This two-hour food tour starts at Jongno 5-ga Station and visits 7 stalls in Gwangjang Market to taste 12 vegan dishes. You hear the stories, background and history behind the food, and try dishes and traditions inspired by temple cuisine, from gokcha to dasik. You also learn the Korean etiquette for sharing food, pouring drinks and making a toast. A local curator who speaks English leads the tour, and all the food you eat on the tour is included in the price.

Taste vegan dishes at Gwangjang Market stalls
and hear the story of temple food

Meet at Jongno 5-ga Station for a two-hour food tour that tastes 12 dishes at 7 stalls in Gwangjang Market. Everything is vegan, and the places were chosen with care for the ingredients as well as sauces, seasonings and possible cross-contamination during cooking. The tour covers market stories, temple food and dining etiquette, and is led in English.

Taste 12 dishes at 7 stalls

At 7 stalls in Gwangjang Market you taste 12 dishes while hearing the stories, background and history behind the food. You go straight to the stalls without long waiting lines, and all the food you eat is included in the price.

You also receive a printed market map with a tour summary, so you can revisit each spot at your own pace.

Meet dishes inspired by temple cuisine

From gokcha to dasik, you learn about dishes and traditions inspired by temple cuisine. As you taste a few simple dishes, you hear stories that give a glimpse into the tradition, flavors and philosophy of Korean temple food.

Learn the etiquette of sharing and pouring

Your curator explains Korean dining etiquette for sharing food, pouring drinks and making a toast. Alcoholic drinks are part of the tour, and only guests aged 19 and over can drink alcohol.

※ Specific dietary requests cannot be accommodated. If needed, please ask before booking.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Please come to the meeting point at your booked time and meet your curator. The tour ends at the same place.

• The voucher is valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Jongno 5-ga Station
Jongno 5-ga Station, Seoul Subway Line 1

Meeting point guide:
Meet just outside Jongno 5-ga Station, in front of the police station between Exit 7 and Exit 8. The tour returns to the meeting point at the end.

Cancellation and refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity date for a full refund.

Participation restrictions

This experience includes alcoholic drinks. Only guests of the legal drinking age in Korea (19 and over) can drink alcohol, and alcohol is never served to minors. Please bring valid ID in case age verification is needed.

Dietary information

Because the tour is carefully planned, specific dietary requests cannot be accommodated. If you have a special request, please ask before booking.

On-site information

Everything served on the tour is included in the price, so come hungry.