Seoul: Suwon History & Food Tour with Royal Tea and Dessert

Explore Suwon on a guided walking tour and visit the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress. Learn about the city's history and culture, and enjoy a tasting of local dishes, royal dessert and tea.
Step into the past with this immersive culinary walking tour in Suwon, home to the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress and the living legacy of the Joseon Dynasty. Follow in the footsteps of King Jeongjo as you trace royal processions, pass fortress walls and floodgates, and hear the stories that shaped a city built for filial piety and bold reform.

Along the route, your guide connects landmarks to flavors: how military outposts supplied palace tables, how seasonal rites influenced menus, and why Suwon became a crucible where royal ideals and local cooking met.

After a gentle walk, switch from history to taste. Seated at trusted local eateries, sample dishes that echo palace traditions: crispy old-style Korean fried chicken prepared with a light, fragrant batter; handmade sundae (Korean blood sausage) served with perilla salt, fresh chives, and house dipping sauces; and a spread of side dishes reflecting the courtly balance of colors and textures.

Conclude your tour by savoring "Yakgwa," a royal dessert served to honored guests, and the delicate, refreshing, and fragrant Jeho iced tea enjoyed by Crown Prince Sado. Expect small groups, clear guidance, and rich cultural insights.

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.

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.