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Kimchiman in Seoul

Name: Kimchiman in Seoul
Address: Seoul
Telephone: +821047271979
Rating: 4.97

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(65) 65 reviews

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

Seoul Suited✨

2 hrs 30 mins··€42

Serving looks & lattes—bring your blazer game. ☕👔

⚫️ 2.5 hrs | 7 besties max | 2 aesthetic cafés | €42
📍 Meet: Sookmyeong Station Exit 2 (Sky blue line)
📝 2 specialty drinks included (because we’re here for good coffee, not just pretty walls!)
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 2 (taxi drop-offs cause delays!).

🎬 Main Character Moments
👔 Suit-up aesthetic experience — wear a blazer/suit to these photogenic cafés (dress code required!)
☕ Two cafés that actually serve good coffee (not just IG-worthy interiors!).
🌿 That hidden gem locals gatekeep (but your bestie knows!).
📸 Aesthetic shots that hit different (we’re making it fashion!).

⚠️ Bestie Warnings
👔 Dress code: Suit required—bring your blazer game (we’re here to serve looks!).
🚶‍♀️ We’re walking + taking subways & buses (no taxis, bestie!).
💳 T-Money card required (for subway/bus access).

Skip the walk-by—Strike a pose in your Seoul suit ✨

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.

Skip the walk-by—Book your plot twist ✨

💫 Core Memory Makers

Seoul Scavenger Hunt: The Local Edition 🔥

2 hrs··€29

Race through hidden Seoul with your new besties ✨

⚫ 2hrs | 15 besties max | 4 secret spots | €29
📍 Meet: Sinchon Station Exit 2 (Green Line)
📝 Arrive by subway—Meet directly at Exit 2 (no taxi drop-offs—be on time!).

🎯 How It Works
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a high-energy scavenger hunt where you race against other teams to uncover Seoul’s hidden gems. Think The Amazing Race + a mystery adventure.

1️⃣ Form your team – Meet fellow hunters and get your first clue to unlock hidden locations.
2️⃣ Race to 4 secret spots – Each clue leads to a local gem tourists never notice.
3️⃣ Meet Kimchiman (that’s me!) at Stop #2 & Stop #4 – Get bonus clues, history & fun facts.
4️⃣ Choose your strategy – Walk, run, or take the subway—it’s up to you!
5️⃣ Post your progress on IG Stories – Tag @kimchimanimseoul at each location. (Required for gameplay!)
6️⃣ Final meetup = Prize moment! 🏆 – The fastest team wins, but everyone unlocks Seoul in a way no tourist ever does.

🎬 What You’ll Experience
🚪 4 hidden spots tourists walk past daily.
☕ That café locals gatekeep (but bestie, you’re in!).
📸 Instagram-worthy locations that hit different.
🤝 Compete, explore & make friends along the way!

👥 Squad Check
👤 Solo bestie? We’ll match you.
👯‍♀️ Got friends? 2-3 per team = perfect.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Big group? Splitting into pairs = more fun.
🚨 Got lost? DM me—I’ve got your back!

⚠️ Bestie Warnings
📱 Instagram required – Posting is part of the game!
🔋 Charged phone needed – For clues & photos.
👟 Wear comfy shoes – We’ll be moving fast.
💳 T-Money card required – For subway/bus options.

🚀 Next Seasons Coming…
🌿 Nature Plot Twist
🎭 Culture Plot Twist
🌅 Adventure Plot Twist

✨Ready to See Seoul Different?
Skip the walk-by—Book your Seoul adventure ✨

Seoul Bestie's Korean Club✨

2 hrs··€29

Talk Korean without the cringe—real convos, real confidence. ✨

⚫️ 2hrs | 7 besties max | Real Korean vibes | €29 (intro price!)
📍 Meet: Hollys café at Itaewon Station Exit 3 (3rd floor)
📝 Note: Buy your own coffee or tea.

Who This Is For:
* Residents and travelers who can form sentences but lack confidence or fluency
* Perfect for both long-term students and visitors investing in their Korean journey
* Young internationals who want real conversations, not just textbook phrases

The Blueprint ✨ How We Level Up (2-hour Korean glow-up):

🕒 10 min: Bestie chat time (trending Seoul topics in English)
🕒 30 min: Korean-only convos (beginner level) – Highlight!
🕒 15 min: Quick fixes & examples (English explanations)
🕒 30 min: Korean-only convos (intermediate level) – Highlight!
🕒 15 min: More quick fixes & examples (English explanations)
🕒 20 min: Real talk about Seoul life

👥 Group Benefit: Mixed levels create the perfect learning environment—beginners gain exposure, while everyone helps each other improve!

Each Session's Secret Formula ✨
🔹 Practice Korean IN Korean (real progress happens here!)
🔹 Real-life topics (not awkward textbook scenarios)
🔹 Personalized notebook feedback (your mistakes = your growth!)
🔹 Practice until it clicks (we don’t move on until you’re ready)

Our Learning Approach📚
We use Sejong Korean Conversation Books as a structured yet dynamic learning framework:
📖 Book 1: For beginners—building fundamental conversation skills
📖 Book 2: For intermediate students—expanding language complexity
📖 Not traditional textbooks! These books spark real-life conversations.

How We Use the Books:
* Each session draws inspiration from specific book units.
* We transform textbook topics into real conversations.
* No robotic dialogues—just natural Korean practice!

📝 The Game Plan
👤 Your part:
✍️ Note down words you’re dying to use but can’t.
🤔 Track phrases that make you go “???”
🔥 List your burning questions.

👨‍🏫 My part:
👀 Quietly track common mistakes.
💡 Break it down during fix & tips time.
✨ Keep it real with personalized feedback.

⭐ Why Your Local Bestie Hits Different
🎯 Topics from real Seoul life (food, shopping, weekend plans).
🚀 Zero judgment zone (we all started somewhere!).
🗣️ Structured immersion (learn Korean IN Korean).
📌 Real-time, personalized feedback (your mistakes = fixed on the spot!).

🌏 About Your Local Friend
🗣️ Multilingual (4 languages) + English teaching background
📚 Majored in English Language (interpretation & linguistics)
📖 Completed a Korean teaching course in 2022

📅 Schedule Check: Sejong Korean Conversation Books 1 & 2
🗓️ Week 1: Units 1-3
🗓️ Week 2: Units 4-6
🗓️ Week 3: Units 7-9
🗓️ Week 4: Units 10-12
🗓️ Week 5: Units 13-14

📩 Questions? Email me at kimchimaninseoul007@gmail.com

✨ Practice Korean IN Korean with a local—Secure your spot now! ✨

🍜 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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+82 10 2714 8757

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@kimchimaninseoul

+82 10 4727 1979

kimchimaninseoul007@gmail.com

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65 reviews

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.
Willy M.A
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Fantastic tour guide. Gives tours of amazing places in Seoul that are unique and fascinating that are unknown to foreigners. Definitely recommend! 😀
Jennifer Berensen
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Mark (우리 김지남자) is a dry humoured, intelligent and kind tour leader who really knows his stuff. I enjoyed several tours with him in 2024 and will book several more in 2025 when I return to Seoul. I highly recommend him to people who want to get off the regular tourist route and find something unusual and authentic. You won't be sorry.
Giulia
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A truly special and wonderful person! A beautiful surprise.
The tour was perfect, interesting, different from the usual schematic tours where they just explain what you are going to visit, never boring. The guide is nice, keeps your attention up, incredibly kind, and above all, has passion for what he does.
Highly recommended!

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