Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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‘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

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.92

548 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

520

Great Guide and Fun Tour
4lauraberg,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were first time visitors to Korea. Our guide shared the history and information about all of the traditional food we tried. It was fun and informative. It was quite an experience to walk through the market. There is a lot of food so don’t fill up at the first stop.
Nice Tour, Fantastic Tour Guide
W8514IUricardot,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 stars! A good mix of traditional and "modern" Korean food. From market food to trendy cafe food, this tour has it all. Our guide Alex, not only discussed and explained the food, but he also gave us insights into Korean history and culture.
The best tour!!!!
U1918EAashleyh,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our tour with Taeseong. He was super knowledgeable and quite funny. He really taught us about all the food, customs, and history of South Korea. This was our favorite food tour we’ve ever been on!
Excellent
AndyDublin,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Generally food tours leave you hungry. This one was the opposite! Taeseong was knowledgeable, relaxed and great fun and the variety of food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, thanks!
Hot Plates, Cool Vibes: Korean Street Food Done Right
950michellei,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
OMG what a fun experience this was . And Jae is the best host ever . Loved the places he took us . The food was just amazing . He gave us so many insights and was really a pleasure to be with !!
Come to learn, return forever
Daniel A,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you like Korean food, you should not miss this tour. Even if you think you know about Korean cooking, you'll learn about new dishes and find new tastes. I guarantee that you will return to the market later - probably every night that you are in Seoul - to eat even more.
Excellent taste of Korea
633ashleyk,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour with Ji Yoon and really enjoyed trying a wide range of foods in various locations. Ji Yoon is a local and knew all the best spots, so we came back to the same places several times to eat.
Great Seoul Food Tour with Taeseong
LCL-travels,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our Seoul guided food and market tour with Taeseong. He took us to multiple locations, where tables had been reserved and hot food was prepared for us. He explained the appropriate way to eat the foods we were sampling (with which sauces, cut by a scissor, etc.) He also explained the history of certain foods in Seoul --like Spam. Taeseong showed us around a portion of the market and took us to a second location for tea. In addition, he discussed cultural topics with us -- why young Koreans eat fast, his experience in the army and more. I highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic Food Tour in Seoul
U2605EGamandam,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I absolutely loved this food tour. Alex was a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, even patiently answering my (probably very annoying) questions about the Korean language. Thank you Alex for the exceptional experience!
Fab introduction to Seoul and its food
Bellfastgirl,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour with Alex. He was great we explained we werent used to spicy foods and he made sure we had foods that suited us. The tour was really great value and we got loads to eat so dont eat before you go. We went to the market and had lots of street food including gimbap dumplings and pancakes. Some of the stall holders are on the netflix show asian street food. Close by this market is a beautiful walkway by a stream. It used to be a motorway which was redeveloped into a 8km walk which is calm and peaceful loved by locals and tourists. Top tip from Alex we went back here and walked most of it. We then went to the a coffee shop where i got the most glorious fig croissant it was called the Salt Pond in the Isadong area. This area is lovely exactly the kind of area that i like full of little cafes and shops. Alex navigated us around this area which was great as it was our first day in Seoul. It was really the perfect introduction to the city and its food. We finished the tour in a tea house with a berry tea. Alex then graciouly made sure we got to a metro station. As an english speaking Korean who lived in America Alex was the perfect guide and we really recommend him. We got a great insight into Korean life and culture. As well as that he was also smart and good fun. Hope you get Alex for your tour.