South Korea · SHOPPING TOURS
The strong shopping tours sell out first and the seasonal ones sell out earliest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and where they differ.
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!”
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”
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.”
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.”
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! :-)”
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!”
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”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
Review of Seoul’s 5.5-hour night tour, with Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“Moonyoung was an incredible tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and took good care of everyone in the group, highly recommend booking this tour!”
Review of Seoul’s private night tour with Korean BBQ, N Seoul Tower, fortress views, markets, and hotel pickup.
“To be honest i would save your money and hit the market on your own and find a bbq place near by. After I was picked up the guide dropped me at the market and was told he would pick me up in 20 minutes. Was a bit confused as I paid foRead more”
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!”
Every kind of day out on the peninsula, and the best of each.
