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
Private Tour Option
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Secret Food Tour Seoul
Small-Group Tour: Enjoy our Seoul Secret Food Tours in a small group of 12 people or less.
Reviews
620 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Secret food tours Seoul
Heather M,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, huge amount of tasty food!
Yummy tour
Diana G,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much delicious food! Enjoyed hearing the information about each dish too. The tea house was a delightful end to the tour.
This food tour is a great...
Miryam C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This food tour is a great introduction to the street food scene, especially if you’re new to the markets and want help navigating the many options without feeling overwhelmed. Our guide handled all the ordering and logistics, which made the experience smooth, efficient, and allowed us to sample a nice variety of foods. That said, we had hoped for more engagement and context throughout the tour. While everything was well organized, there was limited explanation about the dishes, their origins, or what made them unique. At times, the group was left to self-manage, and there was less effort to create a more interactive or lively atmosphere. Overall, it’s a good option for getting oriented and trying different foods with ease. With a bit more storytelling and engagement from the guide, it could become a much more memorable experience.
Amazing experience with Jae
markdF9104GK,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We feel so lucky to have had Jae for a private food tour as we were the only ones that were booked for this date and time. We so enjoyed getting to know him while learning about all the unique and delicious Korean foods we were able to taste during this experience. What an intelligent, well spoken gentleman that is proud to share the history, heritage, and the best of Korean food with others such as us. We HIGHLY recommend this tour to others if you are fortunate enough to get Jae.
Knowledgeable guide
fezad,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Youla was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who made the experience both informative and enjoyable. She explained everything clearly and kept the tour engaging from start to finish.
Best Food Tour of Seoul
Z8109RIalyssag,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was absolutely incredible, she was knowledgeable, helpful and managed a large group on her own! The food was unbelievable and I’m still stuffed a day later. Would highly recommend booking a tour with her.
Seoul, one delicious bite at a time.
kikirob,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible day exploring the vibrant flavors of Seoul with our outstanding guide Alex! We wandered through Gwangjang Market, sampling an array of unforgettable Korean specialties—traditional pork & kimchi dumplings with pickled radish, crispy mungbean pancakes, and Korean beef tartare with Asian pear, paired perfectly with premium rice wine. Along the way we indulged in spicy rice cakes, kimbap, fish cakes, drank Soju and the sweetest treats—Shine Muscat grapes, freeze-dried strawberries, black & white sesame delights, and yakgwa, a beautiful deep-fried honey cookie shaped like a flower. We then strolled through Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, a charming maze of narrow alleyways and restored traditional homes. There, we tasted the famous Jayeondo salt bread and ended our tour in a cozy Korean tea house with ginger tea, anjeer khajur roll (fig & date), and grilled garae-tteok. Such a perfect way to experience the depth, tradition, and creativity of Korean cuisine—one delicious bite at a time.
Guided food and market tour
dawnsO2447HS,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with lots of local and traditional dishes with a friendly and knowledgeable host.
Delicious food and great company!
Katherine S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutely delightful tour! The food was delicious and so well explained by our host Jae. The markets and busy neighborhoods can be intimidating alone but with Jae’s help you can confidently find the most delicious food around. Thanks Jae!
Good basic intro tour
Bruce C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good introduction to Korean food and an introduction to a local market. Lots to eat and learn a bit about living in Korea.
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