Traditional Gourmet

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Seoul, South Korea

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Not understanding Korean can sometimes mean that first-time visitors miss out on the best of Seoul’s culinary scene. Dive straight into Korean cuisine on a culture- and food-focused tour that provides a perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Exploring on foot means that you’ll get a more intimate glimpse into the area, while the insider knowledge of a guide ensures you make the most of your stay in South Korea.

Get the inside scoop on Seoul's gourmet food scene
Overcome the language barrier and receive personalized recommendations
See a side of Seoul that most first-time visitors miss out on
Benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Lunch

You can enjoy the authentic traditional Korean dishes prepared in the Traditional Korean House called 'Hanok'.
Coffee and/or Tea

Find your tea based on Yin&Yang philosophy, tailored to your body constitution and health. Discover how traditional wellness principles guide tea selection to restore balance, harmony, and well-being.

Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Extra Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

164-6 Anguk-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
In front of the pole of Exit 1 of Anguk Station. (Subway line 3)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Bukchon Hanok Village

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

House of Baek Inje

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yunposun-ro (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A maximum of 12 people per booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Solo travelers, please contact us individually.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Victoria_T

We were pleasantly surprised that our sit down lunch was in a Michelin restaurant. Good food and great location. After lunch we walked to get a street food dessert which was freshly made and delicious! Veronica, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. She showed us the bukchon neighborhood which was interesting. Catch this food tour when I’m Seoul

Reviews

4.9

based on 19 reviews

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Valuable insights into Korean food & culture

Jackie_L, Sep 2023

Veronica is a food culture expert, and very willing to share her valuable insights. We had a delicious lunch and tea, visited a typical traditional house and loved all her stories. She pointed us in the direction for purchasing quality food products and I cannot wait for her fermentation recipes that she promised to send. A must do for food enthusiasts. 5+ stars!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me. So glad that you enjoyed the tour. Hope you enjoy various Korean foods in your daily life. Thank you.

The tour guide was...

Theresa_D, Jun 2023

The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helped five us a sense of the food and culture Of Korea! I highly recommend the tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I hope that your time in Korea gave you a lot of understanding and inspiration about Korean food. Hope you come back to Korea again.

Nice food and neighborhood tour

Denise_C, Jun 2023

Nice tour of the area. Great main meal - multiple courses and final tea stop was very filling. Lots of walking which was fine by us. Would have loved if the guide would have stopped for explanations to entire group vs the few that were by his side. We asked for him to do this but it didn’t happen. Great explanation of the foods at the stops! A few nice stops at food museum, traditional homes, etc. recommend the tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

I'm glad you had a good time. I'll ask him to study how to be considerate of many people on group tours. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in Korea.

Experience of real Korean food

Fiona_P, Apr 2023

A very different food tour and thoroughly enjoyable. Veronica shared some interesting into Korean, culture, food, history and eating etiquette. Lunch was an incredible array of dishes in a small restaurant serving traditional Korean food. The tea stop was again interesting in a lovely tea house. Recommend this tour to gain an insight into real Korean food.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you very much for your testimonial. Hope you had a good time in Korea and would like to meet you again in Seoul. Thank you.

History, culture and delicious food!

Wynona_L, Mar 2023

I loved this tour! It was a mix of history, culture and delicious nourishing food. Veronica was absolutely delightful, easy to understand and so experienced. The lunch was amazing and so unique, not something I would have found on my own or felt comfortable going on my own as it is a hidden gem. The food was healthy and I loved it all, especially the local mountain herbs! The pace was relaxed but we got to see a lot. The little stop at the tea shop was so cute and the tea delicious. Veronica, you made the tour amazing and I loved hearing about your past work too! Lots of experience in the hospitality industry. Thank you!