Seoul Vegan & Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food Tour (11 Tastings)
Description
Enjoy authentic Korean market food with no meat, fish, egg, dairy, or honey—perfect for vegans and vegetarians. You’ll taste at least 11 different dishes and drinks, and everything is included in the price. Book now to secure your spot! I created this tour for my vegetarian family visiting from abroad, who struggled to figure out what they could safely eat in Seoul’s markets. I spent over a month in Gwangjang Market before my family came, checking ingredients and talking with each cook until I mapped a route for vegetarians. Since guiding my family, I kept researching and fine-tuning the route. Every stop is now fully plant-based, so both vegetarians and vegans can join with confidence. I handle all ordering and translation, so you can simply enjoy the food and stories. Important note: Gwangjang is a busy working market; some cross-contact or cross-contamination may occur, and the tour is not suitable for strict gluten-free diets or food allergies.
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Itinerary
Over two hours we weave through vibrant alleys, sampling hand-steamed vegetable mandu, chewy tteokbokki, crispy mung-bean pancakes, a refreshing shot of vegan-verified soju, plus a surprising sweet treat—and many more hidden plant-based gems. Along the way, hear insider stories of market culture, royal-court recipes and local dining etiquette as you taste your way like a true Seoulite.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies
- Not recommended for travelers with gluten intolerance
Reviews(76)
The Vegan and Vegetarian Gwangjang Market Food tour was such a great experience. Informative, friendly, and full of delicious food. Please come to the tour hungry, otherwise you might not be able to finish it all. Thank you to our knowledgeable guide Jungho for a wonderful time!
Jungho was a great guide! There were so many foods and drinks to try that I left full and happy!
Hello Amanda! Thank you so much for leaving a wonderful review. I'm happy to hear that you had a great time and left full and happy! I hope you have a great rest of your time and make lots of amazing memories. Thank you again!!
Jungho was an amazing guide who tailored an amazing experience inside Gwangjang market. The food was delicious and he explained and catered the experience great for us.
Hello Radhir! Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review! It was a real pleasure having you on the tour. I truly enjoyed our time together, and your great questions made the experience even more fun and engaging for me as well. I hope you make lots of amazing memories during the rest of your stay in Korea. Thanks again!
Great vegan food tour at Gwangjong market! Fantastic tour guide who was highly personable and a great communicator before and after the tour. Loved the food and stories about Korean culture. Don’t miss this tour!
Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for leaving such a great review! It was truly a pleasure having you on the tour. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and stories about Korean culture. I hope you have a fantastic time and making amazing memories during the rest of your time in Korea! Thank you again for being such a great guest.
This was the BEST tour!! Jungho was so friendly and easy to talk to and we got to try so much food at the market. Highly recommend this tour!!
Hello Roshni! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it! It was such a pleasure having you. I was impressed by how much you know about Korean culture. It made the experience even more fun for me as well. I hope you have a great time during the rest of your stay here! Thanks again!
The guide was very welcoming and nice. He really tried to make sure that we get a taste of all the vegan options the Korean cuisine had to offer. We were left very pleased and full!
Hello! Thank you very much for your great review! I’m glad that you enjoyed it and left full! It was such a pleasure having you on the tour. Thanks again for joining and I hope you had a great time during the rest of our stay!
The guide was very welcoming and nice. He really tried to make sure that we get a taste of all the vegan options the Korean cuisine had to offer. We were left very pleased and full!
Hello Evangelos! It was such a pleasure having you both on the tour. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. I hope you made a lot of great memories during the rest of your stay here. Thanks again!!
Amazing host and was very friendly
Hello Prithvi! It was such a pleasure having you all on the tour. Thank you for your review! I hope you have a great rest of your time in Korea!!
The vegan food tour was a great experience! Jungho is extremely thorough in his preparation and ensuring all the food is vegan. He also did an excellent job explaining each item and how it ties in with Korean culture. The food itself was very tasty and there was so much of it as well as a great variety of dishes. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Seoul!
Hi Eshal! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I also had an amazing time having you on the tour. It was so fascinating hearing about your travel experiences from around the world. The other guests and I truly enjoyed listening to your stories, and it made our night together so much more special. I'm so glad you loved the food and our history too. I hope you have an amazing rest of your time in Korea and make lots of happy memories here. Thanks again!
In Seoul I could never think we could have such a good and yummy vegan experience. One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend. Great for kids too.
Hi Akhil! Thank you so much for the amazing review! I had such a wonderful evening with you and your lovely family. It truly makes me so happy to hear that our time together was one of the highlights of your trip to Seoul! I hope you all have a fantastic rest of your vacation and make many more happy memories together. Take care and safe travels!
