Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

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About this activity

On our Secret Food Tour: Seoul, we'll show you some of the most loved foods and beautiful landscapes our city has to offer. We' ll take you through hidden alleyways and quaint backstreets home to secret foodie gems, and share little tips and tricks along the way that you'll be able to use on the rest of your trip.

Enjoy freshly made dishes, tasty tteokkbokki(the local kind of gnocchi!), smoky rice cakes and mini rice rolls, interesting snacks, dumplings and much more. And don't forget our delicious Secret Dish!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Minced fish fillets (paired with a bit of Fish Soup)
Included: Freshly prepared Kimbap | Sweet & Salty Cream bread
Included: Nukdujan Mung Bean Pancake paired with sweet onions
Included: Korean Honey Snack | Grilled Rice cake with a traditional tea
Included: Mandu (Korean Dumplings) | Tteokbokki(slightly spicy)
Included: Our delicious Secret Dish !

Not included

Not included: Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

N Seoul Tower

Passing by

The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace

Passing by

The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
Namdaemun Market

Passing by

A large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the "Great South Gate," which was the main southern gate to the old city. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea.
Bukchon Hanok Village

Passing by

A Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
Gwanghwamun Gate

Passing by

The main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Changdeokgung Palace

Passing by

Set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet outside between Exits 7 and 8, in front of the Police office.

End point

The Seoul Tour ends in Insadong at a hidden teahouse. It is about 100 meters away from Anguk Station (subway station line 3, orange line).

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated

Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes to all of our guests.
We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

Options

Secret Food Tour Seoul

Small-Group Tour: Enjoy our Seoul Secret Food Tours in a small group of 12 people or less.
Private Tour Option

Upgrade to Private tour: Opt to upgrade for a private tour, exclusively for you and your group.