Seoul: Korean War Historical Food Tour

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Seoul's history with a Korean War-inspired food tour. Visit the War Memorial, savor budae jjigae, and explore Namdaemun Market's culinary delights. Perfect for history buffs and food enthusiasts.

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

Experience Details

"Step into history with a unique journey through the Korean War’s past and its impact on local cuisine. Explore the War Memorial, taste wartime-inspired dishes like budae jjigae (army stew), and stroll through Namdaemun Market. A must-experience for history lovers and foodies alike!"


Highlights

Explore the War Memorial of Korea and its interactive exhibits

Experience AR-enhanced storytelling about the Korean War

Learn about UN forces’ contributions and battlefield strategies

Taste budae jjigae (army stew), a dish created during wartime

Walk through Namdaemun Market, a key site in post-war Korea

Sample Korean dumplings, doughnuts, and street snacks

What You Get

Lunch
Snacks
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea

Good To Know

  • Please leave your name and contact number(or Messenger such as Wechat and Line) which is available in Korea(We are not responsible for absence of the tour in cases that you do not leave your contact number or leave an wrong number or the one which is not available in Korea. Cancellation, Refund and Changing schedule are not allowed for those cases)
  • For your information , if the number of participants are under 4, the tour will be canceled. The cancellation notice will sent by WhatsApp.
  • Joining after a tour begins is not allowed for other participants of the group.
  • We inform you via email/WhatsApp about meet up place and time, etc…
  • Please the estimate of the private tour should require via e-mail.
  • Pets are not allowed. (No particular place to look after them)

What You’ll Experience

1

The War Memorial of Korea

A comprehensive museum dedicated to Korea’s military history. Walk through interactive exhibits and AR-enhanced displays of the Korean War. Learn about major battles, including the Incheon Landing and the Battle of Seoul. Discover the role of UN forces, including New Zealand’s air support and Turkey’s legendary close-combat efforts.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Yongsan-gu

Experience a dish born from wartime survival. Learn how this "Army Stew" was created using US military rations. Taste a rich, spicy stew with sausages, Spam, tofu, and instant noodles. Discuss how post-war Korea transformed food shortages into culinary creativity.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Namdaemun Market

Explore Korea’s largest traditional market and its connection to the war. Walk through the military surplus alley, where post-war US army goods were sold. See the influence of American imports on modern Korean consumer culture. Try traditional wartime snacks, including dumplings and Korean doughnuts.
1 hour 50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Namdaemun Market

Korean Traditional Tea & Reflection End the tour with a moment of peace. Visit a traditional Korean tea house and reflect on how Korea rebuilt after the war. Enjoy a warm cup of traditional herbal tea and learn about its historical significance.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Samgakji Station, Seoul, South Korea, KR

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meet at Exit 12 of Samgakji station, Our guide will wait for you. and after that, we move with a guide.
End Point

Seoul Station, Seoul, South Korea, KR

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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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Please note that the time is in Korean Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 16, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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