Top Seoul Food & Drink

Learn about Korea’s culinary culture on this tasting tour of Seoul. Stroll through the streets with an expert in local cuisine, stopping at local food stalls and eateries plus a food market or village. Sample a variety of foods like Korean barbecue, savory pancakes, and spicy rice cake stew. Wash it all down with alcoholic beverages such as Korean rice wine and soju (distilled liquor). Your guided small-group walking tour covers plenty of ground in the bustling district of Jongno-gu, with numbers limited to 12 people.

Learn how to cook a traditional Korean meal with help from a local during this 3-hour, small-group cooking class in Seoul. Take a short walking tour through the city as you make your way to a nearby market to pick up some ingredients to use in your recipes. Then, head over to a traditional Korean house, and learn to cook Korean dishes. Once you’ve finished in the kitchen, enjoy eating your meal with the company of your group.

Immerse yourself in Korean culture and enjoy an authentic home-cooking experience with a local chef at her home. Enjoy a guided visit to the local market to purchase fresh ingredients, sample tasty street food snacks, and learn about typical herbs and spices. Then, get hands-on as you create a selection of popular Korean dishes and master traditional cooking techniques. Finally sit down to enjoy a ‘Hanjeongsik’ dinner including your homemade dishes, along with additional side dishes and dessert.

Immerse yourself in the culinary and drinking culture of Seoul's historic Jongro District on this evening walking tour. Follow a guide to three different local restaurants to try traditional dishes such as chicken stew, Budaejjigae, pancakes, and Korean barbecue. Learn about the traditional foods served here, as well as the history of the district, through the guide's in-depth commentary. Limited to a small group of 10 people or fewer, this tour provides personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

If you want to experience the wild side of Seoul's nightlife scene, look no further than this pub crawl and party tour. Perfect for solo travelers or large groups, this high-octane experience reveals the best of Seoul's bars and includes admission to 10 nightclubs and multiple discounts on drinks throughout the evening. Plus, three free shots are included.

This full-day tour offers a comprehensive overview of Seoul and is an excellent choice for first-time visitors. Highlights include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Tongin Market, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and Cheonggyecheon, a man-made eco-waterway built on the site of a former stream. You won’t go hungry on this tour—lunch and dinner are included.

Discover Seoul's vibrant culinary scene on a guided small-group walking tour around South Korea’s capital city streets. Stop by seven local shops, restaurants, and street-food stalls for food tastings, including fried pork dumplings and fried fish cakes. Learn about the history and food culture of Korea and enjoy a traditional Korean barbecue lunch.

Korean food is known across the world for its fresh flavors, gentle spices, and heady aromas, but many of its secrets remain hidden to the Western world. On this Seoul cooking class, beat the language barrier and delve into a world of traditional Korean cuisine. Browse the food markets, chop, sizzle, and flip your fresh ingredients, and savor the flavors of Korea. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to eight people.

Satisfy your thirst for traditional Korean alcohols, during this guided tour and tasting. Meet an artisan brewmaster and distiller, who teaches you about the time-honored traditional process of making Soju, Yakju, and Makgeolli from rice. Eat a homemade Korean meal accompanied by Makgeolli. This small-group tour, maximum of 12 people, ensures an intimate atmosphere and the opportunity to ask questions.

With fresh ingredients, strong flavors, and traditional recipes dating back down the centuries, cuisine is a huge part of Korean culture. On this Seoul walking tour, follow your guide through Namdaemun Market and delve into the city’s vibrant food scene. Explore historic neighbourhoods off the beaten trail, sample the dishes the locals love, and sit down to a delicious meal at a Korean barbecue restaurant.

THIS TOUR IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER TOURS! I focus on food and drinks. The main focus is drinking at each spot while we eat some outstanding food. I provide 5 hour tours. I will be taking you around the neighborhood that has the best food in Seoul, HANDS DOWN! There are tiny alleys that even Koreans don't know about! I have taken many people around here including my native Korean friends and they will agree that it is the best of the best! I promise you won't be disappointed in this tour. Just make sure to bring a huge appetite since we will be trying a ton of dishes! I do not take you to places that you will be able to find on google or are commercialized. I take you to places you would typically not be able to go to on your own.

