, traveller verdict and one useful distinction.
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!”
Market snacks, fresh ingredients, and hands-on home cooking in Seoul. Make four dishes, then enjoy a hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli.
“An excellent introduction to Korean cuisine. Junghee was an amazing instructor/ host. Met us promptly at the meeting time and took us through Mangwon Markets providing an overview of the markets various food options and local producRead more”
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!”
Seoul day trip to UNESCO Seoraksan, Nami Island, and Garden of Morning Calm. Autumn trails, ferry time, light gardens, no shopping.
“Really enjoyable and well paced day trip. I liked that there was no shopping and the focus was on nature. Transport and organisation were smooth.”
Private DMZ tour from Seoul with Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory plus your choice of Majang Lake or Gamaksan bridge, no shopping.
“We had a good time on this trip. Alfonso shared with us his history knowledge, listened to our requests, and was a good driver. This trip is a highly recommended.”
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!”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook 4 Korean dishes at a home kitchen, then enjoy Hanjeongsik with Tal mask try-on.
“Sarah was a fabulous host who shared her knowledge, honesty and cooking skills with such joy”
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!”
Cook 3 Korean classics after a Mangwon Market walk with a small class. Hands-on cooking, take-home cookbook, and meal included.
“Jomin was an incredible instructor! During our scheduled time, not only did we get to explore an authentic Korean market, we also learned a few Korean facts, cooked incredible meals, and got a small cookbook to take home. I for sure left the lesson more knowledgable than I arrived :)”
Seoul palaces and markets: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong and Namdaemun, Korean lunch, hotel pickup.
“Added another awesome experience with our awesome, knowledgeable tour guide, Spring Kim. Me and my wife had a blast! Would recommend this great tours to friends and families.”
Seoul at night in 5 hours: Changgyeonggung Palace lights, Gwangjang Market snacks, Cheonggyecheon stroll, and Naksan Park city views.
“Thanks to Moonyoung lessons of Korean language 🫶. That was fun and easy. Thank you.”
Inwangsan Fortress night hike with market snack tasting and optional lantern alley dinner in Seoul. Small group, meet at Seodaemun Station.
“excellent tour. magnificent hiking with great views of the city. Koa is very friendly. Snack in the local market and the dinner in the end were both very enjoying and tasty. highly recommended. very good Vegetarian options.”
Shop Mangwon Market with a local host, then cook Bulgogi, Gyeran-jjim, and Kimbap in a cosy Seoul studio, 3 hours.
“I had much fun! The shopping experience in the market was great, busy enough to have a wide variety of items and stalls but not so busy it was congested. After shopping, we went to the kitchen and started cooking. The variety of food Read more”
Kimchi making in Seoul with a Mangwon Market walk, small-group cooking, four kimchi styles, and take-home leftovers.
“I really enjoyed this class. The meeting instructions were very clear and easy and then we had a really interesting walk through the market. Very informative. The class was very well organized and enjoyable.”
Seoul glows on a night tour with Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gwangjang Market snacks, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Naksan Park views.
“Fantastic night tour! Lucy is a great local guide, and the itinerary was lots of fun. Highly recommend!”
