Ultimate Korean food experience
Taste your way through 6-8 authentic Korean street foods, from savory dakkochi skewers to spicy topokki rice cakes, on a culinary journey with a local
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Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Starbucks 109 Jae-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
Private and personalised experience
4 hours with a host
2 - 3 samples of typical dishes and snacks at Namdaemun Market
A sharing dish from a local eatery in a food “town” of your choice
Walking experience
Meal (including food and drinks) at a Korean barbecue restaurant
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s Excluded:
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Key Highlights:
- Join a local insider to eat your way around downtown Seoul, discovering the city’s authentic food scene
- Visit the famous Namdaemun Market and immerse yourself in 600 years of Korean food culture
- Try street eats like tteokbokki (sticky rice cakes), mung bean pancakes and mayak kimbap, seaweed-wrapped rolls stuffed with carrot, pickled daikon radish, and rice seasoned with sesame oil
- Visit the food alley dedicated to grilled pollock and ice-cold beer - you won’t spot a tourist in sight!
- Your host will take you to the food alley which specializes in whole chicken soup, and show you how it’s eaten
- At a traditional tea house, sip tea and try sweet rice cakes - the ultimate symbol of Korean hospitality
- Ask your host for their recommendations for where and what to eat during the rest of your trip
What you’ll do
Want to taste the authentic food culture of Seoul and not the tourist version? With a local insider to show you how to eat dak hanmari whole chicken soup, take you to two of Seoul’s meokjagolmok - alleys dedicated to a single dish - and the oldest market in Korea, where hundreds of years of culture are distilled into chaotically organized lanes, you’ll discover exactly that.
Try dishes like soondae (blood sausage) and tteokbokki (sticky rice rolls lavishly coated in a spicy sauce). At Euljiro Nogari Alley, join the locals in ice-cold beers and this alley’s signature dish: dried, then grilled pollock. Finally, you’ll go to a generations-old cafe for traditional tea like yum-cha and sweet rice cakes, the Korean symbol of hospitality to guests.
Real Stories, Real Connections
Beneath a vibrant ceiling of lanterns, sharing smiles in Seoul's sun.
A vibrant water show illuminates the night sky in Seoul.
Exploring Seoul's street art with a touch of playful youth.
Beneath Seoul's clear skies, they smile by the grand palace drum.
Standing in traditional attire, he explores a historic Seoul village.
Warm smiles against a snowy backdrop at Seoul's historic palace.
Witnessing Seoul's changing of the guard amidst ancient palace walls.
A surprise encounter with tradition outside Seoul's majestic gates.
Exploring intricate architecture under Seoul's vibrant skies.
Enjoying a crisp day in front of Seoul's tranquil pond.
Exploring a towering library wall at a modern Seoul mall.
Standing in awe of intricate architecture in Seoul's heart.
Enjoying the sunshine amid Seoul's historic architecture.
Lost in a sweet moment amid Seoul's love locks.
Posing in colorful hanboks beneath Seoul's grand palace architecture.
Strolling through Seoul's vibrant streets, umbrellas offer a quirky shade.
Relaxing in the sunshine outside a traditional Seoul building.
Admiring the intricate details of Seoul's historic architecture under a clear sky.
Exploring vibrant temple colors under Seoul's clear skies.
Strolling through Seoul's charming alleys on a cloudy afternoon.
Enjoying the sunshine at Seoul's historic Gyeongbokgung Palace courtyard.
A vibrant changing of the guard ceremony unfolds under Seoul's clear skies.
Striking playful poses beneath Seoul's giant golden monument.
Strolling through Seoul's historic alleys, they enjoy the warm sunshine.
Enjoying a sunlit view over Seoul’s historic landscape.
Sharing a joyful moment in a sunlit Seoul alleyway.
A couple enjoys a sunny day beside Seoul's modern art sculpture.
Capturing a playful mirrored selfie outside a Seoul café.
Gathered around a table, enjoying a lively barbecue in Seoul.
Enjoying a sunny afternoon on bustling Seoul steps.
A sunny start exploring Seoul's historic palace grounds together.
Enjoying a sunny day exploring historic Seoul.
Enjoying a sunny day by the palace's tranquil waters in Seoul.
Exploring a traditional hanok in the warm Seoul sunshine.
A playful moment beneath Seoul's colorful traditional pavilion.
Smiling beneath the vibrant lanterns of a Seoul temple.
Exploring the grandeur of a towering pagoda inside a modern hall.
Strolling under vibrant flowers, exploring hidden corners of Seoul.
Strolling through a traditional hanok's sunlit wooden corridor in Seoul.
Strolling through a lush garden oasis amid Seoul's urban landscape.
Contemplating peace under the gaze of a golden statue.
Savoring a traditional Korean feast with an array of colorful dishes.
Standing beneath the giant golden fingers in vibrant Seoul.
Taking in the serene beauty of Gyeongbokgung Palace in sunlight.
Gathered under ornate wooden beams, smiles abound at Seoul's historic gate.
Smiling beneath the ornate palace roof in vibrant Seoul.
Strolling through Seoul's vibrant historic architecture, smiles abound.
Enjoying the grandeur of a historic palace in Seoul's sunlight.
Taking in the grandeur of a historic Seoul palace under a vast sky.
Enjoying a vibrant day dressed in traditional attire in Seoul.
Exploring Seoul's rich heritage, smiles in front of a stunning temple.
Capturing a joyful moment in Seoul's historic heart.
Exploring vibrant Seoul with smiles against a dramatic skyline.
Playful faces beneath the iconic Seoul tower on a sunny day.
Enjoying a rainy day at Seoul's historic Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Admiring intricate patterns under Seoul's ancient palace gate.
Standing beneath the vast, intricate roof of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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A group shares a cheerful moment near a tranquil Seoul pond.
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Wearing a hanbok, she enjoys the serene beauty of Seoul.
Riding the escalator beside a wall of endless stories in Seoul.
Laughing beneath a massive gold sculpture in bustling Seoul.
Admiring the intricate details of Seoul's traditional architecture under a vivid sky.
Strolling along Seoul's traditional hanok village under a bright sky.
Taking in the vibrant colors beneath Seoul's regal gate.
Enjoying a sunny day at the historic palace in Seoul.
Standing before vibrant temple doors in sunny Seoul.
A fiery street performance captivates onlookers in lively Seoul nightlife.
Sharing smiles and traditional tea in a cozy Seoul café.
Savoring a shared meal in a cozy Seoul eatery.
Sharing laughter over a cozy meal in Seoul.
Exploring vibrant tastes in Seoul's bustling market aisles.
Admiring the vibrant palace architecture from centuries past in Seoul.
Chatting together on a Seoul overlook as the city stretches below.
Strolling through Seoul's traditional hanok village, soaking in the charm.
Exploring the charm of traditional hanok houses in Seoul's winding streets.
Strolling beneath colorful umbrellas on a bustling Seoul street.
Exploring a quaint, umbrella-lined alley in sunny Seoul.
Enjoying a sunny day by Gyeongbokgung Palace's serene pond in Seoul.
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