Let's take a locals' look at Seoul on this walking tour of Gwangjang Market and Mangwon market.
Start with Gwangjang Market, Seoul's oldest covered market. They are famous for mung bean pancake and seaweed roll.
After the food, walk along Cheonggyecheon stream where locals love to hang out and relax.
Take the subway to the second market, Mangwon market. The market is famous for sweet chicken.
These are the most popular food markets in Seoul, the best places to try the local food!
Jongno 5-ga (종로 5가) subway station (line 1), Exit8 (in front of the police station)
Seoul's oldest covered market.
The market was featured in Nexflix show, 'Street Food'.
You can choose whatever you want to eat. I'll show you some of my favorites!
They are famous for mung bean pancake and drug gimbab (seaweed roll).
Cheonggyecheon stream is the place where locals love to hang out and relax.
One of the main gates in Hanyangdoseong fortress in the Joseon Dynasty
Move to the second market by subway
The market is famous for sweet chicken.
Many local people visit there for a grocery shopping. It is 215-meter long
You can choose spend more in the area or go to Hongdae.
In Mangwon, there are cafes and Han river park nearby.
To Hongdae area, we take a bus
If you want to visit Hongdae area, we visit there. Otherwise we spend more in Mangwon market.
Mangwon (망원) subway station (line 6)
Guide fee
Hotel pick-up
Food and Beverage
Transportation fee
Own travel insurance
Any personal expenses
* Please send me a message before booking, if the date is longer than 1 month before.
* I can work any day unless I have another tour.
* I don't offer a driving service. If you rent a car and driver, I will accompany you in the vehicle. If you drive by yourself I will NOT accompany you.
* The food is not inclusive
* One group is up to 7people
* The schedule is subject to change
* I’m not responsible for any loss, injury, accident or/and damage to persons or/and property incurred during the tour.
Lee was a wonderful companion. She explained the history of Seoul and Korea beautifully as we looked around Namsangol Hanok Village. We then went to Namdaemun Market where Lee showed me all the best places to shop and let me see some of those hidden gems like Hair tail Alley and the alley where they sell Knife cut noodles. Lee even took me to a glass shop where I used my prescription to buy reading glasses for a fraction of the price I would pay back home, and it took them only 30 minutes to make. Amazing! I tried hotteok and the most divine dumplings for the first time. We saw Namdaemun Gate and finished the day at Myeongdong Street for some KBeauty purchases. Lee taught me Korean phrases and words I could use and gave me a highly prized sheet of these new words and sayings at the end of the tour. Lee even sent an overview of the day on What’s App. She went beyond the expected and was delightful company. Best day ever in Korea! I cannot thank you enough Lee for everything!
Thank you very much for the great review. I highly appreciate it. It was so much fun being your compay, and I'm very glad you enjoyed it as much as I did! I hope they like the gifts you bought and the phases will be helpful on the trip. Thank you for the great day again. Enjoy your stay in Korea! :-)
Our family very much enjoyed our 5 hour tour with Lee. She had many interesting facts and stories to share and perfectly filled our five hours with interesting stops. Lee had a few surprises for us along the way, keeping us entertained in unexpected ways. I would highly recommend Lee for your tours!
Hi, thank you so much for coming to the tour. It was very nice to meet you and your family. I had really good time, and I am very glad you liked it too. Hope you can come back to Seoul in the future again! :-)
this was the 2nd day with Lee. I was really happy that I booked her for 2 days. We started with a small palace and then went to hike .. we were lucky that there were very few people and she knows every inch of these mountains as she is a hike addict .. it was the perfect day, fall colors on the leaves and warm weather for the time .. during the hike, I learned so much about the history and also, Lee's respect for Koreas culture and people .. I felt enriched by the places and stories and of course Lee knows the right places to eat. Again thank you, my second day passed equaly quick but was different all together .. See you very soon Lee and 'tschangmal kamsamnida!' Matti
Thank you so much for coming to the tour. It was fun to hike with you, and I really appreciate your kindness. :-) Have a nice travel in Korea.
I'm happy to write about the experience I had with Lee. We met at the exact time and had a charming introduction to each other. - Lee led me to all the places that were planned and adapted to my needs when I wanted either more background info or less .. the day passed in an instant and I felt enriched by her knowledge and her charm. Thank you Lee, will definitely be back and book more tours with you! Matti
It was really nice to meet you. Mattie. I am gald you enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for coming to my tour. I hope to meet you someday again! :-)