Top 7 Food Tours in Seoul [2024]

We have put together our top 7 recommended food tours in Seoul for you to devour! We love exploring Korean food, and the best way to do it is for a Seoul food guide to show you where to go and help to get you out of your comfort zone to try new things.

Learn more about our top ten Seoul food tours, including how to book your tours. Our recommended tours include a diverse range of options, including street food, Korean BBQ, Korean Fried Rice, making Kimchi, combining a visit to Gwangjang Market with exploring Seoul and many more options.

Food Tours in Seoul

Check out the yummy Seoul food tour options in our table below, with further information underneath to help you choose which food tour (or tours!) to book for your visit.

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From $US108
The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food Private Tour

The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food Private Tour

  • Private tour for up to 8 people
  • Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you.
  • Admire the Namdaemun Market, Sejong Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace along the way
  • Per person price decreases for larger group sizes
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From $US 80
Korean Night Dining Small Group Tour

Korean Night Dining Small Group Tour

  • Discover authentic Korean food, including Korean BBQ, spicy rice cakes, a Korean rice wine restaurant and handmade Korean gelato icecream.
  • Get to know Korea through its food with insights into Korean culture, fun Korean phrases, and drinking games throughout.
  • Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.
  • Suitable for families with children of all ages able to attend.
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From $US 77
Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home with Market Tour

Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home with Market Tour

  • Learn how to cook authentic Korean dishes with your experienced chef-guide in Seoul. Join this fun cooking class and bring home Korean recipes and newly acquired skills.
  • Visit a traditional market and taste the local street food
  • Prepare 3 Korean main dishes and 1 stew with an experienced chef
  • A great option for families with children aged 6 years and above.
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From $US 108
Noryangjin Fish Market Guided Tour and Food Tasting

Noryangjin Fish Market Guided Tour and Food Tasting

  • Delight your taste buds with incredibly fresh seafood at Noryangjin Market
  • Immerse yourself in Korean culture by learning about their love for seafood
  • Discover one of Korea's largest seafood markets in the company of a local guide
  • Learn about the market's impact, trading 250 to 300 tons of products every day
  • Experience seafood like a local as you eat directly from authentic market stalls
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 68
Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour with Food

Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour with Food

  • Dive into Seoul's local food, traditional market, and culture with a guided walking tour of Gwangjang Market, Chenggyecheon stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul Fortress Wall, and Ihwa Mural Village.
  • At Gwangjang Market sample popular street food like Kimbab (seaweed and rice roll), Bindaeddoek (mung bean pancake), or Ddeokbokki (rice cake).
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 60
Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour

Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour

  • See the beautiful northern sides of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok village and Samcheongdong shopping district. Later, take pictures at Ihwa Mural village and try delicious snacks at Gwangjang Market.
  • Transport via air conditioned minivan or coach
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 60
Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon

Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon

  • Learn how to make four types of Kimchi with this great cooking tour.  
  • You will start with a tour of the local Mangwon Market, followed by a cooking lesson to learn how to make four different types of Kimchi with an experienced English speaking chef.  
  • After cooking you will enjoy eating your freshly made Kimchi with boiled pork.
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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1. The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food Private Tour

Fall in love with the flavorful South Korean cuisine on this delicious private food tour in Seoul! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you. From yummy must-tries like noodle soup to unique dishes typical of the city such as bibimpap; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.

This Seoul street food tour is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Namdaemun Market, Sejong Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other – what can be better than that?

All With Locals tours are private with your verified host, and you can personalize the tour and timing to suit your interests. A maximum of eight people can attend this tour.

Click here to select and book your Private 10 Tastings of Seoul Food Tour through Viator

2. Korean Night Dining Tour in Seoul

Discover quintessential Korean culinary institutions like Korean barbecue and national beverage soju with an experienced guide who will show you famous eating spots. Enjoy sampling a different dish accompanied by a different local beverage at four locations in Seoul while mingling with other food lovers.

Dine on Korean barbeque and rice cakes, washed down with beer or rice wine. Conclude with a relaxing walk through a charming traditional village lined with local shops and trendy cafes. Taste handmade Korean gelato made of unique ingredients that can be found only in Korea. It is a night to get to know Korea through its food with insights into Korean culture, fun Korean phrases, and drinking games throughout.

