Kimchiman in Seoul

5.0

(68) 68 reviews

27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu
Seoul, Seoul 04011

Our Booking Policy✨Skip the basic walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul
Seoul hits different with a local friend

Skip the basic walk-by

✨ Main Character Energy

90's Neon & Secret Hanok ✨

3 hrs··€59

📍 Retro neon meets secret hanok—main character vibes ✨

⚫️ 3 hrs | 7 besties max | 2 hidden gems | €59
📍 Meet: Guro Digital Complex Station Exit 2 (Line 2)
📝 Coffee & meal both included (because bestie deserves both!).
📝 Arrive by subway —Meet directly at Exit 2 (no taxi delays, bestie!).

🎬 Main Character Moments
🌆 That 90’s Korea Plot Twist—neon signs that scream retro Seoul vibes.
🏡 The hidden Hanok café—built by the Grandfather of the family.
🚶‍♂️ A part of Korea tourists never find—just real local energy.
✨ That moment when Korea just clicks.

📝 The Blueprint
1️⃣ That local dakgalbi spot—where locals actually eat.
2️⃣ The family-run Hanok café—that everyone walks past.
3️⃣ Local friend shortcuts—because knowing the way changes everything.

⚠️ Bestie Warning
🚶‍♀️ We’re walking + taking subways & buses (no taxis, bestie!)
💳 T-Money card required (for subway/bus access).
🥢 Come hungry—hidden gems taste better!

Skip the walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul✨

🔑 Plot Twist Adventures

Seoul Secret Gates ✨

4 hrs 30 mins··€89

🔑 The hidden doors that built Seoul—step through & see the city differently.

⚫️ 4.5 hrs | 7 besties max | North & East Gates | €89
📍 Meet: Hanseong University Station Exit 6 (Line 4)
📝 Both coffees & one meal included (because bestie deserves both!).
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 6 (no taxi drop-offs—be on time!).

Main Character Energy ✨
Most tourists? Taking pics and walking by.
Me watching this? Pain bestie, actual pain.
Because these walls and gates built Seoul as you see it today... and once you see it, you can't unsee it 👀

📝 The Blueprint: Where We’re Going & Why It Matters
1. North Gate – The royal tea no one tells tourists 👀
2. Hidden Hanok Café – That spot tourists walk past… but locals don’t.
3. East Small Gate – The door that changed everything (no, really).
4. East Gate – More than just a photo op—Seoul stood its ground here.
5. Water Gates – The iron bars that trapped history.
6. Mystery Gate – Seoul’s scariest story… you ready? 👀
7. Local Bulgogi – Because Seoul’s best stories are told over food.

👀 The Tea? It Hits Different
🔹 POV: Walking past the walls that built Seoul's skyline
🔹 Stories your history book could never spill
🔹 The shortcuts locals actually gate-keep
🔹 Unlock the Seoul tourists never will

⚠️ Bestie Warnings
🚶‍♀️ Walking vibes only (4km total - comfy shoes non-negotiable)
💳 T-money card required - for any transit options
🌤️ Weather adaptive - we adjust for rain/heat

Skip the walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul.✨

Hidden DMZ & Vintage Factory Cafe✨

5 hrs 30 mins··€92

North Korea views & vintage factory vibes—Seoul’s wildest plot twist yet ✨

⚫️ 5.5 hrs | 7 besties max | 2 secret spots | €92
📍 Meet: Hapjeong Station Exit 8
📝 A coffee & entry ticket included (because bestie deserves both!).
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 8 (taxi drop-offs cause delays!).

Main Character Moments 🎬
🗺️ The Real DMZ Tea
🔹 Plot twist: See actual North Korean village life.
🔹 Closest North Korea viewpoint—without the crowds.
🔹 Watch farmers, children, and yes… even cows.

🏭 The ViFactory Plot Twist
🔹 Industrial-chic café that looks like a museum—a true hidden gem.
🔹 Lowkey obsessed with how massive this space is—it’s an experience.
🔹 First-grade baker’s aesthetic heaven—come hungry, bestie!

🚐 Small Group, Smooth Ride
For 1–3 besties, we’ll cruise in my car for a chill, local road trip vibe. 4+? We’ll upgrade to a private van—extra space, same hidden gem adventure! (No extra fee.)

📝 One drink and the ticket to the observatory included (not bread in the cafe included).

⚠️ Bestie Warning
🪖 Passport required—No exceptions, military zone rules!
🌤️ Weather dependent—Clear days = the best North Korea views.
🚧 Military checkpoint—We’ll pass through during our journey.

