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.
“Great tour in an authentic food market. Taehaeng was a great host, he made the tour fun and gave us some history behind each dish and the market and vendors. He made us feel welcome, we really enjoyed it.”
Shop Mangwon Market with a friendly Korean home chef, cook four classic dishes, then eat a hands-on hanjeongsik feast with makgeolli.
“This was such a fun event! We were met outside the station as expected and took a wonderful tour through the local market. As we walked, Sarah explained so much about the foods used in the Korean cooking culture. Once we arrived, she welcomed us into her home where the class was held. Her stories,…”
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.
“We had a trip with Ki and it was really good, we can’t complain, everything smooth and well, can’t recommend enough!”
Private DMZ tour from Seoul with Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, plus either Gamaksan or Majang Lake bridges, no shopping, private guide.
“Our tour was with Tiger. He was an excellent tour guide. He was friendly, very informative and accommodating. We learned a lot about the DMZ from Tiger. Highly recommend him for your own tour.”
Small-group Seoul food and market tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and palace-area sights, ending at an Insa-dong tea house.
“We did this tour a few hours after we landed. We showed up hungry and it started straight to a restaurant. We learned about the area and what sort of food is traditional. We were also treated to traditional wine as well during the tour. We…”
Seoul market-to-home Korean cooking class: shop with a local, learn Bibimbap, Dakgalbi, Haemul-Pajeon, Doenjang-Jjigae, and eat Hanjeongsik.
“We had an excellent time and not only made delicious meals but learned more about the Korean culture as well. Highly recommend this class if you are in Seoul!”
Seoul night palace, lantern temple, and Gwangjang Market food tastings with vehicle transfers. $79 for a 4-hour cultural bite tour.
“Great insight into the food culture of Korea and if you ever wanted to experience the Zen of a Buddhist temple”
Hands-on Korean cooking in Seoul with a Mangwon Market tour, small-group instruction from Jomin, and a take-home cookbook.
“Great experience! Learn how to cook traditional Korean cooking. Jomin is very knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone’s dietary needs.”
