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Seoul Tour: Herbal Wellness & Vintage Treasures
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18 Ratings
Jegi Station Oriental Medicine Market
Discover Seoul’s Kyeongdong Market and wellness secrets with a private tour. Enjoy herbal foot baths, lotus leaf rice, and cultural insights.
Discover Seoul’s Kyeongdong Market and wellness secrets with a private tour. Enjoy herbal foot baths, lotus leaf rice, and cultural insights.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Seoul K-Medi Center - Immerse your feet in a warm Ginseng & Herb foot bath crafted to enhance your immunity. As you unwind, inhale the soothing, earthy scent of medicinal herbs. It’s an ideal way to invigorate your body before embarking on our walking journey.
- Gyeongdong Market - Explore a variety of Korean street food! We will not only…
- Seoul K-Medi Center - Immerse your feet in a warm Ginseng & Herb foot bath crafted to enhance your immunity. As you unwind, inhale the soothing, earthy scent of medicinal herbs. It’s an ideal way to invigorate your body before embarking on our walking journey.
- Gyeongdong Market - Explore a variety of Korean street food! We will not only observe but also indulge. Enjoy hot, freshly prepared street food and seasonal fruits, from savory bites to sweet delights!
- Dongmyo Flea Market - Search for unique treasures in Dongmyo’s vintage collections, where Seoul’s history meets modern hipster culture.
- Dongdaemun History & Culture Park - Conclude at a comprehensive street for Korean toys, children’s gifts, and entertaining souvenirs. The shops exclusively offer Korean souvenirs, Squid Game-style game props, and traditional Korean game items like dalgona candy kits, marbles, spinning tops, slap-match tiles, and other classic playground game sets, perfect for those seeking something familiar from Netflix without searching the entire city.
- Dongdaemun Market - A renowned late-night shopping destination, famous for wholesale fashion, street food, and its vibrant atmosphere.
- Naksan Park - A hilltop park providing panoramic city views, serene walking paths, and a glimpse of Seoul’s ancient city wall.
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) - DDP is a cultural hub in Dongdaemun, Seoul, linking design and culture through various exhibitions and events.
What's Included
- Admission fees
- Local Host (English)
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Admission fees
- Local Host (English)
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Explore a more intimate side of Seoul with this small-group half-day food and market tour, perfect for travelers eager to venture beyond the usual tourist paths.
Guided by a local expert who grew up in the area, you’ll gain an authentic perspective of Seoul.
Step 1: Unwind at a Traditional Herb Market
Begin your journey at a local herb market,…
Explore a more intimate side of Seoul with this small-group half-day food and market tour, perfect for travelers eager to venture beyond the usual tourist paths.
Guided by a local expert who grew up in the area, you’ll gain an authentic perspective of Seoul.
Step 1: Unwind at a Traditional Herb Market
Begin your journey at a local herb market, where you can indulge in a relaxing herbal foot bath and savor a nourishing lotus leaf rice meal crafted from seasonal ingredients.
Step 2: Dine Like a Local
Wander through Gyeongdong Market, one of Seoul’s oldest markets, and sample genuine Korean street food along with fresh local fruits.
Step 3: Explore Dongmyo Flea Market
Conclude your tour at Dongmyo Flea Market, celebrated for its distinctive ambiance, vintage treasures, and authentic local vibe.
By the tour’s end, you’ll have immersed yourself in Korean cuisine, wellness culture, and a side of Seoul that remains unseen by most visitors.
Location
Jegi Station Oriental Medicine Market
Meeting point: Subway Line 1, Jegi-dong Station, Exit 2 (At the bottom of the stairs)
Your guide will be holding a Yellow Tote Bag!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Fernandalh6621zr
Mar 25, 2026
Amazing tour and guide - Such great tour! Youla was a great guide and gave me a lot of insights about korean culture. The food is already paid, just like the foot bath. If you want to look for something specific in Dongmyo market, you can ask so they can at least show how to get there later (if you are in a bigger group).
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217tariqe
Mar 14, 2026
Delicious from start to finish - Highly recommend! Delicious food, a wonderful guide, and an eye-opening experience!
This incredible tour with Youla was the first thing we did during our trip to South Korea. Experiencing South Korean food with a local expert revealed how underrated it is globally in terms of flavour and range!
Not only did we sample lots of amazing local dishes from the market and surrounding area but learning about local food, customs, and even some history during our walk set us up for the rest of our vacation.
An essential tour when visiting Seoul!
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Peterra6154ib
Mar 6, 2026
A Unique Cultural Experience in Seoul - We had such a great experience with this tour in Seoul. Instead of the usual tourist attractions, the tour focused more on Korean culture and local places that you normally wouldn’t find on your own.