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🍜 Hidden Gems & Late Night Feels

🍜 Mangwon Market Bestie

2 hrs··€39

The market has 50+ stalls—but only 5 are worth your time ✨

⚫️ 2hrs | 7 besties max | All food included | €39
📍 Meet: Mangwon Station Exit 2 (Line 6)
📝 All street food & coffee included—no extra costs, just vibes.
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 2 (no taxi delays, bestie!).

Main Character Moments 🎬
🍜 That tteokbokki, dumpling & street food spots locals gatekeep (but your bestie knows!).
☕ Hidden café tourists always walk past.
🏞️ The most underrated Hangang Park—Seoul’s secret chill spot.

Plot Twist: Your Local Friend Lives Here 👀
🔹 I’ve tried every tteokbokki spot (six and counting!).
🔹 30+ cozy cafés later… I know where to get the best coffee.
🔹 I’ve explored every corner of this neighborhood—even the shops you didn’t know you’d love.

⚠️ Bestie Warning
🚶‍♀️ Walking vibes only—we’re exploring on foot!
🥢 Come hungry—hidden gems taste better!

Skip the walk-by—Book your spot

Seoul After Dark✨

4 hrs··€89

The way locals gatekeep these food spots... but your bestie has the address 👀✨

⚫️ 4 hrs | 7 besties max | 4 secret spots | €89
📍 Meet: Sookmyeong Station Exit 2 (Sky blue line)
📝 Both coffees & one meal included (other drinks on you!)
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 2 (taxi drop-offs cause delays!).

Main Character Moments 🎬
🌙 Winter Route (November–March)
1️⃣ ☕ Two cafés locals gatekeep in Huam-dong (but your bestie knows!)
2️⃣ 🍖 Tteokgalbi dinner in Yaksu (Korean grilled short rib beef patty).
3️⃣ 🗼 Namsan Tower (Option to go to the top after the tour!) and the mystery spot.

🌆 Spring, Summer & Fall Route (April–October)
1️⃣ ☕ Two cafés locals gatekeep in Huam-dong (but your bestie knows!)
2️⃣ 🍖 Presidential Award Korean BBQ in Banpo (because bestie deserves the best!).
3️⃣ 🌉 Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (Seoul’s most romantic night view!).

⚠️ Bestie Warnings
🚶‍♀️ We're walking + taking subways & buses (no taxis, bestie!)
💳 T-money card required—for subway/bus access
🥢 Come hungry—hidden gems taste better!

Skip the walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul✨

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✨Skip the basic walk-by—Unlock Real Seoul
Seoul hits different with a local friend

🚪✨ Seoul's Hidden Door Bestie
🔑 Saving you from basic tourist walks since 2022

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68 reviews

Jennifer
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Ive done several tours with Mark (kImchiman). Ive enjoyed them all because of his dry sense of humour and very kind and generous personality. I love that you get to see really interesting places in the real Seoul, with real people and not some touristy thing. And true to his “byline”. He has become a friend. I recommend his tours to people who are genuinely interested in Seoul and Korean People. You will not be disappointed. 😊
Marta
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I have been to the "90's Neon & Secret Hanok" tour recently and I have enjoyed it very much. Eungol really knows hidden and aesthetic places. Time spend with him is never awkward and he knows how to make the conversation flows naturaly between total strangers who meet on the tour. I really liked the cafe and enjoyed dinner that has a different vibe when a local goes with you :)))
Mariana
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Highly recommended. Was a great time with Mark. He was knowledgeable and he knows exactly the right places to take you..Ate delicious food. Overall it was an amazing day
Tori and Felipe
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We had a great time with Mark. He was knowledgeable and a fun person to spend the day with. We went to a very cool cafe that had something to look at in every direction. The drinks and snacks were tasty. Seeing the DMZ zone was a little surreal. We went to a spot where there were hardly any other people. Overall it was an amazing day and we would love to do it again if we had more time.
Natalie Dalager
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I had the unfortunate monsoon like
Weather whilst I was in Seoul but luckily on the day I had a tour with Eungul it was partly dry. He took me to a awesome market and lunch. We also took a lovely walk through some park and he took some great photos of me. I will certainly book a tour with you again when I’m back in Seoul.
Annelaure
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I booked the Magwon market and coffee tour for a different Seoul experience. I highly recommend this tour, I was able to see a more authentic part of Seoul, taste a few treats, meet Cheetah and have a delicious coffee and conversation (and I am picky about my coffee).
Highly recommend you book with Eungul. I know I will again.

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27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul, Seoul 04011

Kimchiman in Seoul

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(68) 68 reviews

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