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Top 15 Food & Drink Experiences in South Korea

47 tours  ·  from $43

Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Seoul Street Food Market Tour - Walking through a famous Korean food market
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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

1.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73Our pick

Spend about two hours exploring a Seoul market with guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, and Jacob. All food and drinks are included, from traditional dishes to market favorites, plus cultural stories and Korean drinking games. Vegetarian and allergy needs can be discussed in advance.

“Did the night tour with Yoon tonight and it was fantastic! He really was very knowledgeable and flexible regarding our requests and wants. Even changed the itinerary a little bit last minute because I wanted to try specific Korean foods I had heard about and wanted the authentic experience. Would absolutely recommend. Was not hungry in the least at the end of this tour like I have been on others. Plenty of food to try and more of your favorites if you want.”

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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide - Your first steps from Jongno 5-ga Station
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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

2.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet outside Exit 7 of Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour evening walk through Gwangjang Market. Guides such as Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, and Roky lead you to 10 dishes, drinks, vendor stalls, Korean food customs, and lively drinking games.

“Excellent information and insight provided. Juno, our guide went above and beyond. Great way to start any trip to Seoul.”

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Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings - Starting at Jongno and entering the market
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Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

3.Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $98

Walk from Jongno through Seoul’s traditional markets and palace districts, stopping for 8 or more tastings such as mung bean pancakes, mandu, tteokbokki, kimbap, sweets, tea, and a secret dish. Guides including Alex, Jae, and Youla add food stories and practical Seoul advice.

“A 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.”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle - Changgyeonggung Palace under evening lights
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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

4.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Meet at Hyehwa Station at 6 pm for a four-hour Seoul evening with guides such as Ron, Mia, Janice, and Bruce. Walk through Changgyeonggung Palace, sample pancakes, rice wine, raw beef, and live octopus at Gwangjang Market, then finish at Jogyesa Temple.

“Thomas was fantastic! This was an amazing experience and very enjoyed by everyone (9 in our party). Thank you so much!”

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Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings - Learning Korean food customs one dish at a time
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Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

5.Seoul Fun Food Tour: 12 different food tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $88

Join Suha for a three-hour Seoul food walk limited to about eight people. Taste 12 or more Korean dishes at Gwangjang Market, make ramen at a 24-hour shop, stroll beside Cheonggyecheon Stream, and finish with tea or coffee in Ikseon-dong.

“This food tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience feel personal. We tried more than 12 different items throughout the tour, starting at the market and stopping by several restaRead more”

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Soju Tasting at Distillery - story of 3 pigs - The story of Samhae soju and the three pigs
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Soju Tasting at Distillery – story of 3 pigs

6.Soju Tasting at Distillery – story of 3 pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $43Best value

Join Sam LEE at a private Seoul distillery for a 90-minute tasting of at least seven Korean alcohols. Learn how takju, cheongju, and traditional soju are made, see fermentation in progress, and try premium soju at 45% ABV or higher in a small group.

“Very nice experience with Sam explaining the history and methods of soju. The experience is in an actual distillery and we found that very neat.”

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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings - Sejong and the comfort foods of Korea
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

7.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Seoul: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $178

Follow a private local foodie through Namdaemun Market, Sejong, and around Gyeongbokgung Palace for 10 Korean food and drink tastings. Guides such as Kim, Sanghee, Julian, and Jason tailor the route, explain Seoul culture, and adjust food choices for dietary needs. Expect a generous meal and lots of walking.

“Julian was a great guide and brought us to several authentic places to eat. He had a lot of great information about Seoul and Korea in general. Make sure you have a BIG appetite! There was a lot more food than we expected.”

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Seoul: Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host - Korean food before the game
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Seoul: Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

8.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77

Meet host Jin, or another assigned host such as Alex, near Sports Complex Station for a Korean meal before heading to Jamsil. From April to November, expect baseball, organized chants, dancing cheerleaders, and assigned seats. From December to April, the experience may switch to basketball.

