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Picture this, a night out in Seoul hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Seoul.

Destination

Seoul, South Korea

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Korean, English

Included

• Private Guide
• 3 Bites
• 3 Drinks (non-alcoholic available)
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Jongno 5-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 8 216 Jongno-gu, Jongno - Seoul - Seoul to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Vibrant Hot Spots

   On this private tour, you’ll explore an area of the city known for its nightlife and lively atmosphere. Your local host will take you to 3 of their favorite places to grab a drink and unwind

4. Types of Drinks

   Enjoy a drink in each of the spots you’ll visit. Each of your drinks is typical of the local culture and can vary from alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and cocktails to non-alcoholic beverages, all depending on the city you visit and what the locals like to sip on

5. Delicious Bites

   Your local host has paired each drink with a bite typical of the city for a perfect match made in heaven and will explain why these pairings are some of the locals’ favorites

6. Highlights of the Area

   As you hop from hot spot to hot spot, your host will point out different highlights in Jung-Gu such as Gwangjang Market and Myeong-dong Street, giving you a perfect opportunity to get to know more of Seoul off the beaten path

7. Nightlife Recommendations

   Throughout your tour, your local host will point out and give you personalized recommendations of where to go and what to do at night in Seoul, that way you can enjoy a city like a local no matter the time of the day!

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jessica

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

18 March 2025

1

P. is a great tour guide. She is very friendly, humorous, professional and responsive to our requests. We had a lot of fun with her. Thank you for the lovely evening. :-)So much fun… :-)

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jason)

3 January 2025

What can I say except Book with Jason! He truly created a custom experience for me! Worth every penny and more. Hes a licensed tour guide with a fabulous sense for what will make for memorable experiences. Fluency in English made conversation fun and easy. Just fabulous, I will definitely book again!Fun and huge value for money!

Stephanie

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

2 January 2025

1

Sanghee was a great tour guide! We were able to try new foods and learn about the area around us. She catered to everyone’s food preferences and the tour was flexible when it came to trying other foods we saw along the tour. Great sense of humor too! Definitely recommend! Great tour guide and experience

Helen🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

19 December 2024

We were a bit disappointed to spend the entire tour in busy Gwangjang Market. We were expecting more variety. More variety would’ve been better.

Lukas🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

10 November 2024

1

The food tour was really worth it. Even tough, I have been on the food market before, I learned so many new dishes and stories behind it. Sanghee is a great guide with whom you can have great conversations and learn more about Seoul and South Korea. I gifted this to my girlfriend and would do this definitely again. Amazing food tour with Sanghee

Elise🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

21 October 2024

It was way too fast we did not take the time at all to eat , as soon we were sitting we were already living a place. We told our guide we were disappointed but it’s more than this, it feels we were scammed more than anything for the price we pay. English was so so as well and we did not learn at all from a local perspective. A disappointment and scam in my opinion Too fast, rushing, nothing locals

Claire🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

6 October 2024

Sanghee was a great tour guide around the local food markets and we tried a variety of different korean foods. she was knowledgable and fun to be with - i would definitely recommend. Food tour

Evangeline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

29 September 2024

1

She is very knowledgeable and funny We enjoyed the night .learned lot of korean cuisinePriscilla

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hailey)

9 September 2024

Hailey was a wonderful tour guide! She made recommendations on some food items, but allowed me to make my own choices. There were so many things to try, but she helped narrow down the list. I truly enjoyed everything I tried. I just wish I could eat more! I highly recommend Hailey and will definitely reach out to her the next time I'm in Seoul.Great tour and great guide!

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

8 August 2024

1

We absolutely enjoyed our time with Sanghee while in South Korea! The first night on the food tour was good vibes, the donut and sticky rice ball desserts were delicious. The next day she coordinated a tailored experience to what we wanted to do and within our schedule. Overall great time and would recommend! Adventures in Seoul

Glenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

24 July 2024

Ellen

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

19 June 2024

1

We are no strangers to great Korean food but Sanghee Priscilla led our group of 4 through Gwangjang Market and made the entire experience so fun and relaxed. We were so grateful for her recommendations and by the end of our time together, we all felt like we had made a new friend. She was really prompt in her communications beforehand and took my son’s nut allergy into careful consideration. 100% recommend any tour Sanghee Priscilla would give! Sanghee Priscilla is the best!

