South Korea · DINING EXPERIENCES
The strong dining tours sell out first and the seasonal ones sell out earliest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and where they differ.
Walk Seoul’s old fortress wall at sunset, pause for a hillside drink, then share a traditional Korean dinner with a local guide.
“This tour is so so worth the time, hike, money, Alex is very nice and he is going o show you really gems in Korea, coffee was amazing, view were beautiful and dinner was delicious! Amazing tour !”
Watch Korean baseball or basketball in Jamsil with a local host, Korean dinner, organized cheering, and practical help from ticket to final inning.
“If you like baseball, you need to experience a KBO game! KBO games are loud and crazy, the game is almost incidental to the action going on in the stands. Alex was a great host, an enthusiastic fan himself so it was fun to have him explain what was going on.”
Explore Busan’s Jagalchi Market, choose fresh seafood, and enjoy a locally prepared Korean dinner with a small group and cooking lesson.
“Fish market cooking tour was amazing! Our guide gave us a little history of busan fish market and prepared delicious fish snd seafood courses. Highly recommend this unique experience!”
Review of Seoul’s private 9-hour city and food tour, with palaces, markets, tea, local meals, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Positives: - English speaking guide - comfortable vehicle - punctual - safe driving - visited all places listed Negatives: - tour guide tried to save money however possible 1) at one of the palace visit, he tried to get us both inside with only one ticket and we were stopped at the door. Very embarrassing. Had to end up going back in line to buy the second ticket. 2) at the markets, he only bough food for one and had to stare with each other. So your price won’t include food for one but rather half. 3) tasting means you sampling the food vendors have in bowls in front of…”
Explore Seoul after dark with a private guide, Korean BBQ, Hongdae nightlife, Sinchon streets, and panoramic Namsan views.
“My tour guide was Ben. It was my first time in Seoul so I very much appreciated his knowledge of the recent and past history of Korea. Ben's English is very good. The tour itself gives an excellent glimpse of Seoul's past blended with the new. Well thought out route and overall highly recommended. Greg”
Walk Naksan Park at sunset, stop for a hillside drink, then enjoy Korean barbecue and makgeolli with a local guide in Seoul.
“We had a great time with Myeongjin. He took our group for a walk on the fortress wall with the first stop at a local bar. The views over the city were great as the sun was setting. We continued down to the restaurant where we enjoyed several Korean dishes. I would highly recommend this tour. Great scenery and the food was great!”
Eat Seoul’s freshest seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market with a local guide, a small group, and a stroll to Han River views.
“The fish market dinner is a pretty unique experience. First, there's the visit to the fish market. It's the retail part of the market with aisle after aisle of every kind of fish you can imagine. There is a set menu on the tour, with some flexibility, bRead more”
See Seoul’s palaces, hanok lanes, markets, galleries, and food spots on a private full-day tour with lunch, tea, dinner, and hotel pickup.
“We recently enjoyed a full-day tour of Seoul, which included visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Blue House, Kwangjang Market, and several other iconic sites. Our guide, Laura, was exceptional—her deep knowledge of Korean hisRead more”
Learn Korean cooking with Sue, then enjoy bulgogi, japchae, dessert, and sunset views over Jeju’s coast in a small-group class.
“Had a fantastic experience learning how to make delicious Korean food! Apart from being in a beautiful location, overlooking the ocean, Sue takes you through the steps of multiple dishes with ease. Very useful to be able to take the rRead more”
Explore Seoul’s Noryangjin Fish Market, choose seasonal seafood with an English guide, and enjoy a fresh Korean dinner in a small group.
“Super freundliche Führerin! Essen war fantastisch. Natürlich muss man Fisch mögen, aber geboten wird einem alles. Für Fisch Liebhaber ein Muss!”
Pair Korean BBQ with wine in Seoul’s Sinchon, learn local drinking manners, tour the neighborhood, and share a relaxed 150-minute dinner.
“This was such a nice experience! I booked it as a surprise for my mum who is visiting me in Korea. I thought we might need some conversation with others by this point in the trip… I can’t recommend this enough. There was only us and one other person on our tour. Taser was a very good host who knew a lot about the area, Sinchon and about wine. But he was also very thoughtful, and interesting and great to talk to. As was the other guest on the tour which made for a great few hours enjoying lovely food and wine, and great company. It really was something different…”
Join a Seoul sports match with K-food, local cheering, stadium drinks, and a private guide for an easy 3 to 4 hour night out.
“We had a great trip with Thomas, we tried Korean fried chicken and had a beer prior to the basketball game, he explained the rules of the game whilst we were eating. He checked in often to explain what was happening or answer any questions. Would highly recommend for any sports lovers looking for something a little different to do!”
Review of Seoul’s private Gangnam tour, from Bongeunsa Temple and royal tombs to COEX shopping and dinner at Kwangjang Market.
“Our wonderful tour guide, Bergen Park, made this day very special to us. We discussed via email our preferences and he made it possible. We enjoyed every minute of this day, and he did everything in his power to make it very convenient. Thank you Bergen Park!”
Explore Ikseon-Dong, learn Korean BBQ customs, and enjoy pork, banchan, beer, and soju on this intimate Seoul dinner tour.
“We went on the KBBQ tour with Youla and had a wonderful time. The environment was so much fun and the pork was delicious. We were so incredibly full at the very end! Youla even walked us down Hanok village and reccomended some dessert spots to go to after! Would absolutely recommend this tour for meat lovers and those who want to drink.”
Pair Korean BBQ with wine in Seoul’s Sinchon, with a private dinner, wine basics, local customs, and friendly cultural insight.
“Excellent tour. In addition to great wine and explanations about the Korean wine market and taste in wine, we also received valuable information about Korean food, culture, economics, and daily life. If you would like a nice dinner, great wine, and informative informal conversation with a knowledgeable and kind local, this is the tour for you!”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