We visited a beautiful traditional tea house, explored a really interesting retro collection space filled with vintage items, and even had a relaxing Korean-style foot bath experience. Each place felt authentic and unique.
What we appreciated the most was how the guide explained the cultural background and stories behind each place. It made the experience much more meaningful than a typical city tour. It honestly felt like exploring the city with a local friend who loves sharing Korean culture.
If you want to experience a different side of Seoul beyond the typical tourist spots, we definitely recommend this tour. It was one of the most memorable experiences during our trip to Seoul.
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Sunshine59681560101
Mar 2, 2026
Perfect! Worth it - The tour was perfect even though we got a bit of rain Youla did great, explains everything in detail, we toured several markets and I could get amazing souvenirs, taste delicious food, drink traditional tea, ufff I recommend it, it is the best 👌👌👌
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Yvette
Feb 23, 2026
Fantastic Guide in Seoul - If you’re visiting Seoul and want an authentic food experience, I highly recommend booking a tour with Youla. She was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Korean food and culture.
What made the experience special is that it didn’t feel like a typical tour at all. It felt like exploring the city with a friend who knows all the best local spots. She took us to must-try places and explained not just what to eat, but why each dish matters culturally.
Everything was well organized, relaxed, and personalized. If you’re a foodie or just want a meaningful introduction to Seoul, this tour is 100% worth it.
Highly recommend!
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Simonhq1319iw
Feb 16, 2026
BEST FOOD TOUR EVER - From the very first seconds Youla takes you on a journey into the very heart of Korean history, passionately telling every little detail and anecdote as if you were there.
At the bend of a street, you then catch yourself feeling the agony as if you were.
But more than just a Youla guide, is really benevolent and warm, and does not conform to a conventional layout. You really discover local life, the real, far from tourist places. We were often the only strangers or almost so.
The food was really delicious! 😍 And I really enjoyed being able to discover typical Korean food that I did not know.
I did a lot of food tours in Asia and it's quite simple it was by far the best and most intoxicating! Thank you Youla! 🙏❤️
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Kellyjeeeunl
Feb 10, 2026
Excellent choice & Great experience!! - My friend recommended this package and I don't regret it at all. I had the most enjoyable time and there was a lot to see during this trip.
Guy!! when you come to Korea you need to go where the locals go. That is the real culture experience and this package had that all!!
The fee was reasonable including sightseeing, guided tour and Korean foods. The guide kindly explained everything whenever we are curious about things. She does know what she is doing!
We were a group of 6 people, which was really good number. not crowded and enough to cheer each other. We kind of became friends at the end.
Especially my partner was so happy to try all those different Korean foods and look around the local market.
At the end of the trip, we were very grateful for what we just experienced and said we would definitely come back to have an other trip with her.
I truly recommend to family or couples. It was not tiring at all it was all excitements!
Korea is beautiful!!
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_q5806pl
Feb 4, 2026
A Must-Do in Korea! Such a Fun Traditional Market Tour - The traditional market tour with Youla Guide was absolutely amazing. I was able to see a truly authentic Korean local market. We started by having a warm bowl of porridge on a cold day, which was perfect for satisfying our hunger. After that, we walked around the market, and our guide treated us to many delicious snacks, so we were never hungry at all 😊
The herbal medicine museum experience was very unique. We learned about the ingredients used in herbal medicine and the process of how it is made, and we even enjoyed a relaxing foot bath that soothed our tired feet.
I have a five-year-old son. There were so many cute toys throughout the tour, which made it easy to find souvenirs for him. In particular, the toy street had all kinds of toys, and I was even able to buy dog clothes at a very reasonable price.
It was a fun tour where you can truly experience, explore, and feel real Korean culture. I’ve already highly recommended it to my friends, and I would love to join again if I get the chance!
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Omkellyl
Feb 3, 2026
Small group & real Korean experience! - First of all, two thumbs up!! Everyone who still confused where to go in Seoul, this tour is the answer. This tour is small group with hand picked itinerary where the real locals enjoy.
I always would prefer high quality over quantity, the money I paid was worth every minutes of the time we had with her.
The CEO legitimately comes with us to guide all the way to the end make sure we are happy and satisfied. She had proper knowledge of places and foods, the selection of foods was amazing as well.
I strongly recommend to everyone this tour course. When I come back to Seoul as time soon, I will definitely tour with her again with other route.
Thank you again! I will see you again!!
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Llaworld
Feb 2, 2026
Best Day in Seoul - Had the best LOCAL day in Seoul!
Our guide, Youla, was knowledgeable about Korean history and culture, and she introduced us to Korean traditional medicine, local fruits, and unique Korean ingredients. She took us to a truly local restaurant we never would have found on our own. Exploring the markets was a fun way to experience everyday Seoul.
Dongmyo felt like stepping back in time I loved the atmosphere and the entire experience.
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