Seoul Food Tours

Tailoring each tour 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

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

“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

Paul is perceptive and intuitive. He is not just a guide; he is a teacher. It was raining the entire time we were here but Paul adjusted the itinerary for the weather. We saw the museum, the tombs, the markets, and had a great lunch - but learning about Korea the entire time. We live in Korea and our adult children will be visiting us later in the year. We will contact City Unscripted and specifically ask for Paul. He is that good.

May 2023

Tanya H
We had a excellent and memorable tour with Christy (SuJeong). She customized the tour for us of Namsam Tower and we loved lunch!

May 2023

James K
Our guide, Sue Kim, was fantastic! He did exactly what we asked and created an itinerary that worked well for our family. He was kind, knowledgeable and funny. We saw so many amazing things! Thank you!

May 2023

Lorena S
I only had 4 hours to get a taste of Seoul (overnight air connection layover) and am SO HAPPY I found City Unscripted. I've worked with many custom day tour guides, and this is this best bang for my buck yet. Sujeong did back flips making sure I saw as much as I could during my short time in her city. The tour was fast paced (which I wanted, even being 67 years old!) and fun. I wanted to see the local street scene, glimpse pre-war homes that weren't blitzed during war years, and sample the amazing food--all of which I did! Prior to the trip, she gave me various options so she could gauge my taste. I wasn't expecting the added bonus of her photographic skills. I have so many memories it seems I was there a week instead of a short day. (An aside: I was glad I left my 80 year old hubby behind in the hotel room. She said she would be happy to accommodate his limitations and that would have been fine if we'd had more time.) I'm only sorry I short-changed this fabulous city after 2-plus weeks in Japan. In fact, all of South Korea deserves at least a couple of weeks. Sujeong insured I was well-aware of the riches of her country and I'm anxious to return.

May 2023

Margaret L