Seoul Quick Bites: Gwangjang Market Family Street Food tour
ID: GYG1302811-1991111
Category:
Country: South Korea
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
No time? Explore Gwangjang Market on a fun 2-hour street food tour designed for families, and curious travelers. Enjoy tastings, cool stories, & authentic Korean food without a long exhausting tour.
Step inside the electric atmosphere of Gwangjang Market and experience Seoul in a way most visitors never do. Most food tours are too long, too heavy, or not ideal for families or people who want to keep it casual.
This one is designed for travelers who want a fun, tasty, and efficient experience, join our 2-hour walking tour inside Gwangjang Market.
As the market comes alive with lights, sounds, and sizzling food stalls, your local host will guide you through hidden corners and authentic vendors loved by locals.
Along the way, enjoy carefully selected tastings, including fresh twisted Korean donuts, crispy mung bean pancakes, Korean raw beef (yukhoe), tteokbokki with fish cake, fresh gimbap, some of the best handmade mandu dumplings ever, traditional honey snacks, sweet rice drink (sikhye), hotteok tongken, and warm ssanghwa tea that you might never try again.
Between tastings, hear fascinating insights into how old markets still shape modern Seoul, Korean dining etiquette and food culture, why locals love street markets after work, hidden meanings behind traditional dishes, and daily life stories most tourists never hear.
This experience is ideal for travelers who want something deeper than a standard tasting tour, but in a short amount of time. Come hungry, curious, and ready to see Seoul differently.
This tour runs rain or shine: since it takes place entirely in the Gwangjang market, it’s an ideal experience to enjoy any day, in any season.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Seoul with 8 tastings of iconic Korean street foods
- Discover the hidden stories and traditions of Gwangjang Market
- Learn about Korean dining etiquette and food culture from your guide
- Family-friendly route with short walking distances
- Fun mix of sweet, crispy, soft, and savory tastings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting Point: in Seoul, Jongno District, Dongho-ro, 395 1층, next to metro stop.
Closest metro stop: Jongno 5-ga Station, take Exit 7, go up and walk 30 seconds.
Duration: 2 Hours
This tour runs rain or shine: since it takes place entirely in the Gwangjang market, it’s an ideal experience to enjoy any day, in any season.
We meet outside of Cocoda Lab and Metro Stop, Google Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4g6cFXCFvNyths1k8
If you come by metro, we suggest taking exit 7, metro Jongno 5-ga station (dark blue line, line 1).
INCLUDED
- Guided walking experience with local host.
- 8 tastings of Korean favorites such as Twisted Korean Donut, Crispy Mung Bean Pancake, Korean Raw Beef dish, Tteokbokki, Fish cake, Gimbap, local dumplings, snacks and traditional Ssanghwa Tea.
- Cultural storytelling throughout the route.
- Insider tips for Seoul food & nightlife.
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities for the guide, always appreciated for great service
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
