SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular bbq tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
Small-group Seoul night food walk with Korean BBQ, rice wine and soju tastings, dumplings, hanok treats, and a market pancake finish.
“What a fantastic food tour. We had Chris as our guide. Having a good guide makes the biggest difference. Thank you Chris! So much food! The variety of foods, drinks and desserts was grand.”
Mapo Seoul BBQ and pub tastings: galmegisal over charcoal, savory pancakes, and a soju-and-makgeolli lesson in 3 hours.
“Jeff was a great guide, he taught me lots about Korean eating and drinking culture that I used for the rest of my trip. Lots of delicious foods, soju and laughs - would definitely recommend to a friend.”
Private Seoul night tour with hotel pickup, N Seoul Tower views, Gwangjang Market, Seoul Fortress wall viewpoints, Cheonggyecheon, and Korean BBQ.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this private evening tour of Seoul's highlights. The BBQ dinner was incredible, and our guide, Jimmy, was incredibly accommodating.”
A local-led Korean BBQ night in Seoul with pork cuts, wrap-making, and a fun group vibe, with monthly restaurant changes for repeat visits.
“I joined a BBQ tour in Seoul led by Jin, and it was truly fascinating and engaging. Jin explained everything about Korean barbecue, from cooking methods to traditional pairings, and was incredibly kind throughout the tour. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience authentic Korean BBQ!”
Seoul night walking tour with included Korean BBQ dinner, Namsan 360 views, and local neighborhoods from Hongdae to Ikseon-dong.
“I had a wonderful day with Jessie who filled in for Ben. She was fantastic and knew a great deal about her amazing city of Seoul. She spent the entire day with me walking the city and pointing out key areas and talking about the rich culture and history of Seoul and South Korea. We…”
Gangnam night tour with Bongeunsa Temple, Starfield Library in COEX, Gangnam Style photos, and Korean BBQ with drinks.
“Choi was our guide and he was excellent! He was so accommodating especially when we were running behind. He adapted the itinerary due to the weather and shared so many stories about life in Seoul and the area we were visiting. He was what very knowledgeable about the history and traditions of the temple. The…”
Seoul Korean BBQ with a local food buddy. Monthly restaurant pick, pork variety, rice and sides, plus ordering help for solo or groups.
“It turned out I was the only guest for this experience after a few last-minute cancellations — but honestly, that made it even more special. As a solo traveler in South Korea, I’d been struggling to figure out how to enjoy a proper Korean BBQ…”
Taste Korean BBQ with curated wine pairings in Sinchon. Learn dining manners, get a wine basics lesson, and enjoy a social 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…”
Hike Mt. Bukhansan, then relax at Dragon Hill Spa with a Korean body scrub, followed by pork BBQ lunch in Seoul.
“This was a fantastic tour! Jones was incredibly friendly, patient, and fun. He planned a terrific day for us, and also was happy to make any adjustments we wanted. I highly recommend this tour and our entire family (2 parents, girls ages 20, 15, and 11) loved it.”
Pick seafood at Noryangjin, snack in Insadong and Kwangjang, then choose beef at Majang for guided charcoal BBQ in Seoul.
“This is your was our family's favorite part of our Korea trip. We loved the fish market and got to enjoy so much seafood. The tea house was wonderful and a great photo opportunity. The street food was amazing and the dinner was one we will never forget. We loved it all! Our guide was…”
