The 15 Best Market Tours in Seoul

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour - Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal guard

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

See Seoul’s royal palace, hanok lanes, mountain views, ginseng traditions, and Gwangjang Market on a flexible half or full-day tour.

“We had a great experience with Shin’s half day tour. Shin was very knowledgeable about the Palaces and Koreas history. He ran the tour very well and would highly recommend this tour to anymore that would like to walk around checking out some great locations and learning the history behind it. Thank you Shin & driver!!!”

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Seoul Street Food Market Tour

2.Seoul Street Food Market Tour

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

Taste Seoul’s best market foods, drinks, culture, and Korean drinking games on a small-group tour with all food included.

“Food tours are always our favorite way to eat, see and learn about a city and this one did just that! Juno was an amazing guide. He was super personable, his English was clear and he had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and engaged. Would recommend!”

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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

3.Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour

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

See Seoul in four hours with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Bugak Skyway, ginseng culture, and Gwangjang Market.

“It was a great experience. Henry did a great job, speak English very well and was very informative with the facts.”

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Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

4.Local Home Korean Cooking Class & Market Adventure in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · from $91

Explore Mangwon Market, cook four Korean dishes at a local home, and enjoy a Hanjeongsik feast with side dishes and makgeolli.

“Very enjoyable cooking class. The teacher was great, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend it”

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Seoul: Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

5.Night Market Food Tour with Local Guide

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

Taste 10 Korean market favorites, learn local food customs, and play drinking games on a lively two-hour Gwangjang Market tour.

“The tour was excellent, Roky is one of the best tour guides I've ever met. He not just showed us delicious food but also taught us really interesting Korean food and drink etiquette.”

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Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

6.Downtown Seoul Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $98

Taste 8 or more Korean specialties, explore Seoul markets and palace districts, and finish with tea on this small-group food tour.

“Really recommend this! A great way to get to know the city and Korean culture a bit more through all of their unique dishes. Had an incredible guide as well who went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome.”

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Seoul: Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

7.Korean Cooking Class at a Local Home and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $98

Cook four Korean dishes, taste street food, and explore Mangwon Market during a friendly small-group class in a local Seoul home.

“It was a wonderful experience! Junghee is an absolute delight and led our group the cooking process beautifully! It was a major highlight of my trip to Seoul! I highly recommend it! :-)”

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Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

8.Seoul Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

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

Explore Seoul by night with palace lights, Korean market food, Buddhist culture, and vehicle transfers for $79 per person.

“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”

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Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour

9.Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $79

Tour Mangwon Market, cook three Korean dishes with Jomin, and eat your meal in a small Seoul class with recipes to take home.

“What an amazing experience! The class began with a walk through the local market, where Jomin gave explanations of the fresh ingredients and local products. Everything was so well organized and easy to follow. Cooking together was fun Read more”

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Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

10.Korean Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Including Insadong and Gyeongbokgung Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 174 reviews · from $89

Review of Seoul’s palace and market tour, with Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Insadong, lunch, temple visits, and practical tips.

“Excellent for solo or family travels. Perfect to know city, county history . Only thing that I did not like - visited and pushed to buy - product for longevity , health and all this builshit . Definitely must be skipped!”

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Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More

11.Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 143 reviews · 5 hours · from $43

Explore Seoul after dark with palace lights, Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Naksan Park for $43 in five hours.

“Lucy was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful with taking photos for myself & my mom.”

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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

12.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47

Hike Seoul’s ancient fortress at sunset, sample market snacks, and enjoy optional traditional dinner with local guides Koa and Sam.

“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”

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Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

13.Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $91

Shop Mangwon Market, then cook bulgogi, steamed egg, and kimbap in a cozy Seoul studio with host Phoebe.

“The food we made was delicious and Phoebe was an amazing teacher and host. We loved chatting to her about Korean food/culture and exploring the market too. The studio is located in a convenient spot near Mangwon station and it was vRead more”

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Korean Kimchi Making Day Experience with a Local Market Tour

14.Korean Kimchi Making Day Experience with a Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $89

Make four kinds of kimchi, tour Seoul’s Mangwon Market, taste street food, and enjoy a home-style meal in this hands-on cooking class.

“Our guide was so experienced and made making kimchi a breeze. We loved the market so much we’re going back on our own with confidence from the tour.”

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