Seoul Culture & Food Tour
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Seoul Culture & Food Tour

Discover Seoul in style on this food and culture tour. Taste authentic street food at Gwangjang Market, sip Makgeolli, and explore palaces, temples, and artsy streets. Tour Details.

  • 4 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 9 reviews

Discover Seoul in style on this food and culture tour. Taste authentic street food at Gwangjang Market, sip Makgeolli, and explore palaces, temples, and artsy streets.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the designated point to start this food tour of Seoul. We will explore typical flavors while visiting enchanting spots in the evening.

Our first stop will be Changgyeong Palace, noted for Myeongjeongjeon Hall and Chundangji Pond, where our guide will share stories of royal life and details of the site.

Next, we'll visit Gwangjang Market, where we will explore three of the market's best stores and sample iconic street foods, including Jeon and Kkwabaegi. Optional tastings of chopped live octopus and beef tartare are available, along with traditional Makgeolli rice wine.

We will then proceed to Insadong, a cultural hotspot for art and souvenirs.

To conclude, we will visit Jogyesa Temple, a center of Korean Zen Buddhism. You will see the main Buddha Hall, including vibrant statues and lanterns. Our guide will provide insights into Buddhist traditions.

The adventure will end after a total of 4 hours at this temple.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the itinerary may vary for logistical reasons.

Included

  • Transport by car
  • English–speaking guide
  • Tasting of 11 local dishes
  • Admission fees
  • A glass of makgeolli

Not included

  • Additional drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Seoul Seoul Seoul-Jikhalsi

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