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15 Best Seoul Food Tours

The food crawls that decode Korean eating: Gwangjang’s bindaetteok griddles, night market skewers and barbecue etiquette taught at the grill. Come hungry; portions here are a group activity.

1.Night Market Food Tour in Seoul

Explore Seoul's local flavors on a 2-hour night market food tour with all food and drinks included, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Yoon was an outstanding tour guide and made our food tour in Seoul absolutely unforgettable. He took us through the market with total confidence, explaining the culture, the ingredients, and the stories behind every dish we tried. We tasted a wide variety of local foods,…”

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2.Korean Cooking Class with Full-Course Meal & Local Market Tour in Seoul

Experience authentic Korean cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Seoul, including a market tour, traditional dishes, and a home-cooked full-course meal.

★ 5.0

“My partner and I really enjoyed this cooking class — the market tour was an absolute eye-opener and added so much value to the experience. Thank you for all the small but practical cooking tips shared throughout the class. The tips were Read more”

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4.Secret Food Tours Seoul w/ Private Tour Option

Explore Seoul’s diverse cuisine on a small-group or private tour, visiting iconic landmarks, tasting local dishes, and discovering hidden food gems.

★ 5.0

“A really great food tour of Seoul! JaeSun did a great job explaining the importance of the different aspects of Korean food and made the tour exciting an interesting! He was definitely well educated and you could tell he had a genuine passion for food…”

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5.Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

Join a 3.5-hour Korean cooking class in Seoul, visiting a local market and creating authentic dishes with a friendly chef. Perfect for culture and food lovers.

★ 5.0

“Class was amazing! Host was very personable and made it her job to interact and get to know every member of the group. Would recommend to anyone! Even the most novice cookers she explains how to cook everything in detail.”

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6.Seoul: Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings

Explore Seoul’s culinary gems on a guided market tour with 8+ tastings, secret dishes, and insights into Korean food and culture for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“Taeseong was my guide, he was very friendly and informative. the tour was well paced with lots of variety, giving a good amount of time between stops to not get too full too quickly. Overall a good way to see some more of the city…”

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7.Small-Group Night Dining Tour: 10 Tastings With Authentic KBBQ

Explore Seoul’s culinary scene on this small-group night tour. Taste authentic Korean dishes, local drinks, and discover hidden food gems with expert guides.

“Chris was an exceptional guide for the food tour. Every place that we visited was unique and gave us a taste of the local food and culture. Chris is a foodie and picked the food courses very well. There was a lot of food and…”

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8.Seoul: Palace, Temple and Market Guided Foodie Tour at Night

Explore Seoul’s night-time highlights, historic palaces, bustling markets, and vibrant temples on this 4-hour guided foodie tour for authentic local experiences.

★ 5.0

“It was incredible experience!!!!!!! So much fun!!!!!🤩 Mia is a great tour guide!!!!!!!! It was very interesting and big program!!!!!!!!! Time was flying!!!!!!!! So much information places and food!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!?”

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9.Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tasting

Explore Seoul's culinary scene with a 3-hour guided food tour featuring 12 dishes, traditional markets, cafes, and local stories. Perfect for foodies.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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10.Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour

Experience authentic Korean cuisine with a small-group cooking class in Seoul, including a market tour, hands-on cooking, and take-home recipes for $79.

★ 5.0

“Fun experience and the food was fantastic! Jomin led us through the market explaining what we were seeing. Then we went to her studio to start cooking. She explained each ingredient and the cooking process for each. We ate the food we cooked. Terrific! Highly…”

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11.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

Discover Seoul’s history and culture on this full-day tour visiting Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Jogyesa Temple, and bustling markets, with expert guides.

★ 4.0

“BK shared his knowledge of Korean history with his tour group and made it very enjoyable. Being a Buddhist, I especially enjoyed visiting Jogyesa Temple and listening to the chanting. Seeing Gyeonbokgung Palace was interesting. Having watched many historic Kdramas and music videos, it was…”

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

Discover Seoul through its flavors on this private food tour featuring 10 tastings across markets, landmarks, and street food stands, led by passionate local guides.

★ 4.5

“This experience was amazing. Jason was very cooperative on letting us take the lead on what exactly we wanted to eat. We got a little taste of everything. He was very knowledgeable. Made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. Would definitely recommend this if you…”

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14.Seoul Night “Private Tour”(Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market)

Discover Seoul’s vibrant nightscape with this private tour featuring N Seoul Tower, a traditional market, fortress views, and authentic Korean BBQ for a memorable evening.

★ 4.5

“Great immersion in the history and culture of Seoul. Kim was very knowledgeable and really gave us an authentic Korean experience. Highly recommended.”

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15.Private DMZ Tour and Suspension Bridge + Korean BBQ

Discover Korea’s border and history with this private DMZ tour, featuring the suspension bridge, authentic Korean BBQ, and expert guides for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“It was better than I imagined! Our guide Sophia Kim was super knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. She had great insight on history, geographical areas of South Korea, and shared stories that made the experience exceptionRead more”

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More Seoul Food Tours

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