Food and drink Suwon, South Korea

Suwon Flavors

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'BanhwaSooryuJeong', one of the pavilions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Suwon Flavors, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take a further step into the stories behind the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you walk around the fortress with the tour guide, you'll get to know about its hidden stories and history, and how it had become a great protective border for the capital from outside attacks.

Along with the historical tour, this tour allows you to taste more than 5 different foods in 3 hours: Caudron Fried Whole Chicken, 3 different food tastings in Jidong Market, and the royal court tea 'Jehocha' or 'Omijacha'.

It is a delicious gourmet tour with history and food stories recommended for everyone—from teenagers to adults, family, friends, couples, and small groups.

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Visit great restaurants in Suwon in a quick and easy way
Learn the history of Suwon along with delicious food

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Korean, English
Operated by: Gastro Tour Seoul

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide
Included: Tea Time (Traditional Roayl Tea & Sweets)
Included: Lunch: including Korean Fried Chicken and Market Sample Foods

Not included

Not included: Personal expense (coffee, water, shopping items, etc.) and gratitude for guide

Itinerary

Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (Dongbukgakru)

30 min

'Banghwasuryujeong' is famous not only in Suwon Hwaseong but also in all of Korea as an outstanding piece of architecture. It is not only for its military purpose but also as an architectural piece, which is very beautiful. The view of Suwon Hwaseong from here is very beautiful, as you can see both the inside and the outside of the castle.
Suwon Chicken Street

one hour Admission included

There are over 50 fried chicken shops in this alley. It is probably the representative place where the Korean fried chicken culture started. Here, you can enjoy whole chicken fried twice in a cauldron or seasoned whole chicken with various seasonings.
Jidong Market

30 min

Jidong Market is famous for its various market foods such as sundae, hotteok, mandu, and gangnaengi. After taking your time looking around the market with your guide, try the market foods that you like. You can feel the excitement of a traditional Korean market.
Haenggung Street

30 min Admission included

The Haenggung-gil Road is filled with artists' workshops and their showrooms, so you can stop by and have a variety of experiences while walking along the road.

You also can stop by a traditional tea room on this road and enjoy some 'Jehocha' tea, which was enjoyed by the Prince 'Sado' in the palace in the past.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet in front of the ticket office of Suwon Hwaseong Yeonmudae.

End point

We will end the tour after walking to Hwaseong Haenggung.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 3 travelers needed to operate the tour. If you are Solo traveler, please inquiry first and then make a reservation.
Traveler has to be older than 6.