Walk through Gwangjang Market with a local guide and taste vegan and vegetarian versions of traditional Korean market food. Sample more than 11 dishes and drinks made without meat, seafood, dairy, eggs or honey, and hear the stories and traditions behind each one. Your guide handles all the ordering, translating and ingredient checks, so vegan travelers can enjoy market food with peace of mind. From hearty noodles to snacks, sweet desserts and Korean drinks, you'll also pick up tips on how to order and eat like a local.

Stroll the alleys of Gwangjang Market
with an English-speaking guide

Meet your guide at Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station and head into Gwangjang Market. For about 2 hours, explore the lively market alleys like a local while hearing about the market's history, food culture and local dining etiquette. Your guide takes care of all ordering, translating and ingredient checks, so you can simply follow along and enjoy.

Taste 11+ vegan and vegetarian Korean dishes

Sample more than 11 Korean vegetarian and vegan dishes and drinks made without meat, fish, eggs or dairy. The menu ranges from hearty traditional food and filling noodles to snacks, sweet desserts and refreshing Korean drinks, and all tastings and drinks are included in the price.

Hear the stories behind the food and local dining tips

This tour began as a route the guide created for vegetarian family members visiting from abroad, after visiting almost every stall in the market and checking every ingredient. Since then, every stop has been upgraded so that vegans can join with confidence. Hear the stories and traditions behind each dish, learn practical tips for ordering and eating like a Seoulite, and finish back at Jongno 5-ga Station where you started.

※ None of the tasting dishes contain meat, fish, eggs or dairy, but Gwangjang Market is a working traditional market, so minor cross-contamination may occur in shared cooking spaces.
※ This tour is not suitable for people on a strict gluten-free diet or with food allergies.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Meet your guide outside Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station at your booked time.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8 (outside)
Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8, Seoul

Meeting point information:
Your guide will be waiting just outside Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station. Please check the product photos in advance so you can easily recognize your guide. The tour returns to the same spot at the end.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before your activity for a full refund.

Restrictions

• Not suitable for people with food allergies.
• Not suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
• Not suitable for people with nut allergies.
• Small-group tour limited to 9 participants.

On site

• The tasting dishes contain no meat, fish, eggs or dairy.
• Market stalls also cook meat dishes, so cross-contamination may occur in shared cooking spaces.
• The tour is guided in English.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.