Seoul: Vegan Temple Food Class, Jogyesa & Changdeokgung Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Discover the essence of Korean culture with a Temple Vegan Cooking Class and Oriental Medicine Tour in Seoul. Create plant-based dishes, explore herbal markets, and taste local street foods.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Ever wondered what Korean monks eat — and why? Discover the answer through a hands-on vegan temple food class, guided by a practicing Buddhist monk. Held in a calm, contemporary studio inspired by monastic tradition, this plant-based cuisine celebrates seasonality, balance, and mindful living.


As you prepare and enjoy a nourishing meal, you’ll uncover the meaning behind each ingredient — how it reflects Buddhist values and a deeper way of life.


After your meal, visit Jogyesa Temple, the heart of Korean Zen Buddhism. Walk through Insadong’s artistic streets, then explore Changdeokgung Palace — a serene UNESCO site once home to royalty.


Whether you're into food, culture, or mindful travel, this tour offers a grounded, enriching way to experience Seoul — one dish, one temple, one story at a time.

What You Get

Temple Food Cooking Experience
Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide
Admission fees
Admission to Changdeokgung Palace
Hotel Pick up & Drop off

Good To Know

  • One day before the tour date, we will send you detailed information including the guide’s contact via WhatsApp. Please make sure to provide a phone number that is available on WhatsApp. If you do not use WhatsApp, the information will be sent by email, so please check your inbox carefully. Please note that communication with the guide may be more difficult without WhatsApp.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Korean Temple Food Center

You'll learn the secrets of traditional Buddhist cuisine, guided by a real monk! (if you choose the class option)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
2

Jogyesa Temple

After your meal, visit Jogyesa Temple — the spiritual heart of Korean Zen Buddhism. Stroll under ancient trees and colorful lanterns, and see how Buddhist influence still shapes daily life in Korea.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Insadong

Then take a brief walk through Insadong, a street rich in traditional culture, home to teahouses, craft shops, and calligraphy studios — a glimpse into Seoul’s artistic soul.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Changdeokgung Palace

Finally, explore Changdeokgung Palace, a serene UNESCO World Heritage site once home to Korean royalty. Admire its graceful architecture and quiet gardens as your guide shares stories of the Joseon dynasty.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Artist Bakery, Seoul, South Korea, KR

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Please come to "An-guk Station Exit 1 (안국역)". The guide will be holding a Tripper sign.
End Point

Jegi-dong, Seoul, South Korea, KR

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $117.90 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Korean Standard Time.
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Earliest available date: June 14, 2025
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Korean Standard Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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