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Sungnyemun Gate beside Namdaemun Market in central Seoul
Food & culinary6 nightsB2B only

Seoul and Busan Culinary Tour: Markets to Seafood

Seoul · Busan

In short: This is a six-night culinary tour for agents whose clients travel to eat. Three nights in Seoul cover Namdaemun and Gwangjang markets, royal court cuisine and a makgeolli brewery visit; three nights in Busan cover Jagalchi Fish Market, dwaeji gukbap and the Haeundae food scene, linked by KTX with specialist guides.

Route

Seoul · Busan

Length

6 nights

Best season

March to June and September to November

Ideal for

Culinary FIT and small groups, 2–16 guests

Highlights

What the programme covers.

Namdaemun and Gwangjang market tastings
Royal court cuisine dinner in Seoul
Jagalchi Fish Market with a seafood lunch
Busan specialities: milmyeon and dwaeji gukbap
Day by day

The itinerary.

1Day 1

Arrival in Seoul

Meet-and-assist, hotel check-in and a Korean barbecue welcome dinner.

2Day 2

Seoul markets

Namdaemun Market near Sungnyemun Gate and Gwangjang Market with a food guide.

3Day 3

Court cuisine and brewing

A makgeolli brewery visit and a royal court cuisine dinner.

4Day 4

KTX to Busan

High-speed rail to Busan and a milmyeon lunch, then Gukje Market.

5Day 5

Jagalchi and the harbour

Jagalchi Fish Market with a seafood lunch, then Gamcheon Culture Village.

6Day 6

Haeundae food scene

Dwaeji gukbap breakfast, a free afternoon and a Haeundae seafood dinner.

7Day 7

Departure

Transfer to Gimhae International Airport or Busan Station.

On the ground

Hotels and ground services.

Four- or five-star hotels in central Seoul and on Haeundae Beach in Busan.

Private or small-group transfers
Licensed English-speaking food guides
Market tastings and restaurant reservations
KTX tickets from Seoul to Busan
Dietary requirement briefings to every kitchen
Questions

Before you quote.

Is raw seafood compulsory at Jagalchi?

No. Cooked seafood options are always available, and we brief the guide on each client's preferences.

Can it start in Busan instead?

Yes. Many clients arrive at Gimhae International Airport, so the order reverses easily.

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