Namdaemun Market, street food in Korea

Heart Of Seoul

Signature
In Seoul Spicy

This 3 hour walking tour through central Seoul features 11 tastings. Stroll Seoullo 7017 to glimpse Seoul’s past and historic sense of origin, then dive into Namdaemun Market for local street food. Savor warm/cool combos like kalguksu, barley bibimbap, tteokbokki, fish cakes, and hotteok. Plus crispy Chimaek (fried chicken & beer). Contrast these typical traditional foods with a modern department store food court for chewy mandoo (Korean dumpling), and end with seasonal Korean fruit gelato in Myeongdong made with locally grown ingredients. A signature Korean Gourmet Hunters tour, it won an Excellence Award at the 2017 Seoul Tourism Startup Contest.

3 Hours 2 Min. EN / KR / FR
  • Free 48h Cancellation
  • All diets available
  • All tastings included
  • No tourist traps

What you’ll discover in this tour

  • Seoullo7017

    Discover the Seoullo7017 Walking Street and its history by taking an initial walk and take in the amazing views

  • Namdaemun Market

    Try different foods from several eateries along the traditional Namdaemun Market, may include kalguksu, bibimbap, and tteokbokki.

  • Myeongdong

    Taste the Korean modernity and end at the Myeongdong Cathedral with a locally sourced gelato.

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.

We can accommodate vegetarian, halal, and gluten-free needs.

Meeting Point

Seoul Station (Exit 2)

122-18 Bongnae-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (Seoul Station Exit 2)

Ending Point

Myeondong Cathedral

Myeongdong Cathedral, 74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Your Guides

Veronica Kang
Veronica Kang
13+ years experience
Languages: English, Korean Food Expert Korean History
Korean Food & Culture Anthropologist, Professor at CIEE Seoul program, CEO of Korean Gourmet Hunters. Over 30 years of experience in PR & Marketing in the hospitality industry.
Dji-Yon
Dji-Yon
3+ years experience
Languages: English, Korean, French Guide Korean History
Passionate about Korean Culture, has studied Social and Cultural Anthropology at Strasbourg University and Korean Civilization at Bordeaux University
Jun Shin
Jun Shin
Languages: English, Korean Marketing Communication Korean Culture
Counselor at the Royal Asiatic Society. He specialized in Marketing Communication and Korean culture.

Tour Details

What’s included

  • Transportation fees
  • Expert Guide
  • Cultural Insights
  • Market navigation

What’s not included

  • ×Hotel pickup
  • ×Additional drinks
  • ×Souvenirs
Photo Service
Ask your guide to take pictures
Hygienes Standards
All venues inspected
All tastes included
Choose what you want to eat

Contact us to book this tour