Top 5 Local Market Tours in South Korea

1.Cook 3 Authentic Korean Dishes with Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $79Our pick

Meet Jomin at Mangwon Station, walk through Mangwon Market, then cook three Korean dishes at her clean studio. You’ll work at your own station, learn about ingredients and food customs, eat what you make, and take home a recipe book. Lunch and dinner classes are available.

“It was a great experience. We started with a nice market walkthrough and our host shared so many interesting information with us. Later we came to a super clean and organized cooking studio and we had an amazing time cooking as well as eating our cooked meals… I would repeat this again anytime! Thank you!!”

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2.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $47

Meet Koa or Sam at Seodaemun Station for market snacks, then follow Seoul’s 600-year-old fortress wall up Inwangsan to a 240-meter peak. Expect about 90 minutes of hiking, sunset city views, and an optional traditional dinner with vegan choices. Dinner and one bus fare cost extra.

“excellent tour. magnificent hiking with great views of the city. Koa is very friendly. Snack in the local market and the dinner in the end were both very enjoying and tasty. highly recommended. very good Vegetarian options.”

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3.Gyeongbok Palace, N Tower, & Local Market City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 107 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $26Best value

Join an English-speaking guide such as Lynn, Kelly, Jenny, or Yuna for Seoul’s main sights, from Jogyesa Temple and Gyeongbokgung to Insadong, N Seoul Tower, and Namdaemun Market. Transport, entrance fees, and the cable car are included, while lunch and the tower observatory cost extra.

“Emily Lee our guide is super professional and friendly. She went above and beyond to provide us with a crash course in Korean history as well as pop culture.”

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4.Korean Cooking Class with Grocery Shopping at Seoul Local Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $91

Meet Phoebe, also known as Sunghyun, near Mangwon Station for a three-hour food experience. Shop at Mangwon Market, then prepare bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy studio. The group is capped at eight, making this a friendly choice for beginners and curious food lovers.

“We had blast going to the market and then preparing our dishes. So much fun. The staff was wonderful!!”

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5.Seoul Night “Private Tour”(Korean BBQ, N-Tower, Seoul Fortress, Local Market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $148

Spend four to five hours seeing Seoul by private vehicle after sunset. Guides such as Jimmy, Chance, and Kim lead you to N Seoul Tower, Gwangjang Market, Bugak Palgakjeong, Naksan Park, and Cheonggyecheon Stream, with a Korean meal included. Expect flexible sightseeing, night views, and extra costs for N Seoul Tower access.

“Mr. Kim our guide was very accomodating to our needs. He gave us a great glimpse of Seoul(& South Korea)'s history while taking in the wonderful view of Seoul from several mountain vantage points.”

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