3 hours
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English
Overview
Explore Seoul’s world-renowned culinary scene during this small-group, half-day food and drink tour. Taste your way around a mix of iconic neighborhoods and off-the-beaten-track locations. Listen to enriching cultural context along the way as you uncover hidden gastronomy gems. Pass by landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch is included.
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Essor Ltd
Ratings & Reviews
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The best tour!
Dawn_B, Aug 2025
Youla was GREAT! She was informative, accommodating, and all in all lovely. She took us to the best places to experience the food and culture of Seoul. And she gave us great tips for the rest of our trip. Request Youla!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Really appreciate your thoughtful feedback! Sharing food, culture, and connection is at the heart of what we do, and we're glad it resonated. Secret Food Tours has a home in over 100 cities if you're looking for your next food adventure.
Great Tour Guide - Fun Time
670AF, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Alex was fantastic. The food stalls in the market were good. Alex did a great job sharing information and really shined in visit to Ikseon-dong and Insa-dong areas. Loved the bakery and tea stops.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the review! It’s always a pleasure to hear that guests connected with the tour on a meaningful level. Keep exploring with us—Secret Food Tours is in 100+ cities and counting.
delicious specialties and lively atmosphere
brigittew768, Jul 2025
We explored Gwangjang Market, Ikseon, and Insadong Culture Street, each offering their own delicious specialties and lively atmosphere. The highlights for me were definitely the steamed dumplings, the crispy mungbean pancakes, and the unexpectedly delicious matcha & red bean salted bread. There was even a “secret food” that added so much fun to the journey! Alex, our guide, was amazing: friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer a lot of questions about Korean food and culture. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get a real taste of Seoul’s flavors, especially if it’s your first time in Korea.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We’re happy to hear you had a great time on the tour. Showing guests the food and stories of our city is always a pleasure. You’ll find that same spirit on our Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities globally!
Great food, great people
martintQ8492LA, Jul 2025
A really nice tour with guide Jenny and a very nice couple from the US. We visited the market and a few other spots for really authentic local food and some drinks. I’ve done a few of these tours in different countries and Seoul is ideal, being so compact and rich in food culture. The people make it, however, so thank you to the others on the evening for making it so much fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We’re grateful for your review. It’s always fulfilling to know that our local food scene and cultural insights made a positive impact. Come discover even more with Secret Food Tours in over 100 cities around the world!
Itinerary
N Seoul Tower
The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
Namdaemun Market
A large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the "Great South Gate," which was the main southern gate to the old city. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea.
Bukchon Hanok Village
A Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
Gwanghwamun Gate
The main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Changdeokgung Palace
Set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Minced fish fillets (paired with a bit of Fish Soup)
- Freshly prepared Kimbap | Sweet & Salty Cream bread
- Nukdujan Mung Bean Pancake paired with sweet onions
- Korean Honey Snack | Grilled Rice cake with a traditional tea
- Mandu (Korean Dumplings) | Tteokbokki(slightly spicy)
- Our delicious Secret Dish !
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests.
- We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
- Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.