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Seoul’s best days out.
The 15 most popular markets in Seoul. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Seoul’s top street food night tour. All food and drinks are included, small group size, Korean drinking games, and local market stops.
Most Popular“Great tour in an authentic food market. Taehaeng was a great host, he made the tour fun and gave us some history behind each dish and the market and vendors. He made us feel welcome, we really enjoyed it.”
Small-group Seoul market walk and Korean home cooking: shop fresh ingredients, make four dishes, then enjoy Hanjeongsik with makgeolli.
“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.”
Join a 2-hour night food tour at Gwangjang Market with up to 10 tastings, drinks, and Korean drinking games from Jongno 5-ga.
A 3-hour small-group Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and stories from royal sites to Namdaemun and Insa-dong.
“Really recommend this! A great way to get to know the city and Korean culture a bit more through all of their unique dishes. Had an incredible guide as well who went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome.”
Cook 4 classic Korean dishes in a local home after a market walk and street-food tastings, finishing with Hanjeongsik sides.
“Sara was fantastic! Fun, informative and helpful! Recommend this class to anyone interested in Korean food!”
Seoul street food and market tour with 8+ tastings, hidden alleys, Hanok village tea, and a surprise secret dish in 3 hours.
Seoul by moonlight in 4 hours: Changgyeonggung Palace after dark, Gwangjang Market tastings with makgeolli and jeon, then lantern-lit Jogyesa.
“Amazing food and history tour, our guide Ron was so knowledgeable, friendly and kind. The palace and temple were beautiful lit up at night. The food was absolutely delicious, very different and plenty of it. We were even given wee hand warmers as it was -6degrees so getting the vehicle transfer in between stops was…”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook three classic Korean dishes hands-on in Seoul with your own station, cookbook included.
“Incredible! It was our second class - we took kimchi class first and then decided to go for another one :) we loved it very much as well, the bibimbap was soooo good - I'm thinking about it very often...”
A full-day Seoul tour pairing UNESCO palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, and Namdaemun market shopping, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“The tour was great and very informative. Our guide Felicity is very good and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the trip because of her”
Night tour of Seoul with Changyeonggung Palace lights, Gwangjang Market snacks, Cheonggyecheon stroll and Naksan Park views for $43.
Snack through a local Seoul market, then hike Inwangsan Fortress for a sunset skyline view and optional lantern-lit dinner.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Seoul in one day: Jogyesa Temple, Gyeongbok Palace guard ceremony, Namsan cable car, and two markets, guided for first-timers.
Shop Mangwon Market with a local, then cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap in a cosy studio near Mangwon Station. 3 hours.
“The food we made was delicious and Phoebe was an amazing teacher and host. We loved chatting to her about Korean food/culture and exploring the market too.”
Seoul kimchi making with a small group: Mangwon Market tour, hands-on cooking with Jomin, and take-home kimchi and meal included.
“My husband and I loved this experience and highly recommend to anyone spending a few days in Seoul. We spent just the right amount of time in the market, hearing from Jun about the different produce and products. We then were coached through the kimchi making process for 4 kinds of kimchi! And they wer”
Seoul Night Tour packs Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market street food, Naksan Park views, and Cheonggyecheon Stream lights into one 5.5-hour ride.
“Had a blast on this tour with SHANA! Even in FREEZING 17 degrees we all enjoyed it overwhelmingly. Shana is so personable, organized, friendly and EXTREMELY knowledgeable! She provided so many tips and was lots of fun and enerRead more”
Every corner of the city, and every road out of it.
