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Food Tours in Seoul
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All of these tours are one day tours around Seoul and will fit into almost any schedule. We are flexible with times for our private experiences. See our private tour and multi-day tours here: http://www.ongofood.com/private-tours/ The balance of the payment should be paid in Korean won. If you are visiting South Korea you can find great deals on Seoul accommodation. Booking a dining tour or a cooking class in Korea is one of the must do activities and a great experience you will never regret. See our reviews on tripadvisor to see what others are saying.
$35 USD
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)  Full tour (with BBQ Lunch) is $57 USD

KOREAN TASTE TOUR

This is a 2-hour lunch walking food tour that stops at 7 places. We’ll show you the real Korea as we seek out classic shops, street stalls, and restaurants while learning about the history and food culture of Korea. The tour starts with a cooking demonstration and tasting of Korean savory pancakes at O’ngo Culinary School. We then journey through the historic Jongno area to have a small bite at each place before dashing off to the next place. The full tour option includes a full-course Korean BBQ lunch (22 USD extra) This tour starts at 11am daily and 4pm daily (minimum 3 people. private options for less than 3).
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  • Although restaurants may change (depending on availability and guest allergies and dietary restrictions) the typical taste tour schedule is 1) Korean Pancake Demonstration and Tasting at O’ngo Culinary School 2) kimbap and traditional market tour 3)Korean Rice Cake 4) Fried Pork Dumplings 5) Silkworm Larva or Fried Fish Cake 6) Korean BBQ with a variety of Korean side dishes and fresh greens for wrapping. Tour with barbecue lunch is 57 USD.
  • The tour starts from O’ngo Culinary School
  • Discounts for kids (under 12), and groups over 8. Kids under 5 eat free.
  • If there are only 2 people on the tour there is a 15,000 won surcharge added per person.
  • Do the Mini Korean Taste Tour (focused on street foods) without the Korean barbecue stop for only $35 USD a person.
  • Private Tours and we might be able to adjust the start times if you are coming in late to Seoul.
  • Want something more private? Take our private Korean Taste Tour for $100 USD a person (minimum 2 people). Hotel pickup is included. We close reservations to other groups so it will be just you and your friends.
  • Here is what some guests are saying about our tours: “well worth it”, “Fantastic”, “The ultimate Korean cultural experience” Read more at tripadvisor
$80
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)

KOREAN NIGHT DINING TOUR

Our Night Dining Tour gets you feeling like a local as you’ll visit famous restaurants that specialize in Korean barbecue, rice beer, and we’ll visit the famous, traditional Kwangjang market which is famous for their crispy mung bean pancakes. Our fun and knowledgable guides will give you insights into Korean culture and teach you eating and drinking customs and even teach you fun Korean phrases and drinking games. It is a night of great food, friends, and drinks you’ll never forget. This walking tour will take you to 4 different places with different food and alcohol at each stop. This tour starts at 6pm and lasts for 3 1/2 hours. There are non-alcohol options and the restaurants are kid friendly.
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  • Although restaurants may change (depending on availability and guest allergies and dietary restrictions) the typical night dining tour goes to 1) A local Korean barbecue house 2) A Korean spicy rice cake house 3) A Korean Rice Wine Restaurant 4) A traditional Korean Market
  • In winter and rainy weather we take transport to limit walking outside.
  • Tour Starts from O’ngo Culinary School.
  • If there are only 2 people on the tour there is a $15 USD surcharge added per person.
  • There are discounted rates for the no-alcohol option, kids, and groups (more than 8). Kids under 5 eat free!
  • Don’t have a big appetite? Opt for the Mini Night Dining Tour to visit 3 places with alcohol for only $70 USD a person. This lasts 3 hours, there is less walking. This tour option is great for big groups.
  • Private Tours and we might be able to adjust the start times if you are coming in late to Seoul.
  • Want something more private? Take our private night dining tour for $150 USD a person (minimum 2 people). Hotel pickup is included. We close reservations to other groups so it will be just you and your friends.
  • Here are some videos from our guests on our night tours.
  • Here is what our guests are saying: “Money well spent!”, “Are you a foodie? Curious about Korean food and culture? Book this tour!”, “We came.We saw.We ate our faces off!” “Great Local Tastes” “Great taste of Korean cuisine” “A Great Tour with Great Food” Read more reviews on tripadvisor.
$100
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 3 people)

