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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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

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.

Jay

Seoul

History enthusiast and cultural expert with deep insights into Seoul’s vibrant society, rich traditions, and modern corporate life.

“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

This is experience was all about the guide. Jay made this very memorable and we are very thankful. He explained where and what we were doing. He always asked to make sure the walk was going to be ok. Took pictures of us. Explained not only the food but the history and construction of the city.

March 2025

Bruce L
This half-day tour that my family went on with Thomas of City Unscripted in Seoul was such a gem. We're blessed to have him showing us around with amazing photography shots and culture and history. It's like professional tour guide and photographer all in one. We took away with us not only beautiful memories of Seoul but also phenomenal pictures to relish. Highly recommended.

March 2025

Harry W
Mary's passion and knowledge of local food was amazing. We had some of the best experiences that we could have ever had with her.

March 2025

David C
We went to some well known places and some really awesome secret places that we never would have found ourselves. Our guide was great with heaps of knowledge about Korean culture food and history ! Worth every cent for first time visitors!

December 2024

Gina H