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Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night

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Seoul, South Korea
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Dinner happens at the pork BBQ restaurant featured on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" by the same team who took him there. Charcoal-grilled pork and aged kimchi are the whole point. Your host walks you through BBQ and drinking etiquette while you take in the atmosphere of a spot that's stayed exactly as gritty and good as it was on TV.

From there, you'll pass through a pigs' feet market and a pancake market before ending the night in a classic Korean pub, enjoying pancakes and other pub grub while getting a crash course on traditional Korean beverages.

Upgrade to the Three Stops option for a final stop at an old-school fried chicken pub, crispy chicken and cold beer to close out the night.

All food and drink (within reason) are included in the price.

✅ Solo-friendly | ✅ Female traveler-friendly | ✅ LGBTQ+ friendly

What's Included

  • Dinner Pork "Galmegisal," which is a delicacy, and thick-cut pork belly cooked over charcoal. Egg ring around the grill and side dishes. Neighborhood specialty.
  • Snacks Various savory pancakes and Korean tempura with tteokbokki rice cakes
  • Alcoholic beverages Beer and a crash course in traditional Korean alcohol, including makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju
  • Gratuities
  • Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour
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56-75 Singongdeok-dong
Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Featured on "Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain," this is a local Korean BBQ stop that specializes in a unique specialty, Mapo-style Galmegisal. It's pork skirt steak grilled over charcoals with a moat of egg surrounding it.
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Cheonghakdong Pancake

We load up on savory Korean pancakes and sit down at the market pub for a crash course in Korean alcohol.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour includes pork and alcohol
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for unadventurous eaters

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Seoul: Anthony Bourdain Pork BBQ & Pub Night?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (KST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • DinnerPork "Galmegisal," which is a delicacy, and thick-cut pork belly cooked over charcoal. Egg ring around the grill and side dishes. Neighborhood specialty.
  • SnacksVarious savory pancakes and Korean tempura with tteokbokki rice cakes
  • Alcoholic beveragesBeer and a crash course in traditional Korean alcohol, including makgeolli, soju, and dongdongju
  • Unlimited drinks (within reason)
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Extracurricular activities (karaoke, fried chicken pub) are optional after the main part of the tour

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour includes pork and alcohol
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 19 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for unadventurous eaters
  • Pork is the only BBQ option. The restaurant has no substitutions.
  • Subway is the best way to arrive at the meeting point. Taxis tend to get stuck in traffic.
  • If you’re landing after 3 p.m., you may not make it in time. Please anticipate bottlenecks and traffic. Unfortunately, this has happened a lot.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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