South Korea · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Seoul pub crawl through Itaewon or Hongdae with four venues, free entry, four shots, party photos, and guides who keep the night moving.
“We had a wonderful night! So many nationalities and personalities, with everyone there for a good time. I would highly recommend this tour.”
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Review of Seoul Pub Crawl Official, with four venues, free drinks, VIP entry, practical tips, costs, dress code, and honest drawbacks.
“had fun with captain adam great to go with friends or alone met lots of people and had lots to drink”
Taste Seoul beyond the tourist trail with chef-guide Mike, from Gwangjang Market snacks to alley restaurants and Korean rice wine.
“Amazing. SUPER knowledgeable and perfect English (grew up in Chicago), a variety of spots and different, exciting foods. And gave great recommendations for other restaurants and bars in the area of my hotel. BOOK THIS.”
Join Seoul’s KBO baseball culture at Jamsil Stadium with Korean barbecue or fried chicken, one beer, cheering songs, and an English-speaking guide.
“I absolutely loved this experience! A great look into the culture and it was fascinating see a sporting event in a different country, so much different than a US game. I highly recommend this tour - don't miss out! Jin was a great guide!”
Eat charcoal-grilled pork, aged kimchi, pancakes, and Korean drinks in Seoul’s Mapo district with a local guide on this 3-hour food tour.
“This was an absolutely incredible experience!!! Jeff was an outstanding host who went above and beyond to make our tour unforgettable. We learned so much more than we ever expected—everything from dining etiquette and cultural norms to fascinating history and hilarious stories. The entire tour was filled with fun and laughter, and Jeff's energy made all the difference. He was kind, lively, and attentive, ensuring that every single one of us was having a fantastic time. It truly felt like a personalized experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We highly recommend booking this tour with Jeff—it elevated our experience to a whole new level. If you’re…”
Review of Busan’s four-bar pub crawl, with welcome shots, club discounts, English guides, age rules, dress code, and value tips.
“thank you so much Rusland is the best! will totally recommend to anyone who is traveling to busan alone or with friends”
Join Seoul’s original pub crawl through Hongdae or Itaewon for four bars, free shots, club entry, dancing, and new friends.
“If you are alone In Seoul, you should try this out! Was a great experience meeting all those people from all over the world.”
Seoul pub crawl with open bottles, priority entry, local hosts, and handpicked Itaewon or Hongdae nightlife for $65 per person.
“the night was wild, our host was incredible. best night ever!!!!”
Learn Korean drinking games in Hongdae with local guide Taeseong, beer, soju, snacks, soda, and a friendly two-hour night out.
“This tour was the most fun i've had in Korea, you really get a sense of the night life and drinking culture of this country, Taesong was soooooo informative (and PATIENT LOOOL) even as non-drinkers we enjoyed it and felt well taken care of and welcome, highly recommend it !!! 10/10 🔥”
Learn Korean drinking games, somaek, and soju bombs with a friendly English-speaking guide in Hongdae, with food and soft drinks included.
“It was fun, meeting new People and learning the games. nice quiet location to learn and easy to understand.”
Seoul Pub Crawl review: compare Hongdae and Itaewon nightlife, four drinks, club entry, skip-the-line access, and practical booking tips.
“Best thing you can do if you're exploring a new place buy yourself (or even with a couple friends). Especially if you are all new to the area. Reminded me of first year parties in college. Tons of fun!”
Review of Seoul’s Itaewon Premium Pub Crawl, with bottle service, drinks, club entry, host details, itinerary, value, and practical tips.
“Great experience! he is a great host and everything was fun! Bring cash cause I had card and he had to help me to get some cash for the expenses”
Join a Seoul host for Korean fried chicken, beer, and a lively Jamsil baseball or basketball game with tickets included.
“If you like baseball, you need to experience a KBO game! KBO games are loud and crazy, the game is almost incidental to the action going on in the stands. Alex was a great host, an enthusiastic fan himself so it was fun to have him explain what was going on.”
Explore Seoul’s chicken and beer culture through Mangwon Market and three local restaurants on a relaxed small-group night tour.
“It was very cold that night about -19 C so I was the only tourist who made it. What a great time touring three restaurants for chicken, beer, and Soju. Love yours with locals. You learn so much more about the community you are visiting. Thanks Ron for a memorable night. 🤗🤗👍”
Busan Pub Crawl review: compare the $20 price, four bars, club entry, free shots, age rules, smoking, dress code, and solo-friendliness.
“I signed up very last minute one hour before it kicks off, not sure if this was really for me. But I really had fun, got to know many people from around the world. The host was also very friendly. You should know though that this is less of a pub but more a Night club crawl.”
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