Private Tour
Busan history and market food tour with local chef
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a gourmet walking tour conducted in fluent English by a profession Korean chef. You are going to Jagalchi Seafood Market, the largest fish market in Korea and the heart of Busan, and the over 100-year-old years old traditional Bupyeong Food Market, and learn about Korean food ingredients and local food culture in Busan, and taste delicious Busan food.
・Minimum number of tour is 4persons. If there are less than 4 people, the tour may be canceled 2 days in advance.
・Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before tour starts. It may not be possible to start classe for participant who is late without justifiable reasons, and this is considered a cancellation on the day and no refunds are possible.
・For cancellation, refund, change, and other inquries, please contact the head office information center or contact information and we will respond in detail.
・Please note that tour course and tasting food can be slightly changed depending on local circumstances.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a gourmet walking tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Restaurant recs
Tasting food
Guide commentary by local chef/ food expert
Travel Insurance
Other personal expenses
What To Expect
Jagalchi Market
[Jagalchi seafood market tour] Jagalchi seafood market is the biggest fish market in Korea. You are going to explore the market with professional local chef and have a chance to see and taste the freshes local produces from the market.
BIFF Square
[BIFF Square] BIFF square is where all the delicious Korean street foods are. You are going to taste the most famous street food in Korea called 'Hotteok(Korean style sweet pancakes with nuts)'
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Busan history and market food tour with local chef
Reviews
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!!
Laura R,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such a lovely experience!! As non-Koreans who love cooking and eating, it was perfect set up for us to have a Korean chef walk us trough these huge, amazing markets and not just educate us but give us samples of things to try — we wouldn’t have any idea where to start otherwise. Heeyoung was super warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, we had such a great time — I highly recommend! :)
Food Tour
Richard A,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time on our food tour. Our guide, Heeyoung, was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided a lot of background to Korean food and the wider culture. We tried some great dishes - the hotteok was a particular highlight.
Walking Food Tour w/Local Chef
Angel A,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stroll around markets, learn insights about Korean food from a classically trained chef. Heeyoung was really wonderful and highly informative. Very highly recommend the experience of food insights from a local.
Recommended!
ravindigunaratne,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Highly recommend this small group tour. HeeYoung was nice, and punctual. We tried few different foods and walked through few markets. It wasn’t rushed, and she helped us buy things at the markets as well. She gave us other recommendations as well.
Just okay
Kelly B,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour was just okay. Be careful of some of the reviews from 2-3 years ago - the tour is not as they described. While it was fine, it is really not a food tour, but more of a walking tour with a couple snacks. I had been hoping to have a tour guide help me navigate ordering the fresh seafood from Jagalchi vendors and having it prepared for us on the tour - this did not happen. If that is what you are looking for, find a different tour. It was fine to walk around and have her point out the different stalls and vendors, but I would’ve preferred to stop and taste some of it, mostly we didn’t. We did three small tastings, and it was good, but you will definitely still be hungry and need dinner after. Not to mention the hotteok and fish cakes are not exactly ‘off the beaten path,’ and while they’re a relevant part of a Busan food tour, it seemed a bit cheeky for those to be the main highlights. This tour is probably best suited for people who are uncomfortable walking around a bustling market on their own. If you’re comfortable walking around the market on your own, I think you could have almost the same experience independently. She did educate about the foods on display and some of Busan’s history, however if you weren’t standing right next to her you simply couldn’t hear, and in a group of eight I rarely was close enough. All in all, if you’re a young and curious person, comfortable roaming on your own, and looking for someone to take you to unlikely places and help you order more challenging foods, look elsewhere.
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