Highlights
- Explore historic Gwangjang Market, Korea’s premier street food destination
- Taste iconic market bites: Mayak Kimbap, spicy Tteokbokki, & Oden fish cakes
- Watch market aunties hand-roll dumplings (Mandu) & hand-cut Kalguksu noodles
- Enjoy crispy mung bean Bindaetteok pancakes paired with chilled Makgeolli
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with warm Honey Hotteok & twisted Kkwabaegi donuts
Description
Immerse yourself in the bustling energy, fragrant aromas, and rich culinary traditions of Seoul on a guided street food crawl through historic Gwangjang Market. Operating continuously since 1905, this vibrant market is the ultimate destination for authentic Korean comfort food and market culture.
Begin your tasting journey at a famous alley stall with addictive Mayak Kimbap—mini seaweed rice rolls served with a signature tangy mustard sauce. Follow this with skewers of tender Oden (fish cakes) simmered in warm, comforting radish broth, and a portion of thick, chewy Tteokbokki rice cakes coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce.
Next, take a seat at an open counter to watch market aunties (ajummas) cut noodles and fold dumplings by hand. Savor a comforting bowl of hand-cut Kalguksu noodle soup alongside steamed, juicy Mandu dumplings packed with savory fillings.
Move to the lively center of the market where stone mills grind mung beans into fresh batter. Feast on golden, crispy Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) paired with a traditional brass bowl of chilled, milky Makgeolli rice wine.
Conclude your market feast on a sweet note with two legendary Korean street desserts: a freshly pressed Honey Hotteok pancake oozing with melted brown sugar and cinnamon, and a warm, pillowy Kkwabaegi (twisted cinnamon donut).
Choose between a shared small-group format or a private tour for a personalized experience.
Includes
Guided walking street food tour through historic Gwangjang Market
Local English-speaking expert guide
Mini Mayak Kimbap with tangy mustard sauce
Skewered Oden fish cakes & warm radish broth
Spicy, sweet Tteokbokki rice cakes
Fresh hand-cut Kalguksu noodle soup & hand-wrapped Mandu dumplings
Crispy mung bean Bindaetteok pancake
Traditional chilled Makgeolli rice wine bowl
Sweet melted cinnamon Honey Hotteok
Fresh golden Kkwabaegi twisted donut
Small-group and Private option adaptability
Excludes
Dietary Substitutions: This tour does not accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets (menu contains pork, beef, and seafood).
Additional Drinks: Extra alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, or bottled water outside the included Makgeolli.
Hotel Transfers: Pickup and drop-off are not included (the tour meets directly outside the market metro exit).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
