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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
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.
Reviews
565 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful introduction to Korean food!
Jackie A,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a delicious tour! Our guide Alex told us all about the area and markets and had plenty of suggestions about what to do in the area. The tour included plenty of food, both savory and sweet. It was a wonderful introduction to Korean food!
Alex was awesome!
Mariaisagui,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was late and Alex was so accommodating and kind to wait for me. I had a fantastic tour. He took the time to explain detail by detail. My favorite part of the tour was the tea house at the end.
Wonderful guide! We...
Anna G,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful guide! We learned about and sampled a variety of Korean dishes. So glad we booked this tour.
Jae was an excellent tour...
shihshinne,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jae was an excellent tour guide! My group had a great time in the food tour and enjoyed all the different dishes we tried. Jae recommended some of his favorite restaurants (we went to one of them and it was fantastic!) 10/10 recommend. Thank you!
Secret food tour with Jenny
Wanderlust99 a,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was a great tour guide and made sure the whole group was accommodated. Her being a former teacher really helped in teaching and explaining Korean food to the group. Try the dried strawberries- what a delight. Highly recommend this tour!
Awesome
G1885LBeleonoral,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour with our guide Taeseong was really a great experience. We tasted beautiful korean food, we met wonderful people from the market and we enjoyed the stories that Taeseong so kindly shared with us. Thank you again for such a lovely time.
Start your trip doing THIS!
F239XAkatier,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible time on this food tour, and it was absolutely the best way to start off my time in Seoul. From start to finish, everything was well organized, engaging, and delicious. Youla was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the local food culture. She shared details behind each dish and the places we visited. We visited a great mix of places, and experiences. I loved that the tour included foods I might not have discovered on my own! The additional bonus of the visit to the fruit market was especially fun! We got to see and sample even more, and take home a few snacks as well! Beyond the food, the walking route was scenic and enjoyable. It felt like a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural insight, and culinary adventure. Even greater was the advice and recommendations Youla shared with us during the rest of our Seoul stay. She absolutely went above her "food guide" duties and I am so truly grateful to have met her and have selected this tour. I will return to Seoul and hope to arrange another tour with her. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to check out local markets and food in a memorable way. Absolutely worth it! Thank you Youla!!!!
Great way to see the city and learn about food
Sahlee Y,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour a few hours after we landed. We showed up hungry and it started straight to a restaurant. We learned about the area and what sort of food is traditional. We were also treated to traditional wine as well during the tour. We were in a family with three generations from children, adults and grandparents. The ending walking through the tea houses was a nice touch with a traditional Korea tea finish.
Informative, kind and yummy
sarahpB8614ZT,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was informative and excellent. She also went out of her way to find us when we couldn’t locate the meet location. Highly recommended for foodies.
Great food tour experience!
sahleey2023,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny is an amazing tour guide. We enjoyed our food tour with Jenny as it was an amazing experience that educated us on the culture. She took her time to explain each dish and every single food was delicious! This experience is one to remember. Jenny introduced dishes that we would not have picked on our own. Amazing tour guide and a great culture!
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