Anne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

30 April 2024

Nice discovery of the local street food with various explanation. We stop at different stands and can see how it is home made. Food is very good and Sanghee very nice and energic! Nice tour

Annette 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

28 April 2024

Last night I went with Sanghee on a street food tour. It was a exciting experience what I would not have dared to do on my own. She looked very well after me, we had various kinds of interesting food. I had a great time! Thank you

Emily🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

11 April 2024

Our food tour with Sanghee was a travel highlight OF MY LIFE. She knows her way around Gwangjang market like a pro, best seats, best tastes and she is a brilliant conversationalist, fascinating, engaging and sets a great pace. Our group of three, aged 65, 54 and 22 were equally enthralled throughout this culinary, cultural, social, political adventure - lots of tidbits about how Netflix has infiltrated the market and changed the fortunes of a lucky few while the rest just keep on loughing on. We got to eat Cho's handmade noodles and even watch her make them. And the kim chi dumplings OH MY GOD! This remains a busy place for locals too as well as a scattering of tourists. I ate some of the best food of my life and woke up thinking about the "drug bimbap" - the delicious seaweed wrapped warm rice treats that even Gordon Ramsay couldn't resist. We end the tour with a queue for the world famous twisted doughnuts that Bree Larson keens talking about and they don't disappoint. Best tour ever. And sochu in a chilled bar with Sanghee at the very end was icing on the cake. YUM YUM YUM. There's a very good reason why people keep exploring the town with Sanghee, she is a living treasure of wonderfulness. Bucket-list with truly wonderful Sanghee.

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

4 April 2024

Had a great time with Sanghee! I had good food and drinks at Gwangjang Market. She knew all the great spots it was a great experience. I wouldn’t have a good time without her!Awesome night

Johnny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

25 March 2024

Priscilla was an excellent guide through the market, and brought me to multiple stalls for bites and drinks. She was very helpful and gave me great advice for getting around Seoul and other places to visit while I was in town. Great Guide

Nina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

12 March 2024

We had a very lovely time during the tour! Shangee was an amazing guide, the food and drinks were great. She was also very helpful with any questions we had and told us many things about the city and the food. We would totally recommend the tour to taste koran food and have a wonderful time! Must Do

Jane

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

10 March 2024

Thank you Sanghee for a wonderful market tour and a delicious meal. You gave us lots of information and lots of great food to try. It was a terrific night. A great evening

Gerhard🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

17 February 2024

Die koreanische Küche unterscheidet sich gänzlich von der kontinentaleuropäischen Küche. Aber das macht sie nicht weniger geschmackvoll. Um in die Foodmarkets einzutauchen sollte ein Einheimischer an ihrer Seite stehen. Shanhee erklärte mir zuerst die koreanischen Essgewohnheiten, bevor wir dann bei den einzelnen Ständen die verschiedensten Snacks kosteten. Darunter möchte ich vor allem die Dumblings, die koreanischen Gnocci mit scharfer Sauce und die koreanischen Donuts hervorheben. Abgerundet wurde die Tour mit einem korenischen Milcheise (das beste gibt es aber in der DMZ!). Ich kann die Tour nur wärmstens empfehlen. Machen Sie die Tour unbedingt am Anfang Ihrer Reise! Korean cuisine is completely different from continental European cuisine. But that doesn't make it any less flavourful. To immerse yourself in the food markets, you should have a local by your side. Shanhee first explained the Korean eating habits to me before we tasted the various snacks at the individual stalls. I would particularly like to emphasise the dumblings, Korean gnocci with spicy sauce and Korean donuts.The tour was rounded off with a Korean milk ice cream (but the best is in the DMZ!). I can highly recommend the tour. Make sure you take the tour at the beginning of your trip!A must in Seoul

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

11 December 2023

Sanghee was an excellent guide, extremely personable and fun to hang out with. Directions for meeting got a bit complicated, but everything worked out. Thanks for introducing us to Seoul!We had a great time!

