Markets of Seoul: Korean Markets and City Sightseeing Tour

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Get to know Korea’s culture and history, the old and the new, through Seoul’s food and artisan markets. Start off at 63 Square, Korea’s tallest building that boasts a Sea World and an IMAX theater, then swing by the traditional Noryangjin Fish Market. At the sprawling Gwangjang Market, discover generations-old noodle shops. See 2,000-year-old utensils used with rice cakes at the Tteok Museum. Capture gorgeous views of the Han River, and along the way, pick up handicrafts, ginseng and amethyst, Korea’s national gemstone. This full-day tour includes lunch and transport.

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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Market Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Seoul, , South Korea

Get to know Korea’s culture and history, the old and the new, through Seoul’s food and artisan markets. Start off at 63 Square, Korea’s tallest building that boasts a Sea World and an IMAX theater, then swing by the traditional Noryangjin Fish Market. At the sprawling Gwangjang Market, discover generations-old noodle shops. See 2,000-year-old utensils used with rice cakes at the Tteok Museum. Capture gorgeous views of the Han River, and along the way, pick up handicrafts, ginseng and amethyst, Korea’s national gemstone. This full-day tour includes lunch and transport.
Stop At: 63 City, 50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07345 South Korea

The 63 Building boasts spectacular views of the Hangang River and the surrounding mountains of Bugaksan Namsan and Gwanaksan. 63 Building has undergone considerable renovation and the basement floor boasts convenient facilities

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, 674, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu Metro #1 Noryangjin Station, Seoul 06900 South Korea

Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market or shortly Noryangjin Fish Market is an extensive farmers fish market in the neighborhood of Noryangjin-dong in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. It is one of their favorite activities in Seoul.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: 청하고려인삼, 280 Jahamun-ro, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Shopping center

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03195 South Korea

Located in the Jongno 5-ga neighborhood in Seoul, Gwangjang Market was the nation’s first permanent traditional market.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum, 71, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03132 South Korea

Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum

Duration: 1 hour

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