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Seoul: Anthony Bourdain-Inspired BBQ and Pub Experience

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About This Tour

Dive into Seoul’s vibrant food culture with this immersive Korean BBQ and nightlife tour. Dine at the legendary pork BBQ restaurant featured on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," where juicy charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi steal the show. Guided by a Korean food expert, you’ll learn BBQ and drinking etiquette while soaking in the lively atmosphere of this iconic spot.

Explore a bustling pigs' feet market and a colorful pancake market brimming with savory treats and photo-worthy moments. End the night in a classic Korean pub, sharing drinks with locals from all walks of life.

Upgrade to the “Three Stops” option for the ultimate experience, featuring a final stop at an old-school fried chicken pub with crispy chicken and cold beer.

✅ Solo traveler-friendly
✅ Female traveler-friendly
✅ LGBTQ+ traveler-friendly

This unforgettable night out is your ticket to authentic Korean flavors and vibrant nightlife. All food and drink are included in the price. Book now!

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Beer and a crash course in traditional Korean alcohol, including makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju
  • Various savory pancakes and Korean tempura with tteokbokki rice cakes
  • Local guide
  • Unlimited drinks (within reason)
  • Pork "Galmegisal," which is a delicacy, and thick-cut pork belly cooked over charcoal. Egg ring around the grill and side dishes. Neighborhood specialty.

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour

Itinerary

1
Stop
Featured on "Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain," this is a local Korean BBQ stop that specializes in a unique specialty, Mapo-style Galmegisal. It's pork skirt steak grilled over charcoals with a moat of egg surrounding it.
2
Stop
We load up on savory Korean pancakes and sit down at the market pub for a crash course in Korean alcohol.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Three Stops

BBQ, Market Pub, Fried Chicken: Korean pork barbecue restaurant. Market with pancakes and traditional alcohol. Additional pub with fried chicken and beer.

Two Stops

BBQ, Market Pub: Korean BBQ and then savory pancakes and fried treats. All drinks included.

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 👶 Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for unadventurous eaters
  • Pork is the only BBQ option. The restaurant has no substitutions.
  • Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
  • If you’re landing after 3 p.m., you may not make it in time. Please anticipate bottlenecks and traffic. Unfortunately, this has happened a lot.
  • Tour includes pork and alcohol
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