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‘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.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
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Reviews
510 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide, very...
Tami M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide, very informative, lots of information about the Korean culture, excellent tour, would reccomend
A great food tour with Jae and great introduction to traditional Korean foods.
Lorraine H,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful morning learning and tasting traditional Korean foods with Jae. We enjoyed rice balls with spicy tomato sauce, Kim chee and beef dumplings, fresh baby octopus, raw beef with sesame oil, egg and daikon, fried mung bean cakes, cream stuffed delicious croissant like cakes, ( I can’t remember the names of all these yummy things. )traditional Korean tea, .,.. everything was wonderful and Jae was a great guide . A great introduction to Korean cuisine at their oldest market and in Indasong area.
Highly recommend!
Lauren G,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex was a very pleasant guide! I booked this tour for my first day in Seoul and i’m so glad I did. Not only did I gain familiarity with the cuisine, but since we hit up several different locations I knew where I wanted to return back to later on in my travels for shopping.
Very nice tour. Started...
Lee M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice tour. Started in the market and ended at a traditional tea house. Youla our guide, was knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. Experienced a variety of foods
Really high quality food tour 10/10
laurap2185,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00A brilliant tour given by our friendly guide, Youla. She expertly brought us around the market and other local spots in Seoul. The variety of food we tried was great - beef tartare, mundung pancakes, fish broth, Kim bap, tteokbokki, fried chicken, tea and desserts. Definitely do this when you’re in Seoul!
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