Busan history and market food tour with local chef
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a gourmet walking tour conducted in fluent English by a profession Korean chef. You are going to Jagalchi Seafood Market, the largest fish market in Korea and the heart of Busan, and the over 100-year-old years old traditional Bupyeong Food Market, and learn about Korean food ingredients and local food culture in Busan, and taste delicious Busan food.
・Minimum number of tour is 4persons. If there are less than 4 people, the tour may be canceled 2 days in advance.
・Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before tour starts. It may not be possible to start classe for participant who is late without justifiable reasons, and this is considered a cancellation on the day and no refunds are possible.
・Please note that tour course and tasting food can be slightly changed depending on local circumstances.
・Note : This tour includes tastings of 3 or more foods.
The portions are for sampling, so you may still want to have a meal afterwards.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a gourmet walking tour
What To Expect
Jagalchi Market
[Jagalchi seafood market tour] Jagalchi seafood market is the biggest fish market in Korea. You are going to explore the market with professional local chef and have a chance to see and taste the freshes local produces from the market.
BIFF Square
[BIFF Square] BIFF square is where all the delicious Korean street foods are. You are going to taste the most famous street food in Korea called 'Hotteok(Korean style sweet pancakes with nuts)'
Options
Busan history and market food tour with local chef
What‘s Included
Restaurant recs
Tasting food
Guide commentary by local chef/ food expert
Travel Insurance
Other personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day at the Markets
X3704EHtracyd,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderfully paced tour of the market. Great in depth answers and knowledge about the region and the food. Unique tasting experiences. We had fun and learned a lot.
Excellent guide, really interesting tour!
Anna S,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a good tour, easily the best of all the tours I took in Seoul/ Busan. Heeyoung clearly not only knew what she talked about but her passion for food really showed. And she also seemed to really enjoy being our guide which makes a huge difference - we all laughed a lot. We had sashimi at the fishmarlet directly from the vendor, a couple of ”street foods” and different types of kimchi. I can not recommend her tour enough.
Informative Tour with Friendly Knowledgeable expert
Journey465130,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed it immensely. Heeyoung was cheerful and helped our small group bond right away. She has a unique insight into the food markets that would be impossible to duplicate. In the first fish market she showed us some regional staples and some that were very rare and seasonal. It was a nice vibe going with someone that many of the vendors knew and respected. She encouraged but NEVER pressured you to try things that I wouldn’t have picked but was glad I did. I especially liked the scallion pancake with spicy cabbage slaw on the side. I’d say it was a terrific exposure to the culture and cuisine of Busan.
Highlight Activity for Busan Trip
O4189CAjohnp,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on this food tour, and it became one of the highlights of our trip to Busan. Our guide, Heeyoung, was wonderful — friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loved by the local vendors. Everywhere we went, people greeted her warmly, which made us feel like we were getting a truly local experience. Her background as a professional chef added so much depth to the tour. She explained the flavors, preparation methods, and cultural significance behind many of the foods we tried in a way that was easy to understand and really fun. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen, and everything we tasted was delicious. What stood out even more was how much she cared about making our experience great. After the tour, she sent us personalized recommendations based on what we liked, and one of them — a chicken & beer spot — became one of our favorite meals of the whole trip.
One of the best food tours we’ve taken
clairerod19,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour, Heeyoung was a wonderful guide. She shared lots of interesting information about Busan through both a culinary and cultural lens. Several of the bites were among the best we’d had on our trip, she gave great recommendations and the knowledge to access spots only locals would know about. We will absolutely book with her again in the future! The whole group was fantastic too, our best tour of our Korea trip and one of the best food tours we’ve ever taken (we are avid travelers!)
Not what we expected
Lorene C,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Hee-Jeong is very passionate about food and was enthusiastic to share that with us. This tour was more about food than tasting food. We expected to try more items. The samples were small and it was necessary to have a full dinner afterwards.
Highly recommend!!
Laura R,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a lovely experience!! As non-Koreans who love cooking and eating, it was perfect set up for us to have a Korean chef walk us trough these huge, amazing markets and not just educate us but give us samples of things to try — we wouldn’t have any idea where to start otherwise. Heeyoung was super warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, we had such a great time — I highly recommend! :)
Food Tour
Richard A,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on our food tour. Our guide, Heeyoung, was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided a lot of background to Korean food and the wider culture. We tried some great dishes - the hotteok was a particular highlight.
Walking Food Tour w/Local Chef
Angel A,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stroll around markets, learn insights about Korean food from a classically trained chef. Heeyoung was really wonderful and highly informative. Very highly recommend the experience of food insights from a local.
Recommended!
ravindigunaratne,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this small group tour. HeeYoung was nice, and punctual. We tried few different foods and walked through few markets. It wasn’t rushed, and she helped us buy things at the markets as well. She gave us other recommendations as well.
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