The 10 Best Bar Tours in South Korea

1.Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Our pick

Join an English or Korean-speaking guide for a 4.5-hour Seoul night out. Depending on the date, you will visit four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon, with free entry, four or more shots, party photos, and plenty of time to meet people. Guides such as Fran, Zara, Nadine, and Dasha have helped create the friendly group atmosphere.

“Wow, what an experience! I agree that the experience largely depends on the group of people you meet that day, but from the organizer’s point of view, they did an excellent job. They selected the best pubs with great drinks and amazing vibes. We visited four pubs, and none of them were dead — each one was lively and full of energy! Full marks for both the pub selection and for managing such a large crowd so well. Highly recommended if you’re looking to party in the city!”

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2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Top rated

Join Seoul Pub Crawl for four hours of bars and club time in Hongdae or Itaewon. You receive four drink coupons, line-skipping entry, and help from party captains such as Isabelle, Ava, Cat, or Lucas. The crawl suits solo visitors and groups, though venue quality, crowd size, and the final club’s age rule can vary by night.

“It was difficult for me to find the place. So I was late but luckily I didn't miss much. Once I was there I immediately made friends with other girls. Then on the whole crawl was a blast.”

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3.Drinking and Eating through the Alleys of Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $85

Spend about five hours walking, eating, and drinking through Seoul with Mike, a former chef who knows the city’s tucked-away food spots. Sample market dishes, local restaurant food, Korean beer, soju, and makgeolli. Food costs extra, but the small group, flexible pace, and strong English guidance make this a useful first taste of Seoul’s food culture.

“We met Mike and he took us on a great tour of the city. We had so much fun learning about the history of the market and the origin of the food and drinks we had. Mike was super friendly, a lot of fun, and very professional. Highly recommend booking with Mike if you want a great walking tour of Seoul.”

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4.Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $132

Spend three hours in Mapo with a local guide such as Jeff, Joe, Hannah, or Ron, starting with charcoal-grilled galmegisal and pork belly at a restaurant featured on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. Continue with savory pancakes, tempura, tteokbokki, makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju. An optional pub stop adds fried chicken and beer.

“We were only in Seoul for four days, and this tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The food was amazing - even better than we expected - and the real standout was being immersed in Seoul’s restaurant culture. Each place had Read more”

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5.Pub Crawl with Friends

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 147 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $22

Join English-speaking hosts such as Josh, Ian, or Ruslan for a four-venue night in Busan. Fridays run around Gwangalli Beach, Saturdays in Seomyeon. You get four or more welcome shots, bar discounts, guided entry, and a ready-made social group, with casual dress and a physical ID required.

“Amazing night for sure. Ian was so fun to talk to and led the group so well. Made alot of friends and many memories!”

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6.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Start at 8 pm with hosts such as Zara, Ricky, Maddie, or Manuel, then visit four bars and clubs in Hongdae or Itaewon. You get free entry, four or more shots, drink discounts, party photos, and a supervised group setting. Expect a late finish near 12:10 am, a large international crowd, and a casual but club-ready dress code.

“Was a super fun experience. The guides really cared about your experience and I felt very safe with them. They were good at listening to everyone and were easy to talk to. I met some great people who I ended up hanging out with on the rest of my trip. Would recommend to any solo traveler looking to have fun and meat new people!”

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7.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Join English-speaking guide Taeseong, also known as Hongdae Boy, for two hours of Korean university drinking games in Hongdae. You’ll learn somaek and soju bombs, share a kimchi seafood pancake, and play with beer, soju, or soft drinks. The group is limited to 10, and solo visitors are welcome.

“It was very funny, had a super time with super kind people from all over the world. ☺️ You think games are easy but they are not, after a few drinks absolutely not. So if you wanna make something funny give it a try! Thank You!”

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8.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Meet party guides such as Isabelle, Yoon, Ava, or Alexis, then spend four hours moving through Seoul’s Hongdae or Itaewon nightlife with 40 to 60 other people. You’ll visit four venues, receive one shot at each, use club skip-the-line access, and get discounts along the way. Bring your passport and dress for the door.

“Best thing you can do if you're exploring a new place buy yourself (or even with a couple friends). Especially if you are all new to the area. Reminded me of first year parties in college. Tons of fun!”

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9.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77

Meet Jin or another host near Sports Complex Station, share a Korean meal with the group, then follow the cheers into Jamsil for a baseball game from April to November. From December to April, the outing may feature basketball instead. Your host handles tickets, explains the customs, and helps you find your seats.

“Great and easy baseball day! Alex was so nice and informative about the experience of baseball in Seoul. Good food and drinks”

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10.Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $80

At Baekusaeng Makgeolli in Seoul’s Ahyeon Market, Korean alcohol sommelier and brewery founder Joe Kim teaches you how to make traditional makgeolli. In two hours, you’ll taste craft and commercial rice wines, sample soju, learn the tools and ingredients, make your own batch, and take home a kit for about 1.5 liters.

“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”

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