Phillip E.United States
Excellent tour! Korean BBQ done right. Pork belly and soju bombs â dinner and a show. Kevin is fun and engaging. Highly recommend!
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Private tour in Seoul Kevin H
Korean Food Tour in Seoul (Food + Soju Bomb/Poktanju & Samgyeopsal)
3.8
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Kevin H.
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Hello everyone, I am Kevin. I am official tour guide licensed by South Korean Government since 1996(License No. 1996-01-0100). I studied Tourism Management in the Gyeonggi university and got my feet wet in tourism industry as part-timer from 1988, 20 years in Telco, recently 15 years as private tour guide. Speaking of tour guide, it is lovely job to show you beautiful and enjoyable Seoul with my story telling. My tour is like "meeting a good friend who live in Seoul, South Korea" and I offer authentic private tours without joining with strangers, from City Highlights to Off-The-Beaten-Paths. After a tour of mine, you may say "I have a good friend in Seoul" and cherish the tours for many years with your family. The tours listed here are the best selections out of my hundred tours, please feel free to ask Kevin for any type of tours you want to customize. Who is Kevin? I'm just open-minded ordinary guy with sincerity, born in Gyeongju city, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, South Korea. I started to live in Seoul since 1987. My customers say "Kevin, you have VIP tour experiences and qualifications, make sure comment it in your profile" Bonus! I'd like to take Insta-level beautiful pictures of you "with your phone, not with mine" when you want. â WHAT you want is WHAT I provide. â Want to be called "Culture Interpreter". â Please check my availability in individual tour. â I am leading study group of FIT tour guides so that we can deliver more valuable and memorable private tours for all customers. â Kevin is just one click away! Why not click his tours and book ! â Please noted that booking who without tour guide license is illegal(Please book a guide like me who with license number and license photo in profile) Best regards, Kevin H. :)
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This is renewaled tour to focus on Korean special culture of drinking over the meal. "Poktanju"
Overview of your Seoul tour
This tour is not only for drinking đčbut also for understanding Korean cultuređ through k-food, drinks, cafe hopping, chicken and bear, rice wine, various meals. "Soju Bomb or Poktanju" ("bomb liquor") is a special word that describes a glass of beer with cup of Soju in it. I will introduce you how to make Poktanju and how to enjoy it. You don't need to drink if you don't like or cannot drink, but like or not, you can enjoy this tour to experience the best authentic Korean food culture which will tell how the real Korea is! 100 % customizable for varoius pakes(Kimchi, mungbean, seafood, fried sole, etc.), Gimbap, Mandu, K-BBQ, live octopus, Hoe, tea house, Army stew, Nuckle soup, workers' lunch, street food, Hoddeok, Ddeokbbokgi, fish cake, Kimchi stew, Soybean Bibimbap Please don't miss the Crazy(?) Cool Kevin's invitation to Koreanđ°đ· night life! đŒđ :)
Recent Reviews
Jerold B.United States
Kevin gave us a good introduction to Seoul
Jeffrey B.United States
We had a wonderful food tour with Kevin in Seoul. He showed us places that we never would of found on our own. Lots of information and appreciation for Korean food and culture. Very diverse, educational, fun and delicious. We booked another tour with Kevin right away!
Your Seoul tour itinerary
(1) I pick you up from your hotel. (2) Walk up to a place where we can enjoy food and drinks nearby your hotel. (Or we can go a bit far by taxi or subway if there is not good place nearby) (3) Briefing about Korean food history of Poktanju. Tell you about table manner, especially drinking with elders. (4) Enjoy the dinner with Poktanju which is for ceremonial as well as drinking if you like to drink. (5) Bring you back to your hotel and say goodbye. :) ps. Some expexted South East Asian food in the past, please understand that Korean food is totally different.
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking Tour (sometimes take a taxi if needed)
What's included
Other: Hotel pick-up and drop-off Basic table settings[Pork bellly(=samgyeobsal), a glass of Poktanju] A bottle of Dawn 808 (drinks to prevent and take care of hangover) Poktanju making performance
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Additional food:
e.g. bowl of rice, more alcohol, soda pop, soybean soup, cold noodle (NaengMyeong).
Meeting location
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
Art And Culture
Night
Tour reference number
173232
Languages
Korean
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
3.8
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Who is this private tour in Seoul best suited for?
This private tour in Seoul is perfect for travellers who want to immerse themselves in Korean culture through its food and drink. It's ideal for those interested in experiencing authentic Korean dining traditions, including the unique Poktanju (Soju Bomb) experience. Whether you enjoy drinking or not, you can still appreciate the cultural insights and culinary delights. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
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3 hours
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