South Korea · GWANGJANG MARKET
Good gwangjang market tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
English-led Seoul tour: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon hanoks, Bugak views, Korean ginseng museum, and Gwangjang Market with royal guard ceremony.
“Tour was very informative and we visited a lot of great spots. Chloe was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable.”
See Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Bugak Skyway, and Gwangjang Market in one guided 4-hour Seoul loop with tickets and transport.
“We had a very fun and exciting tour with Sophie, she is very friendly, kind, knowledgeble being our tour guide,,she really explains well about the culture and history of Korea.,We would highly recommend her for future travellers!!Thanks so much Sophie,👏🏻”
A Seoul night tour that strings together palace lighting, street food at Gwangjang Market, city-wall views from Naksan Park, and a river walk.
“What a truly enriching and enjoyable evening! Moonyoung exemplifies patience, kindness, and expertise. Our tour took us to a palace, a bustling night market, and concluded with breathtaking views of Seoul at night. Even after the tour ended, Moonyoung graciously offered assistance with my hiking inquiries. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have joined this tour and to have crossed paths with such a passionate and knowledgeable hiker.”
Vegan and vegetarian Seoul food tour at Gwangjang Market with Chef Yie, 15+ plant-based tastings, plus a Cheonggyecheon stream stroll.
“The vegan food tour with Chef Yie was so much fun! With his friendly and open manner, he guided us through the market and introduced us to the best vegan options. We definitely had enough to eat and were able to taste our way through many different dishes. He was very well prepared and we can totally recommend him! Thank you for the time together!”
Seoul Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour, a 3-hour guided walk through Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong with Korean street food tastings for $64.
“Sam was simply superb. Incredible knowledge of history and culture and did not steer us wrong when picking food options”
Seoul Gwangjang Market food challenge with 10 to 12 tastings, stamp card rewards, and an English guide for small groups.
“Great food tour of the market and lovely host that shares lots of stories and anecdotes of the history and food / culture. Easy to wander round and you reallly get your moneys worth in terms of trying lots of different foods. Would recommend!!!”
3-hour Seoul food and photo walk: sample snacks at Gwangjang Market, stroll Cheonggyecheon, then hunt drinks and eats in Euljiro alleys.
“Is not a food tour, the guide wasn’t prepared with anything he just asked what do we want to try and the last hour he let us in a coffee shop to pick up someone else for the next tour”
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