Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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On our Secret Food Tour: Seoul, we'll show you some of the most loved foods and beautiful landscapes our city has to offer. We' ll take you through hidden alleyways and quaint backstreets home to secret foodie gems, and share little tips and tricks along the way that you'll be able to use on the rest of your trip.
Enjoy freshly made dishes, tasty tteokkbokki(the local kind of gnocchi!), smoky rice cakes and mini rice rolls, interesting snacks, dumplings and much more. And don't forget our delicious Secret Dish!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests.
We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
What To Expect
N Seoul Tower
The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
Options
Private Tour Option
Upgrade to Private tour: Opt to upgrade for a private tour, exclusively for you and your group.
Secret Food Tour Seoul
Small-Group Tour: Enjoy our Seoul Secret Food Tours in a small group of 12 people or less.
What‘s Included
Minced fish fillets (paired with a bit of Fish Soup)
Freshly prepared Kimbap | Sweet & Salty Cream bread
Nukdujan Mung Bean Pancake paired with sweet onions
Korean Honey Snack | Grilled Rice cake with a traditional tea
Mandu (Korean Dumplings) | Tteokbokki(slightly spicy)
Our delicious Secret Dish !
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
713 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great food, Great guide
Rachel D,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The food was stellar, but our guide, Rick, made the experience unforgettable. We had so much fun and tried so many traditional and unique foods
Amazing tour, Amazing guide
P3082NPracheld,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick was amazing! He was prompt and extremely friendly. He made my small family feel welcomed and even engaged my teen in the experience. The food was delicious and more than we could ever consume.I would highly recommend this tour, and if possible, take it with Rick!
Fantastic experience!
G2788QKmatthewn,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick is an excellent guide. This is the best way to spend first full day in Seoul. Very entertaining, educational, and delicious!
rick is awesome
emilynJ8578ZV,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00rick was so so so amazing and we had a great time! perfect length for the tour and he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly :)
Awesome food tour
carolinenQ2849UI,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was awesome! Rick is the besttttttttt
Great food tour, family oriented
timskis6,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this fantastic tour that was family friendly (10yo and 8yo). Rick was very attentive and made sure to curate items that both kids would love. Our kids are adventurous eaters on their own but you never know on food tours... Rick did a great job avoiding the live octopus :) but otherwise we ate and loved everything on the tour.
Great for the whole family!
Michi8200,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun family food tour with our guide named Rick! We tried so many foods we would have never know to try if it wasn’t for this tour. My kids loved every stop too! (7 and 10 years old) definitely recommend if you are in Seoul!
Come hungry and ready to explore
D440OAivans,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so much food! And great food! It was nice to taste various traditional dishes of Korean cuisine and learn more about how Korean taste has changed over the last decades from our guide Taeseong. Come hungry and ready to explore.
Best way to start our trip
christinavitale,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing food tour with Youla, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we met her, she was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic experience, sharing not only delicious local food but also interesting insights into the culture and history behind it. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and Youla made the tour fun, engaging, and personal. She was happy to answer questions, offered great recommendations for the rest of our stay, and genuinely cared that everyone had a wonderful time. This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we left with full stomachs, great memories, and a much deeper appreciation of the local food scene. Thank you, Youla, for such a fantastic experience—we would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
A must do to settle in
lauren p,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely lovely time. Each spot was thoughtfully selected and unique! The guide is a rockstar and couldn’t have been a better fit for this walking tour. 10/10 would go again
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