Han River Night Cruise & Gwangjang Market Walk
5.0(132 reviews)
•Provided by:PLK TRAVEL
⭐ 5/5 (132 reviews) | 💰 $45 | ⏱️ Duration: 5.5 hours | 👥 Max Up to 40 people
💡What is the Han River Night Cruise & Gwangjang Market Walk?
This PLK TRAVEL 5.5-hour Seoul night tour combines four evening experiences for $45, starting at Gwangjang Market and ending with a Han River Cruise from Apgujeong to Yeouido. You'll browse market stalls, eat Han River ramen by the water, ride the cruise (ticket included), and climb to a quiet skyline viewpoint. Food and drinks are at your own expense — budget separately.
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 5.5 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $45 per person |
| Alcohol | Available as a paid extra |
| Time of day | Night |
| Meeting point | 16:40 PM Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 2) outside |
| Languages | English |
| Operator | PLK TRAVEL |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation available |
| Rating | 5/5 (132 reviews) |
DurationPrice (from)
5.5 hours$45 per person
DurationAlcohol
5.5 hoursAvailable as a paid extra
DurationTime of day
5.5 hoursNight
DurationMeeting point
5.5 hours16:40 PM Myeongdong Subway Station (Exit 2) outside
DurationLanguages
5.5 hoursEnglish
DurationOperator
5.5 hoursPLK TRAVEL
DurationCancellation
5.5 hoursFree cancellation available
DurationRating
5.5 hours5/5 (132 reviews)
🔄Price & reviews last verified on July 12, 2026
👨🍳 What Makes This Worth Booking
This PLK TRAVEL night tour links four separate Seoul night rituals — market, riverside ramen, cruise, and hidden viewpoint — into one guided 5.5-hour run, so you don't have to sequence them yourself. The guide walks you through Gwangjang Market and helps you order, then hands you a Han River Cruise ticket and leads a 15-minute uphill walk to the Yongwangsan Skywalk you'd struggle to find alone. The value here is the itinerary logic and the included cruise admission, not a set food menu.
🍜 The Experience
The tour departs from Myeongdong Station (Exit 2) at 4:40 PM, then opens at Gwangjang Market, a 100-year-old covered arcade that was Korea's first permanent market.
For about 40 minutes, your guide walks the stalls and helps you order street food like bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). Ordering is at your own expense — the guide's role is navigation, not a fixed tasting set.
Next comes the Apgujeong Han River stop for roughly 25 minutes, where the ritual is Han River ramen — instant ramen eaten riverside, one of Seoul's most popular local-style habits before boarding.
Then you board the Han River Cruise and ride from Apgujeong to Yeouido, ticket included, taking in the skyline, bridges and riverside lights from the water. Depending on season and weather, the ride may catch the sunset or the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.
The night closes at Yongwangsan Skywalk, a local viewpoint reached by a 15-minute uphill walk, with wide Han River night views away from crowded observation decks — the tour's final 60-minute stop.
💰 Is It Worth It?
Our verdict: At $45, this PLK TRAVEL night tour is priced around the included Han River Cruise ticket and admission fees, not around food — the listing doesn't state a tasting count, and all food and drinks are your own expense. Standalone, a filling DIY meal at Gwangjang Market runs under ₩15,000 with stalls roughly ₩5,000-15,000 a dish, and you'd still pay separately for a cruise ticket. What the $45 buys is the bundled cruise admission plus a guide who sequences four scattered stops and handles ordering across the language barrier.
Worth it if:
- You want the Han River Cruise plus a guided market visit and viewpoint packaged into one evening rather than arranging each yourself
- You're comfortable paying for food and drinks on top of the ticket price
- You value a guide to help order at Gwangjang Market and to find the Yongwangsan Skywalk viewpoint
Skip it if:
- You want an all-inclusive food tour — food and drinks here are entirely at your own expense
- A 15-minute uphill walk at night or a large group of up to 40 doesn't suit you
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✅ What's Included
- Han River Cruise ticket (Apgujeong to Yeouido)
- Guided visit to Gwangjang Market
- English-speaking tour staff
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fees
❌ Not Included
- Food and drinks, including Han River ramen and Gwangjang Market street food
- Anything not mentioned in the details
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
🥗 Dietary & Comfort
The listing does not address vegetarian, vegan, halal or gluten-free needs — confirm with the operator before booking. It also does not state a spice level for any dish or list a full tasting menu, since food is ordered on your own at Gwangjang Market.
On comfort: the final stop requires a 15-minute uphill walk to reach the Yongwangsan Skywalk, so factor in that climb at night. This tour is not flagged as wheelchair accessible.
ℹ️ Practical Info
- Meeting Point: Myeongdong Subway Station, Exit 2 — meet outside at 4:40 PM
- Best Time: Departs at 4:40 PM as a night tour; seasonal timing may bring the sunset or the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain into view from the cruise
- What to Bring: Cash for food and drinks, which are at your own expense throughout
🤫 Insider Tip
Bring cash — every food and drink stop, from Gwangjang Market stalls to the riverside Han River ramen, is at your own expense, and market stalls in Seoul are commonly cash-only. Budget a little extra so ordering isn't a scramble.
SeoulFoodTour Editorial Review
4.4
★★★★★SeoulFoodTour Rating — independent editorial score
“Four distinct Seoul evening experiences fit into a single 5.5-hour itinerary here. PLK TRAVEL leads groups of up to 40 through Gwangjang Market, the Han River ramen stop at Apgujeong, a cruise from Apgujeong to Yeouido, and a final climb to Yongwangsan Skywalk. The listing confirms alcohol is available but stays silent on how many food tastings are included, what dietary alternatives exist, or whether the food portions replace a full meal — useful details that would help first-timers budget their appetite and spending accordingly. Smart choice for: travelers new to Seoul who want a guided evening that covers a historic market, a river cruise with ticket included, and a local viewpoint without piecing together four separate logistics on their own.”
By SeoulFoodTour Editorial TeamJul 12, 2026
⭐ Guest Reviews
5.0(132 reviews)
Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through GetYourGuide
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tour include food?▾
No — food and drinks, including Han River ramen and Gwangjang Market street food, are at your own expense. The price covers the cruise ticket, guiding and admission fees only.
How much walking is involved?▾
The final stop requires a 15-minute uphill walk to reach the Yongwangsan Skywalk viewpoint. The rest involves walking through Gwangjang Market and riverside areas between stops.
Can vegetarians join this tour?▾
The listing doesn't state vegetarian options, but food is ordered individually at Gwangjang Market, so you choose what you eat. Confirm specifics with the operator before booking.
Where does the tour start and when?▾
It departs from Myeongdong Subway Station, Exit 2, at 4:40 PM — meet outside. It runs 5.5 hours as an evening tour.
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