KOREA · SHOPPING TOURS
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Korea rewards booking ahead, and these 15 shopping tours go early. Each entry carries a price, a running time, and whichever detail usually settles the choice.
A small-group Seoul street food market tour with all food and drinks included, plus Korean drinking games and local market history.
“We LOVED this tour experience - the pace, dishes, personal touches and stories as well as history. There was ample cuisine selection and we really enjoyed our group too.”
A small-group Seoul market tour plus a hands-on home cooking class, where you make bibimbap and dakgalbi and finish with a hanjeongsik feast.
“Of all the things I booked for my daughter and I to do in Korea, this was by far my favorite!! It was a wonderful time spent walking through the local market and learning about traditional foods, followed by an engaging and entertaining cooking experience. The host is very informative, giving us tips and recommendations for the remainder of our vacation as well. Highly recommend!!”
Seoul night food tour at Gwangjang Market with a local guide: up to 10 tastings, drinks, and Korean drinking games. $73, 2 hours.
“excellent. good value for money and an entertaining guide. Thank you Jacob!”
Seoraksan trails, Nami Island photos, and Morning Calm lights in one no-shopping day from Seoul. AC car, expert guide, $95.
“Ruby was very kind and helpful throughout the trip!! Highly recommend :)”
Private Seoul DMZ tour with the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory, plus a suspension bridge choice, in air-conditioned comfort with no shopping.
“Alfonso was fantastic! He had so much knowledge and was a perfect addition to our group for the day. We had high Expectations for the day and he did not disappoint. We truly appreciate the experience!”
Small-group Seoul food tour with 8+ tastings, lunch, and stops near Namdaemun, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, and a tea-house finish.
“Jae was excellent. We had a wide variety of food, some good laughs and got to see parts of Seoul. He talked about the names of each dish and why they are called what they are.”
A small-group Seoul cooking class with a local market walk, hands-on Bibimbap and more, plus a Hanjeongsik feast with rice wine.
“Junghee (the tour host) was so welcoming, friendly, and funny. We got to experience a non touristy market we wouldn’t have gotten to otherwise. We had some samples at the market, went to her beautiful home, and started cooking! Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Food, conversation, company was great. 10/10 recommend!”
Night palaces, lantern temples, and a Gwangjang Market feast with Makgeolli, Jeon, and octopus. Seoul by vehicle and on foot.
“We got to see a lot of Seoul in only four hours! I really enjoyed the palace; it's beautiful! There was so much food too!”
Market stroll with Jomin, then cook 3 classic Korean dishes at a clean studio. Small group, cookbook, leftovers, lunch or dinner.
“Teacher Jomin provided all the tools & ingredients, and gave excellent instructions plus tons of information about Korean food culture. The classroom is professional and clean, and Jomin has a lovely warm personality. I'm so glad I took this class!”
Full-day Seoul tour with palaces, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong antiques, Namdaemun market, plus lunch and hotel pickup for $89.
“The palaces were closed for a holiday on the day I went, and I did not receive advance notice. That was disappointing. However, the substitutions were great (could have passed on the Ginseng Center).. Our guide, Miel, was fantastic! Enjoyed Bokshun Village and the food street! Seoul Tower was a bonus! Great overview of the city!”
5-hour Seoul night tour: Changyeonggung Palace lights, Gwangjang Market snacks, Cheonggyecheon stroll, Naksan Park views, pickup options.
“Lucy was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful with taking photos for myself & my mom.”
Snack in a Seoul market, hike the 600-year-old fortress wall on Inwangsan, then choose an easy lantern-lit dinner with vegan options.
“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”
Shop Mangwon Market with a small group, then cook bulgogi, gyeran-jjim, and kimbap in a cozy Seoul studio near Mangwon Station.
“I enjoyed shopping at the local market and learning to cook some delicious Korean staples. Very fun experience.”
Shop Mangwon Market with Jomin, then make four kimchi styles in a small class, eat together, and take the leftovers home.
“I really enjoyed this class. The meeting instructions were very clear and easy and then we had a really interesting walk through the market. Very informative. The class was very well organized and enjoyable.”
Seoul by night in 5.5 hours: Changgyeonggung Palace, Gwangjang Market street food, Naksan Park city-wall views, and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
“Had a blast on this tour with SHANA! Even in FREEZING 17 degrees we all enjoyed it overwhelmingly. Shana is so personable, organized, friendly and EXTREMELY knowledgeable! She provided so many tips and was lots of fun and enerRead more”