“Booked this game last minute was hoping for the best. I had a great time Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful during the game”

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4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan - Lookout points that reward the uphill work
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4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

9.4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55

Meet a local guide at Oncheonjang Station for a bus ride and a 8 to 9 km hike on Geumjeongsan. After forest trails, viewpoints, and local history, enjoy makgeolli, banchan, and a light mountain meal at a village pocha. Small groups make this a friendly, personal Busan outing.

“Great hike to explore the mountains of Busan. The food at the end was excellent! So fresh and tasty!”

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Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village - From Oncheonjang Station to Geumjeongsan
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Busan: Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

10.Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 4h 30m · from $50

Meet Hug You at Oncheonjang Station for a guided 8 to 9 km hike on Geumjeongsan, with viewpoints, local stories, and a light meal of banchan and makgeolli in a mountain village. Small groups, English and Korean guides, and a rain plan make this a social alternative to standard Busan sightseeing.

“Really enjoyed the hike, the experience and the food and rice wine to end. It was a really great hike, with lots of interesting stories about the history of the area and Korea. Guide was super friendly and made it a great experience”

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Busan: Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class - From welcome drink to tasting Korean sauces
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Busan: Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class

11.Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Near Haeundae Beach, Min or Kim guides a small group of up to 10 through bibimbap, soup, and Korean pancakes. You taste sauces, cook with seasonal ingredients, eat from a traditional bapsang table, then finish with tea, dessert, a recipe, certificate, and gift.

“Min is an excellent teacher, she knows other cultures and speaks English very well. We prepared delicious food.”

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Busan history and market food tour with local chef - BIFF Square and the hotteok stop
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Busan history and market food tour with local chef

12.Busan history and market food tour with local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $50

Join local chef Heeyoung for a two-hour walking tour through Jagalchi Seafood Market, BIFF Square, and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market. You’ll taste Busan favorites such as ssiat hotteok, fish cakes, tteokbokki, and pajeon while getting practical food and restaurant advice for the rest of your stay.

“This was such a lovely experience!! As non-Koreans who love cooking and eating, it was perfect set up for us to have a Korean chef walk us trough these huge, amazing markets and not just educate us but give us samples of things to try — Read more”

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Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour - Working with fresh seafood and local Korean methods
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Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour

13.Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $109

Join English-speaking chef Heeyoung for a four-hour Busan cooking class using fresh local seafood. You’ll prepare several Korean dishes, share them with local rice wine, take part in a tea ceremony, then tour Bupyeong Kkangtong Market with help choosing ingredients and understanding local food customs.

“We had the best time! Heeyoung is amazing at explaining the instructions and making sure we knew what was going on. She didn’t rush us at all, and was very go with the flow. She also did a good job at interacting with us, and engaging everyone in the group. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking into learning how to make traditional food!”

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Seoul: Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems - Mangwon Market, 20 minutes of old and new Seoul
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Seoul: Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

14.Korean Chicken & Beer Night Tour with Local Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $132

Join a small evening group in Mangwon for three different chicken-and-beer stops, a walk through Mangwon Market, and stories about Korean food culture. Guides such as Joe, Jeff, Ron, Simon, and Hannah lead the route, which runs about three to four hours and includes dinner and alcoholic drinks.

“We had a truly memorable evening with Jeff. He is amazing fun, full of energy and great conversation. We all had an excellent evening. We korean fried chicken and beer, followed by a wander through a market, then another chicken dish Read more”

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Afternoon E-bike tour and "Happy Hour" food and drinks - Arriving at Le Meiller Jongno Town
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Afternoon E-bike tour and “Happy Hour” food and drinks

15.Afternoon E-bike tour and “Happy Hour” food and drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $105

Ride an assisted e-bike through Seoul with a guide such as Vincent, Hagar, or Taejin, stopping at palaces, old neighborhoods, plazas, and markets. The three-hour outing ends with Korean soul food and drinks, including kimchi soup, pancakes, makgeolli, or fried chicken depending on the season.

“The tour was fantastic. Our guide Vincent was beyond knowledgeable and keen to share and show the city he loves. Extremely knowledgeable and attentive .... and fun! Because of that tour we fell in love with Seoul. Thank you Vincent!”

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