Seoul by Night: Palaces, Market & Street Food Tour (Vegan Option)
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the perfect blend of Seoul’s history, food, and night scenery — with vegan options available.
This guided evening walking tour takes you through the softly lit Changgyeonggung Palace and serene Jogyesa Temple, where your guide shares stories connecting Korea’s past to modern life. Avoid daytime crowds and enjoy these landmarks illuminated against the night sky.
Continue to Gwangjang Market, Seoul’s iconic food hub, to taste a curated selection of of must-try Korean foods: assorted jeon, kimchi jeon, live octopus, banquet noodles, makgeolli, twisted donuts, dumplings, gimbap, and sundae. All are prepared by local vendors, with vegan-friendly choices for plant-based travelers.
Throughout the tour, enjoy immersive storytelling, vibrant market energy, and centuries-old landmarks — all under the magic of Seoul’s night lights.
1. Experience markets and heritage sites in a relaxed nighttime setting
2. Taste authentic Korean street food, including vegan options
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp. Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp. If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully. Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
This tour operates as scheduled even in case of rain or snow. We will only contact you separately if the weather makes it completely impossible to proceed.
A vegan option is available: if you’d like to change to a vegan meal, please pay $10 USD (14,000 KRW) in cash to the guide before the tour starts. (A separate vegetable bibimbap will be provided for each person.)
In Korea, during the summer months (Jun-Aug), the sun sets later, so between 6:00~8:00PM, it may still be bright, unlike what is shown in some photos.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English Special VIP Guide
Twisted Donut (Skip Line)
Traditional Korean pancakes, rice wine, and Chopped live octopus, Raw beef
All Entrance Fees
Private transportation
What To Expect
Daehakno
Daehakro is a major “arts & culture street” of Korea with some 150 theaters clustered in the area. Stretching for about 1.6km from Jongno 5-ga in Jongno-gu to the Hyehwa-dong Rotary, Daehakro was designated a “cultural zone” operated as a “no cars zone” on weekends. You can visit many historically and culturally popular sites such as Marronnier Park and Naksan Park, or see and taste the latest trends at the various eateries and shopping facilities. Walk toward Changgyeonggung Palace while feeling the youthful energy of Daehakro, which is lively even late at night.
Changgyeonggung Palace
Changgyeonggung Palace has the most beautiful night view among Korean palaces. And why does Changgyeonggung have the saddest story of all palaces in Korea? Listen to the hidden stories with the wonderful night view!
Options
Nov 11–16 Limited Foodie Tour
Meeting Point: Exit 8, Jongno 5-ga Station (outside the exit)
Special Foodie Tour: Available only Nov 11–16! Explore Seoul’s night food scene with Gwangjang Market and Jongno 3-ga pocha Street.
Night view palace Tour and Market Food Experience with Makgeolli
Reviews
246 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Full of Local Flavour
Emma H,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour, Bruce was brilliant and informative. So much food to try and met great local characters in the way round.
Amazing
Serlin D,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ron was an amazing tour guide. Everything was explained beautifully and the food was delicious. Will highly recommend to book a tour with him.
Lena is a treasure!
Shane B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing evening, thanks to Lena! This was an epic tour from the walking history to the amazing street food. Lena our guide was extremely knowledgeable and an absolute treasure! Thanks so much for this truly unforgettable experience!!
First tour you should do in Seoul!
Andrea P,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!
Was ok…. I was expecting...
Bronwyn p,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00Was ok…. I was expecting a night tour of the Palace but was afternoon. A lot of walking between sites that were closed. The market experience was good.
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