Henri Leroux

Seoul · experience

Gwangjang Market street food tour

A small-group Gwangjang Market food tour, steering past the tourist-trap stalls to a full sit-down course meal and Korean drinking games.

2 hours (approx.)Small group, up to 10 travellersFrom €66

The experience

Gwangjang Market with a local guide, well past the tourist-trap stalls.

A small-group food tour through Gwangjang Market with a local guide who steers past the tourist-trap stalls toward vendors locals actually queue for, working through a full sit-down course meal.

The tour includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic Korean drinks, and finishes with a round of the traditional “3-6-9” Korean drinking game.

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Group

Small group, up to 10 travellers

Languages

English

Format

On foot through Gwangjang Market.

Meeting point

Exit 7, Jongno 5-ga (Line 1), in front of Jongno 5-ga Police Substation.

Pickup and drop-off

Back at the same meeting point.

Who this suits

A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.

  • Travellers who want a genuine local market experience, not a tourist-menu version.
  • Small groups — capped at 10.

Itinerary

The route at a glance.

The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.

  1. 1

    Gwangjang Market food tour

    A starter, main and dessert course across the market’s stalls.

    2 hours (approx.)

What the visit includes

The practical detail before you choose a date.

Highlights

  • A local guide who avoids the tourist-trap stalls
  • A full sit-down course meal
  • Korean beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, included
  • A round of traditional Korean drinking games

Included

  • ✓ Authentic Korean foods
  • ✓ Korean beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Not included

  • • Nothing else — food and drink are fully covered

Before you go

A few essentials for the day.

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Capped at 10 travellers.
  • The guide can accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions with advance notice.