This is a great Korean food tour option for families, as all ages can attend and there are options both with and without alcoholic beverages.

Click here to select and book your Korean Night Dining Tour through Klook

3. Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home with Market Tour in Seoul

Learn how to cook authentic Korean dishes with your experienced chef-guide in Seoul. Join this fun cooking class and bring back Korean recipes and newly acquired skills.

Begin the tour with a visit to a local market to buy fresh ingredients for the class and taste some local street food at a popular, yet less touristy market in Seoul. Absorb the vibrant atmosphere of the market and find the ingredients which are required for the cooking class. Then head to your cooking class and learn a few Korean phrases while sipping a delicious welcome drink.

Then it is time to make a variety of traditional Korean dishes. Your experienced chef-guide will show you how to make 4 dishes including Bibimbap (mixed rice with meat and vegetables), Dakgalbi (stir-fried chicken), Haemul-Pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake), and Doenjang-Jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew).

Then sit down to a meal and savor the delicious flavors of your creations. Enjoy the unique art of Korean food with a Hanjeongsik, a traditional Korean course meal with more than 10 side dishes which will be provided by your local host along with seasonal fruits and rice wine.

This is a great tour option for families, as children from 6 years and older can attend.

Click here to select and book your Korean Cooking Class and Market Tour through Get Your Guide

4. Noryangjin Fish Market Guided Tour and Food Tasting in Seoul

Visit Seoul’s Noryangjin Market, one of Korea’s largest seafood markets, on a guided walking tour. Learn about the local food culture and taste fresh seafood from the market stalls and restaurants.

Step into one of Korea’s largest seafood markets for an insightful cultural and gastronomical experience. Join your local guide on a tour through Noryangjin Market’s bustling stalls, learn about Seoul’s seafood industry, and taste delicious fresh products.

Eat seafood like a local by trying products directly from the stalls of an authentic fish market. Learn about Noryangjin Market’s history since it first opened in 1927, largely impacting Seoul’s industry with 250 to 300 tons of seafood products traded every day.

Acquire a deeper understanding of Korean culture by experiencing its deeply-ingrained connection with seafood. Try a variety of products the way that Koreans like to eat them for a fully immersive journey.

This is a great food tour in Seoul option for families, as all ages can attend.

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5. Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour with Food in Seoul

Dive into Seoul’s local food, traditional market, and culture with a guided walking tour of Gwangjang Market, Chenggyecheon stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul Fortress Wall, and Ihwa Mural Village.

Take an insider’s look at Seoul as you join your guide on a walking tour of the South Korean capital’s famous Gwangjang Market, Chenggyecheon stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul Fortress Wall, and Ihwa Mural Village. Learn about the local culture and sample some culinary delights on the way.

Start with a tour of Gwangjang Market, Seoul’s first and oldest covered market, to sample popular street food like Kimbab (seaweed and rice roll), Bindaeddoek (mung bean pancake), or Ddeokbokki (rice cake). The city’s biggest street food hot spot also sells hanbok, traditional Korean clothing.

Next, walk along Cheonggyecheon stream where locals love to hang out and relax there to escape from city life. The stream was paved over as part of post-war economic development in 1958 and restored in 2003. Soon, arrive at the Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun), a Korean national treasure. It was first constructed in 1396 as one of the main gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul. Only this gate has an outer wall among the eight gates of the city. Moving on, walk along the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul Fortress Wall), built to protect the old Seoul, Hanyang from foreign enemies in the Joseon dynasty. As you admire the series of walls made of stone and wood, also soak in some amazing views of the city from the fortress.

To conclude the tour, visit the Ihwa Mural Village, a unique spot fully devoted to street art and wall murals. Explore this artistic enclave and learn how the neighborhood transformed from a ghost town to a colorful attraction.

This is a great Korean food tour Seoul option for families, as all ages can attend.

Click here to select and book your Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour through Get Your Guide

Gwangjang Market in Seoul
Gwangjang Market in Seoul

6. Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour in Seoul

See the beautiful northern sides of Seoul by bus. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok village and Samcheongdong. Later, take pictures at Ihwa Mural village and try delicious snacks at Gwangjang Market.

