Korean Kitchens Seoul Food Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join our lunchtime Seoul food tour within Namdaemun and Gwangjang - ground zero for the food hero kitchens who have been feeding the city for centuries. Most visitors never really scratch the surface of Seoul’s food culture, but this tour is designed to introduce you to the layered foods where ancient royal legacy and post-war survival come together to create one of Asia’s most unique food cultures.

What's Included

12+ food tastings included, more than any other Seoul food tour
Bottled water included
Led by professional foodie guides
Moveable feast with 7-8 stops around the streets of old Seoul.
Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Seoul (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us)
Alcohol drinks excluded
Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Exit 5 of Hoehyeon 회현 subway station. Once you exit the station and reach street level, walk to the roadside ahead and your guide will be there.

End point

The tours end at the historical Heunginjimum Gate (Dongdaemun) in the east of the city. Your guide can assist with a taxi or walking directions back to your accommodation.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Seoul

    Seoul is a sensory blitz, a LED skyscraper metropolis where the hum of the future vibrates against centuries of iron-clad tradition. Whilst the Korean menu is famous for its tabletop BBQ, the capital’s real food story is far broader. With a dizzying maze of stalls and regional specialties, knowing where to go and what to order can be overwhelming. Fear not. Alongside our expert Seoul food hosts, you'll cut through the guesswork and go straight to the city's best eats. This isn’t polished dining, but a deep dive into the alleyway kitchens treasured by locals for generations.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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    Namdaemun Market

    Begin at Namdaemun market, the largest in the South, with a 600-year history stretching back to the Joseon Dynasty. Watch the ajummas women knead and slice dough rapidly into kalguksu - steamy, hand-cut noodles providing a bouncy texture in every bite. Contrast with the icy kick of bibim naengmyeon, legendary cold noodles with roots in the North. This is a country where all backstreets lead to bibimbap, the colour wheel of rice and vegetables, before tackling handmade mandu, succulent "parcels of fortune" crafted by a master with over 40 years of muscle memory. Taste the original hotteok japchae, a crispy pocket stuffed with savoury glass noodles, invented right here in these laneways.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • See 'What to Expect' section and 'What's Included' for info on dietary restrictions.
  • We recommend comfortable walking shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
Supplied by A Chef's Tour

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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