Join one of our hosts to eat your way around Seoul, stopping off at the places where locals really eat. Try dishes like kalguksu, a soup made of hand made noodles and anchovy-based broth, garlic bomb chicken stew and mandu (dumplings). Visit a sikdang (local restaurant) or a local Korean barbeque restaurant with no tourist in sight! You might stand out a little, but it's worth it for the food! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Shop till you drop in the South Korean capital and sample the flavors the locals love on this 4.5-hour night shopping tour in Seoul. Hit up the fashionable Myeongdong shopping area with a guide, and mingle with the district’s many locals and foreigners. During your tour, indulge yourself in a little retail therapy and browse the rails for the latest trends. Delve into the Dongtaemun district — a part of town that never sleeps — then head to bustling Gwangjang Market to sample the street food for which South Korea is famous.

Eat your way through Seoul's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Bibimbap and Noodle soup. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Nestled around the famous Gyeongbok Royal Palace in Seoul, the Seochon neighborhood is home to buzzing food markets and traditional eateries that Seoul's residents love. On this foodies’ walking tour, step off the tourist trail and follow your guide to hidden hot spots, and savor a delicious BBQ lunch of grilled Korean pork belly served with side dishes. Mingle with Seoulites among the stalls and markets, and enjoy the traditional Korean dessert, Bingsu.

Gain insight into Korean tradition and heritage on this 3.5-hour Korean cultural experience in Seoul. Visit a cultural center and enjoy a welcoming cup of Korean tea. In your traditional ‘hanbok’ attire, practice formal social etiquette and gain insight into polite manners in Korea. Master the ancient art of kimchi-making and learn how this popular speciality dish is used in Korean cookery. Engage your fellow visitors in old-fashioned folk games popular in the Joseon era, then return to your hotel via an amethyst factory or ginseng center.

Discover the wonders of Korea's past and present on a private full-day tour of Seoul. Choose a provided itinerary, with visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, and Bukchon Hanok Village, or create your own. You can also rent a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), which is perfect for photographs around the capital. Wherever you go and whatever you do, private transportation is at your disposal.

See the ancient and modern worlds of Korea happily coexist on a private 8-hour tour of Seoul. Round-trip transportation enables you to discover the city efficiently and avoid the confusion of navigating public transit in a foreign country. Join your guide as you travel back in time at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Namsangol Hanok Village. Shop for souvenirs at Insadong and Namdaemun Market and see the Korean capital from above at N Seoul Tower.

Make the most of your limited time in Seoul on a 3.5-hour afternoon sightseeing tour to three of the city’s main attractions. The excursion is a great opportunity to get all of your souvenir shopping done and not have to worry about carrying everything on the subway. Travel comfortably by all-inclusive transportation from your hotel to the 15th-century Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong Arts and Crafts Market, and Namdaemun Traditional Market.

Discover the history and cultural traditions of Korea on this full-day tour of Seoul’s palaces and markets. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace including its National Folklore Museum, and see Jogyesa Buddhist Temple and Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your informative guide accompanies you to Insadong and Namdaemun to explore these bustling local markets on foot. Enjoy a Korean lunch and convenient round-trip coach transport from your hotel.

cooKorean cooking class offers new interests in Korean food and culture. Learn to cook authentic Korean Kimchi and have a ‘take-home’ experience that will stay with you forever. Small class ( group of less than 4 people ) is led by certified Korean chef Jomin in English, and conducted in her own home kitchen. You meet Jomin at exit number 2 of Mangwon metro station ( line number 6 ) at 10:00 or 18:00. On the way to Jomin’s home, you will visit the local Mangwon market as a part of cooking lesson, where you experience the Korean food culture through your own eyes. After short briefing of menu and process of cooking class with some drink, you will learn to cook the most beloved 4 different Kimchi. You can enjoy your own cooking when you finish, and take the leftovers home.

With striking architecture and pretty riverside parks, Seoul is considered among South Korea’s must-see cities—but mastering the public transport network and exploring on foot takes time and effort. On this tour, hop into the saddle and see Seoul on two wheels on this cycling sightseeing tour. Spin to top attractions like Gwanghwamun Gate, Jogyesa Temple, and Tongin Market with your guide, and enjoy uninterrupted view along the pretty Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Not understanding Korean can sometimes mean that first-time visitors miss out on the best of Seoul’s culinary scene. Dive straight into Korean cuisine on a culture- and food-focused tour that provides a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Exploring on foot means that you’ll get a more intimate glimpse into the area, while the insider knowledge of a guide ensures you make the most of your stay in South Korea.

Discover the historic landmarks and lively markets of Seoul on this full-day tour. Visit the Blue House; watch the Changing of the Guards at Gyeongbokgung Palace; browse the stalls at the Mang-won and Gwangjang markets; and tuck into a delicious Korean-style lunch and dinner. Hotel pickup is included.