3-stop full-course meal with K-culture
On this tour, you’ll enjoy a full-course meal across 3 different spots: start with a Korean pancake as your appetizer, move on to Korean pork BBQ for the main course, and finish with Korean shaved ice for dessert. Along the way, we’ll also visit Namsan Mountain, which was featured in the Netflix animation movie K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the guest's hotel lobby
Gwangjang Market : Appetizer
Gwangjang Market is famous for all kinds of Korean street food, with Korean pancake being its signature dish. Celebrities like Metallica, the Avengers cast, and chef Gordon Ramsay have visited.
Let’s start here by tasting some appetizers.
Mount Namsan and N Seoul Tower
Namsan and N Seoul tower are some of the most featured backdrops in that movie and are iconic symbols of Seoul. You can take a cable car up to the top and enjoy a stunning night view of the city like experiencing a Seoul version of La La Land. You’ll also see tons of love locks left by couples.
Myeongdong : Main dish
Korean pork BBQ is one of Korea’s signature grilled dishes, served with a variety of side dishes that are continuously refilled at your table.
Let's have it as the main dish along with a Korean-style cocktail.
Myeongdong : Strolling down
Myeongdong is a shopper’s heaven in Korea. You’ll find huge department stores, tons of K-beauty shops, and cute character goods stores. Just nearby is Namdaemun Market, the biggest traditional market in Korea.
Let’s stroll down the street.
Myeongdong : Dessert
Korean shaved ice is a dessert made with sweet red beans, and a variety of fruits.
Let’s try this as the dessert for the final course of our full meal.
Hotel
Ending Point
At the guest's hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Public transportation, entrance fees, meals, drinks, and all other expenses except for the guide fee.
(Estimated cost per person, for you and guide)
- Public transportation(Including cable car) : about 15 USD
- Food : 30 USD(Appetizer 7.5, Main 15, Dessert 7.5)
Tour Important Information
1. We’ll get around using public transport.
2. I’ll make sure to check your food preferences ahead of time and replace any dishes you can’t have.
3. On this tour, we’ll take the cable car up to the top of Namsan Mountain, but we won’t go up to the Seoul Tower observatory.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Kean P.
Hi, guys! My name is Kean, and I’m a licensed tour guide. I specialize in Seoul city tours and also lead tours to nearby areas like the DMZ or Nami Island.
I want to help you feel like a Seoulite through my timely and up to date tours. For example, the Netflix animation movie, K-Pop Demon Hunters is creating a worldwide sensation right now, and many tourists are visiting the locations in Seoul shown in the film. I’ll be guiding you to the hot spots.
Additionally, I'll introduce the traditional Korean culture featured in the movie through my signature National Museum of Korea art tour.
Feel free to ask me anything, anytime. I’ll be your true friend in Seoul. See you soon, guys.
Reviews
Gs C.
“Great tour guide!”
I would highly recommend Keane - he was very patient and accommodating, and very caring towards my elderly mother. He also gave a good commentary and background on the palace and history
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Kean P.
Many thx, Gail!! I’ve never met such a lovely family like you and your mom. It was a great honor to meet you in Korea. I’m looking forward to going hiking with you on Bukhansan Mountain next time.
$250/ per group
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