Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
Overview
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5 hours
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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 To Expect
Kwangjang Market
You will get to taste a variety of different foods and drinks at the market.
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.
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.
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Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul
Drink & Eat through the Alleys
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Reviews
372 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you like trying new food, this is for you
Trevor J,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00He knows his stuff. Food was varied and I likely would never had.some of those items if I hadnt done the tour. Worth it!
Ultimate food guide
727jjh,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He is very knowledgeable! As some one who values great food over anything else, HE is your guy. Mike has made this as if he wanted a tour of Seoul for himself, therefore he made it with Good food and drinks in mind. He basically as eaten everywhere in Seoul, Not joking he showed me a map full of pins with detailed notes he knows where to go. Highly recconmend.
Great experience
Adrian K,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and very carefully curated places from someone who knows the scene extremely well. Highly recommend.
Great Good Tour
Eric G,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was wonderful! Knowledgeable, flexible, and gave great insights while steering us to incredible food! Super fun time!
Great fun!
Lisa H,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful night out (almost all were solo travelers) with a host/guide who clearly knew his stuff. Mike was wonderful and it was cool seeing him acknowledged by so many locals around the markets - we even got some free hot donuts! Delicious! The tastings were well organized but definitely come hungry or you’re going to miss out!
The perfect gift for friends/family visiting Seoul
Gary C,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After having such a great time on my tour with Mike in March 2025. I told all of my friends/family if they’re visiting Seoul, this tour is a MUST DO. I just booked a tour for my cousin and friend, and I’m glad to hear how much they enjoyed it. From Ming & Alex (from Sweden), thank you Mike!
Brilliant tour! Mike was...
Harry T,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant tour! Mike was so informative and went the extra mile, tried so much food I’d have never been able to find otherwise. Met some great people as a solo traveler too. Would recommend!
Fantastic Experience, Mike is the ultimate guide to Seoul’s food scene!
Justina T,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot recommend this tour enough, especially if you get Mike as your guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local food and drink culture, providing fascinating context for everything we tasted. One of the things we appreciated most was his honest advice on what to look for and what to avoid, which made us feel much more confident navigating the local markets on our own. Mike was also extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to customize the experience for our group. He took the time to understand everyone’s specific likes and dislikes, ensuring that every stop had something delicious for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for an authentic, personalized way to experience the alleys of Seoul, this is it. Thanks for an unforgettable night, Mike!
Highly recommended!
Rozelinde S,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing and easily one of the best food tours I’ve ever done. Because of Christmas, the tour started an hour earlier than originally planned, but Mike contacted me well in advance to explain everything clearly, which I really appreciated. From the very beginning, the tour felt relaxed and unhurried. Mike truly took his time, and we ended up spending well over five hours together instead of the scheduled time. We started at Gwangjang Market, where Mike was very honest about the food stalls. At each stop, a place was already chosen for us, which made everything smooth and stress-free. After that, we went for a makgeolli tasting, perfectly timed,, as we had already eaten well beforehand and then continued on to visit several different restaurants. Mike was very transparent about the fact that you do pay a bit extra for this tour, but it is absolutely worth it. What makes this tour special is that you decide together with the group what you want to try. The options range from safer, more familiar dishes to more adventurous choices like chicken hearts, but everything is a group decision, which makes the experience fun and comfortable for everyone. Mike shared a lot of information, answered all questions openly, and created a great atmosphere throughout the tour. There was no rushing and no standard tourist food, instead, it felt personal, flexible, and genuinely authentic. Highly recommended!
Not worth the money.
Londoner5869,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I cannot recommend this tour. You pay £65 upfront (around ₩110,000) for this tour for 3/4 hours, and then on top of that the guide collects ₩10,000–₩20,000 won multiple times along the way as a shared “kitty” to cover food and drinks. This is not made clear enough in advance, and it ends up being expensive for what you actually receive. The biggest issue is how unfair this payment system is. Everyone splits the bill equally, regardless of what they actually eat or drink. Some people drink a lot, some eat more — yet everyone pays the same. You are essentially subsidising strangers. At the final stop, a woman on my tour did not eat or drink any food at all as she wasn’t feeling it, yet she was asked to top up the kitty to pay for that round. The tour guide came across as cold and detached, which matches what other reviewers have mentioned. The places we visited were good and I did enjoy the food itself. Its just the overall structure of the tour that didn’t make sense as all food and drinks are pooled, ordered, and controlled by the guide, you are not actually paying for what you personally eat or drink anyway.
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