SOUTH KOREA STREET FOOD TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who eats properly: 15 south korea street food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Seoul’s market foods, drinks, history, and local customs on a two-hour small-group tour with generous tastings included.
“This was an amazing experience! The food was delicious and Jacob was very knowledgeable about the dishes. It was a ton of fun and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting!”
Review of Seoul’s Gwangjang Market night food tour, with 10 tastings, drinks, local guides, Korean culture, and practical booking advice.
“The guide Tan was very knowledgeable about all of the food and shared lots of pictures and stories about making Kim chi. I feel very enriched by the whole experience!!”
Taste Busan seafood, market snacks, and Korean drinks on a three-hour small-group tour led by local guides.
“It was a great tour ,our guide was very informative, and we are some interesting food . I had a great time”
Review of Seoul’s Jongno 3-Ga and Ikseon-Dong tour, with arcade games, souvenir shops, pocha street food, and practical booking tips.
“What a wonderful experience! From the air hockey ice breaker to the street food dining along the magnificent Cheonggyecheon Stream, this tour was full Korean culture immersion. The tour expert, Sung, was uber friendly and so easy to talk to about anything and everything there is to know about Seoul.”
Taste Seoul street food at Namdaemun Market, visit a local restaurant, and enjoy six tastings with an English or French-speaking guide.
“You get an interesting first impression, and the guide was friendly, but it’s not worth the money.”
Taste seven Korean market foods, meet local vendors, and see Sungnyemun Gate on a small-group Namdaemun tour in Seoul.
“Our tour guide EJ was so kind and accommodating, especially to my elderly parents who had to take time going from one stop to the other. We had a fantastic experience! The food was also so filling and good! Highly recommend.”
Explore Busan’s Jagalchi and Bupyeong markets with seafood, street food, Korean drinks, local stories, and hands-on vendor interaction.
“Jun was a great tour guide, introduced us to food we never would have tried otherwise, and delicious! Great tour!”
Review of Seoul’s four-hour palace and street food tour, with Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gwangjang Market, costs, timing, and tips.
“Excellent and informative tour with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Very lucky that we, as a couple, had a private tour with Sam which was very relaxed and entertaining. Moving into the markets, the food was tremendous and plenty of local cuisine to try. Great day and greatly appreciated Sam.”
Taste Seoul’s best market foods at Namdaemun, from kalguksu to hotteok, with a guide, Sungnyemun Gate, and a small group.
“Tour guide never showed up. The company wouldn’t answer my messages on the Viator App until I got Viator Support to reach out to the company on my behalf. There was no telephone or WhatsApp number to call them. Once they finally reRead more”
Explore Seoul’s Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, sample Gwangjang Market street food, and finish beside Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“I had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful palaces and trying the Korean street food — with the sweets at the end being the perfect treat! Time just flew by thanks to Sam, our amazing tour guide, who shared many interesting historical facts and fun stories. He was incredibly informative, kind, and attentive to everyone in the group, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, and the rice wine was a unique and delightful surprise. To top it all off, Sam even showed us a lovely walkway by a nearby stream for a relaxing walk after we said goodbye. Two thumbs up!Read more”
Explore Busan after dark with Jagalchi seafood auctions, BIFF Square snacks, local alleys, and harbor views for $55.
“Suyang provided a most enjoyable evening with a delicious introduction to Korean Bbq, an overview of the fishing industry through a visit to the market street, live market and the auction, and included a trip to a stunning view point we Read more”
Taste five Seoul street foods while exploring Jongno’s palaces, shrines, hanok lanes, and local stories on a private four-hour tour.
“Sangwoo was simply the best tour guide I could have asked for. It was if I was just being shown around town by a friend. Come hungry! We tried several different foods, drinks, and desserts as we walked throughout different areas of Seoul. SRead more”
Review of Seoul’s 9-hour food tour, from handmade noodles with a Korean grandma to Changdeokgung and Gwangjang Market.
“Lots of fun and interesting food and drink with very friendly group, great job by Kevin in explaining the food and the culture.”
Explore Seoul through Namdaemun street food, a local meal, Korean drinks, and small-group guidance on this 2.5-hour tour.
“What a fantastic tour! We discovered really exciting food… and we also had a wonderful time with our guide.”
Review of Busan’s Jagalchi sunset cruise, fish market, and Bupyeong Night Market tour, with practical advice on value, food, timing, and guides.
“I booked this tour last minute and was very glad that I did! My tour guide, Aulia, was incredible. She was very easy to talk to, and was so knowledgeable about the history of the city and about the food. Unfortunately on the day that I took my tour, the boat company cancelleRead more”
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