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Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market

Free admission
49-1 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Basics

Namdaemun ranks among Seoul’s most popular shopping destinations. The market is often a stop on sightseeing tours of the city, but dedicated shopping tours dig deepest into the market, giving travelers local insight into how and where to find the best bargains. Foodies can treat themselves to a market tasting tour, to sample some of the best bites from among the market’s 10,000 stalls.

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Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
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USD50.00 per adult
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Took family of 5 12-6 and 2 adults
Sally was great. We got a good historic look at area while explaining how this 600 year old market had changed. And yet stayed the same. Food was really good. She knew the places to go. It’s fun to see people love their country.
Whitney_B, May 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in Seoul

Amazing tour with the best Tour Guide!
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Amazing tour with the best Tour Guide!
Selmin_K, May 2023
Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
Soraya is one of the best if not the best tour guide. I have traveled: Europe, Middle East, all over the USA including Hawaii, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Not only do you get fun facts about Namdaemun Market…the adventure into local taste Soraya, tour guide, introduce/eat through Namdaemun Market can’t be missed! Stay after to do fun discount price shopping.
New York eating in Seoul
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New York eating in Seoul
yhough, Apr. 2023
Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
Although, I was solo on the tour. My guide Soraya was amazing with making sure my experience was enjoyable. I recommend this tour because for the price, you get a lot of foods to sample and you see a lot of wonderful sites while walking & eating.
Great tour with an excellent guide
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Great tour with an excellent guide
Debra_T, Apr. 2023
Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
I had a great time with Joy on this tour. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and she graciously adjusted plans when the market got overwhelming for me. I recommend the tour, and Joy in particular as a guide, to all.
Great tour!
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Great tour!
Jay_I, Mar. 2023
Seoul : Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour
Alan was a great tour guide. Very informative and showed us places we would have never visited. Highly recommended!
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Namdaemun Market is a must-visit for shoppers, foodies, and first time visitors.

  • Mild haggling is expected, so don’t feel that you must pay the initial asking price.

  • It’s easy to get turned around in the market; join a guided tour to ensure you won’t get lost.

  • While credit cards are accepted at some stores, it’s a good idea to bring some cash in small denominations.

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How to Get There

Numerous public buses stop at Namdaemun Market, but the easiest and most convenient way to get there is by taking the Seoul subway to Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) and leaving through Exit 5.

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When to Get There

Namdaemun Market is almost always open. Most of the market activity takes place during daytime hours, though wholesalers stay open through the night. Some vendors close Sunday.

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Restaurant Alley

Although most visitors come to Namdaemun Market to shop, it’s also an excellent place to eat. Street food vendors sell a range of dishes; local favorites include dumpling soup, sujebi (shellfish soup), kalguksu noodles, bibimbap (Korean rice), and bindae duk (mung bean pancakes).

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Frequently Asked Questions
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