SOUTH KOREA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 most popular shopping tours in South Korea. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
A small-group Seoul night market tour with all food and drinks included, Korean drinking games, and local stops beyond tourist traps.
“This night market food tour was one of the highlights of my time in Seoul. Juno was an incredible guide—very funny, engaging, and genuinely informative. He went out of his way to make sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great…”
Shop Mangwon Market with a friendly Korean home chef, cook four classic dishes, then eat a hands-on hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli.
“This was an experience that our entire family loved. Learned so much about Korean culture and food. Food was delicious!”
Two hours at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market with a local guide. Try up to 10 dishes, enjoy drinks, and play Korean drinking games.
“Great, energetic guide with many stories to tell, easy to interact. Good english”
See Changgyeonggung and Jogyesa at night, then eat your way through Gwangjang Market with Makgeolli, Jeon, and optional live octopus.
“Tour was good! interesting route and the food was good. tried a little of the octopus and it wasn't as bad as expected”
One day from Seoul to Seoraksan, Nami Island, and Morning Calm Gardens with guided hikes, ferry tickets, and no shopping stops.
“The mountain walk was the highlight - absolutely beautiful walk and very manageable. Nami Island was interesting but a little busy. The gardens were also beautiful and well worth seeing. Ki was a lovely guide - a very enjoyable day!”
Private DMZ tour from Seoul with Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, plus either Gamaksan or Majang Lake bridges, no shopping, private guide.
“Had an absolutely incredible time on this DMZ tour with Tiger. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. His background as a former soldier stationed in the DMZ meant he had stories that you would not get on any other tour. His knowledge is not just limited to the Korean War but Tiger also…”
Small-group Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace-area sights, ending at an Insa-dong tea house.
“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.”
Seoul market-to-home Korean cooking class: shop with a local, learn Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Haemul-Pajeon, Doenjang-Jjigae, and eat Hanjeongsik.
“The market tour and cooking class was truly exceptional! A must for anyone who loves to cook and see how locals shop!”
Seoul night palace, lantern temple, and Gwangjang Market food tastings with vehicle transfers. $79 for a 4-hour cultural bite tour.
“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…”
Hands-on Korean cooking in Seoul with a Mangwon Market tour, small-group instruction from Jomin, and a take-home cookbook.
“Jomin was so knowledgeable and patient - we really loved the design of her class and cute cooking studio!”
