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Gwangjang Traditional Market Food/Drink Tour
Experience the Korean Traditional Market vibe!
Gwangjang Traditional Market differs from any other marketplace. The market has a unique atmosphere where the young and older generations get together with drinks and food. You will see how Korean enjoys foods/drinks in one of the biggest markets.
Let's explore must-visit local restaurants and experience Korean drinking culture!
Meeting Point
At Gwangjang Traditional Market (Subject to change)
Jongno 5(o)-ga station exit number 8
- Meet-up time is at 2 pm in front of Jongno 5(o)-ga station exit number 8 (The meet-up time and place are subject to change upon request).
Walking tour at Gwangjang Market
When arriving at the market, we will have a short walking tour (15 mins) and look around the market. There, you will see street vendors and may taste some of the street foods. After the short walking tour, we can go to the second-hand clothing district. The district is hidden in the market and you will see the long/narrow aisles where so many vendors are displaying trendy clothes (This district tour is optional).
Soonheene Bean Pancake restaurant
The Bean Pancake restaurant is so popular even the movie director, Tim Burton visited and put his cute character signature on the wall. The place is normally vividly crowded, so you will feel the energy and vibe from people around.
Here is the list of the food and drinks you will experience:
- Bean Pancake with soy sauce mixed with onion
- Meatball Pancake
- Yukhoe (Raw beef sashimi) (Optional)
- Makgeolli (Korean-style rice wine) (I will show you how Korean drinks Makgeolli in different ways)
Street food at the Market
Do not miss the chance of experiencing street foods! There, you will try some Korean street foods outside, and here is the list of the foods you will try:
- Kimbap (Korean Rolls)
- Fishcakes
- Variety of seafood (Mostly stimmed)
Jongno 5(o)-ga station exit 8
- At 5:30 pm, the tour will end and we farewell at the Jongno 5(o)-ga station exit 8 (The farewell time and place are subject to change upon request).
Ending Point
At Gwangjang Traditional Market (Subject to change)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Tour guide fee
- Transportation fee
- All food/drinking expenses
Tour Important Information
The important thing about this tour is an open mindset to a diverse culture.
The tour activities and schedule are subject to change upon customers' requests
Only available during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Important message from the guide
My availability is the following:
Friday: from 7:30 to 11:00 pm
Weekend: All times
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
Seoul Tour Reviews
“Morning tour”
Lovely and respectful, it was a privilege to do this tour! Thank you, Dan!
Nydia S.
Ikseon-dong, Hanok Village & Korean Night Bistro Night Tour
“Unique opportunity for a night out like a local”
This tour gave us an authentic glimpse of what the local night life is like, an experience that I highly doubt we wouldve been able to stumble upon ourselves. We've visited the same area during the day time but at night when Daniel took us to the same spots, the area has completely transformed. In addition to eating at the tents, we were also able to visit local bars. Daniel was an excellent guide. He's friendly, approachable, able to tailor the tour based on your interests, and explain nuances about Korean night culture. This tour offers a very unique experience and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a night out like a local.
Namie M.
Ikseon-dong, Hanok Village & Korean Night Bistro Night Tour
“Truly a gentleman!”
Thank you for the wonderful night walk and "That" style bistro which I often watch in Korean dramas. You made my dream come true. This is my 6th visit of Seoul, but never had a chance to enjoy local tent bistro with a local mate. Stopping at fortune telling cafe posed you a three straight full translation and it was a lot of help for us. Two of my friends were also impressed by your sophisticated way of attending us. You are knowledgable, such as, religion topic and politics.Thank you very much.
Daniel S.
(3 reviews)So glad that you enjoyed the tour with me and had a memorable night! :) I also had a great time exchanging our languages and cultures with you. Hope you had a safe trip back to Japan! Thank you so much :)
