Seoul Food Tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top 10 food tours & experiences in Seoul

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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Seoul 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

$193 per person

4 hours

(48)

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Seoul Top 10 Seoul in a day

Uncover Seoul's highlights in a day, from vibrant Myeong-dong to buzzing Hongdae, peppered with hidden gems in an experience tailored for you

$262 per person

8 hours

(66)

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Seoul The vibrant market culture of Seoul

Dive into the vibrant market culture of Seoul, where street stalls and shopping centers abound with local goods, street food, and unique treasures

$138 per person

4 hours

(33)

City Unscripted Original

Seoul Ultimate Seoul street food experience

From kimbap to odeng, tteokbokki to twigm, get ready for a belly-busting, taste-bud tingling adventure through Seoul's street food scene

$162 per person

3 hours

(41)

City Unscripted Original

Seoul Family day in Seoul with a local

Discover the best of Seoul to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to you by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore

$169 per person

5 hours

(64)

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The best private food tours in Seoul

The dynamic South Korean capital is the country’s hub of tasty traditional cuisine, where you’ll find all the Korean staples (and a few western favorites with a surprising twist). Over 600 years of Korean food culture is concentrated in downtown Seoul, and you’ll discover it all on food tours of Seoul with a friendly local guide who’s a self-proclaimed culinary connoisseur. On City Unscripted food tours of Seoul, no culinary experience is off-limits. You’ll get far off the tourist trail and discover the hidden gems and holes-in-the-wall where in-the-know locals like to eat. From spicy kimchi to chewy tteokbokki, the most-loved Korean foods are yours for the tasting!

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts in Seoul

Rossi

Seoul

Tea drinking, book reading photographer with a taste for good food

Thomas

Seoul

Andrew

Seoul

Enthusiastic Seoul host with a passion for local cuisine, history, and insider tips to explore the city's vibrant neighborhoods.

GJ

Seoul

K-Food, K-culture, K-pop, K-Drama, K-Cosmetics and Critical history and social agenda

Paul

Seoul

Passionate Seoul host, and cultural enthusiast with deep insights into Seoul's traditions, history, and hidden gems.

Jeeseon

Seoul

Passionate Seoul host, and history buff with a passion for uncovering Seoul’s royal palaces, vibrant markets, and hidden cultural gems.

Hans

Seoul

Passionate Seoul host, unlocking the secrets of history and hidden gems on captivating tours.

Bergen

Seoul

Passionate Seoul host and explorer, unveiling the city's culinary treasures, natural wonders, and cultural gems, one adventure at a time.

Kevin

Seoul

Passionate Seoul host, with a passion for cultural diversity, Korean street food, history, markets, and cutting-edge technology, making every exploration an unforgettable adventure

Don

Seoul

Seoul's seasoned maestro, blending 40 years of city living with a knack for hidden gems, your go-to guide for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Korea's dynamic capital.

“Seoul” food

Korean cuisine has been put on the map for a reason: It’s some of the most delicious food in Asia. Don’t believe us? Join us for food tours of Seoul, and you won’t need any more convincing. Local treats like gimbap (a vegetable-packed take on sushi) and hearty ginseng chicken soup accompanied by a side of spicy peppers are just the tip of the tasty iceberg. Plus, our Seoul food tours provide you with the ultimate GPS, guidebook, and menu decipherer: a food-loving local guide who’ll make absolutely sure you get the most authentic experience possible of Korean food culture.

From simple to sophisticated

You have your pick of where to eat on food tours of Seoul – it just depends on your mood. Choose from mom-and-pop eateries serving spicy kimchi soup, traditional markets lined with buzzing food stalls, and high-end restaurants in the heart of the brightly-lit cityscape. From humble traditional cuisine tucked away down an unassuming side street to multi-course menus fit for a king, dining experiences here can differ drastically. Luckily, City Unscripted food tours in Seoul are 100% tailored to you, so just let us know if you want modest or modern (or a combination of both!).

A tasty way to tour

Don’t be fooled: City Unscripted food tours of Seoul aren’t just about eating, drinking and being merry – we’ll also make sure you squeeze in plenty of sightseeing along the way! Most of the best places to eat are found in the heart of the city, where several major attractions happen to be found. On food tours in Seoul, you’ll also see fascinating sights like the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Gwangjang Market, a snapshot of the Seoul of yesteryear. And between these exciting destinations, you’ll stop off at popular eateries and famous food spots for flavors you’ll never forget.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Andrew was great. He is very knowledgable, and clearly proud of his culture. His sharing of that was our favorite part.

29 January 2026

John K
GJ was enthusiastic and engaging. Shared her knowledge of Korean food and we tried different items. Loved the variety and GJ made it all fun. Highly recommend GJ.

25 October 2025

Carin B
Toller Abend mit tollen Einblicken in die koreanische Esskultur an verschiedenen Stationen in der Stadt, hat mir sehr gut gefallen. A wonderful evening with great insights into Korean food culture at various stops throughout the city. I really enjoyed it.

14 September 2025

Andreas N
Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly! We loved the tour!

25 July 2025

Camila c

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Jamie

1 April 2026

Michael was a great guide! It was so nice having a private guide instead of being in a large group. He showed us so many great places, many of which didn’t have the heavy crowds that some of the other classic tourist places have. The highlight was going to the Jodo temple and seeing a ceremony in progress. Oh, we loved the sushi restaurant also!!

Mark Alan

31 March 2026

Kyoko was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable and helpful regarding Tokyo culture, especially fashion and pop culture.

Marian

Katie was a wonderful guide and made sure our private walking tour was tailored to our interests with plenty of communication leading up to our visit. She was able to provide so much information at all our stops! We really enjoyed the samurai district and museum (the garden here is exquisite!), plus the geisha/geiko districts we walked through. Both areas were beautiful with carefully curated houses and gardens - what we had always imagined a traditional Japanese village would look like! We also visited a gold leaf making demonstration in a gold leaf shop and saw a most spectacular gold leaf lined walls in the toilet entry area!! She helped us navigate our own way back to our accommodation after she left! Highly recommend Katie as your guide!