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Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. O'ngo Food Communications
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5.0 based on 1,147 reviews
Our food tours should be your #1, must do thing in Korea. We are focused on great food and exclusive, curated experiences. Because our goal on is to have our guests experience culture through the cuisine. You can join other adventurous foodies on our popular Night Dining Tours or Street Food Tours or you can have a customized experience for you and your group. The was started in 2008 by noted Korean food historian and chef, Jia Choi, PhD. Our tours will take you on an in-depth adventure into Korea as you will taste, see, and explore. We have programs in Seoul and other great destinations such as Jeju, Jeonju, Boseong, Gyeongju, Busan and Andong. O'ngo has done tours and programs for groups and companies such as YPO (Young President's Organization), the European Union, the Hilton Group, Mars Chocolate, Yahoo! and more. Our tours, staff, and cooking classes have been featured in the New York Times, National Geographic (tv), The Kimchi Chronicles (tv), Bizarre Foods (tv), USA Today, Johnny Jet (web), Lonely Planet, Gadlings, Politiken, Olive Magazine, Food Network Asia, the Sydney Herald and Euronews. O'ngo is a registered and insured tour company with the Jongno area and the Korean Association of Tour Agents (KATA).
2. Artee Riders Club
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
Discover Seoul with ARTEE PEDICAB tours. We deliver the beauty of slow life and thrill of the ride. ARTEE offers tour programs that take passengers around historical downtown areas such as Buckchon, Seochon and Jung-dong.
3. Janet's Cooking Studio & Seoul Food Tour
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5.0 based on 216 reviews
Local Seoul-based chef offering Korean food tours and cooking classes since 2011.
4. Seoul Pub Crawl
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5.0 based on 201 reviews
Proud to be #1 of 132 nightlife tour in Seoul- Seoul Pub Crawl takes you to the most fun bars and clubs in Hongdae & Itaewon & Gangnam. * Every Friday & Saturday with 4 shot/drinks, free entrance + skip the line, discount access and professional photos! Save huge amount of money, meet minimum 40 to maximum 100 people from around the world (our record is 220), and experience the real nightlife in Seoul!
5. Korea Tour Planner
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
We are a group of experienced travel specialists with official English-speaking guide licenses from Korea National Tourism Board. We only focus on 'PRIVATE' tours around Seoul or extended trips to Korea's famous Mt. Seorak National Park, the East Sea, UNESCO site, Gyeongju and off the beaten path. Whether tour is for solo, family, honeymoon couple or group of friends, Korea Tour Planner can create an itinerary for your interests and budget. We only do what we can do !
6. DMZ Spy Tour - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 358 reviews
Hotel to hotel pick up & Drop off. Very private DMZ SPY TOUR including JSA. Only DMZ tour in Korea in terms of visiting, story-telling and travelling comforts in a exclusive atmosphere. Expert guide escorts you along the infiltration route of 31 North Korean commandos, who invaded to the backyard of Blue House to assassinate then S Korean president. Travel over various evidences of their military maneuver to the point, where they first penetrated fortified S Korean DMZ fence. Then, go inside S Korean army DMZ camp and face DMZ field itself two steps away and walk up along the DMZ barbed wire fence line as if you are also patrolling the DMZ. You also see N Korea DMZ military post from here. It would be a very real and eye-opening experience. Then, enter JSA to experience more of the continuing conflicts between two Koreas. En route, you look across river border a North Korea village from N Korea-closest observation post. Arrange North Korean Style Duck BBQ. Vegetarian /Halal available
7. Super Bike Tour
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5.0 based on 223 reviews
We proudly provide Seoul's No.1 bike and food tours and more! Check out our website for more information!
8. We Cycle Korea
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
We Cycle Korea offer owner-operated bikes and small group bike tour. All our bikes are from Trek bike and well-maintained by our licensed bicycle mechanic. We take no more than 4 people in one bike group for your comfort. Check out the website and join our bike tour!
9. OME Cooking Lab
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5.0 based on 435 reviews
Delicious Recipes with OME Korean cooking studio for Koreans and foreign tourists! Our Program is Korean Tourism Organization funing program. Enjoy Local ingredient market & Korean traditional cooking! Jegidong, OME's area is biggest local market about fresh fruit and herbals. We will shop there than cook together. Let's cooking delicious Korean cuisine! (dishes, dessert, traditional tea and so on!)
Reviewed By Y8044SVadamb - Los Angeles, United States
In Los Angeles, there is a large section of the city with a Korean population known as "K-Town" that has a large number of Korean restaurants and businesses of every type. It someone from Seoul visited, they would hopefully feel at home. Over the years, there have been restaurants that I frequently visit and have always enjoyed the food, but was curious about how to cook it. This was my motivation for finding a cooking class while in Seoul. I researched the different classes and this one, to me, looked to be the most personal. I am so glad that I made the decision to take the cooking class. I signed up for the Saturday cooking class which had 9 items on the menu such as: Bulgogi, Seasonal Korean soup, Seafood pancake, Japchae, Seasonal side dish. Since one of my favorite dishes was Korean potato salad from the restaurant in LA, I asked the Chef whether it was possible to learn how to make it too. To my pleasant surprise, she said to send a picture and she would try to recreate it. She was kind enough to add this item to the menu for the class and let me make it. The class starting with a fascinating walking tour of the the surrounding area, which had traditional herbal medicine shops, and the large local produce market, where our group leader purchased some ingredients to be used for the class. The class was comprised of 11 people total from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia. The Chef was able to speak with us in Korean and she was able to speak with the others in Mandarin, which was very impressive. Although we all just met, everyone was very friendly and had the same enthusiasm for the class. The Chef showed us how to cut different ingredients and then had each of us take turns doing all types of preparation and the actual cooking of each dish. She was very patient and helped us when we needed it as well as offered advice. The end result of the food we cooked looked like is was restaurant quality. It was hard to believe that our class achieved such a high level of success in just a few hour period. Clearly, this was a reflection of the Chef and her team that they taught us so well! I would highly recommend this class. I came alone and had no problem feeling comfortable. It was a highlight of my trip to Seoul and when I showed pictures to other Seoul natives, who worked at the hotel, they too wanted to take such a class so I was happy to pass on the contact information. The true test for me is to invite a few Korean friends over and see what they think of my newly taught skills!
10. cooKorean
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5.0 based on 238 reviews
Korean home cooking class around Hongdae area in Seoul, Korea + online live hands on class. This class offers; Online live hands on class 8 different classes rotate every week. 2 Kimchi making class, 2 cooking Kimchi class, tofu making class, cooking tofu class, cooking meat class, pancake class In person class 1. Authentic Korean cooking class Soft tofu stew / Bibimbap / Bulgogi or Kimchi stew / Glass noodle / Spicy stir fried pork 2. Kimchi making class Napa cabbage Kimchi for the long term / fresh napa cabbage Kimchi / cucumber Kimchi / radish Kimchi + boiled pork 3. Banchan - side dish class 4 different seasonal side dishes 4. Tofu making class Tofu making from scratch using soybeans + soybean pulp pancake / stir fried Kimchi served with tofu You get ingredients list when you book online class. In person class fee includes market tour and all ingredients. Check detailed information on booking page.
Reviewed By Stonefree21
All my expectations were exceeded for the good ,in fact ,Jomin it’s a superb hostess ,making you feel very welcomed for the very first moment ,so I was lucky to had two experiences with her ( Tofu and Kimchi making ) Very pleasant and illustrative the visit to the market ! So ,for sure ,without any doubts ,I would like to recommend all the activities that she proposes on her site!!
