Angela was a fantastic tour guide! She had great knowledge of the area and took us also to hip Eulgiro area as well. I was with visitors from Norway that were wonderful, fun people. Only thing that would improve this experience is if it included few snacks covered by the admission fee. That would improve the value and number of people signing up on this food tour. Angela treated us to fresh donut twist out of her own pocket. Thank you Angela!💕 Sarah K
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional Tour Guide
Excludes
- Other Personal Expenses
- Transportation
- Dinner
- Food and beverages are not included. Please bring cash with you.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8
Return
- The tour ends at Euljiro 3-ga(Hipjiro) and after that, you are free to tour on your own.
Itinerary
Meet up at Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8
Gwangjang Traditional Market is a course where you can enjoy a local atmosphere full of various foods and entertainments. Experience delicious food while experiencing traditional Korean markets *Please note that food and beverage expenses at Food and beverages are not included. Please bring cash with you.
As you stroll along the Cheonggyecheon that flows through the heart of Seoul, enjoy the beautiful scenery and the soothing sound of the water
Explore the hidden gems throughout Euljiro - discover the joy of uncovering the delightful eateries and drinking spots hidden in Euljiro alley
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Additional Info
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Reviews
Had a lovely time on this tour. Micheal was a gracious tour guide and we saw many amazing food stands and other shops at the Gwangiang Market. We even tried raw octopus! Walking along Cheonggyecheon stream was a terrific experience. It’s wonderful to see how much the vegetation has grown since we were last in Seoul 18 years ago.
Our guide Rachel went above and beyond. We were so lost on the subway on our way there and she gave me step by step instructions on how to arrive. Then when we got there she provided some insightful info on Seoul and Korea while we enjoyed our meal. Then took a stroll along the Cheonggyechong stream while locals dipped their toes in to cool off. Lovely experience 💖
The guide was very friendly and accommodating. Great food tasting experience and a pleasant walk afterwards
Unfortunately I think our tour guide might have been having a bad day. Took us to the market and walked us around the linen and cloth section and showed us the different food areas and said ok I’ll see you in an hour. Go forth and get some food. After that went for a walk along the stream and then said goodbye. Not exactly what I would call a “foodie walking tour”! Don’t bother with this one.
I have been on food tours in other cities and this one was disappointing. I felt little information was given about the dishes and the market. We just had someone to accompany us to walk around the market and, while a few dishes were suggested, it felt like much of the tour was free time, buy what you want and the guide would help you. I knew we had to pay for our own dishes but didn't feel this tour was good value. Felt it was overpriced for what you got compared to other food tours where you pay a similar amount and the guide buys you a taste of many dishes. More information about food culture could have been given.
We loved our experience with Michael. Even though some things were cancelled due to the weather, Michael still managed to give us a wonderful experience and kept our spirits high in a disappointing situation! Thankyou Michael and Licet for this experience, my daughter and I will remember it forever!
Energenic english speaking guide (Leo) and a nice walkiug food tour that included a very good Korean dinner in the Market.
The one to one guide with Edward was excellent. He was informative on the various goings on in the market which explored. His recommendations on the food side were excellent especially to a novice like me. I am very grateful for his knowledge and warmhearted nature - it made the experience more special. Thankyou Edward..
My family and I had a great time with Sky on the food tour. He was kind, funny and met the needs of the group. Not only was he informative about the market but also knowledgeable of the history of the surrounding area. We would definitely recommend him as a tour guide. He was awesome! 5 Stars!!
Unfortunately it was very disappointing. I could probably have done it myself without a guide. I was hoping for information about Korean food and little tasters along the way. We kinda walked through the market then went to a restaurant. No real advice or comments about the food or what was on offer. Other food tours elsewhere have been highlights of my trips. This was a real disappointment. I cannot recommend this tour
Yohan was fantastic and very knowledgeable also because it’s a evening activity sure gives a different perspective
No forward planning .Considering this was our first introduction to Korean and wanted to learn, the guide was asking us what we wanted. Previous Food tours in other countries, we experienced food from different areas and wide cariety and organised.. We walked through a closed section of the market all to do with fabrics , however all covered. This lasted around 10 to 15 minutes. Not relevant. The food that weeventually ate was decided of where we could get access to. Not value for money and very little variety. Guide was very polite and respectful. Description of the tour did not match what we experienced
Jun walked us past food stall, explaining what foods were offered. Had a noodle bowl at the famous dumpling stall, then went for Korean pancakes. Had Korean donuts and banana milk. Then went to a fruit stall and hadoranges from Juju island. Walked along the stream.
Yes, the guide was super friendly. Yes we ate food. But that's about it. Instead of a food tour, it was more like: eat at a restaurant in the Gwangjang Market. The tour could be improved by taking guests around to the different stalls and trying the different foods, telling about the individual entrees, and some history about the market itself. Some tour members continued on to a walk past the Cheonggyecheon River area, but if you're looking for a food tour in the typical sense, probably look elsewhere.
Good experience for the walking tour in Gwangjang market and along the Cheonggyecheon. Taste the handmade Korean noodle soup and Kimchi mundu(dumpling) from the food stall as seen in Netflix. We are lucky to see the Seoul Lantern Festival during our visit(free exhibit by Seoul City).
Tour guide was great, the eating places were good food was awesome. A great way to learn about Korean culture and food. We enjoyed it immensely.
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