This food tour starts at Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and largest food markets in Seoul, and takes you on foot through the Ikseon-dong hanok village and Insadong to taste the dishes locals love. Sample more than 8 bites, from street food classics such as mung bean pancakes, dumplings, gimbap and tteokbokki to Korean honey snacks, cream buns and a secret dish revealed only on the tour. A local foodie guide leads you through hidden alleys and market stalls, sharing stories about the food and Korean eating culture. Wrap up at a quiet traditional tea house with herbal tea and rice cakes.

Start at Gwangjang Market with
Seoul's signature street food

Meet your guide near Jongno 5-ga Station and head into Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and largest food markets in Seoul. Over about 80 minutes, wander the market and taste crispy mung bean pancakes, savory dumplings, freshly made gimbap, chewy and slightly spicy tteokbokki, and tender minced fish fillet served with fish soup.

At some stops you can enjoy drinks that pair well with the food, and a secret dish revealed only during the tour awaits you. Choose the alcohol upgrade option to enjoy additional drinks.

Stroll the alleys of Ikseon-dong hanok village with snacks

After leaving the market, walk along a scenic route with time for photos and arrive at the Ikseon-dong hanok village, where time seems to slow down. Spend about 30 minutes exploring the hanok alleys and tasting a sweet honey snack you may have seen in K-dramas, a refreshing traditional rice drink and a sweet, creamy local bun.

Wander Insadong and finish at a traditional tea house

The final stop is Insadong. Spend about 40 minutes walking the streets and tasting local food, then relax at a quiet hidden tea house with freshly brewed herbal tea and grilled rice cakes. The tour ends in Insadong.

※ The tour runs rain or shine.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide at the meeting point at your booked time and show your mobile voucher.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8
407 Dongho-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Meeting point information:
Meet outside Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), right where the police station is. Your guide will be holding an orange umbrella. The tour ends in Insadong.

Cancellation & Refund

• Full refund if canceled up to 24 hours before the activity date.

Restrictions

• Not wheelchair accessible.

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes

On-site Information

• The tour is guided in English.
• The tour runs rain or shine.
• Vegetarian options are available. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.

Others

• The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.