The 15 Best Street Food Tours in South Korea

1.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,321 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $32Our pick

See Gyeongbokgung Palace and its royal guard ceremony, walk Bukchon Hanok Village, visit Bugak Pavilion, and finish at Gwangjang Market. English-speaking guides such as Sunny, Sophie, Chloe, Grace, and Shin bring history and local tips to life. Choose a half-day, Tuesday, or full-day version, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“Henry was an excellent guide, the tour was super informative, I learned a lot and the tour moved at an excellent pace, never rushed.”

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2.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,226 reviews · from $73Top rated

Spend about two hours exploring Seoul’s famous market with guides such as Juno, Yoon, Tan, Rocky, or Jacob. Taste a broad range of Korean foods and drinks, learn local drinking games, hear market stories, and get personal restaurant tips. Vegetarian and allergy requests can be arranged in advance.

“Our tourguide Juno was the very very best. We took several foodtours, but this was by far the best. We tasted a lot of great food an Juno told us about Korean culture. You should definitely book this tour!”

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3.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,044 reviews · from $32

Meet your guide near Myeongdong for a four-hour introduction to Seoul. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, a Korean ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market. Guides such as Chloe, Grace, Sunny, Sophie, Shin, and Stella are praised for clear history talks, good photos, and useful food tips. The tour ends at the market.

“We had a very fun and exciting tour with Sophie, she is very friendly, kind, knowledgeble being our tour guide,,she really explains well about the culture and history of Korea.,We would highly recommend her for future travellers!!Thanks so much Sophie,👏🏻”

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4.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 943 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Exit 7 at Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. Try up to 10 Korean foods and drinks, from mung bean pancakes and dumplings to banchan, makgeolli, and more adventurous bites. Guides have included Juno, Jacob, Yoon, Tan, Kevin, and Roky.

“Roky, our tour guide was great, he had a wonderful sense of humour and engaged with everyone on the tour really well. There was a great mix of market ‘famous’ dishes and some more out there options. Would highly recommend!”

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5.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $79

Start at Hyehwa Station with a walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then visit Gwangjang Market for Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, and a twisted donut. Guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Katie add history and food customs before the evening ends at Jogyesa Temple. Expect walking, shared dining, and vehicle transfers between sites.

“This a relatively inexpensive to see some of the more interesting places on this part of the country .”

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6.Seoul Night Tour (Gwangjang Market, Royal Palace and Naksan Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $45

Spend an evening moving from a lantern-lit stream to Gwangjang Market, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Naksan Park. An English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Moon Young, Kim, or Gina leads the group, with palace admission and air-conditioned transport included. Bring cash for market food and wear shoes suited to uphill walking.

“Lucy was absolutely wonderful! Very patient and well versed in explaining everything to us. She made it a point to take individual pictures of us. Great personality.”

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7.Busan Seafood Tour : Jagalchi market Seafood Tour & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $15

Meet near Nampo-dong for a guided walk through Busan’s dried-fish and Jagalchi markets. With hosts including Suyang Chang, you can handle unfamiliar seafood, choose dinner ingredients, then watch them prepare a Korean meal with clam soup, grilled fish, shrimp, and market-fresh seafood. The seafood you buy costs extra.

“Peter is not only a great cook but also a funny and well spoken guide! We got a lot of interesting insights on the fish market in Busan and also answers to all our food and Korea in general related questions. The location was great as it proRead more”

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8.Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi fish market story telling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $13Best value

Join guide Suyang, also listed as Su-yeoung or Chang, for a small-group walking tour through Gamcheon Culture Village, Songdo Beach, Jagalchi Market, and BIFF Square. Public transport, coffee or tea, a Busan seagull tote, cookies, and professional photos are included. The Songdo cable car costs extra.

“Wow, what an excellent tour we had with Suyang! He was friendly and accomodating, providing us with a wealth of information about not only the sites but Korean life, history and politics. Suyang also provided us with excellent food recoRead more”

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9.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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10.Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Start at Anguk Station with a guide such as Peter, Sally, Alan, Sam, or Charlie, then walk through Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong before eating your way through Gwangjang Market. The three-hour tour includes 3 to 5 Korean street-food tastings, with the largest portions saved for the end.

“Hi Peter, Please put our comments below, into a social media platform. Our Netflix food tour in Seoul with Peter Park was wonderful! Peter is a fantastic guide, and despite terrible weather conditions-made our tour with him the best event of our entire time in South Korea. Thank you Peter for a great tour and introduction to Seoul! The Octopus at the end of the tour was definitely a highlight not to be missed! Ken Schmidt Canada”

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11.Hidden Stories & Flavors: Traditional Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8 for a two-hour walk through Gwangjang Market. You may taste dumplings, meatballs, Korean hot dogs, rice rolls, spicy rice cakes, fish cakes, sweet pancakes, and fish-shaped buns while hearing about modern Korea, military service, Seoul, and the peninsula’s division. The group is limited to 10 people.

“His insights into the culture and the food choices”

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12.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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13.Fearless Foodie Gwangjang Market Food Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Meet at Jongno 5 ga Station Exit 8 for a two-hour food challenge through Gwangjang Market. You will try around 10 to 12 small portions, collect a stamp for each dish, and receive a traditional Korean souvenir when you finish. Guides such as Gina, Helena, and Cecilia have led the experience, with spicy foods and alcoholic drinks possible.

“Great food tour of the market and lovely host that shares lots of stories and anecdotes of the history and food / culture. Easy to wander round and you reallly get your moneys worth in terms of trying lots of different foods. Would recommend!!!”

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14.Guided Street Food Tour at Namdaemun Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1h 30m · from $43

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hoehyeon Station and spend 90 minutes tasting seven Korean market foods and drinks in Namdaemun Market. Try favorites such as kalguksu, wang mandu, hotteok, gimbab, and tteokbokki, then explore traditional stalls and visit historic Sungnyemun Gate with a group limited to 10.

“Our tour guide EJ was so kind and accommodating, especially to my elderly parents who had to take time going from one stop to the other. We had a fantastic experience! The food was also so filling and good! Highly recommend.”

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15.Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $58

Join food-loving locals Jay and Sam near Hongdae for a two-hour walk through Mangwon Market. You’ll sample freshly cooked street food, premium Hanwoo beef, homemade tofu, and finish with Korean fried chicken and beer. The tour is in English and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

“It was a lovely organic experience that highlighted some classic Korean cuisine. Jay was a delight every step of the way.”

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