South Korea · DRINKING TOURS
Soju with the barbecue, makgeolli out of a kettle, and whatever Hongdae is pouring at two in the morning. These 15 are compared on how many stops, what is included in the price and where they finish.
Review of Seoul’s $25 pub crawl through Itaewon and Hongdae, with four venues, free shots, club entry, guides, tips, and honest value advice.
“like any other pub crawl, first few bars were quite average but you're there to meet people and grab some beers so if thats what you're looking for it 100% does the job!”
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Seoul Pub Crawl review: four venues, free drinks, VIP entry, solo-friendly fun, dress rules, venue quality, and tips for Hongdae or Itaewon nights.
“Not worth your money or time at all. It may have been a quieter night for the tour, but even still I can't recommend it. Barely any people attended, those who did it was 99% males, and eventually, everyone left to do their own thing. The tour guide just sat around with her friend on her phone and left everyone by themselves. The free drinks aren't worth it either, they're the weakest, smallest drinks. My advice, find another tour, or plan your own night out.”
Explore Seoul’s back alleys, Gwangjang Market, local eateries, and Korean rice wine with guide Mike on this five-hour food tour.
“Mike was an amazing guide! He has lots of fun knowledge on Korean food, drink, and history. I highly recommend this tour for exploring authentic street food. He also thoughtfully answered everyone’s questions, including my numerous random pop culture ones 😊”
Explore Seoul’s Mapo district with charcoal BBQ, Korean drinks, market pancakes, local tips, and optional fried chicken pub hopping.
“My husband and I took the tour and we had a wonderful time. Our two guides were great. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing and the company was fantastic. We highly recommend this tour.”
Busan pub crawl review covering Gwangalli and Seomyeon nights, welcome shots, four venues, guide quality, rules, price, and practical tips.
“Cool organisation, recommend for everyone traveling alone or with friends!”
Seoul Pub Crawl by Absolute visits four Hongdae or Itaewon venues, with shots, club entry, guides, photos, and a social night out.
“If you are alone In Seoul, you should try this out! Was a great experience meeting all those people from all over the world.”
Learn Korean drinking games in Hongdae with soju, beer, snacks, and a friendly local guide. Non-drinkers are welcome too.
“Taesong is absolutely lovely. Super knowledgeable, happy to discuss and share his Korean culture. He gave us lots of insightful tips and advice regarding food, events, monuments, shopping, bars, clubs, tours… The games were super fun, sRead more”
Learn Korean drinking games, try somaek, and meet new friends in Hongdae, with beer, soju, food, and nonalcoholic drinks included.
“It’s so much fun! You learn about Korean Drinking Games while doing them & it’s all about fun and sharing a cultural experience together. I really recommend it for everyone wanting to know more about the APT game that comes from the Rose & Bruno Mars song 😆 Loved the experience!! Will definitely do it again :)”
Review of Seoul Pub Crawl: four bars, club entry, four shots, expert hosts, and nightlife in Hongdae or Itaewon for $24.
“Isabelle and Maren were amazing and incredibly friendly. We had an awesome time!!!!”
Review of Seoul’s Itaewon premium pub crawl, with bottle service, open drinks, skip-the-line entry, guides, venues, value, and tips.
“This was a super fun tour! Our guide, Adam, was great. We definitely went to super cool places and feel like we got to experience nightlife that we wouldn’t have otherwise! Highly recommend!”
Join a Seoul host for Korean fried chicken, local sports, and nonstop cheering at Jamsil, with tickets and subway guidance included.
“Our host was Alex. He gave a good briefing on basic baseball rules to the whole group of us who were all first timers to baseball game. My husband Eugene and I was seated in the best seats behind the batter, in the mixed section supporting both Doosan Bears and Kia Tigers. Alex came to check on us during the game three times to make sure we were ok. Such an enjoyable time! Thanks Alex!”
Taste Seoul’s fried chicken culture at three local restaurants, stroll Mangwon Market, and enjoy beer and soju with a small group.
“Our tour guide, Simon, was excellent. As a chef, he knows his chicken! He brought us to truly authentic chicken places in local, non-touristy areas to experience the real local flavor. Fun time!”
Busan pub crawl review: four bars, a club, free shots, party photos, and a friendly way to meet people in Seomyeon or Gwangalli.
“Worth going, had a wonderful time! If you are visiting give it a shot, you won't regret it. by the end of the night you will have some new friends.”
Taste Korean soju, yakju, and makgeolli with a 10th-generation brewmaster, then enjoy a traditional dinner in Seoul’s Insadong.
“We (a couple) had an awesome experience, even with just two people. Our guide,Veronica, was very knowledgeable, funny and kind. The masterbrewer was similarly cool and served us delicious traditional rice wine. The food at the end is incredible and not to be missed. Great to eat food from a different part of Korea. Highly recommend!”
Learn to make Korean makgeolli in a small Seoul brewery class with tastings, hands-on brewing, expert guidance, and a take-home kit.
“Super informative. Definitely a great class not a demonstration. Joe was incredibly engaging and a great teacher. A lot crowded into 2 hours. Totally absorbing and very educational.”
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