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Vegan Korean Feast: Gwangjang Market Tour
5.0
31 Ratings
Jongno 5-ga Station
Discover Seoul’s Gwangjang Market with a vegan twist. Savor 11+ plant-based Korean classics on a guided tour. Book your culinary adventure today.
Discover Seoul’s Gwangjang Market with a vegan twist. Savor 11+ plant-based Korean classics on a guided tour. Book your culinary adventure today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gwangjang Market - Spend over two hours exploring lively alleys, indulging in hand-steamed vegetable mandu, chewy tteokbokki, crispy mung-bean pancakes, a refreshing shot of vegan-certified soju, and a delightful sweet surprise—along with numerous other hidden plant-based treasures. Throughout the journey, enjoy insider tales of market culture,…
- Gwangjang Market - Spend over two hours exploring lively alleys, indulging in hand-steamed vegetable mandu, chewy tteokbokki, crispy mung-bean pancakes, a refreshing shot of vegan-certified soju, and a delightful sweet surprise—along with numerous other hidden plant-based treasures. Throughout the journey, enjoy insider tales of market culture, royal-court recipes, and local dining customs, experiencing the flavors like a genuine Seoulite.
What's Included
- All Food & Drinks Included (11+ Authentic Plant-Based Tastings)
- Bottled Water Provided
- Dine Worry-Free (No meat, fish, egg or dairy)
- Small Group Experience (Max 9 guests)
- Fluent English-Speaking Local Guide
- All Food & Drinks Included (11+ Authentic Plant-Based Tastings)
- Bottled Water Provided
- Dine Worry-Free (No meat, fish, egg or dairy)
- Small Group Experience (Max 9 guests)
- Fluent English-Speaking Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience genuine Korean market cuisine without meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey—ideal for vegans and vegetarians.
Savor at least 11 different dishes and beverages, all included in the price.
Limited to 9 guests per tour. Reserve your spot today!
This tour was designed for a vegetarian family visiting from overseas, who found it challenging to identify…
Experience genuine Korean market cuisine without meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey—ideal for vegans and vegetarians.
Savor at least 11 different dishes and beverages, all included in the price.
Limited to 9 guests per tour. Reserve your spot today!
This tour was designed for a vegetarian family visiting from overseas, who found it challenging to identify safe food options in Seoul’s markets. Over a month was spent in Gwangjang Market before their arrival, verifying ingredients and conversing with each vendor to create a vegetarian-friendly route.
Following the family visit, ongoing research and adjustments have been made to the route. Every stop is now entirely plant-based, allowing both vegetarians and vegans to participate with assurance. All ordering and translation are managed, so guests can simply enjoy the cuisine and stories.
Please note: Gwangjang is a bustling working market; some cross-contact may occur, and the tour is not suitable for strict gluten-free diets or severe food allergies.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies
- Not recommended for travelers with gluten intolerance
Location
Jongno 5-ga Station
Jongno 5-ga Station, exit 8 (outside)
Your guide will wear an official license in a black holder. Due to heavy traffic in this area, we recommend taking the subway. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time.
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
5.0
(31 Ratings)
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Shilta_s
Jan 27, 2026
Incredible Tour with Jungho! - As a novice to Korean cuisine, we knew this would be the perfect way to explore the culinary explosion of flavors and textures that Korean dishes offer. Jungho was an exceptional host with his concise and prompt communication prior to the tour, his explanation on the preparation of dishes we tasted, and providing historical knowledge as we made our way through the market. The selection of food that Jungho presented to us was a perfect balance ensuring we were able to enjoy our evening. Above all, Jungho is extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and so much fun to be around. We are so happy with our experience and hope others are able to share the joy!
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Mindy_f
Jan 3, 2026
Jungho Vegan Market Tour- A Must Have Experience - Jongho’s vegan tour is a fantastic necessity when visiting Korea! His pace, knowledge, and preparation could not have been better. Having had great difficulty finding vegan options here in Seoul, I had sadly resigned myself to missing out on Korean food experiences. Thanks to Jungho, this was no longer true!
He knew just how long to stop at each part of the tour to allow relaxed eating and not feeling too full early on the tour, always checking in regarding taste, quantity, and likes/ dislikes. At each stop, Jungho not only explained ingredients and how food is prepared, including modifications for vegan diet (and why this is difficult with Korean cuisine), he also provided a wealth of understanding, symbolism, and historical culinary information. (If you don’t already know which season brings out the most pancakes begin eaten here, Jungho will quiz you and, like a skilled teacher, explain the answer!)
Due to his extensive preparation prior to the tour, Jungho ensured that each tasting went smoothly, even with last minute changes based on tourist preferences. His connections with every vendor resulted in seamless changes and the ability to taste Korean cuisine in a way that would have been impossible to navigate alone.
If not for Jungho’s expertise, I would have left Korea without having experienced Korean food like this. As the highlight of my entire Korean visit, this is an experience I am fortunate to have had and can’t wait to let others know about also! Thank you Jungho!!
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U3666erlaureng
Jan 2, 2026
Fantastic, delicious tour! - Phenomenal experience with lots of food and great anecdotes about Korean culture and cuisine. This is unlike any other vegan food tour I have been on - very high quality and worth your time. Thank you Jungho!
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N4717tcrichardl
Dec 23, 2025
Definitely Recommended - Jungho was an amazing host. As I have friends who are vegetarian/vegan, navigating the street markets in Korea could be a challenging task, and this tour was perfect. We got to try several different types of Korean food, including mayak gimbap, tteokbokki, bibimbap, and even tried soju, rice wine, and 2 desserts. Jungho was not kidding when he told us to come hungry. This experience definitely exceeded my expectations, and if you're debating whether or not to go, do it; you won't regret it. He even gave us a souvenir bag filled with a couple of vegan snacks. Thanks again for an amazing tour!
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853sarinah
Dec 17, 2025
Fun and tasty evening in Seoul! - The tour with Jungho was a blast! We had the best time with him and the group tasting and trying delicious foods and drinks. He even invited us to a special kind of rice wine 🍶We highly recommend the tour and there was more than enough food for everyone. Thanks so much for the fun evening!
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Danielba7623bn
Dec 12, 2025
Highly recommend - Had a great time during the tour. Jungho was very knowledgeable and the tour was well organized. The food was varied, tasty, and there was more than enough, so going hungry is not an issue (quite the opposite actually).
Overall, I'd highly recommended this tour for vegans (and non‑vegans) who want to explore Gwangjang Market with minimal effort and without the hassle of checking for ingredients every time you order something.
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Sharnifolland
Dec 11, 2025
10/10 recommend - I can’t recommend Jungho’s tour highly enough - one of my favourite things I’ve done in Seoul. It says to arrive hungry…please ensure that you do!
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Danieljack93
Dec 11, 2025
Beyond my expectations! - This tour exceeded my expectations. Jungho was a great guide. Explaining the history about the market and has found some exceptional places for vegan food. Learning about the food and customs was great too. The food was amazing. I particularly loved the tteokbokki, but it was all great. Would definitely recommend as a must for vegans and vegetarians in Seoul!
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Annekatrine_b
Dec 9, 2025
Amazing tour! - A great tour of a nice food market. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable on the food and we really appreciated the tour had vegan food. Such a good night and we can recommend all to do it :)
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Stay58459708502
Dec 5, 2025
Wholeheartedly Recommended - The tour was very great and our tour guided was very nice and forthcoming. We felt very welcome and would recommend it to anyone interested in vegan food visiting Seoul
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