Busan Seafood Market Tour with Local Chef & Seafood Feast｜Busan
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- Join a professional local chef on a walking tour through the city’s most iconic markets — including a legendary Jagalchi Fish Market and the historic Bupyeong Market — and taste what Busan has to offer!
- Explore Jagalchi Fish Market and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch prepared on-site — the true local way. Highlight of the tour!
- Explore traditional markets, discover local ingredients, and try beloved Busan street food along the way.
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A True Local Seafood Experience in Busan!
Looking for a real seafood adventure in Busan? Join a professional local chef on a walking tour through the city’s most iconic markets — including the historic Bupyeong Market and the legendary Jagalchi Fish Market.
This isn’t just sightseeing — it’s an immersive food journey. Explore where locals shop, learn about local ingredients in Bupyeong Market and try classic local delicacies at the market vendor. Then, we’ll head into Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest seafood market in Korea. With your chef guide, you’ll pick the freshest produce in season — and have it prepared into a proper local-style seafood meal right upstairs at the market restaurant. It’s the freshest seafood experience you can get in Busan.
🌟 Note: The seafood dishes served during lunch may vary depending on the season and daily market availability. Typically, it includes assorted seafood and fresh fish sashimi or grilled seafood as the main dish — always the freshest selection of the day.
- Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
Kick off your culinary adventure in one of Busan’s most vibrant traditional markets. With a local chef as your guide, you’ll wander through this century-old market, learning about Korean ingredients and tasting authentic street food.
- BIFF Square & Gukje Market
Next, stroll through BIFF Square — the cultural hub of Busan’s film scene — and continue into the bustling Gukje Market. Discover local vendors and feel the pulse of Busan’s commercial heart as you explore food stalls and souvenir spots.
- Jagalchi Fish Market
Enter Korea’s largest seafood market, where the freshest catches are on display. Your guide will help you select seasonal seafood and explain the local way of choosing and preparing these marine delicacies.
- Seafood Feast at Jagalchi
Head upstairs to the market’s restaurant area where your seafood selection is cooked fresh and served Korean-style. Expect a rotating menu of raw fish sashimi, grilled specialties, or assorted seafood based on what’s in season. It’s a true taste of Busan from ocean to table.
Market Food
Seafood Market
Seafood Lunch
What You Can Expect
Purchase Notice
- Participants must be 18 years or older
- Food and drink menus may vary seasonally.
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A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before tour starts. It may not be possible to start classe for participant who is late without justifiable reasons, and this is considered a cancellation on the day and no refunds are possible.
Please note that tour course and tasting food can be slightly changed depending on local circumstances.
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How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your passport on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Jagalchi subway station exit No.3 (in front of Shin Han bank, Jagalchi branch)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–2 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Yes, it is highly worthwhile. A tour with a local chef offers insider insights into the market's operations, helps navigate the vast selection of seafood, and ensures you experience dining like a true local. This guidance provides a deeper cultural immersion and a more authentic culinary adventure, moving beyond a typical tourist visit to uncover hidden gems and genuine local practices.
For the freshest selection, it is generally best to visit Jagalchi Fish Market in the morning, between 9 AM and 12 PM, when the daily catch arrives. While seafood is available year-round, autumn (September to November) is often considered ideal due to a wider variety of seasonal fish and shellfish, offering a particularly rich culinary experience.
To ensure an authentic experience, engage with local vendors, try speaking a few Korean phrases, and don't be afraid to haggle playfully. Visiting with a local guide or chef, as offered on a market tour, is also highly beneficial. They can lead you to trusted stalls, explain local customs, and help you select the best produce, ensuring a genuine interaction and avoiding common tourist pitfalls.
The process typically involves selecting live seafood from tanks on the ground floor. After choosing your items, you negotiate the price with the vendor. Then, you proceed upstairs to one of the many restaurants, where they will cook your freshly purchased seafood according to your preference, often for a separate preparation fee. This provides a truly fresh and customized dining experience.
Jagalchi Fish Market is easily accessible by Busan Metro. Take Line 1 (Orange Line) to Jagalchi Station (자갈치역) and use Exit 10. The market is just a short walk from there. Alternatively, several local bus routes also stop directly in front of or near the market, providing convenient access from various parts of Busan.
A walking tour offers a comprehensive immersion into Busan's vibrant market culture. You can expect to explore the lively aisles of Jagalchi Fish Market, discovering various seafood, and then delve into Bupyeong Market, known for its diverse goods and street food. This provides an opportunity to observe daily life, interact with vendors, and learn about local ingredients, offering a dynamic and engaging experience.
Around Jagalchi and Bupyeong Markets, visitors can discover a rich array of local street food beyond seafood. Popular options include Ssiat Hotteok (sweet pancakes with seeds), Eomuk (fish cakes, often served on skewers), Dwaeji Gukbap (pork soup with rice), and Milmyeon (cold wheat noodles). These offer a delightful taste of authentic Busan culinary traditions.
A local chef significantly enhances the tour by offering expert guidance on identifying the freshest seafood, understanding regional culinary traditions, and communicating effectively with vendors. They can also provide insights into specific cooking methods and local dining etiquette. This expertise elevates the experience from a simple market visit to a rich educational and gastronomic journey.
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