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This tour offers an immersive deep dive into Gwangjang Market, Seoul’s most iconic street food destination. Instead of hopping between locations, you explore the market stall by stall, tasting dishes locals truly love — from handmade noodle soup at a stall featured on Netflix’s Street Food: Asia to crispy pancakes, spicy rice cakes, and sweet market desserts.
You’ll visit specific, time-tested vendors, watch food being prepared right in front of you, and learn the stories behind each dish from a knowledgeable local guide. With everything taking place inside the market, the experience feels lively yet relaxed, giving you time to eat, observe, and soak in the atmosphere.
This is the perfect tour for travelers who want authentic flavors, cultural context, and a memorable market experience — all in one place.
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can do our best to accommodate you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Exit 8. After a short welcome and introduction to the market’s history and layout, the tour begins inside.
Itinerary
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Meet your local guide at the main entrance of Gwangjang Market. After a brief introduction to the market and the tour, you’ll head inside to begin exploring Korean street food.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gwangjang Market
Visit one of the market’s most famous stalls, featured on Netflix’s Street Food: Asia. Enjoy a bowl of handmade kalguksu noodle soup and mandu dumplings, freshly prepared and served hot.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Taste several classic Korean street foods at a busy local favorite. Sample mayak kimbap, oden (fish cake soup), and tteokbokki (rice cakes in a spicy-sweet sauce).
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gwangjang Market
Watch a traditional bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) cooked fresh on a hot griddle. This crispy pancake is one of Gwangjang Market’s signature dishes
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy deep-fried green peppers, a popular savory snack. Guests may also try a tasting of makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine. Alcohol is optional and can be skipped if preferred.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End with a sweet treat: honey hotteok, a deep-fried dough filled with warm syrup, crispy on the outside and soft inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finish the tour with a twisted doughnut, a simple and nostalgic market snack enjoyed by locals.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not vegetarian friendly
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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