Category Makgeolli, Soju & Korean Nightlife

KOREA · MAKGEOLLI, SOJU & KOREAN NIGHTLIFE

The 11 Best Seoul Pub Crawls and Drinking Tours

11 reviewed

Soju is cheaper than water and makgeolli is served in a bowl, which explains a lot about a Seoul night out. The crawls below list which districts they cover, how many bars are included, what food comes with the drinks, and which finish in a noraebang instead of at a subway entrance.

Seoul: Pub Crawl

Seoul: Pub Crawl - What the Night Actually Feels Like: Social, Supervised, and Club-Focused

1.Seoul: Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 903 reviews · 4h 30m · from $25Top choice

A 4.5-hour Seoul pub crawl with guided entry to 4 venues, 4+ free shots, and a safe group for Itaewon or Hongdae nights.

“Thank you for this lovely way to celebrate and discover the amazing party vibes of Seoul. It was definitely a night to remember. There were People from all around the world sharing a unique evening and birthday celebration. Lucky Number 17 will guide us through the travel journey from now on. 🍀 I highly recommend this Crawl for everyone who loves to connect with the heart and soul of a city, it’s music, it’s people and all travellers around the globe. Heartiness greetings 💛🥨 Karin from m.ing.a”

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The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

The Seoul Pub Crawl [official] - Skip-the-Line Club Entry and Express Security: The Real Value

2.The Seoul Pub Crawl Official

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $21Highest rated

Seoul nightlife in four hours with VIP bar and club access in Hongdae and Itaewon, plus four free drinks and skip-the-line.

“good way to meet people if traveling alone. was able to meet people to go out with and have a good time despite not knowing anyone in seoul”

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Soju Tasting at Distillery – story of 3 pigs

Soju Tasting at Distillery - story of 3 pigs - Entering Samhae Soju in Mapo-gu, the working distillery feel

3.Soju Tasting at Distillery – story of 3 pigs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $43

Inside Samhae Soju in Seoul, you taste 7+ spirits with Joseon stories and 45%+ soju, hosted by Sam Lee.

“My partner and I did a Soju tasting with Sam. It was relaxed and very fun. The tasting explored a little bit of Korean history as well as soju making and we were able to try quite a few different varieties. By the end of the session, we learned a ton, had new soju favorites, and found a few new friends.”

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Busan: Pub Crawl with Friends

Busan: Pub Crawl with Friends - Price and Value: Why $22 Can Work (If You Plan to Go Out)

4.Busan: Pub Crawl with Friends

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 147 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $22

Busan pub crawl with an English guide, 4 bar stops, 4+ welcome shots, drink discounts, and a lively crowd in Gwangalli or Seomyeon.

“Had a great time, met some amazing people in our group and even some that joined our group who made it even more of a highlight. Good times at some cool local places, Ian was very attentive and took care of us. We will not forget this experience in Busan. It made my daughter and my trip even more memorable. Goodbye Busan…it’s been great! Love, from the Florida girls”

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Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute - Stop 1 and the opening hour: getting the group to click

5.Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $20Best value

Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute is a guided 3+ stop nightlife tour with free shots and entry in Hongdae or Itaewon, ending by 00:10.

“If you are looking for a fun time and want to explore the bar/club scene in HongDae with a large diverse group (many people firm different countries). This is the tour for you. Maddie and Ricky are the cool guides that always make sure you Read more”

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Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers are also welcome)

Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers are also welcome) - The Route: One Stop in Hongdae, Built for Maximum Night Energy

6.Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers are also welcome)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $40

A 2-hour Hongdae night of local Korean drinking games, snacks, and learning Somaek and Soju Bomb, guided by Taeseong. Non-drinkers welcome.

“Taesong is absolutely lovely. Super knowledgeable, happy to discuss and share his Korean culture. He gave us lots of insightful tips and advice regarding food, events, monuments, shopping, bars, clubs, tours… The games were super fun, sRead more”

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Seoul: Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome)

Seoul: Korean Drinking Games Night (non-drinkers welcome) - The $39 Value: What You Actually Get for Two Hours

The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

The Seoul Pub Crawl [official] - Skip-the-Line Club Entry and Express Security: The Real Value

8.The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

4-hour Seoul pub crawl through Hongdae and Itaewon with VIP skip-the-line club entry, 4 shots, and a crowd of 40 to 60.

“Had an absolutely unforgettable night with Seoul Top Crawl in Itaewon. The energy was electric from the very beginning and the entire experience was seamless, wild, and packed with good vibes. Massive credit to our hosts Alexis and Beryll—they were fun, welcoming, and genuinely made the night what it was. They kept the whole group engaged and smiling the entire time, always checking in and making sure everyone felt included. The bar lineup was great, each place had its own character, and the transitions were smooth. Loved the mix of icebreakers, drinking games, and spontaneous dancing that just made the whole crawl feel like one big global party. The people…”

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Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service - Price and value: what $84.84 buys you in real terms

9.Seoul: Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl with VIP Bottle Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $84

Premium Itaewon pub crawl with VIP bottle service, skip-the-line entry, unlimited drinks, and snacks in a small group.

“Adam and Yoojin are excellent hosts. No awkward moments or negative vibes. All of the venues, bottle service and hookah were top notch. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting their first experience in Itaewon.”

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Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli

Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli - Meeting point at Ahyeon-dong, Mapo-gu (and why location matters)

10.Learn and Make Your Very Own Craft Makgeolli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $70

Make your own makgeolli in Seoul, taste several blends, then take home about 1.2 liters to ferment yourself in a 2-hour class.

“Wonderful experience learning about the art of rice wine making. Joe was an incredible instructor who gave us hands on opportunity in the making of this age old product. We even made a batch to take home with us. Got to taste a wonderful flight of different blends as well. I really enjoyed the class!”

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Busan Pub Crawl

Busan Pub Crawl - Price and what $20 really covers in the night

11.Busan Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $20

A 4 to 5 hour Busan night out with a guide-led bar crawl, free entry and shots, plus a club stop to meet people fast.

“We started off the night with a couple drinks then we went to another bar which had an awesome show and food was wonderful. They've played all of my favorite songs and I had a blast! Definitely worth 20$ and the staff at every location was splendid.”

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