Getting a good feel of local Seoul through food (itseoulgood)

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Seoul's rich culture and history with our local food tour. Sample unique delicacies in bustling markets, stroll secret alleys, and enjoy traditional teahouses and historic sites.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

New tour created by itseoulgood. I've been running tours for 8 years.


This is going to be a fun tour in my favorite part of Seoul. You will get to experience a little bit of the culture, history, food, and the people. We will start in one of the oldest and biggest food markets in Seoul then we will continue through some small hidden alleys and spots. You will get to see a little bit of the old and the new. We will taste a ton of unique items throughout the market and in different neighborhoods.


Walk through a modernized, cultural area hidden in the back alleys. Take a stroll through the historical area of Insadong, where there are tons to see and shop. We will finish in one of the most traditional hidden teahouses in a traditional area. I will help answer any questions and give recommendations as well!


Other things to note:

All of the food will be included in the tour fee. Bring extra cash if you would like to purchase additional items.

What You Get

Lunch
All of the food and drinks are included in the price. If you would like to purchase additional items, you may do so.

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • The remaining 1 hour will be for walking.

What You’ll Experience

1

Insadong

Sample some local dumplings and real tea (not the powder stuff that most places serve)
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Kwangjang Market

You will get to sample a huge variety of the best foods here. It can be a little intimidating and even locals don't know what the best places are.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

407, Seoul, South Korea, KR, 03195

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We will meet at Jongno 5-ga station (line 1, dark blue line) outside of exit 8 at 11 am. (Exit 8 is NOT the elevator. Keep walking past it til you see stairs to come upstairs.) *Don't get mixed up with Jongno 3-ga station*
End Point

토토의오래된물건 (Toto's Nostalgia Museum), Seoul, South Korea, KR, 03145

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It will finish near Anguk Station

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $100.75 
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Please note that the time is in Korean Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 27, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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