SEOUL
The best of Seoul, day by day.
The 15 most popular shopping tours in Seoul. The ones worth your time, what each day actually involves, who runs it and what you pay.
Taste Seoul street food on a 2-hour night market tour with all food and drinks included, Korean drinking games, and a small group guide.
Most Popular“The food was very good, and Tan was a great guide who made the experience very fun. Great experience to try may authentic Korean dishes and drinks.”
Shop Mangwon Market, cook four Korean dishes at a local home, then feast on a hanjeongsik spread with makgeolli in Seoul.
“This was such a fun event! We were met outside the station as expected and took a wonderful tour through the local market. As we walked, Sarah explained so much about the foods used in the Korean cooking culture. Once we arrived, she welcomed us into her home where the class was held. Her stories,…”
Seoul’s Gwangjang Market night food tour with a local English guide. Sample up to 10 dishes, enjoy drinks, and play drinking games.
“The tour with Kevin was amazing! He made this visit to the market a memorable and fun night and one of the highlights of my visit to Seoul.”
Private DMZ tour from Seoul featuring Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, with optional suspension bridge choice plus hotel pickup.
“Today we had the greatest pleasure to be guided around the DMZ by Tiger who is very knowledgeable, experienced, informative and kind. I would recommend Tiger 1000% if you choose to visit DMZ in the future.”
A 3-hour Seoul food walk with 8+ tastings, lunch, palaces, markets, and a small group capped at 12—ending in Insa-dong.
“Alex was super patient & knowledgeable! I appreciate him taking the time to show us around Seoul and share his tips and tricks to traveling in this awesome city.”
Shop a local Seoul market, cook Bibimbap and Dakgalbi, then eat a Hanjeongsik feast with rice wine, photos, and recipes.
“It was engaging, fun and delicious. Our guide was perfect--enthusiastic and engaging without being overwhelming. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Seoul.”
A 3-hour Seoul center food tour through Gwangjang Market, Ikseon-dong, and Insadong with 8+ tastings and a Secret Dish.
Seoul night food and culture tour: Changgyeonggung Palace after dark, Gwangjang Market tastings with Makgeolli, and Jogyesa Temple lanterns.
“Amazing food and history tour, our guide Ron was so knowledgeable, friendly and kind. The palace and temple were beautiful lit up at night. The food was absolutely delicious, very different and plenty of it. We were even given wee hand warmers as it was -6degrees so getting the vehicle transfer in between stops was…”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then cook 3 classic Korean dishes in a small group in Seoul, with a cookbook and leftovers.
“Incredible! It was our second class - we took kimchi class first and then decided to go for another one :) we loved it very much as well, the bibimbap was soooo good - I'm thinking about it very often...”
Seoul palaces and markets—Jogyesa, Insadong, Namdaemun—with hotel pickup, lunch, and a small-group 8.5-hour plan for $89.
“Added another awesome experience with our awesome, knowledgeable tour guide, Spring Kim. Me and my wife had a blast! Would recommend this great tours to friends and families.”
A 5-hour Seoul night tour with palace lighting, Gwangjang Market food shopping, Cheonggyecheon stroll, and Naksan Park views, with guide and transfers.
“Lucy was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful with taking photos for myself & my mom.”
A Seoul night hike on the ancient Inwangsan fortress wall, plus market snacks and optional lantern-lit dinner with vegan options.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Shop Mangwon Market like a local, then cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap with Phoebe in a cozy Seoul studio.
“I enjoyed shopping at the local market and learning to cook some delicious Korean staples. Very fun experience.”
A guided Seoul highlights day with Jogyesa Temple, the Gyeongbok Palace guard ceremony, markets, and Namsan Tower by round-trip cable car.
Shop Mangwon Market, then make four kimchi styles with a Korean chef in a small class. Eat together and take leftovers home.
“The description of the course is accurate. This is a definite must have class while you’re in Seoul. The timing was great so that the course did not stall nor go too fast. Perfect timing. We made 4 types of kimchi. The instructor gives each student a recipe/cookbook to remember the recipes. And, you get…”
The palaces, the markets, the border up north and the long nights down south.
