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Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeondong Market
Gyeondong Market
Seoul Private Tour - Dongmyeo Flea Market
Dongmyeo Flea Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Dongmyeo Flea Market
Dongmyeo Flea Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeondong Market
Gyeondong Market
Seoul Private Tour - Oriental Herbal Medicine Museum
Oriental Herbal Medicine Museum
Seoul Private Tour - Oriental Herbal Medicine Museum
Oriental Herbal Medicine Museum
Seoul Private Tour - Dongmyeo Flea Market
Dongmyeo Flea Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gyeondong Market
Gyeondong Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Seoul Private Tour - Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market

Local Chaos: Seoul Market Adventure Tour-Tea Included

Food & Drink
Seoul Tour Guide - Jeeseon C.

Joined 2025

Jeeseon C.
4.86 / 5
(14 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Seoul
English, Korean (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Jeeseon C.)
Up to 5 people

This private walking tour takes you through three of Seoul’s most unique and vibrant markets. As a licensed local guide, I’ll walk with you through Korea’s largest traditional food market, a hidden herbal medicine alley, a wild vintage flea market, and the must-visit street food paradise. Along the way, you’ll experience local life, discover hidden gems, and taste what Seoul is really made of.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 1 (Subway Line 1)

- Let’s meet at Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 1 (Line 1 – dark blue line). I’ll be waiting near the exit.

10:10 AM

Gyeongdong Market Exploration

Welcome to one of the biggest and wildest food markets in Seoul!

You’ll see piles of fresh vegetables, dried seafood, roots, spices, and things you might not recognize – and that’s the fun of it! This is where real locals shop, not tourists.

10:50 AM

Discover Korean traditional medicine

Just next door is Yangnyeongsi, the famous herbal medicine street.

We’ll peek into the Korean Medicine Museum to learn how Koreans use herbs for health, then enjoy a warm cup of hanbang tea (it’s healthy – and surprisingly tasty!).

12:20 AM

Vintage hunting at Dongmyo

This place is wild in a different way – full of second-hand treasures, old Korean books, funky jackets, weird tools, and more. You might find a 100-year-old coin or a jacket from the '80s. Let’s explore and see what hidden gems we can find!

01:00 AM

Feast at Gwangjang Market

We’ll end our tour in the famous Gwangjang Market, also known as the street food heaven of Seoul.

Try bindaetteok (crispy mung bean pancake), tteokbokki, or mayak gimbap – all freshly made and full of flavor. It’s busy and loud, but exciting and delicious!

Ending Point

Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1)

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

*A cup of Korean herbal tea

*One-way public transportation fare (bus or subway)

*Guiding service by a licensed local guide

What‘s not included

*All costs other than the included tea and public transport fare

*Food sampling is not included. You can choose and pay for whatever you’d like to try.

This way, you have full control over what you eat or buy. I’ll gladly help you choose and order like a local.

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.

* This tour is wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

Trip Consultation Policy

Trip consultation is included in the tour.

However, it will only be provided after the free cancellation period ends (7 days before the tour).

No consultation is available during the free cancellation period.

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 Guide - Jeeseon C.

Joined 2025

Jeeseon C.
4.86 / 5
(14 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Jeeseon C.

Hi! I’m Jeeseon.

Over the past several years, I’ve been working as a licensed guide, leading travelers from around the world through palaces, temples, hanok villages, traditional markets, and Seoul’s hidden local neighborhoods. I especially enjoy introducing guests to off-the-beaten-path gems and sharing the city’s authentic local atmosphere. Many of my guests say it feels like exploring the city with a thoughtful local friend.


I design every tour with care, balancing history, culture, and everyday life, so each guest can experience Seoul in a personal and memorable way. Guiding is more than a job to me, it’s a way to connect people with the heart of Korea.


My tours are ideal for curious travelers who want more than just sightseeing. I specialize in:


Korean history and culture storytelling

Practical Hangul learning experiences

Hidden gem exploration for repeat travelers

An orientation tour for first-time travelers to Korea with a Hangul learning session

Reviews

Exploring like a local with a good friend

Jeeseon made my first trip to Korea unforgettable. From the moment we met, she felt more like a longtime friend than a tour guide. She customized the experience around my interests and enriched every stop with detailed historical and cultural context. Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable, she is also a fantastic Korean language teacher who explains concepts clearly and makes learning enjoyable. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail truly set her apart. If you’re visiting Korea and want a personalized, insightful, and memorable experience, I cannot recommend Jeeseon highly enough.

Orestes M.

Jeeseon C.

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review. I don't think you realize how happy I was to meet you. My K-drama friend! Sometimes I felt like you knew even more about Korea than I do. I had such a wonderful time exploring Seoul with you, talking about Korean culture, history, language, and of course K-dramas. It never felt like work, it felt like spending the day with a good friend. I have a feeling your Korean is going to get really good. Keep studying and watching K-dramas! And whenever you see one of the places we visited appear on screen, I hope it brings back good memories and makes you smile. Thank you again for this warm review. It truly means a lot to me and gives me so much encouragement. Take care, and I hope we can meet again someday!

More “Rent a Local Friend” than tour guide

My experience with Jeeseon was undeniably the best part of my 2 week trip to South Korea. I had a very specific activity in a very crowded market plus a specific park to visit on a busy Sunday during cherry blossom festival on my wishlist and Jeeseon said “no problem, sounds fun, let’s go!” We communicated effortlessly, met up without a hitch and proceeded with our adventures as if we’d been friends all along. She translated for me, shopped with me, bought snacks and navigated the bus route to the park like a pro. She took pictures for me, we picked out street food to share and I felt like I was hanging with a very cool friend the whole time. She doesn’t just show you what you asked to see, she enjoys it with you, making the whole day feel relaxing. I knew I had made the right choice picking Jeeseon to accompany me as we chatted and watched the crowds mingle along the river. She was booked with another tour after mine ended, which disappointed me since I would have gladly paid more to enjoy more of her insights, advice and company. I’ve visited South Korea 4 times now, traveled to many other countries and have dealt with many tour guides along the way. Not a single one comes close to the care and kindness that Jeeseon showed during our day together.

Misty H.

Jeeseon C.

Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It really means a lot to me. Your message came at a time when I really needed it, and it gave me so much comfort and energy. Honestly, that day really felt like I was hanging out with a friend, not guiding a tour. Walking through the market, choosing food together, taking the bus, and spending time by the river all felt so natural and fun. And I still remember how beautiful you looked in the hanbok. It suited you so well. Next time you come to Korea, let’s meet again, eat something delicious, and just enjoy the day like real friends. Thank you again. I truly, truly appreciate it.

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$224/ per group

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