Top 6 Dinner Experiences in South Korea

1.Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Our pick

Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide near Dongdaemun Station, then walk about 2 kilometers through Naksan Park, Hyehwa, and sections of the old Seoul Fortress Wall. Stop at a hillside café for a drink and sunset views before ending with Korean barbecue, kimchi pork, fried chicken, or another selected meal.

“My family and I had a great time with Alex. He was really funny and engaging. The hike pace was good given how hot and humid it was. The cafe at the top had great views and even turned up in a kdrama I was watching! Last, the traditional dinner was very tasty and plentiful. The makgeolli was really good too!”

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2.Baseball Game Ticket with Dinner/Beer with the host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $77Top rated

Meet host Jin, or another assigned host, near Sports Complex Station for a Korean meal before heading to Jamsil. From April to November, you attend a baseball game. From December to April, the experience may feature basketball instead. Your host supplies admission, explains local game customs, and helps you find your seats.

“Booked this game last minute was hoping for the best. I had a great time Alex was very knowledgeable and helpful during the game”

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3.Busan Seafood Tour : Jagalchi market Seafood Tour & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $15Best value

Meet in Nampo-dong for a guided walk through the dried-fish wholesale market and Jagalchi Market. With a host such as Suyang Chang, you can handle unfamiliar seafood, choose dinner ingredients, and watch them become sashimi, scallops, shrimp, grilled fish, and clam soup. The group is usually small, but seafood costs extra.

“We were hosted by Suyang Chang and enjoyed an interesting tour of Korean seafood market followed by a seafood feast cooked by Suyang. Seafood market is huge with a stunning view of harbour on the top. Seafood dinner is delicious Read more”

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4.Full Day- Essential Seoul City Tour & Gourmet Tour(including Lunch and Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $299

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide such as Bergen, Shawn, Tony, or Kimsoo, traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Seoul hotel. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Insadong, Gwangjang Market, and more, with ginseng chicken soup, traditional tea, snacks, street food, and makgeolli included.

“John is a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide who has made our one-day visit in Seoul very enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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5.Noryangjin Fish Market Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $116

Meet guide Lee or another English-speaking guide at Noryangjin Station, then explore Seoul’s huge fish market and choose seasonal seafood for a restaurant dinner. This two-hour small-group experience serves up Korean seafood culture, cooking, and local dining for up to nine people. Crab and lobster are not included.

“It was really educational and tasty visit at the Fish Market. Our guide Lee was very helpful and friendly. We have learnt very much about korean seafood and much more about Korea and Koreans. Lee has introduced us also into korean lifestyle and language. Gamsahamnida Lee!”

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6.Wine & Korean BBQ, Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet your English- or Korean-speaking guide at Sinchon Station Exit 6, take a short walk through the neighborhood, then enjoy Korean-style meat dishes paired with wine. You’ll learn basic wine tasting, Korean drinking manners, and food-pairing tips during a 150-minute private-group dinner. Taser may host, depending on availability.

“This was such a nice experience! I booked it as a surprise for my mum who is visiting me in Korea. I thought we might need some conversation with others by this point in the trip… I can’t recommend this enough. There was only us and one other person on our tour. Taser was a very good host who knew a lot about the area, Sinchon and about wine. But he was also very thoughtful, and interesting and great to talk to. As was the other guest on the tour which made for a great few hours enjoying lovely food and wine, and great company. It really was something different…”

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