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
633 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seoul food tour, Youla, an excellent guide, amazing atmosphere!
RICHARDCFF,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Youla was fabulous. She warmly introduced herself to each of us. She is an excellent communicator and interacted with each and everyone of us. We sampled so many different foods in several establishments and the history of the foods were given. We also learned about table etiquette, the social importance of sharing, which foods feature strongly in a wedding setting, all delivered so warmly. We were a group of 11 and Youla created a vibrant atmosphere for everyone. I would certainly recommend her to others.
Great day at the Market
jesslyn02,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuela was a fantastic guide. She was great at explaining things and gave us a really nice tour. I have done about 8 food tours before and this one was definitely well done. Would highly recommend.
Delicious food
katierD9177QC,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenny was a great guide, so much delicious food, education, highly recommend!
Best Food Tour
Jacalyn C,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked the downtown, Seoul guided food and market tour with eight tastings. Our guide was Youla. The establishments and food selected was a great representation of South Korean food. The tour guide provided a lot of information on the food, culture, and market. Very interesting tour and education experience on food and restaurants in Seoul. We would not have experienced this without taking the tour.
Best Food Tour in Korea
jacalynclayton,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Downtown Secret Food & Market tour Seoul with 8 tastings. Our guide was Youla. This food tour experience exceeded our expectations. The establishments selected and food chosen was a great representation of Korea foods. Youla provided a lot of interesting facts and information on the food and market. Loved this tour and the guide.
Wonderful foods not to be missed !
Dianet15,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jae was a fantastic host and guide for our food tour. He gave us the food history and introduced us to some traditional Korean foods. There was so much food and everything was perfect from savoury to sweet we tasted some of Koreas best in one of the oldest markets. This tour one our first day in Seoul helped us immensely. Ending with a traditional tea house was the perfect end to the tour. Thanks Jae for hosting !
Highly Recommend for Local Dishes
trudys240,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Youla was an amazing tour guide. We tried so many unique dishes and she was a wealth of local knowledge. Highly recommend this tour!
Great morning.
Morgan C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Youla was a great guide. Got to see different venues and walk to different city area. I never would have seen the distinct food market shops.
Amazing tour and Amazing local food.
Rachel O,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most amazing tour with Youla around Gwangjang Market and Ingsadong. I ended up being the only person who booked for this day and time and was luckily enough to get a personalised experience with Youla. She was so welcoming and fun and taught me so much about the local culture. Would highly recommend to everyone. Thanks for such a wonderful experience.
Fantastic experience and...
David H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience and our guide, Alex was outstanding, engaging and enthusiastic! Learned so much about Korean food and culture. Need to come hungry!! Well worth it!
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