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Top 15 Food Experiences in South Korea

40 tours  ·  from $43

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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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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

6.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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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour - Choosing two banchan and one soup or stew
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Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

7.Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $95

Meet Suyang Chang near Seomyeon, tour Bujeon Market, choose two banchan and one stew or soup, then cook and eat in his kitchen. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available. The five-hour class suits curious eaters, families, and cruise passengers who want recipes they can make at home.

“We joined this cooking class and were absolutely thrilled! The market tour through Busan’s largest food market was definitely a highlight. Our guide was incredibly friendly, shared so much knowledge about food, and even gave us great rRead more”

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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

8.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

9.Busan history and market food tour with local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $50Best value

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

10.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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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

11.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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Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast - Meeting Jay and Sam outside Exit 2
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Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

12.Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $50

Join food-and-beverage professionals Jay and Sam for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Mangwon Market. Taste Korean street food, Hanwoo beef, drinks, and fried chicken, then visit Mangwon Hangang Park if weather allows. The group is limited to eight and welcomes guests aged 15 and older.

“When I say we had THE BEST TIME I'm not exaggerating. We did the tour on our last night in Seoul and it was perfect! It was definitely one of the highlights of our whole trip. We learned so much about korean food and culture and got to try so much food too. We were really full; so come with an empty stomach :) Our guide Jay was knowladgeable and friendly, but also funny. We had great conversations. It was like doing a market tour with a friend. We loved it and higly recommend! :)”

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Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more - Making sundubu jjigae from scratch
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Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more

13.Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $75

In Itaewon, Soomin guides a maximum of four people through a hands-on vegan Korean meal. You’ll roll gimbap, make tofu sundubu jjigae, cook soy pulp pancakes, and shape flower-topped hwa-jeon in about two and a half hours.

“A wonderful small, hands on class! I really enjoyed the range of food created and the chance to learn about different ingredients. Bring a box for left overs or skip breakfast and go hungry!”

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Seoul: Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour - Ikseon-dong’s hanok lanes and modern Seoul
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Seoul: Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

14.Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Start at Anguk Station with a guide such as Peter, Sally, or Alan, then walk through Insadong and Ikseon-dong before tasting 3 to 5 Korean street foods at Gwangjang Market. The three-hour tour suits first-time Seoul visitors, but tastings do not replace a full meal.

“Hi Peter, Please put our comments below, into a social media platform. Our Netflix food tour in Seoul with Peter Park was wonderful! Peter is a fantastic guide, and despite terrible weather conditions-made our tour with him the best event of our entire time in South Korea. Thank you Peter for a great tour and introduction to Seoul! The Octopus at the end of the tour was definitely a highlight not to be missed! Ken Schmidt Canada”

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Afternoon Seoul: Hanok Vibes, Netflix Street Food & N Seoul Tower - Namsangol Hanok Village: a quieter look at old Seoul
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Afternoon Seoul: Hanok Vibes, Netflix Street Food & N Seoul Tower

15.Afternoon Seoul: Hanok Vibes, Netflix Street Food & N Seoul Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $66

Spend an afternoon with a professional English-speaking guide at Gwangjang Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, and N Seoul Tower. Guides such as Cathy, Molly, and MiaeYang are praised for clear history and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, transport, and tower admission are included, but market food costs extra.

“Maybe our experience was different, however our tour was extremely disorganized. We went to a traditional village as part of the itinerary that happened to be closed because it was Monday and then somehow made our way to a time capRead more”

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