Local Chaos: Seoul Market Adventure Tour-Tea Included
Joined 2025
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!
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.
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.
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!).
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!
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
*A cup of Korean herbal tea
*One-way public transportation fare (bus or subway)
*Guiding service by a licensed local guide
*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
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Jeeseon C.
Hi! I’m Jeeseon, a licensed cultural tour guide based in Seoul. With a deep passion for Korean history, I specialize in designing private tours that are not only informative, but also warm, personal, and unforgettable.
I hold multiple certifications including:
Korean History Proficiency Certification
Certified Korean Tour Interpreter Guide
TESOL, Phonics, and English Reading Instruction Certifications
Children's History & Cultural Education Instructor
Over the past several years, I’ve taught Korean to travelers from all over the world—focusing on real-life expressions and practical cultural understanding. I’ve also guided guests through palaces, temples, hanok villages, traditional markets, and Seoul’s lesser-known local neighborhoods. Many of my guests say it feels like exploring the city with a thoughtful local friend.
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
Food, language, and everyday life experiences
$217/ per group
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