Sascha🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

12 August 2023

We had a funny evening with an open and interested Sanghee who made us discover all the delicious things on the market. An unforgettable experience to spend some hours with a local. We discussed a lot of things, about dishes, culture and much more.Great Street Food Tour

Alter🇮🇩 Indonesia

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

30 December 2022

Sanghee is the best local guide I ever have.. my family and friends really enjoyed our time during the tours.. She's very friendly, full of humor, kind and helpful in many ways.. I do really recommended her, and for sure will book her again if come to Korea next time.The best local guide

Unknown

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

28 October 2022

I don't know if Sanghee remembers, but we were two Canadian tourists this summer and we visited a very busy market. Sanghee is friendly and will tailor the tour not only to your tastes but also to your dietary restrictions. She makes the experience very comfortable, memorable and offers a very varied itinerary. She also knows so much abou different topics. You will have the opportunity to experience Seoul and Korean food outside of the tourist staples and you will be very satisfied. Also, always take the bottle of makgeolli! Two is even better.. Very late review

Alexander🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

24 September 2022

If you want to discover the unique korean streetfood in an amazing atmosphere, this tour is the right choice. It was our second tour with Sanghee and again she was an awesome guide with insights not only in the food but eating culture and korean culture aswell. Overall a great experience and we would recommend it to everyone who visits korea the first time.Street food adventure at night

Ann🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

10 September 2022

Priscilla was absolutely amazing! She has so much knowledge about Korea and she is so entertaining, funny and lively. You definitely won't regret booking with her. The food was super yummy too - an unforgettable experience overallBook This Tour NOW!!! You won't regret :)

Brett🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

16 August 2022

Sanghee was a great host for the Drinks & Bites in Seoul Tour. She was able to change up the itinerary on the fly when we determined that we had inadvertently visited one of the tour stops earlier in the day.Flexible planning

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

26 June 2022

I did an evening bites and drinks with Sanghee on a Saturday night. The food was delicious and she explained all the differences and how she eats it at home. Conversation is easy and we took a break for a bit and stumbled upon a little outdoor concert. It felt like a fun evening out with a long lost friend sharing stories of the Seoul of her youth and today. Thanks for the memorable evening! Stuffed and Happy in Seoul

Cynthia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Williams)

15 February 2020

We had a wonderful food tour with Williams! He’s friendly, very attentive to our needs and we sure had plenty of food to try, all’s so delicious! Thank you again Williams!

Colette🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

3 February 2020

Sanghee was such a warm and welcoming person. She greeted us with a kind smile and had great long conversations. We ate some delicious street food that we probably wouldn’t have found on our own. Such a fun time!Great way to explore Seoul through food!

Anthony

(About local Chantal)

10 January 2020

Gave a lot of information about the area. Great personality. Also helped fill in some cultural nuances that made it easier to properly communicate with locals. I highly recommend Chantal Very Informative

Kelly🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Williams)

8 January 2020

Williams was the perfect dinner host. We arrived hungry and left totally stuffed with delicious food. Despite the pouring rain, Williams was accomodating and a great conversationalist. We tried many foods and enjoyed everything we tried. Williams had great connections which meant we even got donuts after the store had shut! Recommend this experience to anyone to give you the confidence to hit the markets alone and have some delicious food!Knowledgeable and charismatic guide

Tamar🇺🇸 United States

(About local Williams)

4 January 2020

As I shoved excitedly through the passageways of the busy markets searching for the next taste of Seoul with Williams, I realize... I fell in love fast & hard with Korean food thanks to him! It was so exciting, fun & tasty. All my senses were provoked into anticipation of what next will delight my taste buds! When your job is your passion it’s not ‘work.’ Pride is taken in what is produced. As a client of Williams’ & a Travel Firm owner, this was evident to me by the high quality tour that he delivered. He went above and beyond. I noticed that in the beginning, he took the time to understand us and our personalities. From there, he gauged us and knew how to interact with us. Though it is a food tour, chemistry and conversation is an important element of sharing a meal as it enhances the experience. We conversed, laughed and got to know each other. Soon after, it felt like I was catching up with an old friend in Seoul! We were exhausted after flying for over 20hrs & my husband was still recovering from the flu and was on medication. This was taken into consideration when pacing our experience. Williams’ Food Tour Experience was our first & most impactful introduction to the Korean culture. He made me immediately fall in love with the Korean food & culture. Gamsahabnida (we learned this from him)! I look forward to sending you clients your way!Premium Taste of Seoul with Williams!