First visit either Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace. Then, move to Bukchon Hanok village which literally translates to “northern village,” where many traditional houses operate as cultural centers, guesthouses and restaurants.

Walk to Samcheongdong lined with cafes, museums, antique shops and galleries where you can enjoy the art and shopping. Next, travel by bus to Ihwha Mural Village, located less than a 10 minute walk uphill from the buzzing Daehakno area. As you head up the slopes of Mount Naksan, the noise and crowds will give way to fresh air and gorgeous, expansive views of the city but also to something unexpected – street art.

Lastly, your trip will end at Gwangjang Market, the nation’s first market. Although the goods are not brand name products, the wide selection of high-quality goods at inexpensive prices will make it an enjoyable shopping experience. The market is famous for the delicious foods so have lunch or some snacks.

This is a great tour option for families, as all ages can attend.

Click here to select and book your Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour through Get Your Guide

Street Views in Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul
Street Views in Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul

7. Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon in Seoul

Learn how to make four types of Kimchi with this great cooking tour. You will start with a tour of the local Mangwon Market, followed by a cooking lesson to learn how to make four different types of Kimchi with an experienced English speaking chef. After cooking you will enjoy eating your freshly made Kimchi with boiled pork.

The four types of Kimchi that you will learn to make are:

  • Fresh cabbage kimchi (Geotjeori)
  • Fermented cabbage kimchi (Gimjang)
  • Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi)
  • Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobagi)

This is a great tour option for families, as all ages can attend.

Click here to select and book your Kimchi Making Class through Trazy

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From $US108
The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food Private Tour

The 10 Tastings of Seoul: Street Food Private Tour

  • Private tour for up to 8 people
  • Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you.
  • Admire the Namdaemun Market, Sejong Village, and Gyeongbokgung Palace along the way
  • Per person price decreases for larger group sizes
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From $US 80
Korean Night Dining Small Group Tour

Korean Night Dining Small Group Tour

  • Discover authentic Korean food, including Korean BBQ, spicy rice cakes, a Korean rice wine restaurant and handmade Korean gelato icecream.
  • Get to know Korea through its food with insights into Korean culture, fun Korean phrases, and drinking games throughout.
  • Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.
  • Suitable for families with children of all ages able to attend.
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From $US 77
Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home with Market Tour

Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home with Market Tour

  • Learn how to cook authentic Korean dishes with your experienced chef-guide in Seoul. Join this fun cooking class and bring home Korean recipes and newly acquired skills.
  • Visit a traditional market and taste the local street food
  • Prepare 3 Korean main dishes and 1 stew with an experienced chef
  • A great option for families with children aged 6 years and above.
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From $US 108
Noryangjin Fish Market Guided Tour and Food Tasting

Noryangjin Fish Market Guided Tour and Food Tasting

  • Delight your taste buds with incredibly fresh seafood at Noryangjin Market
  • Immerse yourself in Korean culture by learning about their love for seafood
  • Discover one of Korea's largest seafood markets in the company of a local guide
  • Learn about the market's impact, trading 250 to 300 tons of products every day
  • Experience seafood like a local as you eat directly from authentic market stalls
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 68
Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour with Food

Gwangjang Market & Fortress Wall Tour with Food

  • Dive into Seoul's local food, traditional market, and culture with a guided walking tour of Gwangjang Market, Chenggyecheon stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul Fortress Wall, and Ihwa Mural Village.
  • At Gwangjang Market sample popular street food like Kimbab (seaweed and rice roll), Bindaeddoek (mung bean pancake), or Ddeokbokki (rice cake).
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 60
Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour

Northern Sides of Seoul and Gwangjang Market Tour

  • See the beautiful northern sides of Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok village and Samcheongdong shopping district. Later, take pictures at Ihwa Mural village and try delicious snacks at Gwangjang Market.
  • Transport via air conditioned minivan or coach
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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From $US 60
Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon

Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon

  • Learn how to make four types of Kimchi with this great cooking tour.  
  • You will start with a tour of the local Mangwon Market, followed by a cooking lesson to learn how to make four different types of Kimchi with an experienced English speaking chef.  
  • After cooking you will enjoy eating your freshly made Kimchi with boiled pork.
  • A great option for families with children also able to participate.
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Food Tours in Seoul
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