TOP-GRADE KOREAN BEEF DINNER AND TRADITIONAL MARKET TOUR

This is a 3-hour dinner food tour that that will take you to visit a traditional Korean food market that looks like it has been frozen in time. You’ll see an exciting traditional medicine market with an area focused on just ginseng. Afterwards, we’ll head to the into the exciting and traditional meat market where you’ll see top quality beef being fabricated. After the tour, we’ll pick out top grade A++ Hanwoo beef (that some say is more flavorful than kobe beef) and then we’ll barbecue this at a restaurant in the market. We’ll enjoy lots of barbecue beef with Korean alcohol and beer. After dinner, our guide will take you to Dongdaemun market so you can shop for fashionable clothes on your own.

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  • Itinerary: Start at O’ngo Culinary School at 5pm. Travel by Subway to the traditional market. Travel to Beef market to tour the market. We’ll then meet a local butcher and pick out top grade Korean beef and then have a full course meal.
  • The tour starts from O’ngo Culinary School
  • Discounts for kids, and groups over 8. Kids under 5 eat free.
  • There is a minimum 3 person for this tour. If there are less than 3, you’ll still be charged for 3 people.
  • Private Tours are available and we might be able to adjust the start times if you are coming in late to Seoul.
  • Here is what some guests are saying about our tours: “well worth it”, “Fantastic”, “The ultimate Korean cultural experience” Read more at tripadvisor
$120
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)

GANGNAM-STYLE FOOD TOUR

Due to popular demand, we’ve started a Gangnam-area tour. We’ll start at a Korean BBQ house famous for charcoal grills and marinated meats. From there we’ll go to a shop famous for rice wine and try savory pan-fried delicacies. We’ll then try some Korean fried chicken. Finally, we’ll go to a noraebang (Korean singing room) so you can sing and dance with your new friends.
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  • Although restaurants may change (depending on availability and guest allergies and dietary restrictions) the typical night dining tour goes to 1) A local Korean barbecue house 2)  A Korean Rice Wine Restaurant with noodles and savory pancakes 3) Korean Fried Chicken House with Beer 4) Then we’ll go to a private Korean Singing Room to sing songs like Gangnam Style!
  • This tour starts at 6pm and lasts about 4 hours. Tour starts from Samseong Station Exit 6.
  • Want something more private? Take our private Gangnam dining tour for $175 USD a person (minimum 2 people). Hotel pickup is included. We close reservations to other groups so it will be just you and your friends.
  • Here is what the USA Today says about our tours:They’ve hooked up with Daniel Gray of O’ngo Food Tours for a whirlwind evening at a trio of Gangnam restaurants. It begins at Seoyeon, a six-table noodle shop famous for its handmade pork dumplings. Next stop is Bon Barbecue, where tables have grills and individual exhaust fans. Then it’s on to a Kkanbu Chicken for Korean fried chicken, though this KFC — extra crispy outside and super-moist inside — bears little resemblance to KFC franchise fare.They wash down the food with Korean beer, soju (a distilled vodka-like rice drink) andmakgeolli, or “farmer’s liquor.” Like many a night out in Seoul, it ends at a noraebang, a private karaoke room. -Read the entire article here
$90
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)

KOREAN FISH MARKET TOUR

Here you’ll see the everyday life at the largest wholesale and commercial fish market in Seoul. After the tour, we’ll get to pick out our lunch from the tanks and have it prepared for us. Please wear comfortable clothes. Sandals and open toed shoes are not recommended. This tour starts at 10am and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 5pm and lasts about 2 1/2 hours.
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  • Although restaurants may change (depending on availability and guest allergies and dietary restrictions) the typical fish market tour starts with a walk around Noryangjin area and then go to a local vegetable market. We’ll tour the fish market and then pick out fresh seafood for our lunch. Lunch is usually: Rockfish sashimi, live octopus, grilled fish, fish stew, and rice. We wash this all down with beer, tea or soju.
  • Tours start at 10am from Noryangjin Station (Line 1) Exit 1 on Monday and Wednesdays and by appointment on other days and times.
  • No fish market tours available in June, July, and August.
  • Do the tour without food for only $40 USD a person (minimum 2 people).
  • Want something more private? Take our private fish market tour for 150,000 won a person (minimum 2 people). Hotel pickup is included. We close reservations to other groups so it will be just you and your friends.
$300
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)

ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR

Explore culinary Seoul with Daniel Gray, one of Korea’s top restaurant critics, consultant and power blogger. His blog, Seoul Eats has been a resource for travelers and expats to Korea for many years.  He’ll take you on a foodie adventure around Seoul where you’ll explore markets, hidden-away restaurants, tent restaurants and real mom and pop shops as you eat and drink the day away. He’ll take you to his favorite hidden away places. This is a 8-hour tour.
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  • The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and your food guide will take you to traditional markets, hip neighborhoods, cafes, bars and more. You’ll snack, eat, drink, and party all day with Seoul’s top foodie. Typical places he takes people are: a Korean fish market, street food, Korean beef market where you’ll pick out top grade Hanwoo Korean beef, an oriental medicine market, coffee at Seoul’s best cafe, Dan’s favorite fried chicken place, and your guide’s favorite rice wine house.
  • This is a food tour that will take you on different districts of Seoul. There are cultural jaunts like to Korean villages, shopping areas, and parks. Let your guide know what you are into and he’ll customize the tour for you.
  • Each tour is customized by your guide so let him know what you are looking to eat. Extra costs may be incurred based on your requests.
  • Here is what people are saying about O’ngo’s Ultimate Food Tours: “Best Tour guide in South Korea”, “Ladies Night Out With Dan”, “10 hour layover in Seoul made memorable”, “Daniel is great”, “Help recreate our own Bizarre foods day and more”
$350
(up to 3 people. Extra charge for additional people.)
all inclusive

PRIVATE SEOUL CITY FOOD AND CULTURE TOUR (DAY OR NIGHT TIMES AVAILABLE)

Our private tours show you all the great sights of Seoul and enjoy a great lunch. We’ll visit local markets, see hip neighborhoods, visit traditional neighborhoods, temples, palaces, galleries, famous architecture and with a delicious lunch. This tour is customizable so let us know what you are interested in and we’ll customize it for you.
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  • Our city tours start from your hotel and we’ll visit several different areas of Seoul. A typical tour will start with a visit to a traditional market, a famous Korean temple, a Korean traditional house village, art galleries and a visit to young art district.
  • Our tours are customizable so you can make requests and we can adjust the tour on the fly.
  • Times are very flexible. Tours have been done as early as 5am to as late as 10pm.
  • Tours last 5-6 hours and includes all transport, admissions, lunch and snacks on the way (we like to try street foods). Coffee or Tea is not included. For people more than 3 there is a charge of $50 USD per person to cover lunch, transport and admissions.
  • Extra charges may be added depending on customer requests and for over-time charges  ($25 USD an hour extra for over 8 hours).
  • Private car service is available as well as airport pickup and drop-off for an extra cost.
  • Here is what people are saying about our private city tours: “Fabulous time w/ O’ngo Food Tours”, “10 hour layover in Seoul made memorable”, “Great Fun”, “Great family outing!”,
$350
USD per person
all inclusive
(minimum 2 people)

BIZARRE FOODS KOREA TOUR

This tour takes you on all the great spots seen in the popular tv show, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. You might even recognize Daniel Gray, who was featured on the Korea episode. On this full-day tour our driver/guide will come pick you up from your hotel in Seoul and you’ll travel to the southern countryside of Korea to visit a Artisan O’nngi Factory where you’ll see the clay kimchi pots made in the traditional way. Then we’ll visit a Gochujang and Chili Paste Farm to see the products and then have a gourmet lunch made from artisanal soy sauces, bean pastes, and tofu. We’ll tour the countryside and take a walk up a small mountain and then spend the afternoon relaxing at a charcoal barbecue sauna where we’ll sweat the stress away and then eat delicious pork barbecue and ribs outside. It’s one of the most unique experiences you can have in Korea.
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All tours include food, drinks, and a guide. Tours are led by English, Spanish, or Japanese Speaking Guides. Tours are run daily. Minimum 2 people per tour. Private tours and couple tours are available. Restaurants may differ from tour to tour. Children’s rates available – please e-mail to inquire. All costs include 10% Korean tax (VAT). Please call at +82-2-3446-1607 or email at [email protected] to make reservations. After making the deposit, the balance should be paid in Korean won.

 

 

 

 

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