Highlights
- Explore Seoul’s iconic Gwangjang Market on a quick guided street food experience
- Taste a selection of Korean classics, including dumplings, tteokbokki, & gimbap
- Discover both famous street snacks and lesser-known market specialties
- Enjoy traditional Korean drinks and seasonal local treats along the way
- End with a cultural tea experience in one of Seoul’s oldest food markets
Description
Step into Gwangjang Market, one of Seoul’s oldest and most vibrant food markets, where tradition and street food culture come alive. Begin your experience with a freshly made mung bean pancake: crispy, golden, and a true market favorite.
Wander through lively alleys filled with sizzling stalls and local energy, sampling a curated selection of Korean street classics. Taste comforting dumplings (mandu), spicy-sweet tteokbokki, and savory fish cakes, followed by freshly prepared gimbap, a simple but iconic Korean staple.
Along the way, discover both familiar and lesser-known flavors, from nostalgic street snacks often featured in K-dramas and seasonal treats to refreshing traditional drinks like sikhye, a sweet rice beverage enjoyed across generations.
End your journey with a traditional tea experience, including ssanghwa tea, known for its deep herbal richness, paired with a light local dessert, bringing your market experience to a warm and authentic close.
Includes
Guided experience through Gwangjang Market
Curated tasting of Korean street classics, including mung bean pancake, dumplings (mandu), tteokbokki, fish cakes, and gimbap
Selection of signature local specialties such as raw beef (yukhoe) or Korean fried chicken (only when available)
Traditional market snacks including honey treats and seasonal street bites
Refreshing Korean rice drink (sikhye)
End with a traditional Ssanghwa tea with egg and a light local dessert
Excludes
Additional food or drinks beyond the curated tastings
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- Itinerary and tastings may change depending on vendors and seasonality
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
