Seoul Vintage Hunt: Dongmyo Flea Market, Toy Street & Local Food
What if you could complete a fashion look in Seoul with just $10?
This tour is a vintage hunt in Dongmyo, one of Seoul’s most unique second-hand markets, where you can find vintage clothes, watches, accessories, and random old items. Dongmyo flea market is full of stylish local seniors, street vendors, and unexpected fashion moments. Find cool vintage pieces and take photos like Dongmyo’s local hipsters.
We will also visit nearby Toy and Stationery Street and try affordable local street foods.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Dongmyo Station (deep blue line 1) Exit 3
- Please come out of Dongmyo Station Exit 3. I will be waiting in front of the vintage shop near the exit.
Dongmyo Shrine & Local Area Introduction
Before starting the market walk, we will briefly visit Dongmyo Shrine or see it from outside, depending on the situation on the day. Dongmyo is a historic shrine dedicated to Guan Yu, and the flea market grew around this area over time. This short stop will help you understand why this neighborhood has such a unique mix of history, local life, and street market culture.
Dongmyo Flea Market Vintage Hunt
We will explore Dongmyo Flea Market, one of Seoul’s most unique second-hand markets. You can find vintage clothes, watches, accessories, bags, shoes, old objects, and random items from different decades. The fun of Dongmyo is not only shopping, but also searching, browsing, and discovering unexpected treasures.
Styling & Street Photos
I have a background in fashion design, so I can share simple styling tips and help you look for interesting colors, silhouettes, and vintage pieces. Dongmyo is also full of character, with stylish local seniors, street vendors, vintage lovers, and unexpected fashion moments. It is a great place to see Seoul’s raw local side and take retro-style street photos.
You do not have to buy anything, but if you want to create a cool vintage look, I can help you find and style the right pieces.
Local Snack & Street food
After walking through the market, we will take a short break and try affordable local snacks or casual food nearby. The menu will depend on your taste and the situation on the day. It could be simple Korean street food, a small local restaurant, coffee, or a light meal.
Toy and Stationery Street
We will walk to the nearby Dongmyo Toy and Stationery Street. This area is filled with colorful toys, stationery, squishies, figures, character goods, and small souvenirs. It shows a playful and nostalgic side of Seoul that many travelers do not usually see.
Ending Point
We will finish the tour near Dongmyo station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Licensed local guide
-Dongmyo Flea Market vintage hunt
-Simple styling tips
-Basic photo help during the tour
-One small local snack or drink per guest
-Shopping expenses: Optional, usually around 5–50 USD per person depending on what you buy
-Additional food and drinks: Around 1–5 USD per person, depending on your budget.
-Transportation to and from the meeting point: Around 1-3 USD per person by subway or bus, depending on your starting point
-Personal expenses
-Travel insurance
** 1USD = about 1,500 Korean Won
Tour Important Information
-Please bring some cash in Korean won, as some small vendors may not accept cards. (about 50,000 ~ 100,000 won)
-Shopping is optional.
-Items and shop conditions change every day.
-Comfortable shoes are recommended.
-Food choices may depend on allergies, dietary restrictions, and the situation on the day.
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 Hayoung Y.
Hi, I’m Hayoung. You can also call me Iris.
I have always been drawn to things that feel different, so I want to make your trip less typical, more personal, and closer to the local side of Korea.
I’m a licensed local guide based in Seoul, with a young, trendy, and stylish perspective on Korea. I love introducing both the classic side of Seoul, such as palaces, history, and culture, and the modern local side, including fashion, cafés, beauty, food, hidden spots, and current trends.
Before becoming a guide, I worked as a travel blogger and majored in fashion design. This background helps me create tours with a good sense of storytelling, photo spots, style, and practical travel tips. I also have my own curated list of more than 1,000 restaurants & beautiful spots, so I can recommend food & sightseeing spots based on your taste, budget, mood, and travel style.
I can also create custom tours based on your interests, whether you want modern Seoul, palace tours, fashion and shopping, local food, Korean nature, or even remote hidden destinations beyond Seoul. (especially NATURE) More than anything, I truly love travel and meeting people from around the world. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and excited, like exploring Korea with a local friend who also happens to be a professional guide.
Let’s explore Korea together and make your trip unforgettable!
Reviews
Mary melody G.
“Private Seoul Layover Tour with Ha Young”
Absolutely Wonderful! First of all, she took considerations all our requests. She prepared an extensive etinerary. She made sure she covered our interests. 2nd, it was really great that she speaks English well. 3rd, my daughter enjoyed talking to her about skincare and fashion. 4th, she brought us to places where layover tourist might not be able to see due to time constraints. She's a great tour guide! I would recommend her to our friends.
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Hayoung Y.
Thank you so much for your kind review Mary! I truly had a wonderful time with your family, and I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure sharing Seoul with you during your layover. I hope you come back to Korea again, and next time I’d love to show you a more relaxed local side of the city!:)
Catherine G.
“Fashionable Fun!”
Hayoung Is very informative when it comes to fashion. We had a great time at the flea market.
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Hayoung Y.
Thank you so much, Catherine! I’m really happy to hear that you and your daughter had a great time at Dongmyo Flea Market. It was a pleasure exploring the market with you guys and sharing a bit of Seoul’s vintage and fashion culture. I hope the tour gave you a fun local memory of Seoul, and I wish you a wonderful rest of your trip in Korea!
$139/ per group
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