Getting a good feel of local Seoul through food (itseoulgood)
Description
New tour created by itseoulgood. I've been running tours for 8 years. This is going to be a fun tour in my favorite part of Seoul. You will get to experience a little bit of the culture, history, food, and the people. We will start in one of the oldest and biggest food markets in Seoul then we will continue through some small hidden alleys and spots. You will get to see a little bit of the old and the new. We will taste a ton of unique items throughout the market and in different neighborhoods. Walk through a modernized, cultural area hidden in the back alleys. Take a stroll through the historical area of Insadong, where there are tons to see and shop. We will finish in one of the most traditional hidden teahouses in a traditional area. I will help answer any questions and give recommendations as well! Other things to note: All of the food will be included in the tour fee. Bring extra cash if you would like to purchase additional items.
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Itinerary
Sample some local dumplings and real tea (not the powder stuff that most places serve)
You will get to sample a huge variety of the best foods here. It can be a little intimidating and even locals don't know what the best places are.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The remaining 1 hour will be for walking.
Reviews(6)
Mike was so knowledgable about all things food. A former chef he helped us navigate the Seoul food scene avoiding the gimmicks and focusing on high quality gems with high quality ingredients. He gave us a bright history of Seoul and even helped us secure tickets for a Korean baseball game that evening. Great tour to get you out of bed and exploring the city
Super great to have met you guys! So glad you enjoyed the experience and got a lot out of it. Hope the rest of your trip goes just as well!
Mike, a chef and sommelier, was very knowledgeable about Korean food and showed us places that were original out of the way places that tourists do not usually go to. Exceptional food tasting tour! Dessert and tea house was amazing also!
It was so great to meet the both of you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the whole experience and got to try a ton of things. Hope to see you back in Korea in the near future!
Consistently fantastic! Mike speaks English even better than you do, and at one point, he was a chef, so he knows what he’s talking about! I have done tours with him twice now, so I can vouch for consistency. The trips are typically around 5 hours or so, but you go to a new place every hour or so. The great thing is that Mike can tell you all about the food in detail, often the history of the cuisine, and he’s fun to hang out with. Mike also gave us good tips for stuff to do around Seoul and we basically had a good time at all of his recommended places (recommend Miners bar in Itaewon for a classy, unique vibe with great cocktail options). Thanks again, Mike! -Matt
Super great to see you again Matt! Every time you join we always seem to have a good group. Maybe you should come more often. Haha. I'm glad you guys continued the night and had a good time with the rest of the group. Guess I'll see you back next year...? Haha
Mike’s food tour in Seoul was fantastic, so much fun and every stop was delicious. He shared great stories that made it feel like a local friend showing us around. We even did a rice wine tasting, and he took us to hidden spots we’d never find on our own. The route was well planned and never rushed. Truly one of the best tours I’ve ever done- highly recommended!
The market can be overwhelming for new visitors so it was great to have Mike’s guidance as to the best places to try the various Korean specialities. We sampled many delicious treats as Mike explained them in detail and the history of the market. The tour continued to Iksaedong and Insadong with heaps of interesting information and recommendations on where to eat/drink. Mike took the time to find out what foods we wanted to try and our general interests and was helpful in making recommendations and answering all our questions. We also stopped at a lovely traditional tea house. We learnt a lot from Mike and highly recommend this tour.
It was so nice to meet both of you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience! Please keep messaging me for future recommendations!
Mike is the real deal. It was a joy to explore Seoul through his experienced and well-researched taste buds. Every dish on the tour, was the best version of that dish I had ever tasted. And if it was a dish I'd never tried before, it was delicious and fun to taste. It's clear Mike loves and knows Seoul's food scene. Mike even tailored parts of the tour to our group's favourite foods, which was very kind of him.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience! I hope the rest of your trip in Korea was great as well!
