Seoul Vegan & Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food Tour (11 Tastings)
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy authentic Korean market food with no meat, fish, egg, dairy, or honey—perfect for vegans and vegetarians.
You’ll taste at least 11 different dishes and drinks, and everything is included in the price.
Book now to secure your spot!
I created this tour for my vegetarian family visiting from abroad, who struggled to figure out what they could safely eat in Seoul’s markets. I spent over a month in Gwangjang Market before my family came, checking ingredients and talking with each cook until I mapped a route for vegetarians.
Since guiding my family, I kept researching and fine-tuning the route. Every stop is now fully plant-based, so both vegetarians and vegans can join with confidence. I handle all ordering and translation, so you can simply enjoy the food and stories.
Important note: Gwangjang is a busy working market; some cross-contact or cross-contamination may occur, and the tour is not suitable for strict gluten-free diets or food allergies.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies
Not recommended for travelers with gluten intolerance
What To Expect
Gwangjang Market
Over two hours we weave through vibrant alleys, sampling hand-steamed vegetable mandu, chewy tteokbokki, crispy mung-bean pancakes, a refreshing shot of vegan-verified soju, plus a surprising sweet treat—and many more hidden plant-based gems. Along the way, hear insider stories of market culture, royal-court recipes and local dining etiquette as you taste your way like a true Seoulite.
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Seoul Vegan & Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food Tour (11 Tastings)
What‘s Included
All Food & Drinks Included (11+ Authentic Plant-Based Tastings)
Bottled Water Provided
Dine Worry-Free (No meat, fish, egg or dairy)
Fluent English-Speaking Local Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off is not available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with lots of amazing food!
eshalp2017,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The vegan food tour was a great experience! Jungho is extremely thorough in his preparation and ensuring all the food is vegan. He also did an excellent job explaining each item and how it ties in with Korean culture. The food itself was very tasty and there was so much of it as well as a great variety of dishes. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!
Amazing vegan time
Akhil D,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00In Seoul I could never think we could have such a good and yummy vegan experience. One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend. Great for kids too.
A delicious tour of the Gwangjang market
michaelqI5042EO,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really good food tour experience. I will definitely recommend it. You do not only get a food tour but also cultural tour with that. Jungho is a really good guide. I felt stuffed as if I visited my grandma after all the different things we tried 😋. There is nothing more to pay and you end up with a doggy bag of additional food even ! The tour is around 2 hours long. Best for all, I was solo but there were couples and family too 😁
Fully recommend
Q7945BXchristianw,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jungho was a great guide. Cheerful and friendly and excited. A great communality was built within the group as well. Food was great. Very nice shared experience.
Excellent & fun tour with Jungho!
Cruiser374197,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As vegetarians, we could not have navigated the Gwangjang Market without Jungho. He expertly moved us amongst several stalls and shared a range of savory and sweet bites along with several drinks while catering to and remembering each members’ name and predilections––no mushrooms, not too spicy, no vegetable dumplings if boiled in the same water as meat dumplings. Beyond the food, he also explained cultural aspects of the food and drink––the why and how of it, which would have been lost without him. Additionally, our group had a lovely, fun-spirited camaraderie that added to the overall enjoyment of the tour. Jungho and this tour were definitely a highlight of our visit to Seoul!
Second time on this tour & it only gets better!!!
Y8562DQelit,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the second time I took this tour; that's how good it is!!! I was pleasantly surprised to find Jungho had tweaked a few things since I came last year, which took the tour from a lovely memory to an incredible experience. The food is so delicious, and there is SO MUCH of it - I didn't eat much that day and I was completely stuffed, but still wanted to finish everything we tried. Though I've been to Korea three times, as a foreigner it's always difficult to guarantee fully vegetarian meals, so this tour is invaluable, and I've been back to the same stalls a few times on my own! I would 100% do this tour again and would encourage anybody considering it to book! Jungho is incredibly welcoming and accommodating: you will be in very good hands. Thank you! 😊
Excellent guide through Gwangjang Market!
Leena D,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jungho was a wonderful guide. He taught us about Korean culture while presenting us with different vegan and vegetarian dishes. I would highly recommend this experience!
Must Do Experience
christinafN5650IW,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was maybe the best thing I did on my trip to Korea. Jungho absolutely went above and beyond for this experience. Meeting area was easy to find (take the subway not the bus which Jungho warned us of in advance). We were a group of six and Jungho remembered all of our names and checked in with us as individuals throughout the experience. You can absolutely tell the care, attention to detail, and time he has put into this tour, and it is something I never would have been able to experience on my own. Arrive hungry because you will feast!
Highly recommend
K1364VCzoew,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour! We had so much great vegan food which can be hard to find in Seoul. Jungho was so generous with the food and even provided us goody bags at the end with more vegan snacks.
The Perfect Seoul Food Tour Even for Non Vegetarians. Come Hungry, Leave Delighted an Incredible Seoul Market Experience
Artsydeb,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a sensational evening! We did the Seoul Vegan & Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food Tour with 11 tastings and absolutely loved every minute of it. Firstly, Jungho was an outstanding guide. Attentive, experienced, caring, wonderfully humorous, and with perfectly clear English delivered with a lovely American twang, he made the entire experience effortless and engaging. My husband and I are not vegetarian or vegan, but we chose this tour because our friends had dietary restrictions. To our surprise, the food was absolutely delicious and incredibly varied. Jungho shared fascinating history about Gwangjang Market, explained the different foods, and introduced us to some tasty and interesting alcoholic pairings along the way. The market stalls and restaurants were also wonderfully organised, clean, and surprisingly spacious, comfortably accommodating our group of seven and making the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We visited several market restaurants for relaxed sit down tastings, with more food than we could possibly finish, and learned a few Korean traditions as well. The whole evening was warm, lively, informative, and so much fun. We sat, ate, laughed, and even made a few new friends along the way. We would highly recommend Jungho’s tour to anyone visiting Seoul. And the dessert? Absolutely unforgettable, the perfect ending to a fabulous night!
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