Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Our purpose is to give you an unforgettable local experience, ensuring safety and comfort as you explore Seoul’s most iconic night attractions in one seamless journey.
Begin your evening with a peaceful stroll through Changgyeonggung Palace, where royal stories come alive under the stars and hidden corners invite perfect photo moments.
Then, feel the vibrant energy of Gwangjang Market. Taste over 11 authentic Korean dishes in generous portions, from beloved classics to adventurous specialties like locals!
Between tastings, your guide shares insights into Korean drinking culture. Raise a glass like a local, share laughter, and connect through tradition.
As night deepens, the lanterns of Jogyesa Temple cast a gentle glow over the city, offering a serene contrast to the lively market.
This journey blends history, flavors, and night scenery into one unforgettable memory.
Please inform us of any allergies in advance.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide contact details will be sent at least 10 hours before the tour via platform message or email. Please check them before the meeting.
This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
A vegan option is available: if you’d like to change to a vegan meal, please pay $10 USD (14,000 KRW) in cash to the guide before the tour starts. (A separate vegetable bibimbap will be provided for each person.)
In Korea, during the summer months (Jun-Aug), the sun sets later, so between 6:00~8:00PM, it may still be bright, unlike what is shown in some photos.
The tour starts with a walk from Hyehwa Station to Changgyeonggung Palace, then continues by vehicle.
Vehicle transportation is provided only for transfers between each attractions.
What To Expect
Changgyeonggung Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace has the most beautiful night view among Korean palaces. And why does Changgyeonggung have the saddest story of all palaces in Korea? Listen to the hidden stories with the wonderful night view!
Kwangjang Market
From sipping on the iconic Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) to savoring the delightful Jeon (savory pancakes), every moment spent here offers an extraordinary gastronomic adventure. If you're a daring foodie, try the live octopus, a standout dish famously featured in the movie "Old Boy". Its unique texture and fresh taste create a culinary experience that is both exciting and memorable. Tasting the live octopus offered at the market is a personal choice. And there's more. Get ready to taste four special types of traditional Korean street food, each one a crowd-pleaser at Gwangjang Market. These are not your typical fast food; each dish has a story, every bite is a piece of Korean culture. No visit to Gwangjang Market is complete without trying the popular Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean donuts). These sweet treats are so popular that people line up to get their hands on them. But with our insider tips, you can skip the line and dive straight into this sweet indulgence.
Options
Meet at Hyehwa Station
Start from Palace: Meet at Hyehwa Station Exit 4 and follow the route through Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Mini bus or Van: Transportation between attractions is provided by vehicle.
What‘s Included
Transfer between attractions by vehicle
Twisted Donut (Skip Line)
+11 Local Delights (Modeumjeon, Mandu, Sannakji, Rice Twisted Donut, Sundae, Gimbap etc.)
Makgeolli (Korean Traditional Rice Wine), Beer, Rice wine (Makgeolli)
All Entrance Fees
English Special Lisenced Guide
Pick up & Drop off service (Only for Private)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great family excursion to see parts of Seoul we would not have done on our own. Great selection of street food!
Jeremy T,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron was a great tour guide and we ate a lot of food! Great way to see this part of Seoul!
Good food experience
DuncanF89,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ron, our guide, was charming and informative. It was particularly good to have a guide around the food market, so that we had a full experience of Korean food. We tasted a lot of different traditional dishes.
Great historical knowledge
Tara M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide's English was easily understood. He is very knowledgeable and took the time to tell us detailed historical stories about the royal family of the palace we visited. The food market was dun-- we visited contracted stalls where our tourist groups were also. Then we went to Jogyesa which was lit up at night
Enjoyed the company
Tracey S,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice evening. Our host Kay was great. Everything was easy. The palace tour was fabulous there were few people around because of the rain, the food markets had awesome food, and great to meet new people rather than going to dinner by myself. Very enjoyable
Super evening tour!
Sunshine38797577714,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect experience, guide lovely, food amazing and great atmosphere! Super evening night!
Great evening spent at Palace and Market
LindaRussell,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our experience of the palace tour and night market, despite the rainy weather. Sheen was informative and made the tour a lot of fun. We would recommend this tour.
Enjoyable night market and Palace Tour
Trip14520712747,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time with Sheen Kim on the evening night palace tour and market. He made the experience so much fun. I would recommend him.
Great experience!
kayleighb423,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our tour guide Chris Choi! We all agreed after the tour that while the palace is beautiful on its own Chris added a lot to the experience by sharing stories about its history and answering questions. We all have a decent knowledge of Korea history and still learned a lot. The market was a great experience because Chris guided us to some delicious spots and although he had recommendations for what we should order, we still got to adjust what we ate based on our preferences. We had a great time and would highly recommend to any group that enjoys good food and engaging history lessons
Nice tour with tasty foods
S8980AEmarcinm,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well-organized, and we got to experience many flavors of Korean cuisine. We managed to see quite a lot in just a few hours. The guide shared a wealth of knowledge in a clear and informative way.
Seoul food trip - excellent
X8759TAdirkb,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice excursion. Nice experience. Excellent food and service. Very competent and friendly guide.
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