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Seoul: Korean War Historical Food Tour

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Seoul: Korean War Historical Food Tour

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Highlights

"Step into history with a unique journey through the Korean War’s past and its impact on local cuisine. Explore the War Memorial, taste wartime-inspired dishes like budae jjigae (army stew), and stroll through Namdaemun Market. A must-experience for history lovers and foodies alike!"


Highlights
Explore the War Memorial of Korea and its interactive exhibits
Experience AR-enhanced storytelling about the Korean War
Learn about UN forces’ contributions and battlefield strategies
Taste budae jjigae (army stew), a dish created during wartime
Walk through Namdaemun Market, a key site in post-war Korea
Sample Korean dumplings, doughnuts, and street snacks

Itinerary

  • The War Memorial of Korea

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    A comprehensive museum dedicated to Korea’s military history. Walk through interactive exhibits and AR-enhanced displays of the Korean War. Learn about major battles, including the Incheon Landing and the Battle of Seoul. Discover the role of UN forces, including New Zealand’s air support and Turkey’s legendary close-combat efforts.
  • Yongsan-gu

    50 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Experience a dish born from wartime survival. Learn how this "Army Stew" was created using US military rations. Taste a rich, spicy stew with sausages, Spam, tofu, and instant noodles. Discuss how post-war Korea transformed food shortages into culinary creativity.
  • Namdaemun Market

    1 hours 50 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Explore Korea’s largest traditional market and its connection to the war. Walk through the military surplus alley, where post-war US army goods were sold. See the influence of American imports on modern Korean consumer culture. Try traditional wartime snacks, including dumplings and Korean doughnuts.
  • Namdaemun Market

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Korean Traditional Tea & Reflection End the tour with a moment of peace. Visit a traditional Korean tea house and reflect on how Korea rebuilt after the war. Enjoy a warm cup of traditional herbal tea and learn about its historical significance.

What's included

INCLUDED

Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We inform you via email/WhatsApp about meet up place and time, etc…
Please leave your name and contact number(or Messenger such as Wechat and Line) which is available in Korea(We are not responsible for absence of the tour in cases that you do not leave your contact number or leave an wrong number or the one which is not available in Korea. Cancellation, Refund and Changing schedule are not allowed for those cases)
Joining after a tour begins is not allowed for other participants of the group.
Please the estimate of the private tour should require via e-mail.
Recording or filming the tour is not allowed.
Pets are not allowed. (No particular place to look after them)
For your information , if the number of participants are under 4, the tour will be canceled. The cancellation notice will sent by WhatsApp.

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