Arcelay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Williams)

3 December 2019

Williams was a great tour guide and host. We have 3 children (3, 6. & 12). He was very patient with all our bathroom breaks and stroller pushing, he even helped the kids out during our meals. Williams is very knowledgeable of the Korean culture and fluent in the language, he is also very well know not only by the vendors he took us to but by the others we passed, it seemed that the other vendors may have been jealous that he was not taking us to their spots( Williams is also a know local food blogger and personality here). The food we experienced on our customized and affordable tour was so good, he even allowed us to stop as we wished to learn about other foods we passed. You must go with him to the famous dumpling place that was featured on Netflix that lady can cook! We will without a doubt book him when we return and we highly recommend him as he is an absolute expert in Korean food and he know the Seoul food spots like the back of his hand!. He has traveled the world and has a lot of experience with food and cultures!Locals Experience

Janine🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Dario)

18 November 2019

My colleagues and I travelled up to Seoul several weeks back now and met up with Dario for the Night Market Food Tour. We all enjoyed seeing a different side of Seoul and tasting some of the food. Dario was excellent in his knowledge of the night markets and also walked us around Seoul pointing out highlights and other markets. Highly recommend!Great fun in Seoul with Dario

Cheryl🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Dario)

29 October 2019

Had a very enjoyable evening experiencing culture and street food in Seoul. Dario escorted us about the city on a walking tour, talking about the foods we were sampling, their ingredients, how they were prepared and their importance in Korean culture. This was our 3rd WithLocals tour, and would definitely recommend it.Korean Street Food tour - Seoul

Robert🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Chantal)

28 October 2019

My wife and I really enjoyed our food tour with Chantal. She was informative, friendly and relaxed which is just what we needed after a busy day around Seoul. Thanks!Friendly, helpful and chilled

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chantal)

9 October 2019

Chantal was very good - on time (we were 10 mins late), knew her stuff and gave us a good 15 mins over the advertised 2 hours. Thank you. Great street food eye opener

Ken🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

31 May 2025

We had a wonderful experience on this walking food tour in Seoul! Our guide, Sanghee Priscilla, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making the whole tour feel relaxed and engaging. We explored a variety of local street foods and even enjoyed a couple of sit-down spots, which gave a great mix of authentic tastes and atmospheres. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and I appreciated learning about the history and culture behind each dish. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a true taste of Seoul, guided by a passionate local expert!Great local experience

Warwick

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

27 May 2025

Sanghee Priscilla was very pleasant, funny and knowledgeable and had planned the tour well, based on what Nick wanted to do and see. She went out of her way to accommodate us and even found English breakfast tea bags for me as I couldn’t find them. She was so thoughtful in regards to my son’s limited capacity for walking. I could not have asked for a more pleasant person to guide us around her hometown Seoul. 11 out of 10 if possible.K pop tour

Martin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

23 May 2025

Sanghee is a natural guide. Full of energy and humour, eager to impart her knowledge and experience of her city, but thoughtfully tailored to our interests and pace. Her extensive overseas travel contributed to an instant rapport and a shared context for her explanations. Our tour with her was most enjoyable. A natural guide!

Edwin

(About local Jason)

14 May 2025

Jason is a one-of-a-kind private tour guide. I was on the lookout for a tour guide with three key qualities: great communication skills, a charming personality, and a wealth of knowledge. He was super responsive to my messages. He really listened to what I wanted to see or do in Seoul. He even made sure his tour itinerary was all about what I wanted to get out of it. With his perfect itinerary, he showed not only professionalism but also a friendly vibe during the tour. He was super easy to talk to, making me feel like I was hanging out with a long-time friend instead of being on a tour. Of course, he still kept his expertise as a tour guide. He’s got a youthful vibe, but he’s a tour guide extraordinaire! When I asked him a question, he would give me a super clear and concise answer. In other words, he’s a master of his craft! Wow, this was an amazing experience! I’ve never had a private tour guide in Seoul before, and he exceeded all my expectations. I’m so glad I had him as my guide. I’ll definitely have him again when I come back to Korea, whether it’s in Seoul or anywhere else in the country. I highly recommend him!A Rare Find Private Tour Guide

