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
Secret Food Tour Seoul
Small-Group Tour: Enjoy our Seoul Secret Food Tours in a small group of 12 people or less.
Private Tour Option
Upgrade to Private tour: Opt to upgrade for a private tour, exclusively for you and your group.
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
674 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gina’s Food Tour was a 10/10 experience
RajA152,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gina was a very great and enjoyable tour guide. It felt like more than a normal food tour because of the exploration where we visited very nice parts of the city. The locations we went to were very niche and all tasted fantastic. Overall a 10/10 tour experience, recommended to anyone who wants to broaden their food view of Seoul.
Fabulous food tour with Gina
Sally H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing food tour. Gina took is on a fabulous and tasty trip around Seoul. Everything we’d seen and wanted to try on instagram was included!! Great fun
Wonderful Food Tour!
Sheryl G,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour itself was fabulous-delicious Korean cuisine but our tour leader, Taeseung, took the tour to a higher level. He’s young, enthusiastic, friendly and was just fun to be with. He is a true asset to the Secret Tour company. I’m still full from yesterday!!
A great intro to Seoul and some favorite foods
Lousav,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first evening in Seoul and we were eager to walk around downtown and sample different Korean foods. Our guide, Youla, led us on fascinating trek through a popular food market and lively neighborhoods, tasting a variety of local foods along the way, from the somewhat spicy and edgy (still moving on the plate ...) to yummy comfort foods. It was a great intro to Seoul and its cuisine, and Youla was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Don't miss it. Go hungry.
A great tour - can’t wait to do it again!
SusanJC54,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The food was great and there was lots of it. The local dishes expanded my understanding of Korean cuisine. The evening was a nice balance of sitting enjoying food and walking through amazing neighborhoods. And our guide Gina was fantastic…she not only was informative and attentive but she went above and beyond to take wonderful care of our group. Thank you Gina!
Gina was g fantastic ave what an assortment of food and venues!
I8615KLhelenk,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely an out of world experience… At least my world! Fantastic!!! What a great variety of foods and drinks! So much fun. Thank you Gina for being the BEST GUIDE EVER! She was great and I would take the tour again because it was such a great experience! Thank you Gina!!!!
A Glimpse of the Best of Seoul
edf367,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick provided us with much more than a food tour. He introduced us to several great places to visit and provided us with an understanding of Korean culture. A great start and overview for our time in Seoul!
Great tour and guide
KellH1234,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time. Youla as fantastic guide, showed us some great places to eat as well as enlightening is into Korean culture too Highly recommend Youla if you are looking for an interactive guide who ensures everyone is included
Great foodie experience
K3729OHdebsie,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Youla was very knowledgeable and really fun. It was such a great day of seeing a market, a bit of the city and trying so many of the most important foods for Koreans. Highly recommend!
Great experience
Voyager33090499683,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you have the chance to join a food tour in Seoul, book this one. Seriously, it was one of the best ways to start a vacation. We took the tour on our first day in Korea and benefited from the valuable tips and explanations throughout our entire trip. The tour was perfectly planned and organized, with a great atmosphere from beginning to end. Thank you very much.
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