Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

THIS TOUR IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER TOURS! I focus on food and drinks. The main focus is drinking at each spot while we eat some great food. I provide 5 hour tours. I will be taking you around the neighborhoods that have the best food in Seoul, HANDS DOWN! There are tiny alleys that even locals don't know about! I have taken many people around here including my native Korean friends and they will agree that it is the best of the best! Just make sure to bring a huge appetite as we will be trying a ton of dishes!

I do not take you to places that you will be able to find on google or are commercialized. I take you to places you would typically not be able to go to on your own.

If you have dietary restrictions, please don't book or contact me first. There aren't many non-meat options.

The food and drinks are NOT included in the price of the tour. Everything is cheap and you will split the cost with the other people in the group. It gives you more flexibility.

This tour is NOT for kids.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

I will buy a round of drinks at the last stop on the tour.

The food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour. The food is fairly cheap and is split amongst the people in the group.

What To Expect

Kwangjang Market

You will get to taste a variety of different foods and drinks at the market.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Jongro Gallery

We will walk through the city and stop in at little hidden gems to try a variety of different Korean foods and drinks.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Drink & Eat through the Alleys

Drink & Eat thru the Alleys

Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

Reviews

4.89

360 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

341

Look to others…
kingrox,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I didn’t enjoy this tour. The host was was the issue He spoke wayyy too quickly and we couldn’t understand about 40 % of what he said. It felt Very rushed. He was not personable to the point of coming across a bit arrogant. He rushed everything. This wasn’t a good experience for me. I have done over 40 food tours globally. This was a 5 out of 10 and just nowhere near where the standard of food tours in other countries. Note / if u are not super adventurous with food this is not for you. Note / there was no attempt to satisfy eaters that wouldn’t eat fish jerky or chicken hearts or pig cartiledge or octopus or raw beef. My suggestion is the tour guide needs to be more personable with his guests. I felt like a number and not a like a paying guest. How this tour has such a high rating is beyond me… I guess that comes from the guides requesting a good review and most people just obliging without giving any real thought or not having anything to compare the tour to..? Look to others - as I was disappointed.
Thank you Mike !!
Kayla M,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mike was an extremely good host, and super knowledgeable about the food scene in Seoul! Would highly recommend booking with him, he really knows the “if you know you know” places, and has great taste as a former chef.
Our family had a great...
Shannon W,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our family had a great time. Fun variety of foods in the market and the neighborhoods. Definitely recommend!
Really enjoyed the food...
Sven K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really enjoyed the food and drink tour. Went at a great pace. Tried loads of different foods, which were all great, and also introduced to some new drinks. Similar price to tours that last less than half the time and has made me.a lot more.confidemt to take on the traditional Korean food.for.the rest of.my trip. Definitely recommend.
Back alley foods
Lucy,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous tour. Mike has extensive food and beverage knowledge. He brought us to places we would never have tried on our own, encouraged us to eat foods we would not have tried without a good explanation of how they were prepared and how they tasted. We had local delicacies and beverages that we had no knowledge of. This is one of the best food tours I have ever been on
Mike was an amazing...
lindaschurr22,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mike was an amazing guide! He has lots of fun knowledge on Korean food, drink, and history. I highly recommend this tour for exploring authentic street food. He also thoughtfully answered everyone’s questions, including my numerous random pop culture ones 😊
A good cross-section of Seoul food & culture
Andrew S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great time with Mike and got to try a bunch of different things. Visited some places I would never have found on my own.
Traste of Seoul
Happiness102245,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excelente evening, great guide. We visited places that would be impossible to find for tourists. The guide gave fantastic explanaciones. Totally recommend this tour!
A good time!
crystal l,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super fun ! Eating the live octopus was so crazy ! It was nice as a solo traveler to be social and have an authentic experience!
A hidden gem
KIMBERLY W,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience is a hidden gem. We are no stranger to Korean food having grown up in LA and NY, and had already been in Seoul for a few days and had our tastes of tteokbokki, naengmyeon, mandu, pork gukbap, yangyeom gejang, bibimbap, soju, makgeolli, and many rolls of kimbap; however, we don't know the language and were hopeful to try some new eats while visiting Seoul. Mike is super chill, friendly with the local aunties, and an informed foodie. He took us around to a lot of front-facing establishments, but also many that were in the back allies that foreigners would never find or even know it is a restaurant. The evening is also well paced with some alcohol mixed in and a variety of different bites pending on the group interests, as well as bits of history of the area, markets, and the people. He is a rare breed that has lived fluidly in both Korea as well as the US and can navigate both cultures seamlessly for a comfortable yet authentic experience. Mike was also helpful for extra recs post-tour that supplied the rest of our trip in Seoul. Definitely a unique and local experience.