The Best Street Food in Seoul | Gwangjang Market & Secret Food Tours
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I'm here in Soul, Korea where I'm about to do a food tour with secret food tours.
It's one of my favorite things to do.
Very tasty. Uh cinnamon, sugar, but brown sugar, cinnamon, and peanut, I think.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to eat your way through the vibrant, bustling heart of South Korea’s most famous traditional markets? In this video, your Trusted Cruise, Tauck Tour & Safari Expert, Shawn Power, takes you on a deep dive into the legendary Gwangjang Market during a Secret Food Tour in Seoul. With almost 100 countries visited and nearly 100 cruises personally sailed, Shawn brings you expert advice you can trust, helping you navigate international flavors and cultural experiences with ease. Whether you're one of Shawn's many clients who are doing this Tauck Small Ship Cruise https://www.tauck.com/tours/land-of-rising-sun-cruise-around-japan?tcd=XJE2027 which starts (Or ends) in Seoul or are taking another Cruise or are in Seoul on a standalone adventure, this culinary journey is a must! 🌟 HIGHLIGHTS: ✅ Gwangjang Market Exploration: A front-row seat to one of Korea’s oldest and largest traditional markets. ✅ The "Netflix" Famous Pancake: Visiting the iconic stalls featured on global street food documentaries. ✅ Sweet Hotteok: Enjoying the ultimate Korean dessert—a cinnamon and brown sugar-filled pancake. ✅ Ikseon-dong Magic: Transitioning from the market to the charming, narrow alleys of one of Seoul's trendiest neighborhoods. 💡 Expert Tips: - Go Hungry: These tours are generous! Pace yourself so you can enjoy the traditional teas and desserts at the end of the tour. - Book Early: Secret Food Tours are popular and group sizes are kept small for an intimate experience; I recommend booking as soon as your cruise or flight is confirmed. 📚 Related Resources: If you want a feel for how awesome Japan is (Tauck's trip that starts in Seoul is mostly a Japan Cruise), this video shows you Shawn's experience in Japan during a Tauck Land Tour he did there: https://youtu.be/Sa9L6C2iFCw?si=fgMKV_Jb3eNemvhx In this video Shawn shares exactly what "Tauck Small Ship Cruises" are like: https://youtu.be/pohuWsicdaQ?si=03RaKkNUMMlJsVm3 If you've ever wondered does it cost you to use a travel agent to book your Cruises and is it a better deal or not, this video breaks that mystery down! https://youtu.be/vieU-vVGDM0?si=2hucg-kFgzlSyATi