Jo-Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Julian)

3 May 2025

We very much enjoyed our tour through the Namdaemum market with Julian. Apart from his wealth of food knowledge, he also provided interesting commentary on broader aspects of Seoul culture and history. Plus, we understand he is about to release a cook book of local food recipes!Namdaemum Tour by well travelled foodie

Paul🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Camille)

2 May 2025

Camille est une guide tout à fait charmante et dynamique qui parle en effet très bien coréen et connaît quelques endroits sympas. Néanmoins au marché de Gwangjang, nous n’avons pas reçu de recommandations et avons plus ou moins décidé nous mêmes où manger. Ce n’est pas le but d’un tour de street food où on s’attend aux meilleures adresses, petits secrets et autres trouvailles.sympathique mais manque de connaissances

Olivia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Camille)

1 May 2025

Camille was wonderful. We had fantastic local eating experiences we would never have had without her. She was brilliantly informative and interesting.Perfect intro to Korean Food Culture

jeffrey

(About local Jason)

1 May 2025

Jason was a great tour guide! There were 5 of us and he made sure to pick us up at our hotel and have a very nice van available that fit us all. We previously gave him some ideas of what we would like to do, and he accommodated to them very well. He took lots of family pictures and videos for us dressed in hanboks at a palace. He also took us to a restaurant and a cafe away from the city with the best mountain view! My mother-in-law had lost her glasses on the bus the night before, so he took us to a glasses store where they were able to give her an eye exam for a new pair. It was very helpful having him with us because it would have been very difficult to speak with them since we didn't know Korean. He also helped us pick out the perfect pair as well as had them delivered to our hotel! He even checked back with us to let us know they had been delivered. We ate lunch and dinner with him at delicious restaurants and made sure there was something for all of us to eat (mother-in-law is a vegetarian) and he felt like part of our family. My kids are 14 and 17 so he made sure to do things that they were able to enjoy. He was a great tour guide, and I am glad to have chosen him!!Tour of Seoul!

Rohini🇮🇳 India

(About local Jason)

30 April 2025

This tour gave great insights on the food culture of Seoul and it was amazing. Jason took us to the most authentic cultural food stalls and each of them were amazing. We were so full by the end of the day and there was still so much mode to explore.infact my friend was a pure vegetarian so he also suggested great tasty Vegan/Veg food. We tried appetisers, mains and a variety of desserts. To top it he also took is for a local shopping tour around the area the the best shops with best deals. Overall it was an amazing experience. Thanks Jason for making it so memorable. If you are planning to book your tour, think no further as Jason is highly experienced and will meet your requirements/food choices. Amazing Experience

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

24 April 2025

1

If you're visiting Seoul and want more than just a typical tour, Sanghee is the guide you need! She’s not only super knowledgeable about the city, but also incredibly funny and warm—like catching up with a friend who knows all the hidden gems. We booked a foodie on day one and a city tour on day two , and it was hands-down one of the best experiences of our trip. Sanghee took us to places we’d never find on our own, from street food stalls to cozy local restaurants. She shared fun facts, local history, and even quirky stories that made everything so much more memorable. What really sets her apart is her energy and genuine love for Seoul—and food! If you’re a foodie or just want to explore the city with someone who feels like a local friend, don’t miss out on touring with Sanghee. Can’t recommend her enough!A warm welcome to Seoul!

Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sanghee Priscilla)

20 April 2025

1

Sanghee was an excellent host! She made us a tailored tour, taking us to some of the biggest sites of Seoul and showing us where to find the best, most authentic food! We started our few days in Seoul with Sanghee and it was the best way to introduce ourselves to the city. Thank you so much!

Johannes🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Jason)

19 April 2025

Jason is a top recommendation. We are a group of students and early professionals living in Seoul and booked with Jason to visit the DMZ. He knows the best spots in the DMZ and is able to put things into a broader contemporary context, not just focused on the past history. The best thing was that he was a true guide, selecting the best sights and skipping the waiting lines. He made sure to adjust to all of our needs, e.g., finding a bang-for-the-buck authentic Korean restaurant or also showing us the suspension bridge despite a detour. Really felt like taking a long-time friend with us.DMZ Trip