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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

“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…”

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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

“This was an excellent tour. Junghee was full of life and very funny. Excellent cooking class with some history of Korea as well. The market tour was great and (to my horror..haha) made me order Korean donuts in Korean. The food was delicious and we…”

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3.Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

Discover Seoul's vibrant night market with this 2-hour food tour guided by locals. Enjoy authentic dishes, cultural insights, and fun games for a memorable experience.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Roky was amazing. Loved his humour and authenticity. Excellent selection of dishes - all the essentials and a couple more exotic dishes. Also appreciated skipping the lines for some of the more popular places. Highly recommend.”

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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

“The food was all amazing and Jae was a wonderful guide! Come hungry, leave happy. The fried mungbean cake was a personal favorite. The tour was also very accommodating to the vegetarian in our group with plenty of options.”

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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

“What a special treat to go into someone's home and experience a meal. Amazing! The market tour showed us what daily life is like. The recipes were delicious and you can make them at home.”

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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

“On our first day in Seoul we did this tour which was the best idea! Our tour guide Jae showed us around the Gwangjang Market, led us to all sorts of food spots in which we had a lot of typical Korean food like Tteokbokki,…”

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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

“Wow! What a learning experience! We visited a palace, the oldest market in S. Korea and a temple and our guide Mia taught us so much at each stop. We learned not only history and culture but also customs and practical tips about eating Korean…”

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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

“This food tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel personal. We tried more than 12 different items throughout the tour, starting at the market and stopping by several restaRead more”

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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 was a wonderful, delicious experience! Kim was excellent and every food choice was perfect! We got to see the city and experience delicious Korean cuisine! We strongly recommend Kim for this lovely experience.”

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13.Seoul: Korean BBQ Place of the Month Curated by the Host

Discover authentic Korean BBQ in Seoul with a local guide, enjoying pork belly, side dishes, and fun cooking tips in a flexible, friendly tour.

★ 4.8

“I had a fantastic evening. Our guide, Jin, picked an excellent restaurant; the food was delicious! The atmosphere throughout the evening was fantastic; we laughed so much! I definitely recommend this tour!”

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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

“I had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide was not only knowledgeable about Seoul’s history and culture but also made everything engaging and fun. He shared great stories, answered all our questions, and even gave us local tips Read more”

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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

“The overall experience was truly unique, especially the tunnel part — a definite highlight! We were also fortunate to have a guide who spoke good English, which made a big difference in understanding and enjoying the tour. However, the communication could have been better. Despite…”

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