Top 5 Food Tours in Busan

1.4-Hours Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Mountain of Busan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $55Our pick

Meet guides such as Jun, HugYou, or Duyeol at Oncheonjang Station for a 4-hour mountain outing on Geumjeongsan. You’ll ride a local bus, hike 8 to 9 kilometers through forest and past historic sites, then eat village-made food with makgeolli at a simple pocha. Summer and rainy-day routes may change.

“I enjoyed the hike and the food. It was fun seeing the history of the mountain. The visa of Busan was beautiful. The guide was friendly.”

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2.Hiking and Tasting Rice Wine in the Hidden Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 4h 30m · from $50Best value

Join Hug You and his local guide team for a 4.5-hour hike on Geumjeongsan from Oncheonjang Station. Walk 8 to 9 kilometers through quiet mountain paths, reach scenic viewpoints, then descend to a village for makgeolli, tofu, and Korean side dishes. Groups are limited to 10, with English and Korean guidance.

“The tour was fantastic, with well-chosen trails that were enjoyable and manageable for all fitness levels. Hug, our guide, was excellent—offering helpful recommendations and capturing beautiful photos along the way. The final viewpoint was absolutely breathtaking, and the meal in the village afterward was the perfect way to wrap up the experience. Highly recommended, 100%!”

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3.Small-Group Traditional Korean Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Join Min for a three-hour Korean cooking class near Haeundae Beach in Busan. You’ll taste sauces, prepare bibimbap and other local dishes, then eat your meal at a personal bapsang table with Korean tea and dessert. The class is limited to 9 participants, with vegan requests accepted in advance.

“Min did a very good Job in teaching US how to prepare Korean dishes.”

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4.Busan history and market food tour with local chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $50

Chef Heeyoung leads a two-hour walking food tour through Busan’s Jagalchi Seafood Market, BIFF Square, and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market. You’ll taste hotteok, fish cake, and other local foods while learning about Busan’s food culture, market traditions, and wartime past. The small format, capped at 10 people, makes it easy to ask questions and get restaurant tips.

“Our chef/guide Heeyoung was a wonderful ambassador for Busan’s lively and delicious food scene. She enthusiastically led us through the streets and markets of Busan, and provided informative commentary to accompany each tasting. Busan’s ssiat hotteok (seed hotteok) and eomuk (fish cake) are justifiably famous. The portions are generous and you will not leave this your hungry. The tour ends at the fish market, where Heeyoung helped each guest select and order the freshest seafood. We enjoyed an amazing steamed king crab, steamed oysters, raw sliced yellow tail, crab fried rice, and seaweed soup. After helping us order, Heeyoung showed us how to make soju bombs, and all the ways…”

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5.Busan Night Food Market with Night View points

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $125

Join an English-speaking guide such as Luke or Jay for a three to four-hour evening around Busan. Visit Hwangryeongsan Observatory and Gwangalli Beach, see the Diamond Bridge lit up, and stop for Korean barbecue or traditional pub food. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, with a small-group or private option.

“The guide, Luke, was kind and interesting. Busan is beautiful at night. I was the only person on the tour when I went.”

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